“An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.” Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?
The inspiration of and appreciation for Walt Disney knows no boundaries. The Membership at The Walt Disney Family Museum certainly reflects this diversity. Each month, we introduce you to one of our Members, so you can see the varied and frequently fascinating people who have come together to learn and experience more about the life, work, philosophies, and ideals of Walt Disney. This month, we’d like you to meet member Jeri Ward.
Walt Disney's 1960 film Pollyanna is being showcased by The Walt Disney Family Museum throughout March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, which highlights contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. We've asked Chelsea Clair to share about her grandmother: Harriet Burns--the first female Imagineer!
Where can you combine your love of film, fine art and storytelling?
The Walt Disney Family Museum is looking for volunteers to help share the history of animation, film, and the life and legacy of Walt Disney with guests from around the world.
Last Saturday March 17, The Walt Disney Family Museum had the honor of presenting an intimate conversation with a beloved actress of stage and screen: Nancy Olson. The event was filled with film clips and several interesting, behind the scenes anecdotes from Ms. Olson’s life and career...
Devoted family man Walt Disney sometimes laughingly observed that he was "outnumbered" at home. Surrounding him were his wife, two daughters, his devoted cook and—as Walt wryly noted—even the family dogs were female. But throughout his life, Walt was influenced and supported by many remarkable women. One of Walt’s inspirational and sympathetic family members is the subject of today’s post.
For Walt Disney, a great story was central to producing a successful project. As a part of The Walt Disney Family Museum’s ongoing attempt to live up to Walt’s legacy, our museum shares Walt’s story in a way that lives up to his own standard of great storytelling.
I can't remember how old I was when I read Pollyanna, but I do know that it was one of my favorite books.
Throughout March, The Walt Disney Family Museum is celebrating Women’s History Month, which highlights contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Associate Registrar Brenda Litzinger offers this view of an often overlooked woman who played a small, yet important, role in in Walt's life...
To those of a certain age, the name Jerome Courtland is that of a busy television director, long associated with mega-producer Aaron Spelling. Director Courtland’s name sparkled on glamorous TV dramas such as Knot’s Landing, Falcon Crest, and Dynasty...