By D23 Team Since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Mickey Mouse has played a special role in bringing smiles to the faces of park Guests young and old. Through dazzling parade appearances, show stopping entertainment extravaganzas, and unforgettable meet and greets, the mouse who started it all continues to entertain at Disney Parks around …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman The Walt Disney Archives is a treasure trove of dreams and creativity that brings together items from all the worlds of Disney, while preserving the passion and story behind the pieces. But not everyone can have access to this storehouse of priceless works. The exhibit Inside the Walt Disney Archives: From Mickey …
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By Rick Lorentz, Archivist, Walt Disney Archives On December 8, 2017, the Walt Disney Archives presented Holiday Memories from The Walt Disney Archives—their first winter holiday exhibit on The Walt Disney Studios lot in more than 10 years. Cast members had the opportunity to view 150-plus holiday-themed historical objects from the Archives collection that were …
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By Justin Arthur, Archivist, the Walt Disney Archives This Halloween, something wicked has materialized on The Walt Disney Studios lot. The Walt Disney Archives has returned to the Hyperion Bungalow, and this time we’ve filled it with some of the most sinister scoundrels from Disney history. In our second year crafting a creepy exhibit (click …
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By Rick Lorentz, Archivist, Walt Disney Archives “As soon as he saw the Big Boots, Pooh knew that an Adventure was going to happen…”—Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh and his creator, A. A. Milne, would be happy to see how many “big boots” and tales of “adventure” are on display in the latest Walt …
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By Matt Moryc, Assistant Archivist, Walt Disney Archives In the 35 years since Epcot welcomed its first guests, visitors have journeyed through space, across time, into imagination, and around the world. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the park’s opening, the Walt Disney Archives has unveiled EPCOT 35, a new display in the Frank G. …
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By Courtney Potter He’s friendly, kind, and all stuffed with fluff—and he’s brought his pals to Hong Kong for a very special visit! The “best bear in all the world,” Winnie the Pooh, has spent the last few years traveling the globe… and now, he’s making lots of new friends during the “Winnie the Pooh: …
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By Justin Arthur, Archivist, Walt Disney Archives With the beginning of a new year comes a brand-new exhibit at the Walt Disney Archives. Inspired by one of the original thematic lands of Disneyland, the Archives’ Reading Room has been refreshed to celebrate Tomorrowland. From Man in Space to the Millennium Falcon, The Walt Disney Company …
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By Nicole Nalty D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures is almost underway! Before we dive into a weekend full of panels, presentations, and amazing surprises, we took a sneak peek at the special exhibit the Walt Disney Archives created exclusively for Destination D. “Walt’s Great Adventures” features photographs, props, and models that showcase Walt Disney’s professional …
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By Justin Arthur Each Halloween, all manner of ghosts and ghouls assemble at The Walt Disney Studios lot for a spooktacular soiree, but this year, something new has materialized. For the first time, the Walt Disney Archives is presenting an immersive Halloween-themed exhibit exclusively for employees of The Walt Disney Company and their “loved ones.” …
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