WD-FM Museum Musings (August 2021)
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
Release Date: 08/13/2021
Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
On this new episode of WD-FM, join Chris and Bri as they take a closer look at the museum's newest exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic. ✨ Learn more about Mary Blair, one of Walt Disney’s most inventive and influential designers and art directors. Mary’s joyful creativity, appealing designs, and energetic color palette can be seen in classic Disney animated films, including Cinderella (1950), Alice in Wonderland (1951), and Peter Pan (1953), and also in the theme park attraction it’s a small world. Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic is free with general admission now through...
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WD-FM Collections Clash: Mythical Creatures
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
In this legendary Collections Clash, Chris and Bri share the lore of their favorite mythical creatures represented in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries. Visit our Instagram Stories to cast your vote In a poll of the parables. 📜 Voting closes May 23, 2025.
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WD-FM Deep Dive: Package Features
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
Today we are packaging up an episode featuring a series of Disney’s later films of the 1940s known as the “package features”: Make Mine Music (1946), Fun and Fancy Free (1947), Melody Time (1948), and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). Hear exclusive clips from Walt about how the package features came to be and insights on some of the most notable segments.
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WD-FM Museum Musings (April 2025)
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
Join Chris and Bri as they discuss the upcoming special exhibition Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic and other upcoming programs at The Walt Disney Family Museum. As a special treat, hear from Disney Legend (and friend of the museum) Andreas Deja as he shares memories from working on the museum's film of the month, The Black Cauldron (1985).
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Interview with Award-Winning Journalist, Author, and Producer Neil O’Brien
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
In this special episode, Bri and Chris interview author, award-winning journalist, and producer Neil O’Brien in celebration of the recent release of his book After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America's Favorite Media Company and his upcoming program presentation at The Walt Disney Family Museum on Saturday, April 5. In this conversation, many topics covered in his book are discussed, including the various projects overseen by then-CEO of The Walt Disney Company Ron Miller, who would later serve as President of the Board of The Walt Disney Family Museum. Learn more here:...
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WD-FM Mini Musings: And the Oscar® Goes to... Walt Disney
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
On this episode of our Mini Musings, Chris and Bri walk the red carpet and highlight Walt Disney's historical success at the Academy Awards®. 🏆 Listen to learn more about The Walt Disney Family Museum's collection of Oscars that you can see now in our Awards Lobby.
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WD-FM Museum Updates (March 2025)
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
Join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum and share more about the recent announcement honoring Disneyland's 70th anniversary.
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WD-FM Collections Clash (Love)
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
In this month's Collections Clash, Chris and Bri face off with their favorite objects that represent love in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries. ❤️ Visit our Instagram stories to cast your vote on your favorite objects. www.instagram.com/wdfmuseum
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WD-FM Mini Musings: Walt Disney's Reception Around the World
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
Join Chris and Bri as they globetrot into Walt Disney's reception around the world. 🗺️ Roam through some of their favorite international awards on display at The Walt Disney Family Museum, the most famous Disneyland visitor that never was, and Walt's 1935 European trip.
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WD-FM Collections Clash (Winter)
WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
In this month's Collections Clash, Chris and Bri face off with their favorite wintertime objects in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries. ❄️ Visit our Instagram stories to cast your vote on your favorite objects.
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