As The Walt Disney Archives celebrates its 50th anniversary, they’re celebrating by offering up a look into Walt Disney World’s early years through the eyes a guest affectionately known by cast members as “Mr. Jones.” In an article on D23’s website, Matthew Moryc discusses the impact Millard C. Jones had on documenting the early years … Read more
In 2020, The Walt Disney Archives will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA will be hosting a new exhibit filled with relics of the company’s rich history. The exhibit, titled “Inside The Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic,” will span 10,000 … Read more
The 2019 D23 Expo is just a few short months away, and today we’re getting a look at the new costumes exhibit that will be making its debut. Presented by The Walt Disney Archives, this new exhibit will feature over 70 Disney costumes spanning more than 55 years of Disney movies and television shows. The … Read more
Dave Smith, who founded the Walt Disney Archives in 1970 and named a Disney Legend in 2007, has passed away. He was 78. Bob Iger said in a statement: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of Dave Smith’s passing. He was the unsung hero of Disney’s history who, as our first archivist, spent 40 years rescuing … Read more
On March 10, D23, the official Disney fan club, will host Gold and Gold Family members for an elegant reception to mark their 10th anniversary. The big night, held at the Walt Disney Studio, will include the opportunity to meet Disney luminaries, savor a bowl of Walt’s famous chili, and take photos with Disney characters. The … Read more
Just in time for what would have been Walt Disney’s 114th birthday on December 5, 2015, Disney launched Photographs from the Walt Disney Archives, a new online print-on-demand photo service that allow fans to own vibrant images from Disney’s rich history, including classic images of Walt himself. Iconic photographs, from a young Walt circa 1932 … Read more
Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, which is being presented by D23, opened Wednesday, October 16, the 90th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The exhibition encompasses more than 300 artifacts from 90 years of Disney history and showcases the creative innovations and accomplishments of Walt … Read more