In celebration of a very special day, Walt Disney’s birthday, San Francisco’s own The Walt Disney Family Museum had an exciting day of celebratory events. To kickoff what would have been Walt’s 115th birthday, the museum opened its doors to the public free of charge. Today also marked the museum’s first daily lighting ceremony
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All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains!
The Walt Disney Family Museum is pleased to present All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains, for your viewing pleasure beginning November 13, 2014 through February 9, 2015. This incredible exhibit gives a glimpse into the influence railroading had on Walt Disney’s life and work. It will also show visitors how his
New Adventures by Disney Vacation to San Francisco This Fall
Adventures by Disney is now offering an amazing San Francisco itinerary to give you a whole new look at the city that is home to the Golden Gate Bridge. You will get to see the city from local experts who will serve as your adventure guides during this three night,
The Walt Disney Family Museum Celebrates Wonderlands and Where the Wild Things Are
The Walt Disney Family Museum is proud to present special exhibits and programs that celebrate a fantastical world of “Wild Things” and gothic wonderlands. As a special for the month of June, visitors to the museum can enjoy exclusive programs and events that provide a deeper look into the work of Maurice Sendak, children’s author, and
D23 Reveals New EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS for Members
Whether they’re headed to a Disney Park or staying close to home, members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can save hundreds of dollars on their favorite activities, events, and attractions when they present a D23 Membership card or use special member-only online codes. To kick off the New
Marinwood’s Mickey Mouse Christmas House
What started as a hobby has grown into a full blown obsession for one man in Marinwood who decorates his house every year as the Mickey Mouse Christmas House. Home owner Les Mize fully admits his love for Disney and it shows with his extensive Disney collection. His collection has
Snow White Exhibit Opens At Disney Family Museum
Snow White is celebrating it’s 75th anniversary and to help celebrate an exhibition of behind-the-scenes of Snow White opens up Thursday at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The first feature-length animated film made, Snow White has been named the number one animated film by the AFI (American Film Institute). The
SNOW WHITE Collectors’ Edition Books are Timeless Treasures
In honor of the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first feature-length film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which is coming this December, Weldon Owen Publishing has released two new collections that chronicle the complete making of this ground-breaking animated movie. I received a review copy of both Snow White
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes
It’s the 75th anniversary celebration of the greatest American animated film of all time! To commemorate the occasion Welden Owen Publishing is giving away a copy of two wonderful books, “The Fairest One of All” and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. Both books are signed by the
Oops, I Did It Again! Unexpected trip to Disney World
What will it take for a Disney Addict to give up a trip to Walt Disney World in order to visit another destination? My family and I have been visiting WDW for many years now and our annual November trip has become a family tradition. Disney hasn’t only become a big
Wednesday with Walt: A Disney Love Story
On July 13, 1966 Walt and Lillian Disney celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. Walt had rented a 140-ft yacht and, together with their two daughters and sons in law (Diane, Ron, Sharon, and Bob) and 7 grandchildren, Walt and Lilly cruised the islands near Vancouver, Canada on what would be
Wednesday with Walt: Poor Henpecked Father
I love reading old articles and transcripts from interviews with Walt or Lillian Disney about their family life. They had a love for each other that is refreshing to read about. In one of my favorite articles, which was printed in McCall’s magazine in February, 1953, Mrs. Disney talked openly, honestly
Wednesday with Walt: A Perfect World
“We have created characters and animated them in the dimension of depth, revealing through them to our perturbed world that the things we have in common far outnumber and outweigh those that divide us.” – Walt Disney Walt Disney produced the spectacle and pageantry of the opening and closing ceremonies
Walt Disney Family Museum’s 1st Anniversary Contest Video!
Walt Disney said it best: “I can never stand still. I must explore and experiment.” And while it’s true that Walt was pushing the envelope long before YouTube, we think it’s a good way to launch our FIRST ANNIVERSARY VIDEO CONTEST! So pick up your cameras and get the creative
