The Walt Disney Family Museum Blog

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. 

Posted on Sat, 05/09/2015 - 10:00
Posted on May 9, 2015

Ron Miller and Diane Disney were married in a small church ceremony in Santa Barbara on May 9, 1954. Find out more about that special day after the jump. 

Posted on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 15:00
Posted on Mar 4, 2015

In honor of what would have been Disney Legend Ward Kimball's 101st birthday today, let's take a look back at the month-long celebration we had during Wednesdays with Ward. 

Posted on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 09:30
Posted on Feb 25, 2015
In recognition of Ward Kimball's centennial year, we're spending Wednesdays with Ward until his next birthday on March 4. Today, we hand the mic off to Walt Disney, himself, who had a few words to say about Ward's artistry
Posted on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 11:00
Posted on Feb 18, 2015
In recognition of Ward Kimball's centennial year, we're spending Wednesdays with Ward until his next birthday on March 4. Today, we explore the animator's alternative to the traditional Disney style—what we may call “illusion-of-life” animation. Learn more about Kimball's original, humorous, and cognitive techniques.