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Lots of special events coming to the Walt Disney Family Museum! Hope word on these can be shared so people will know!!
PS - Note 12/5 event is Walt's birthday.
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October
PS - Note 12/5 event is Walt's birthday.
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October
Film of the Month: Fantasia
October 1-19 Only
12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm, Theater
Let your imagination soar as you watch colors, flowers, and fairies swirl and dance on screen to the moving music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul Dukas, and Igor Stravinsky in Disney’s Fantasia. This unforgettable experience will take place in our new state-of-the-art theater under the watchful eyes of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
23th - 25th South of the Border Weekend
In 1941 Walt Disney and a group of Disney artists traveled to South America on a Good Neighbor tour at the request of the United States government. This was no ordinary handshake tour for Walt and his group. It offered the Disney team a unique opportunity to learn about culture and traditions south of the border. As a result of the visit two successful features, Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros along with numerous short subjects were created.
23rd - El Grupo Preview Screening & Discussion with filmmaker Ted Thomas and author JB Kaufman(one showing only)
7pm, Theater (members)
24th - Screening of The Three Caballeros and Discussion of the Good Neighbor Tour and book signing with JB Kaufman
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Book Signing, Learning Center
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm Film and Discussion, Theater
Noted author and historian J.B. Kaufman will be at the Museum, October 24 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, signing his new book, South of the Border With Disney: Walt Disney and the Good Neighbor Program, 1941-1948. The book chronicles the full story of the Disney Good Neighbor project, from the 1941 South American trip through production of all the studio's Latin American films. Then join us from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm for a special screening of The Three Caballeros. Following the film J.B. Kaufman will discuss the South American tour and this unique film.
25th - Screening of Saludos Amigos followed by a Q & A with JB Kaufman
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Theater
We conclude this South of the Border weekend with a screening of Saludos Amigos. Noted author and historian J.B. Kaufman will be on hand to answer questions regarding this adventurous film.
30th and 31st - HallowScreen: Skeleton Dance and Other Bone Chilling Cartoons
10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, and 10:30pm, Theater
Tickle your Halloween funny bone with the spooky adventures of skeletons, mice, spiders, and bats. We will screen some of Walt Disney’s haunted cartoon shorts such as the Skeleton Dance, Mad Doctor, Pluto’s Judgement Day, and many more. You’ll have a “howling” good time!
NovemberOctober 1-19 Only
12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm, Theater
Let your imagination soar as you watch colors, flowers, and fairies swirl and dance on screen to the moving music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul Dukas, and Igor Stravinsky in Disney’s Fantasia. This unforgettable experience will take place in our new state-of-the-art theater under the watchful eyes of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
23th - 25th South of the Border Weekend
In 1941 Walt Disney and a group of Disney artists traveled to South America on a Good Neighbor tour at the request of the United States government. This was no ordinary handshake tour for Walt and his group. It offered the Disney team a unique opportunity to learn about culture and traditions south of the border. As a result of the visit two successful features, Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros along with numerous short subjects were created.
23rd - El Grupo Preview Screening & Discussion with filmmaker Ted Thomas and author JB Kaufman(one showing only)
7pm, Theater (members)
24th - Screening of The Three Caballeros and Discussion of the Good Neighbor Tour and book signing with JB Kaufman
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Book Signing, Learning Center
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm Film and Discussion, Theater
Noted author and historian J.B. Kaufman will be at the Museum, October 24 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, signing his new book, South of the Border With Disney: Walt Disney and the Good Neighbor Program, 1941-1948. The book chronicles the full story of the Disney Good Neighbor project, from the 1941 South American trip through production of all the studio's Latin American films. Then join us from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm for a special screening of The Three Caballeros. Following the film J.B. Kaufman will discuss the South American tour and this unique film.
25th - Screening of Saludos Amigos followed by a Q & A with JB Kaufman
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Theater
We conclude this South of the Border weekend with a screening of Saludos Amigos. Noted author and historian J.B. Kaufman will be on hand to answer questions regarding this adventurous film.
30th and 31st - HallowScreen: Skeleton Dance and Other Bone Chilling Cartoons
10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, and 10:30pm, Theater
Tickle your Halloween funny bone with the spooky adventures of skeletons, mice, spiders, and bats. We will screen some of Walt Disney’s haunted cartoon shorts such as the Skeleton Dance, Mad Doctor, Pluto’s Judgement Day, and many more. You’ll have a “howling” good time!
Film Film of the Month: Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty runs until November 23rd
12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
The classic fairy tale of a princely kiss awaking a beautiful princess from a deep sleep is the subject of Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. Throughout the month of November, relive or discover for the first time the visually stunning animated feature, Sleeping Beauty as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this incredible film.
Nov 14 - International Animation Festival and the Screening of the Alice Comedies Landmark Theatres Embarcadero Center Cinema
tickets available on the SF Film Society website
Walt Disney's first successful series of films, the Alice Comedies, were built around a clever special-effects idea: a real little girl entering a cartoon world and interacting with the cartoon characters.
The Walt Disney Family Museum will partner with the San Francisco International Animation Festival to present these charming films. A selection of the Alice Comedies can be seen during the Festival on Saturday, November 14 at the Embarcadero Cinema.
