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Find animation, innovation, and inspiration at The Walt Disney Family Museum

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This November, celebrate family with us at our next Perfect Pairing as we screen Disney and Pixar’s "Coco" (2017)—a film about a young boy finding balance between his dreams and his family's wishes—paired with beverages from Fox Tale Fermentation Project. bit.ly/3VX7TvR
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We're having a very colorful celebration for Disney Legend Tyrus Wong's 116th birthday! 🎨 Wong was instrumental in determining the look and feel of Walt Disney's "Bambi" (1942), which celebrates its 85th anniversary next year.
A vibrant, abstract painting featuring sweeping curved lines resembling reeds against a gradient background of yellow and green. The Walt Disney Family Museum logo is visible in the bottom left corner.

ALT A vibrant, abstract painting featuring sweeping curved lines resembling reeds against a gradient background of yellow and green. The Walt Disney Family Museum logo is visible in the bottom left corner.

Abstract painting from The Walt Disney Family Museum featuring vibrant, flowing colors with swirling brushstrokes. The composition includes soft, rolling shapes that evoke a sense of movement, with a color palette of greens, blues, and yellows.

ALT Abstract painting from The Walt Disney Family Museum featuring vibrant, flowing colors with swirling brushstrokes. The composition includes soft, rolling shapes that evoke a sense of movement, with a color palette of greens, blues, and yellows.

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We're making a circus out of the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney's "Dumbo" (1941)! 🎪 While more understated than some of her best-known work, this lovely piece of visual development art was created by Disney Legend Mary Blair.
This image is a painting from The Walt Disney Family Museum showing a small elephant, resembling Dumbo, standing near a seated person holding a feather. The scene is dimly lit with warm tones, and there's a lantern providing light nearby.

ALT This image is a painting from The Walt Disney Family Museum showing a small elephant, resembling Dumbo, standing near a seated person holding a feather. The scene is dimly lit with warm tones, and there's a lantern providing light nearby.

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Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle is now open! 💚 Experience Earle's lush landscapes and enchanting illustrations in this special exhibition featuring art from Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" (1959), and more. Tag #EyvindEarle when you visit for a chance to be featured!
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On this date 84 years ago, Disney Legend Annette Funicello was born. In addition to her successful film and music career, Funicello got her big television break on the "Mickey Mouse Club", and returned for other Disney shows "Zorro", "The Horsemasters", and "Elfego Baca". 📺
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It's a whimsical Wednesday as we celebrate Disney Legend Mary Blair's birthday ✨ What is your favorite Mary Blair project?
A person is seated in a chair, wearing a suit with a patterned bow tie. They have wavy hair and are looking slightly away from the camera. The background consists of vertical drapes, and there's a logo for The Walt Disney Family Museum in the top left corner.

ALT A person is seated in a chair, wearing a suit with a patterned bow tie. They have wavy hair and are looking slightly away from the camera. The background consists of vertical drapes, and there's a logo for The Walt Disney Family Museum in the top left corner.

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Hopefully you have more to celebrate this National Apple Day than the owner of this apple cart from "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" (1949). 🍎 Those apples really went on a wild ride!
A cartoon character joyfully presents a stack of doughnuts atop a two-wheeled cart. The person is smiling and has a large mustache. The Walt Disney Family Museum logo is in the bottom corner.

ALT A cartoon character joyfully presents a stack of doughnuts atop a two-wheeled cart. The person is smiling and has a large mustache. The Walt Disney Family Museum logo is in the bottom corner.

A whimsical scene featuring a chaotic array of objects including a spinning wheel, bouncing circles, and a teetering table. An exaggerated surprised figure with a hat is visible among the objects. "The Walt Disney Family Museum" is noted in the corner.

ALT A whimsical scene featuring a chaotic array of objects including a spinning wheel, bouncing circles, and a teetering table. An exaggerated surprised figure with a hat is visible among the objects. "The Walt Disney Family Museum" is noted in the corner.

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“We have 999 happy haunts here, but there's room for 1,000. Any volunteers?” 👻 Tickets are available for our Monday, October 26 Perfect Pairing screening of "Haunted Mansion" (2023) paired with wine from Flambeaux Wine, a New Orleans-inspired winery. bit.ly/4yCAlRy
Movie poster for "Haunted Mansion" featuring several characters around a glowing crystal ball. The event title "Perfect Pairing at the Walt Disney Family Museum" is displayed alongside colorful outlines of drink glasses and film strips on a black background.

ALT Movie poster for "Haunted Mansion" featuring several characters around a glowing crystal ball. The event title "Perfect Pairing at the Walt Disney Family Museum" is displayed alongside colorful outlines of drink glasses and film strips on a black background.

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Looking to get into the spooky spirit? 👻 A few tickets are still available for Thursday, October 22's 21+ Sip and Sketch workshop! 🍷🎨 Join us as our team guides you step-by-step through Designing a Ghost Guest. bit.ly/4x2Yn8v
An illustration on a table shows two figures in formal attire. On the left, a person in a top hat and orange coat; on the right, a person in a white dress holding a purple bouquet. Two markers are placed beside the illustration.

ALT An illustration on a table shows two figures in formal attire. On the left, a person in a top hat and orange coat; on the right, a person in a white dress holding a purple bouquet. Two markers are placed beside the illustration.

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On this date 59 years ago, Walt Disney's classic animated feature film "The Jungle Book" (1967) was released. "The Jungle Book" was a hit with audiences, critics, and at the box office—so much for "monkey business." 🐒
Walt Disney's "The Jungle Book" scene with three characters swinging on vines in a lush jungle. Two animated monkeys and a human character in red shorts appear playful and lively. The Walt Disney Family Museum logo is visible in the corner.

ALT Walt Disney's "The Jungle Book" scene with three characters swinging on vines in a lush jungle. Two animated monkeys and a human character in red shorts appear playful and lively. The Walt Disney Family Museum logo is visible in the corner.

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Just in time for Día de los Muertos, join us on Sunday, November 1 as Pixar animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson share their first graphic novel, "Feo the Chupacabra", then get hands-on as Thompson shares his tips and tricks for making monsters. bit.ly/4B1KaKY
Cover of "Feo the Chupacabra" featuring an excited character running alongside a green, dog-like creature with sharp teeth. The background shows a crowd of cheering silhouettes. Quotes and authors Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson are featured.

ALT Cover of "Feo the Chupacabra" featuring an excited character running alongside a green, dog-like creature with sharp teeth. The background shows a crowd of cheering silhouettes. Quotes and authors Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson are featured.

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On this date 103 years ago, the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio was established. Less than a year later, Walt wrote to an old Kansas City colleague who would become an inextricable part of the Disney Studios' success—Disney Legend Ub Iwerks.
A handwritten letter on Disney Bros. Studio letterhead, dated June 1, 1924. The letter is addressed to "Dear Friend Ubbe" and mentions topics such as being glad to hear from the recipient, suggesting a visit to California, and offering advice about work opportunities. The letter is signed by the sender.

ALT A handwritten letter on Disney Bros. Studio letterhead, dated June 1, 1924. The letter is addressed to "Dear Friend Ubbe" and mentions topics such as being glad to hear from the recipient, suggesting a visit to California, and offering advice about work opportunities. The letter is signed by the sender.

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The last Disney animated film released during Walt’s lifetime is one of its most enduring. 🧸🍯 In honor of the book's 100th anniversary, learn more about A.A. Milne and Pooh in conversation with "Winnie the Pooh" (2011) director Stephen J. Anderson: bit.ly/4i4lsB5
The image is a colorful poster for "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too" presented by Walt Disney. It features animated characters from the story: Rabbit, Piglet, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger, all smiling and engaging in playful poses. The text emphasizes a playful tone with phrases like "POOH-fectly TIGGER-ific" and "ALL NEW!" The background is plain, highlighting the characters and text.

ALT The image is a colorful poster for "Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too" presented by Walt Disney. It features animated characters from the story: Rabbit, Piglet, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger, all smiling and engaging in playful poses. The text emphasizes a playful tone with phrases like "POOH-fectly TIGGER-ific" and "ALL NEW!" The background is plain, highlighting the characters and text.

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Group activities announced 🎨 From drawing original characters to painting whimsical landscapes, our Studio team makes it easy to get creative, connect, and enjoy a memorable team experience. bit.ly/4AxFlbW
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Tickets available! 🎨 Upcoming Studio Series workshops include Animate a Villain Transforming Into a Dragon (virtual session this Saturday!), Animate a Flying Elephant, Animate a Frog Playing the Banjo, Animate a Withering Rose, and Animate a Snow Falling. bit.ly/4x2Yn8v
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An anniversary worth dancing over! On this date in 1955, "Music Land" was released to theaters. 🎶 Not to be confused with a Silly Symphony cartoon of the same name, "Music Land" (1955) featured animated selections from "Make Mine Music" (1946) and "Melody Time" (1948).
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While our next special exhibition will have its fair share of trees, we're "going out on a limb" to appreciate this background artwork from "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad"—released 77 years ago today. 🌳
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Join filmmaker Ron Clements for a behind-the-scenes look at his new book, "Making Disney Magic… from a Mermaid to Moana," which chronicles Clements’ 45-year Disney career, giving readers unique insights into the beloved feature films he worked on. bit.ly/3Vizebp
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Join us for a screening of Don Hahn’s latest documentary feature, HUZ: Drawn to Life, and an exclusive fireside chat between Hahn and the film’s subject Ron Husband—the author of a distinguished 38-year career at The Walt Disney Company. bit.ly/4AmcoQc
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Join Disney Legend and Former Imagineer Joe Rohde for a special presentation of his new book, "Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagineering the Impossible," as he shares stories from his 40-year career with Walt Disney Imagineering. bit.ly/4768LQX
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