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WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast

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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


Episodes

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

WD-FM Museum Musings (December 2023)

12/20/2023
This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the debut of Christmas with Walt Disney on Disney+ with some of their favorite moments from the film, then face off in the final Collections Clash of 2023 with three of their favorite objects that feature the color red. ❤️ Vote for your favorite objects via our Instagram Stories today.

Duration:00:40:05

WD-FM Museum Musings (November 2023)

11/16/2023
This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the 95th anniversary of the debut of Mickey and Minnie Mouse and ✈️travel🧳 through the galleries for this month's Collections Clash. Bri and Chris face off with three of their favorite objects that celebrate Walt's travels throughout his lifetime. Vote for your favorite objects via our Instagram Stories today, Thursday November 17.

Duration:00:29:06

WD-FM Museum Musings (October 2023)

10/16/2023
We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company with a special episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast! Bri and Chris share their own magical Disney memories and face off in a 100th anniversary themed Collections Clash. The hosts pick their favorite objects in the museum that celebrate the start of something new at The Walt Disney Company.

Duration:00:29:39

Bill Farmer and Guide Dogs for the Blind Program Recap

9/29/2023
On this special episode of WD-FM, Chris and Bri share highlights from a recent program featuring Disney Legend Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy and Pluto, and special guests from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Bri and Chris then interview Guide Dogs for the Blind President and CEO Christine Benninger about the mission of the organization and the importance of guide dogs on the lives of people who are visually impaired or blind. 🦮

Duration:00:48:18

WD-FM Museum Musings (September 2023)

9/8/2023
🎙️ Say "cheese!" Join us for a new episode of WD-FM as Chris and Bri talk about their favorite Disney elephants in celebration of World Elephant Day, share museum updates, then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight their favorite cameras and photographs in the museum's collection. 📸 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects.

Duration:00:37:36

Walt Disney's South America Tour

8/23/2023
“Saludos amigos, a fond greeting to you!" Join us as Bri and Chris take a closer look at Walt’s 1941 South America Goodwill Tour and the resulting films Saludos Amigos (1943) and The Three Caballeros (1945) in the newest episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast. Learn more about how this timeframe was the "toughest period" of Walt's life, why the FDR administration wanted Walt to be a cultural ambassador, and how Disney Legend Mary Blair's art style was transformed by this trip.

Duration:00:19:10

WD-FM Museum Musings (August 2023)

8/10/2023
🎙️Time for a new episode of WD-FM! Join us as Chris and Bri talk about the recent Haunted Mansion anniversary, share museum updates, then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight objects in the museum's collection that showcase Walt's love of (non-Disney Cats & Dogs-related) animals. 🐭 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects.

Duration:00:30:54

WD-FM Museum Musings (July 2023)

7/14/2023
It's time for a 4th of July edition of WD-FM's Museum Musings! Chris and Bri share museum updates and then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight objects in the museum's collection that showcase Walt's love of his country. 🇺🇸 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects.

Duration:00:25:55

WD-FM Museum Musings (June 2023)

6/7/2023
This month on WD-FM it is raining Cats & Dogs! 🐱🐶 Chris and Bri share museum updates including the announcement of our next special exhibition Disney Cats & Dogs opening June 24, 2023. Then, they face off in a Character Clash where they highlight some of the notable felines and canines from the new exhibition, and share several of their favorites that didn't make the cut. Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite characters.

Duration:00:27:01

WD-FM Museum Musings (May 2023)

5/3/2023
For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss this month's museum updates and a brand-new Collections Clash where they face off with some "small" talk for this month's topic of miniatures. Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite miniatures chosen.

Duration:00:33:01

Bambi (1942)

4/19/2023
Take a closer look at a film near and "deer" to our hearts, Bambi (1942), in the newest episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast. Hear audio from Walt Disney, Ollie Johnston, Mel Shaw, and Marc Davis as they share their experiences working on the film.

Duration:00:36:14

Interview with Author Natasha Yim

4/12/2023
On this bonus episode of WD-FM, hear Chris and Bri interview author Natasha Yim ahead of her upcoming In-Person Storytime program at The Walt Disney Family Museum. In this interview, Natasha shares the origin of her passion for children's stories; revisits her previous work, Mulan's Lunar New Year; and discusses her most recent release, Disney/Pixar Turning Red: Like Mother Like Daughter. On Sunday, May 7, join Natasha as she reads her book based on the Academy Award®-nominated Disney/Pixar movie Turning Red (2022). This program is FREE, registration required. https://bit.ly/3zHsA0h

Duration:00:24:33

WD-FM Museum Musings (April 2023)

4/5/2023
For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss this month's museum updates and a brand-new Collections Clash where they roll out the red carpet and present their favorite awards on display at The Walt Disney Family Museum. 🏆 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite awards chosen.

Duration:00:30:27

Dumbo (1941)

3/22/2023
Soar to new heights in our newest WD-FM podcast episode. Join Chris and Bri as they take a closer look at the 1941 animated feature film Dumbo. Explore the film's inception, the surprising story of Dumbo's Time magazine cover that never happened, and hear how Walt himself felt about the film.

Duration:00:19:14

WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2023)

3/1/2023
For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss important women in Disney history for International Women's Day, Walt's connection to Ireland for St. Patricks Day, and a brand-new Collections Clash where they compare different objects that represent this month's topic of horses. 🎠 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects presented.

Duration:00:33:42

WD-FM Museum Musings (February 2023)

2/1/2023
For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri for a brand-new Collections Clash where they compare different objects that represent this month's topic of love. ❤️ Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects presented.

Duration:00:35:23

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

1/18/2023
On this new episode of WD-FM, take a closer look at the fourth Disney feature film, The Reluctant Dragon. Chris and Bri discuss how the film was developed, its critical reception and box office performance, and some notable Easter eggs spotted in the film.

Duration:00:17:50

WD-FM Museum Musings (January 2023)

1/4/2023
For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri for a new Collections Clash where they debate the best features of the museum's famous Disneyland model, "Disneyland of Walt's imagination." Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote for your favorite parts of the Disneyland model.

Duration:00:25:21