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Disney Unveils Rare Archived “Treasures” For European Exhibit

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According to the official Disney fan club D23, there are many valuable “treasures” in the famed Disney archives — and a small portion of these vintage Disney items are about to go on a trip around the world! Many Disney fans are fond of collecting — or simply learning about — rare Disney objects or tokens from classic Disney films ...

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D23 Member Donates Rare ‘Pollyanna’ Locket to Walt Disney Archives

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In the classic 1960 Disney film Pollyanna, actress Hayley Mills (who was also known for starring as two twin sisters in the 1961 film The Parent Trap, even though Lindsey Lohan’s version is better-known by modern audiences) starred as a famously-cheerful, kind girl who had a positive effect on everyone around her. In the movie, Pollyanna has a scene with a ...

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Tickets Available Now for Disneyland D23 Event Honoring Disney Legend Dave Smith

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A new year brings an exciting lineup of new member-exclusive events by D23, and one of the first events of the year is honoring Disney Legend and Founder of the Walt Disney Archives, Dave Smith right at Disneyland Park! The event takes place January 24, 2022, with two available presentation times at the Main Street U.S.A. Opera House near the ...

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“All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives” Exhibition on View at the Bowers Museum

The latest exhibition by the Walt Disney Archives will be on view at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California beginning December 12, 2021. “All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives” shares iconic pieces of jewelry from Disney and 20th Century Studios films and TV productions while providing insight into their design and uses in the ...

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“Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” Opens December 10 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The first exhibition focused on Walt Disney is heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City this December. ‘Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts’ will open in collaboration with the Wallace Collection in London at the Met Fifth Avenue on December 10, 2021 and run through March 6, 2022. The exhibition takes iconic sets ...

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The Walt Disney Archives ‘Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume’ Exhibit Coming to the Henry Ford Museum

Disney D23 just shared the news that a fan-favorite exhibition from the Walt Disney Archives will be making its way to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan in 2022! ‘Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume’ exhibit was originally on view for Guests at the 2019 D23 expo and since then has been making its way to ...

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“Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives” Documentary is Coming to Disney+!

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Disney D23 just shared some news that is sure to interest fans of Disney history! A brand new documentary focused on the Walt Disney Archives is coming soon to Disney+! Hosted by award-winning Disney producer Don Hahn, the documentary will debut on the streaming platform on November 19, 2021. Check out the trailer courtesy of D23 below:   The documentary ...

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