WD-FM Mini Musings: And the Oscar® Goes to... Walt Disney

In this colorful Collections Clash, Chris and Bri select obscure, original orange objects found in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries. 🧡 Visit our Instagram Stories to cast your vote on your favorite objects. Voting closes October 18, 2026.

On this episode of WD-FM, Chris and Bri discuss a special collaboration with Disneyland for its 70th anniversary. Hear highlights from Lillian Disney's window dedication, the museum's objects on loan at Disneyland, and how the museum was involved in the new attraction, "Walt Disney – A Magical Life", then enjoy an interview with Tom Fitzgerald, Senior Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering; Jeff Shaver-Moskowitz, Walt Disney Imagineering Portfolio Executive Creative Producer; and David Caranci, Manager of Creative Development for Opera House experiences.

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 September 7, 2025 at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Learn more: waltdisney.org/mary-blair

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.

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.

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).

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: https://bit.ly/4jibcnU

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.

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.

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