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.

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+!

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 …