The mermaid Madison (played by Daryl Hannah) is seen from shoulders up below the surface of the blue water, her blond hair floating wildly around her head. She’s wearing an elaborate necklace studded with sealife-themed charms, beads, and coins.

Splash: Making Waves for 40 Years!

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Splash on March 9, 1984, when audiences first dove into the adventure-filled story.

“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.”

All-New Display Celebrates the Disney Bros. Story

Step into the magical world of Disney Bros. with A Creative Legacy: The Disney Bros. Story exhibit, showcasing 100 years of excellence and ingenuity.

Grand Opening Video Preview of Disney100: The Exhibition

Semmel Exhibitions and the Walt Disney Archives present this brand-new video look at the opening of Disney100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute.

Disney100: The Exhibition: Moving Right Along and Headed East!

Final preparations are “moving right along” for the blockbuster anniversary showcase, Disney100: The Exhibition, from the Walt Disney Archives and Semmel Exhibitions.

The Genie, Aladdin, Abu and Magic Carpet, Aladdin, 1992

You’ll Always Be a Prince to Me: 30 Years of Aladdin

Thirty years ago, audiences around the world entered a veritable Cave of Wonders with the release of Aladdin.

The Enduring Legacy of Zorro

With 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.

We’ve Just Begun to Dream!

Just 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.

Building a Fairytale: The Construction of Cinderella Castle, Part 2

Welcome 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.

Building a Fairytale: The Construction of Cinderella Castle, Part 1

Construction on Walt Disney World formally began in May 1967, and Cinderella Castle was one of the first structures to be erected on the site.