Nov 27 - Christmas with Walt Disney (Special Holiday Film Begins)
12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
Walt Disney's Christmases past are remembered in this special holiday screening that includes Walt's "Nutcracker Suite" from Fantasia (1940), Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from the television Christmas specials, and rarely seen home movies of Walt with his family. See how Walt celebrated this beloved holiday at the Studio, at Disneyland, and at home.
Lecture
Nov 21 - The Art of Sleeping Beauty with Lella Smith
3:00 pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
The rich tapestry appearance is the visual hallmark of Sleeping Beauty and the primary vision of animator Eyvind Earle. Lella Smith, Creative Director of Walt Disney Animation Studios Research Library, will discuss the unique art and design that brought Princess Aurora and her magical world to life 50 years ago.
22 - Sleeping Beauty's Castle and Beyond: The Designs and Art of Herb Ryman
3:00 pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
The first glimpse of the gleaming white towers of "Sleeping Beauty's Castle" is a moment that few forget. But, who designed Disneyland's most recognizable landmark and the dream home of many a prince and princess? Here is the opportunity to discover the creativity of an early Imagineer, Herb Ryman, from Marty Sklar, former International Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering.
Mr. Sklar, who was with the Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering for 53 years, will talk about the extraordinary talent of Herb Ryman that went beyond his work at Disneyland by sharing his art and designs.
26th - Thanksgiving Day - Museum is closed
December12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
The classic fairy tale of a princely kiss awaking a beautiful princess from a deep sleep is the subject of Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. Throughout the month of November, relive or discover for the first time the visually stunning animated feature, Sleeping Beauty as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this incredible film.
Nov 14 - International Animation Festival and the Screening of the Alice Comedies Landmark Theatres Embarcadero Center Cinema
tickets available on the SF Film Society website
Walt Disney's first successful series of films, the Alice Comedies, were built around a clever special-effects idea: a real little girl entering a cartoon world and interacting with the cartoon characters.
The Walt Disney Family Museum will partner with the San Francisco International Animation Festival to present these charming films. A selection of the Alice Comedies can be seen during the Festival on Saturday, November 14 at the Embarcadero Cinema.
Nov 27 - Christmas with Walt Disney (Special Holiday Film Begins)
12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
Walt Disney's Christmases past are remembered in this special holiday screening that includes Walt's "Nutcracker Suite" from Fantasia (1940), Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from the television Christmas specials, and rarely seen home movies of Walt with his family. See how Walt celebrated this beloved holiday at the Studio, at Disneyland, and at home.
Lecture
Nov 21 - The Art of Sleeping Beauty with Lella Smith
3:00 pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
The rich tapestry appearance is the visual hallmark of Sleeping Beauty and the primary vision of animator Eyvind Earle. Lella Smith, Creative Director of Walt Disney Animation Studios Research Library, will discuss the unique art and design that brought Princess Aurora and her magical world to life 50 years ago.
22 - Sleeping Beauty's Castle and Beyond: The Designs and Art of Herb Ryman
3:00 pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
The first glimpse of the gleaming white towers of "Sleeping Beauty's Castle" is a moment that few forget. But, who designed Disneyland's most recognizable landmark and the dream home of many a prince and princess? Here is the opportunity to discover the creativity of an early Imagineer, Herb Ryman, from Marty Sklar, former International Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering.
Mr. Sklar, who was with the Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering for 53 years, will talk about the extraordinary talent of Herb Ryman that went beyond his work at Disneyland by sharing his art and designs.
26th - Thanksgiving Day - Museum is closed
Film of the Month: Christmas with Walt Disney
December 5th at 10:30pm and 6:30pm
No 3:30pm Screening on December 12th,19th ,and 20th
12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm,5:00pm, 6:30pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
Walt Disney's Christmases past are remembered in this special holiday screening that includes Walt's "Nutcracker Suite" from Fantasia (1940), Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from the television Christmas specials, and rarely seen home movies of Walt with his family. See how Walt celebrated this beloved holiday at the Studio, at Disneyland, and at home.
Lecture
Dec 5 - Memories of Walt: A Conversation with Legends
2pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
Join us on Walt's birthday as we hear from Disney Legends such as Blaine Gibson, and Richard Sherman as they share special memories of Walt. Blaine is the sculptor behind the Hall of Presidents and Richard wrote such Disney music classics as "It's a Small World" and "Chim Chim Cher-ee". It will be an extraordinary afternoon filled with stories, laughter, and reflection.
25th - Museum Closed
December 5th at 10:30pm and 6:30pm
No 3:30pm Screening on December 12th,19th ,and 20th
12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm,5:00pm, 6:30pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
Walt Disney's Christmases past are remembered in this special holiday screening that includes Walt's "Nutcracker Suite" from Fantasia (1940), Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from the television Christmas specials, and rarely seen home movies of Walt with his family. See how Walt celebrated this beloved holiday at the Studio, at Disneyland, and at home.
Lecture
Dec 5 - Memories of Walt: A Conversation with Legends
2pm, Theater
Non-Member: Adult $10, Child $8, Child under 6 $6
Member: Adult $8, Child $6, Child under 6 $4
Join us on Walt's birthday as we hear from Disney Legends such as Blaine Gibson, and Richard Sherman as they share special memories of Walt. Blaine is the sculptor behind the Hall of Presidents and Richard wrote such Disney music classics as "It's a Small World" and "Chim Chim Cher-ee". It will be an extraordinary afternoon filled with stories, laughter, and reflection.
25th - Museum Closed
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