Walt Disney Archives Articles and News Stories
Easter Eggs Found Inside Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets officially opens May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering packed the reimagined G-Force Records with Muppets memorabilia, props, and visual gags. Disney describes the queue as less like a traditional wait line and more like backstage access to the Muppets’ greatest hits. Fair warning: while … Easter Eggs Found Inside Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
It’s a big year for our favorite silly old bear: Winnie the Pooh is turning 100! A.A. Milne first introduced the world to the honey-obsessed resident of the Hundred Acre Wood back in October 1926, and Disney is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the milestone by shining a light on how the Walt … Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
New Walt Disney Archives Display in Carthay Circle at Disneyland
If you’ve been reading along with me for a while, you’ll know that as much as I love a seasonal snack or a new merchandise drop, I have a soft spot for Disney history. There is something incredibly special about looking behind the scenes at how our favorite stories came to life. Seeing the sketches, … New Walt Disney Archives Display in Carthay Circle at Disneyland
Walt Disney Archives Features Rare Disney Vehicles at D23
The 2024 D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center offered attendees “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show” presented by the Walt Disney Archives. Vehicles range from Marvel and Star Wars to vintage Disneyland and live-action Disney films. Take a look at some of our favorites below!
See the Details of Walt Disney’s Restored Office
As part of the Disney100 Anniversary Celebration, we’ve seen so many special features honoring the legacy of The Walt Disney Company. It’s been quite an emotional ride, reliving all of the incredible characters that have joined our lives through the creative voice of Disney storytelling and exploring the history that surrounded the last 100 years … See the Details of Walt Disney’s Restored Office
See Disney’s Creative Endeavors Through the Eras In New Disney100 Illustrations
Although the Disney100 celebration has been happening for quite some time already, this day in 1923 was when the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio was officially born. To honor The Walt Disney Company’s centennial celebration, six new illustrations by visual artist Sam Carter, created in partnership with senior Disney designer Melanie Lapovich, have been released. The … See Disney’s Creative Endeavors Through the Eras In New Disney100 Illustrations
New D23 Expo Update Includes Avatar, Tarzan, Disney Character Voices, and Street Parties
With just over three weeks to go until the D23 Expo, the folks planning this epic event are putting the finishing touches on the schedule and have just announced details on even more panels and experiences, plus the return of the Ultimate Fan Street Party. New panels: Mousequerade August 23, 11:00am, Stage 28 This costume … New D23 Expo Update Includes Avatar, Tarzan, Disney Character Voices, and Street Parties
New Disney Heroes and Villains Costume Exhibit Coming to 2019 D23 Expo
The Walt Disney Archives has announced that an all-new exhibit, Walt Disney Archives Presents Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, is coming to the D23 Expo this year. This new exhibit will include over 70 costumes from 55 years of Disney films and television shows such as the classic Mary Poppins to the … New Disney Heroes and Villains Costume Exhibit Coming to 2019 D23 Expo
Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Has Passed Away at the Age of 78
Dave Smith, founder of the Walt Disney Archives and Disney Legend, has sadly passed away. Dave was hired in 1970 by Walt’s brother—and The Walt Disney Company co-founder—Roy O. Disney, and his first responsibility was cataloging every item inside Walt’s office suite, which had been left untouched after Walt’s passing four years prior. Thanks to … Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Has Passed Away at the Age of 78
Walt Disney Archives to Host Pirates-Themed Exhibit at D23 Expo
One of the highlights of each D23 Expo is the exhibit that the Walt Disney Archives puts together from its massive catalogue of memorabilia and props from Disney theme parks and films. At the 2015 Expo, the exhibit centered around the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland, but for this year’s Expo, the Archives is tightening the … Walt Disney Archives to Host Pirates-Themed Exhibit at D23 Expo
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