In observance of Mother’s Day, Pam Burns-Clair, daughter of Disney Legend Harriet Burns, and co-author of Walt Disney’s First Lady of Imagineering, Harriet Burns, offers this reminiscence of a unique and talented “Disney Mom.”
Dick Van Dyke may feel like a familiar friend, due to his memorable roles and performances throughout the decades in television, film, and on Broadway. Dick and Walt Disney shared a special meeting of the minds that led to starring roles in Mary Poppins, Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N., and Never a Dull Moment...
Ever wonder what a day in the life of an animator at the Studios would be like? We're introducing a new series at The Walt Disney Family Museum, which will allow visitors to experience what it’s like to be a member of a studio team, through live demonstrations in our Galleries. This month, we’re kicking off our Inside the Studios series by focusing on “the Animator.”
In the aftermath of the blockbuster success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and the ambitious but disappointing performances of Pinocchio and Fantasia, and as Bambi struggled to find its way; as divisive labor problems troubled the Studio and the threat of a World War loomed on the horizon, one of Walt Disney's most timeless and unpretentious animated features was created...
For our April Look Closer presentations, The Walt Disney Family Museum Interpreters had the pleasure of focusing on four related artifacts, which together comprise the display devoted to Mary Blair. Located under our lower level stairwell, this display has become a popular stopping point for visitors, from curious newcomers to longtime fans of the beloved Disney Legend, Animator, and Imagineer...
Our digital archivist, Lynn Zook, is on the scene at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood this week, and filed this report.
It was a grand opening night in Hollywood for the second annual TCM Classic Film Festival!
More than 2,500 film buffs from around the world arrived to spend the next few days immersed in what can only be described as classic film heaven...
Our digital archivist, Lynn Zook, is on the scene at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood this week and filed this report about Wednesday's events.
Although the TCM Classic Film Festival does not officially begin until Thursday afternoon, the festival's headquarters at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was abuzz with activity on Wednesday afternoon.
Recently, there has been a lot of information published about women at the Disney Studio, with a fascination that they were involved in more than the traditional ink and paint roles. However, there is one group of women who worked at the Disney Studio that always seem to get slighted or forgotten: the Disney secretaries.
Our Digital Archivist, Lynn Zook, worked behind-the-scenes with the staff of Turner Classic Movies to make her dream of The Walt Disney Family Museum participating in the TCM Classic Film Festival a reality. We asked Lynn to share the story.
In observance of this Easter Sunday, our consulting historian Paul F. Anderson takes a few moments to reflect on the fundamental impact of charity and generosity of spirit, and Walt's commitment to these attributes.