“Miss Disneyland”—The Story of Valerie Curry
Explore the impactful journey of Valerie Curry, who shaped Disneyland’s customer relations and iconic ‘Miss Disneyland’ role.”
See moreExplore the impactful journey of Valerie Curry, who shaped Disneyland’s customer relations and iconic ‘Miss Disneyland’ role.”
See moreStep into the magical world of Disney Bros. with A Creative Legacy: The Disney Bros. Story exhibit, showcasing 100 years of excellence and ingenuity.
See moreSemmel Exhibitions and the Walt Disney Archives present this brand-new video look at the opening of Disney100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute.
See moreFinal preparations are “moving right along” for the blockbuster anniversary showcase, Disney100: The Exhibition, from the Walt Disney Archives and Semmel Exhibitions.
See moreThirty years ago, audiences around the world entered a veritable Cave of Wonders with the release of Aladdin.
See moreWith the Hispanic Heritage month soon coming to a close, it marks another important milestone: the 65th anniversary of Disney’s Zorro. Discover the power of representation in storytelling and how Zorro left a lasting mark on fans well after its premiere in 1957.
See moreJust as Magic Kingdom Park, and all of Walt Disney World Resort, had beforehand, EPCOT Center (now known as EPCOT) opened its gates on October 1.
See moreWelcome back to the second and final part of our look at the construction of Cinderella Castle. These photos, selected from the Walt Disney Archives Photo Library, are only a taste of the thousands of vintage Walt Disney World images that reside in the collection.
See moreConstruction on Walt Disney World formally began in May 1967, and Cinderella Castle was one of the first structures to be erected on the site.
See moreCreature paint finish designer Henrik Svensson painted this Porg color test during the production of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017). Check out our latest Spotlight article for a closer look at these adorable creatures!
See moreWe celebrate the 10th anniversary release of Prometheus. Ridley Scott returned to the Alien universe to direct the fifth film in the franchise.
See moreThe thoughtful and cheerful little Orange Bird has been an emblem for Walt Disney World Resort since the beginning.
See moreLuis Sequeira, Nightmare Alley’s costume designer, achieved a classic film noir look for this deceptive cast of characters… and we are pleased to present a gallery of the striking wardrobe pieces from the film!
See moreCruella has remained completely fashion obsessed—but Emma Stone’s portrayal of the style icon took haut couture to a whole new level, and garnered The Walt Disney Company Academy Award® nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
See moreTo give this film’s gorgeous wardrobe the attention it deserves, we have rounded up a complete gallery of costumes from West Side Story for you to enjoy!
See moreReleased on January 25, 1961, One Hundred and One Dalmatians is an adaptation of the children’s novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.
See moreBy Brian Ball, Walt Disney Archives Before a spirited princess is captured. Before a smuggler shoots 1st or 2nd (still up for debate). Before a young farm boy would take to the stars. And before a war hero and mentor is lost. Some unlikely heroes embark on what would be a one-way mission that could …
See moreBy Katie Strobel, Walt Disney Archives 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the 30th full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios: Beauty and the Beast. Produced by Don Hahn and directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, let’s take a look back at how this enchanting story of love and inner beauty became a …
See moreBy Matt Moryc, Walt Disney Archives If you grew up watching television in the 1980s and ‘90s, there is an objective argument to be made that some of the greatest family sitcoms of all time were produced during this era. The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) was at the forefront of this golden age of adolescent …
See moreBy Christina Pappous, Walt Disney Archives Halloween is here at last! We are ready to don our festive costumes and fill up our Trick-or-Treat bags with delicious candy. But first, let’s glean a little investigative inspiration from the final installment of our 20th Century Fox “Spooktacular.” We are hot on the case of The X-Files, …
See moreBy Becky Cline and Kevin M. Kern, Walt Disney Archives Every now and then, we here in the Archives have the honor of spotlighting historical materials so unique from our collection that the objects themselves seem to transcend matters of just Disney history and cross over into a realm documenting a wider moment from popular …
See moreBy Matt Moryc, Walt Disney Archives It’s been 50 years since Walt Disney World first opened to the public on October 1, 1971. In the months leading up this milestone anniversary, many employees from across The Walt Disney Company have asked the Walt Disney Archives to search our collection for vintage merchandise, graphic designs, and …
See moreBy Christina Pappous, Walt Disney Archives This film is for mature audiences. Halloween is just a couple weeks away and with it, all manner of spooky, scary creatures have begun haunting us… Among these ghouls and goblins, there may be a particularly scary creature lurking in the shadows of the jungle. Get to the chopper …
See moreBy Francesca Scrimgeour, Walt Disney Archives With the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World underway, what better way to celebrate than by looking back at the grand opening celebration of the Magic Kingdom Park? After the success of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, Walt Disney recognized the impact an East Coast theme park and …
See moreIn 1936, the Disney studio needed new artists to work on its first feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Open auditions for artists were held at Rockefeller Center in New York, and Manuel Gonzales was one of 33 selected from thousands of applicants to join the Disney ranks. In 1938, Gonzales took over penciling …
See moreBy Christina Pappous, Walt Disney Archives This film is for mature audiences. Halloween is creeping up ever closer, and with the eerie flicker of jack-o’-lanterns lighting our way through a stormy evening, we are continuing our journey through some of the most “spooktacular” films from 20th Century Fox. What awaits us now is perhaps the …
See moreBy Christina Pappous, Walt Disney Archives Fall is officially upon us and Halloween is creeping just around the corner! To celebrate, our 20th Century Fox “Spooktacular” continues on to our next stop: that most swingin’ of decades—the 1960s. We’re not “monkeying” around when we say our next film explores what could await humanity in a …
See moreBy Christina Pappous, Walt Disney Archives With the leaves falling from trees and temperatures getting cooler, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit by continuing our tour through the decades and looking at some of the most haunting films from 20th Century Fox. For the 1950s—the era of milkshakes, drive-ins, and the Cold War—we shall witness …
See moreBy Christina Pappous, Walt Disney Archives As fall swiftly approaches, and with it, the scariest of holidays—Halloween!—we’re taking a “spooktacular” decade-by-decade tour through the most haunting films from 20th Century Fox. While our first stop on the tour may not trade in ghouls and ghosts, Nightmare Alley (1947) asks a question perhaps scarier than anything else: …
See moreChristina Aguilera is one of the preeminent musical performers in the world. With a powerful voice and wide vocal range, she boasts an unmatched stage and recording presence that has entertained fans the world over. Selling more than 25 million records, Aguilera has also garnered six Grammy Awards® including a Latin Grammy Award for her …
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