Don Iwerks adjusts a mechanical device at a workbench inside a studio filled with cameras, tools, and equipment.

Remembering Disney Legend Don Iwerks

Disney Legend Don Iwerks, a pioneer in the development of numerous camera, projection, and other systems for Disney parks and films, passed away the evening of July 9 at the age of 96. “Don embodied that rare combination of heart, ingenuity, and passion that has always defined Disney,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chief Executive Officer of …

A sketch looking West at Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland, courtesy Walt Disney Archives.

From Main Street to National Treasure: A Look Inside the Walt Disney Archives at America’s 250th

The Archives opens its doors to examine a few special artifacts that illustrate how Disney has been woven into the American story…

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+!

Key art for Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, the exhibition from the Walt Disney Archives.

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume Arrives in Omaha Beginning May 23

Disney is coming to The Durham Museum with an exhibition where visitors can discover iconic looks of some of their favorite characters—in an enchanting, up-close experience for all ages!

A promotional image for "Disney the Exhibition. A Century of Magic." Opening December 2026 in Mackay, QLD Mecc. To the left is a collage comprised of: Cinderella's heel, Elsa from Frozen, BB-8 from Star Wars, Captain America's shield, and Mickey Mouse from Fantasia.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Disney: The Exhibition – A Century of Magic to Make Australian Debut This December

After stops in Philadelphia, Munich, London, Chicago, Kansas City, Seoul, Paris, and Madrid, the world‑renowned exhibition will make its Australian premiere at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Capturing Life, Creating Character at Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

The newest Walt Disney Archives exhibit—detailing the art of live-action character reference—will open in Anaheim on August 8, 2026.

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 …