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.

Green and white merchandise pieces from the Pocahontas premiere appear carefully placed on a purple background.

Pocahontas in the Park: 30 Years Later

Celebrate 30 years since Pocahontas’ historic Central Park premiere with a look back at the magic, memories, and rare Disney Archives treasures.

Nine colorful animator’s models from the development of the 1940 animated feature Pinocchio—left to right: Jiminy Cricket (posed pointing to the right), Pinocchio (posed pointing up), the cat Figaro, Geppetto (in a pensive pose), the fox J. Worthington Foulfellow, sidekick cat Gideon, Stromboli (pointing down with his right hand), the Coachman, and Lampwick—are displayed against a gray backdrop.

The Gift of New Life: Recreating a Historical Photo from Pinocchio

By Taylor Larsen, Walt Disney Archives “Hi diddle dee dee!” As we reach the milestone 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, the Walt Disney Archives looks back at some “real-life” animator’s models that honor the story of the “real boy.” Join us for a historical journey as the Archives staff recreates an iconic photo taken long …

Disney100: The Exhibition Opens in Paris April 10

Disney100: The Exhibition—the largest exhibition the Walt Disney Archives has ever created—is making its way to Paris, France.

A production still depicts the filming of the incredible battle between Captain Nemo and the giant squid. Captain Nemo (played by James Mason) is standing to the left on external shell of Nautilus with cover from the highest point of the ship. He holds a spear, ready to launch it at the beast. The squid’s tentacles reach from the farthest most point of the Nautilus to Captain Nemo, eager to grab him. Its head and mouth are underwater. In the foreground of the scene is the camera, covered by a tarp, and the heads of production crew members. The entire photo has a heavy blue tint.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: 70 Years of the Mightiest Motion Picture of Them All!

Dive into the legacy of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, celebrating 70 years of cinematic innovation and timeless adventure.

Walt Disney Archives’ Heroes & Villains Costume Exhibition Heads to South Carolina

The magic continues in May 2025 when the South Carolina State Museum will be the next host of Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume!

A detail from the inside image of the 1949 Disney holiday card features a portion of a painting by Mary Blair depicting Cinderella in her coach being magically whisked away toward the castle.

Holiday Magic in the Making: The Artistic Evolution of a Disney Studio Christmas Card

Explore how Disney Legends Mary Blair and John Hench brought holiday cheer to life in the 1949 Disney studio Christmas card.