The Walt Disney Family Museum Blog

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...

Posted on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 12:00
Posted on Jun 16, 2015

On this date in 1956, Tom Sawyer Island opened at Disneyland. In celebration of this occasion, we'd like to share this excerpt from Disney author and historian Jim Korkis' book The Revised Vault of Walt.

Posted on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 10:00
Posted on Jun 12, 2015

Formerly Rainbow Caverns Mine Train from 1956 to 1959, Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland opened 55 years ago on May 28, 1960 in Disneyland's Frontierland.

Posted on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 17:00
Posted on Jun 1, 2015

Still looking for that perfect Father's Day gift? Visit The Walt Disney Family Museum's online store for special, charming, and exclusive items that'll make this special day an unforgettable one. For your convenience, we've hand-curated a list of gift ideas for that special father in your life. Happy shopping!

Posted on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:30
Posted on May 13, 2015

On Burny Mattinson's 80th birthday today, we take a look back at his 63 years of service at The Walt Disney Studios.