Intended for all ages and skill levels, Pop-Up Studios are two-hour in-person workshops focusing on various aspects of Walt’s legacy through hands-on art activities.
It’s hard to keep a clear head when the Headless Horseman is interested in yours, but fret not, this Pop-Up has just the solution to...
Stop-motion animation dates back to the 19th century and has left a lasting impact on the world of cinema. Over the years, artists and animators have utilized stop-motion in various ways from experimental shorts to feature-length film. Join us in this eight-week class as we dive into the history of...
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! For artists of all ages, join us in our Art Studio where an instructor will teach you step-by-step instructions on how to create paper cut-out animation.
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
Join us and our “Friends on the Other Side” as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Princess and the Frog (2009)! As we “Dig a Little Deeper” into the production of the film, we will also examine...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
How many wonders can one cavern truly hold? Mermaids of all shapes and sizes have swum across oceans of fairytales and folklore over the centuries. Grab your dinglehoppers and be a “Part of” our...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
Is that a bird? A plane? No, it’s a superhero! For generations, superheroes have captivated the hearts of audiences through their dynamic origin comics and action-packed films and television shows. Band...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
Hold on tight, it’s going be a wild ride! Join us as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) and let the “Motormania” begin! We will cruise through concept art...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
3…2…1… You are cleared for lift-off! In any tale that involves a hero and villain, a grand entrance and exit is pivotal—even a protagonist like Baymax who was programmed as a health care companion. It’s...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
“Bah Humbug!” Despite ghosts being heavily associated with the Halloween season, there is a wonderful history of ghouls bringing holiday delight during the wintertime as well! Cozy up as we celebrate...
Walt Disney was no stranger to London. Multiple visits to England between the 1930s and 1950s—often for on-set visits to his live-action films such as Treasure Island (1950), The Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men (1952), and The Sword and the Rose (1953)—had given him the opportunity to become well acquainted with its capital city.
Hang on tight for the “wildest ride in the wilderness!” During this western-themed workshop, we will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and look at the making of this beloved attraction. Mine your way through animation history as we uncover how animators...
As Mickey Mouse gained popularity, Walt Disney knew the importance of merchandising and thus apparel, mouse ear hats, and—most of all—toys flooded into the hearts and homes of fans! Today, toys are just as important and, in fact, have come to life in various ways within the animated world. Notably...
Even casual fans of cinema can recognize the names of some of the industry’s biggest directors, such as George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. However, the directors of some of the most beloved Disney films of all time are not considered household names. In our upcoming special exhibition, Directing at...
San Francisco, September 4, 2024—During D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, The Walt Disney Family Museum announced its latest special exhibition, Directing at Disney, inspired by the recent book of the same name written by Academy Award®-winning director and Chief Creative
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Walt Disney Company, The Walt Disney Family Museum is showcasing objects from the museum’s collection which highlight important moments in Walt’s career. These objects, which include recent acquisitions and fragile materials that have never...
Join us in celebrating going back to school this September with a month-long screening of Disney and Pixar’s Monsters University (2013), a fun-filled prequel that tells the story of how beloved Monsters Inc. (2001) stars Mike and Sully became best friends and the top scare team in the business!
Join us for a comprehensive discussion of the intersection of Walt Disney Imagineering and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) with Disney Research Fellow and recent National Inventors Hall of Fame® inductee Lanny Smoot, whose inventions have been featured in Disney attractions...
Thirty years since its contentious opening, Disneyland Paris has cemented its place among Disney Parks worldwide and other premier European attractions. Join former Walt Disney Imagineering executive designer Eddie Sotto as he revisits how Imagineers translated Main Street U.S.A. for a European...
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! For artists of all ages, join us in our Art Studio where an instructor will teach you step-by-step instructions on how to draw a unique cartoon character.
Hang on tight for the “wildest ride in the wilderness!” During this western-themed workshop, we will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and look at the making of this beloved attraction. Mine your way through animation history as we uncover how animators...