A four-person band, the Wonders, perform during the Play-Tone Galaxy of Stars Tour in That Thing You Do!, wearing matching red suits as they play guitars, bass, and drums onstage before a large blue curtain backdrop.

“Looks Like the Oneders? No, the Wonders!”: 30 Years of That Thing You Do!

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of That Thing You Do! with a look behind the scenes at Tom Hanks’ beloved film through rare Walt Disney Archives treasures.

Title graphic for a Walt Disney Archives presentation reading, “Capturing Life, Creating Character: The Art of Live-Action Reference.” The design features cream-colored script and block lettering on a dark textured background, accented with pastel star shapes and a pencil illustration. Along the right side, a vertical filmstrip displays three black-and-white sketches of a spotted cartoon dog character in different poses. Disney copyright appears in the lower-left corner.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History to Showcase the Real-Life Inspiration Behind Some Beloved Disney Characters

Discover Capturing Life, Creating Character: The Art of Live-Action Reference at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Explore how Disney animators used real-life performers, props, and sets to bring beloved animated characters to life.

Roy O. Disney stands beside Mickey Mouse with the Walt Disney World dedication plaque in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. Guests gather in the background, while a set of microphones stands between Roy and Mickey. Cinderella Castle appears softly out of focus in the background.

A Day in the Life of a Walt Disney World Guest in 1971

Step back to 1971 and discover what a day at Walt Disney World was like, from the original resorts and Monorail to Magic Kingdom adventures.

The Offices of Walt Disney Inspire New Merchandise Collection for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Read all about the elegant merchandise collection—developed in collaboration with the Walt Disney Archives and inspired by both Walt Disney and the iconic space in which he worked.

A nighttime view of a romantic Parisian street scene, featuring the red-lit windmill of the Moulin Rouge on the left and old-style buildings with glowing windows. One building has a neon sign that reads “L’amour fou Lingerie” and another displays “Hotel Blanche.” The sky is dark blue with clouds, and the overall ambiance is dreamy and nostalgic.

Diamonds, Corsets, and Can-Can: Celebrating 25 Years of Moulin Rouge! Through Costume Design

More than two decades later, Moulin Rouge! continues to shape fashion and visual culture. Go behind the scenes to find out more!

Quasimodo and Esmeralda celebrate among festive crowds with gargoyles and Judge Frollo looming above in The Hunchback of Notre Dame movie poster.

Out There! Celebrating 30 Years of The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Be sure to celebrate 30 years of Quasimodo’s incredible journey and watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame, streaming now on Disney+!

From left to right: Sharpay, Chad, Troy, Gabriella, Taylor, and Ryan during “We’re All in This Together,” the final number of High School Musical (2006). Sharpay is wearing a white tank top and white jeans. Chad is wearing a white East High basketball uniform. Troy is wearing a white East High basketball track suit. Gabriella is wearing a red dress that falls just above the knee. Taylor is wearing a white button-up with a red and white striped tie and a white pleated skirt. Ryan is wearing a red fedora, red button up, and black pants. Red and white ballons surround their feet and confetti fills the air. Behind them, the rest of the student body of East High is cheering.

Celebrating 20 Years of High School Musical

The Walt Disney Archives looks back at the impact and legacy of the cultural phenomenon.

Dr. Frank-N-Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show sits on a throne, surrounded by Columbia (Nell Campbell), Magenta (Patricia Quinn), and Riff Raff (Richard O’Brien). Frank has curly black hair and glamorous makeup. Magenta and Riff Raff are dressed in black, like a maid and a butler respectively, and Columbia is wearing a gold sequin top hat, a gold sequin jacket, and a rainbow-sequined bustier.

Let’s Do the Time Warp Again: 50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show

“Hey, Janet… I’ve got something to say…” Today marks the 50th anniversary of 20th Century Studios’ The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Read on to learn more about this bold, inventive, and absolutely one-of-a-kind film, which debuted on September 26, 1975!

Celebrating 40 Years of The Golden Girls

By Julia Vargas, Walt Disney Archives Thank you for being a friend! September 14, 2025, marks 40 years since Touchstone Television’s The Golden Girls first aired on NBC. Early press materials describe the show as “[capturing] the humorous and poignant relationships that develop between four single women—two widows, a divorcee and her mother—spending their golden …

Fantastical Short Film Celebrates 55 Years of the Walt Disney Archives

Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Walt Disney Archives with a heartwarming short film, A Daring Journey into the Walt Disney Archives, told through the eyes of a Pinocchio animator’s model. Discover rare Disney artifacts, behind-the-scenes preservation work, and a tribute to the legacy of Walt Disney.