WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
Arts & Culture Podcasts
The Walt Disney Family Museum is a center for art, animation, and inspiration. Located in the historic Presidio, a national park in San Francisco, California, the museum celebrates the remarkable life of Walt Disney by telling his story, celebrating his legacy, and examining his influence on the world of entertainment. Ten years ago, we were founded in 2009 by Walt Disney’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller, who wanted to share the story of her father with the world. Now, we are hosting a year-long celebration to mark the museum’s tenth anniversary. In recognition of the museum’s history, and in order to honor the man behind the magic, this podcast will be an extension of that celebration. Join for stories and conversations about the remarkable life and legacy of Walt Disney as we reflect on The Walt Disney Family Museum's first decade as an institution.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Walt Disney Family Museum is a center for art, animation, and inspiration. Located in the historic Presidio, a national park in San Francisco, California, the museum celebrates the remarkable life of Walt Disney by telling his story, celebrating his legacy, and examining his influence on the world of entertainment. Ten years ago, we were founded in 2009 by Walt Disney’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller, who wanted to share the story of her father with the world. Now, we are hosting a year-long celebration to mark the museum’s tenth anniversary. In recognition of the museum’s history, and in order to honor the man behind the magic, this podcast will be an extension of that celebration. Join for stories and conversations about the remarkable life and legacy of Walt Disney as we reflect on The Walt Disney Family Museum's first decade as an institution.
Twitter:
@wdfmuseum
Language:
English
Contact:
4154566816
Website:
http://waltdisney.org
Email:
connect@wdfmuseum.org
Episodes
WD-FM: Disneyland's 70th Anniversary
7/28/2025
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.
Duration:00:37:48
Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic
6/20/2025
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
Duration:00:18:11
WD-FM Collections Clash: Mythical Creatures
5/22/2025
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.
Duration:00:16:53
WD-FM Deep Dive: Package Features
4/25/2025
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.
Duration:00:25:15
WD-FM Museum Musings (April 2025)
4/18/2025
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).
Duration:00:13:18
Interview with Award-Winning Journalist, Author, and Producer Neil O’Brien
4/1/2025
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
Duration:00:35:11
WD-FM Mini Musings: And the Oscar® Goes to... Walt Disney
3/21/2025
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.
Duration:00:20:49
WD-FM Museum Updates (March 2025)
3/7/2025
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.
Duration:00:09:48
WD-FM Collections Clash (Love)
2/28/2025
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
Duration:00:22:53
WD-FM Mini Musings: Walt Disney's Reception Around the World
2/20/2025
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.
Duration:00:17:11
WD-FM Collections Clash (January 2025)
1/31/2025
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.
www.instagram.com/wdfmuseum
Duration:00:13:09
WD-FM Museum Updates (January 2025)
1/28/2025
Join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum and take a closer look at Disney Legend and director Wolfgang "Woolie" Reitherman.
Duration:00:10:06
WD-FM Museum Musings (December 2024)
12/23/2024
On this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum during the holiday season. Enjoy a special segment where they highlight some interesting gifts throughout the museum galleries.
Duration:00:20:34
WD-FM Museum Musings (November 2024)
11/6/2024
On this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum and a recap of our recent program about our new special exhibition Directing at Disney. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is the color blue. 💙 Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.
Duration:00:37:21
Core Memories of Inside Out 2 (2024) with Executive Producers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera
8/16/2024
On this special episode of WD-FM, virtually relive the magic of Disney and Pixar’s newest film Inside Out 2, from the recent talk Executive Producers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera gave at the museum. Listen through to the end to hear a sneak peek about our next exhibition! 🎥
Duration:00:53:02
WD-FM Museum Musings (June 2024)
6/21/2024
On this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is summer fun. ☀️ Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.
Duration:00:25:17
WD-FM Museum Musings (May 2024)
5/16/2024
This month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode is "fresh as a daisy." Join Chris and Bri as they "stop and smell the roses" of what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is flowers and trees. 💐🌳 Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.
Duration:00:27:47
WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2024) Interview with Junior Conservator Katherine Langdon
3/29/2024
For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they interview Junior Conservator Katherine Langdon about a recent conservation treatment in the museum galleries. For this month's Collections Clash, the theme is green. 💚 Head to our Instagram Story to green-light your favorite objects presented.
Duration:00:48:33
WD-FM Museum Musings (February 2024)
2/21/2024
For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they celebrate Lunar New Year with their favorite Disney dragons and hear clips from an archived interview with Disney animator Ron Husband. For this month's Collections Clash, the theme is love. ❤️ Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.
Duration:00:35:07
WD-FM Museum Musings (January 2024)
1/19/2024
This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the new year by rounding up important January Disney history anniversaries and other upcoming events at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Then, they face off in a Collections Clash with three of their favorite objects that represent resolutions made throughout Walt's life. 🎉 Cast your votes for your favorite objects in our Instagram Story today.
Duration:00:40:03