The Walt Disney Family Museum Blog

Posted on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:00
Posted on Jul 20, 2015
On January 10, panelists and guests gathered at Lucasfilm to discuss the power of storytelling in our lives, and in particular the life of one boy, Owen Suskind. Dig deeper into Owen's story and the power of myth, fable, and legend via new discussions with journalist Ron Suskind and historian Jeff Kurtti.
Posted on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 14:00
Posted on Jul 15, 2015
Presented to Walt Disney from the Los Angeles City Council, this certificate—comprised of water color and ink—proclaims July 15, 1955 as "Disneyland Day." Hear our friend—and celebrated voice actor—Bill Rogers read a selection from the certificate’s dedication.
Posted on Sat, 07/04/2015 - 12:00
Posted on Jul 4, 2015

Take an inside look at the employee party held at Disneyland—two weeks before Opening Day—on the Fourth of July in 1955. Featuring a new interview with Alan Coats, son of Disney legend Claude Coats! 

Posted on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 16:30
Posted on Jun 29, 2015

Who Killed Cock Robin?, one of Walt Disney's most unique and iconic Silly Symphonies, is celebrating its 80th anniversary! Let's take a look into the history of this classic animated short...