Walt Disney Archives Celebrates 55 Years of Preserving the Magic

Celebrate 55 years of the Walt Disney Archives with events, exhibitions, and digital experiences honoring Disney history, magic, and storytelling.

Disney100: The Exhibition Opens in Paris April 10

Disney100: The Exhibition—the largest exhibition the Walt Disney Archives has ever created—is making its way to Paris, France.

A production still depicts the filming of the incredible battle between Captain Nemo and the giant squid. Captain Nemo (played by James Mason) is standing to the left on external shell of Nautilus with cover from the highest point of the ship. He holds a spear, ready to launch it at the beast. The squid’s tentacles reach from the farthest most point of the Nautilus to Captain Nemo, eager to grab him. Its head and mouth are underwater. In the foreground of the scene is the camera, covered by a tarp, and the heads of production crew members. The entire photo has a heavy blue tint.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: 70 Years of the Mightiest Motion Picture of Them All!

Dive into the legacy of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, celebrating 70 years of cinematic innovation and timeless adventure.

Walt Disney Archives’ Heroes & Villains Costume Exhibition Heads to South Carolina

The magic continues in May 2025 when the South Carolina State Museum will be the next host of Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume!

A detail from the inside image of the 1949 Disney holiday card features a portion of a painting by Mary Blair depicting Cinderella in her coach being magically whisked away toward the castle.

Holiday Magic in the Making: The Artistic Evolution of a Disney Studio Christmas Card

Explore how Disney Legends Mary Blair and John Hench brought holiday cheer to life in the 1949 Disney studio Christmas card.

Ariel and Flounder underwater admiring a dancing couple wind-up toy.

Diving Off the Screen: Masterful ‘Little Mermaid’ Product Art

Celebrate 35 years of The Little Mermaid with a look at rarely-seen illustrations from Disney books, VHS covers, and collectible artwork.

Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline, wearing a patterned shawl and white gloves, poses confidently while holding the “Excalibur,” a decorative prop sword from the 2004 film King Arthur, with shelves filled with books in the background.

The Walt Disney Archives Staff Reveals Favorite Treasures from the Collection

Discover the Walt Disney Archives’ favorite treasures, from iconic props to rare artwork, curated by the passionate team preserving Disney’s legacy.

A collection of Mary Poppins paraphernalia arranged around Mary’s carpet bag, at the center, includes Poppins dolls and pins, a ticket from the premiere, a hat and two pairs of shoes worn by star Julie Andrews, and more.

Inside the Carpet Bag: 60 Years of Mary Poppins

Dive into 60 years of Mary Poppins nostalgia as Walt Disney Archives reveals the iconic carpet bag and other cherished treasures.

Guests are seen posing in front of Walt Disney’s Mercedes Benz on the show floor at “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show,” during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

Drive In to “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show” at D23

By Courtney Potter Start your engines! The storied Walt Disney Archives, which has preserved Disney history for nearly 55 years, opens its vaults once more at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to curate an all-new, truly incredible exhibit. “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show” pays homage to vintage car shows and Americana—from racing Fords …

The Voices of Liberty a capella vocal group stands in two lines, shoulder to shoulder, in front of the American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT in the 1980s. In the front row are seven women, while eight men stand behind them. All are dressed in American Colonial costumes, with ankle-length dresses and a few aprons and caps on the women and knee-length socks worn below loose pants gathered below the knee on the men, who also sport ascots, vests, and jackets.

Striking a Chord at EPCOT: The Early Days of the Voices of Liberty

Join Derric Johnson in revisiting the history of the Voices of Liberty at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort.