Legend: (A) = free for members and with paid admission, ($) = additional fee & tickets or registration required
All programs subject to change
Third Man on the Mountain
1:00 & 4:00pm (daily except Tuesdays and January 21, and 29) ($)
Mineral King: Walt's Lost Last Project
3:00pm | Theater ($)
Urban Planner and Community Engagement Specialist Sam Gennawey hosts past Disney CEO and Museum Founder Ron Miller and architect David Price to discuss the innovative (and now-forgotten) year-round mountain resort that was one of Walt's last major projects. This fascinating program gives context and detail to a remarkable and imaginative destination resort project that Walt assumed was a fait accompli upon his passing, and explains the forces and opposition that led to its ultimate abandonment. Illustrated with rare images, art, photos, archival documents, and film clips; this program offers insight into Walt's vision at the height of his final career phase.
Perilous Assignment: The Making of Third Man on the Mountain
3:00pm | Theater ($)
Join author, historian, and friend of the Museum Jeff Kurtti as he hosts a screening of the rarely-seen 1959 Walt Disney Presents TV episode "Perilous Assignment." Promoted as an in-depth study of the art of mountain climbing, this episode of Walt Disney Presents is actually an extended promotion for the then-upcoming theatrical feature, Third Man on the Mountain. Although the stars of that film (including James MacArthur and Michael Rennie) appear, the real hero of the proceedings is French mountain climber Gaston Rebufatt, who functioned as the guide and second-unit director for the film while the company was on location in and around Zermatt, Switzerland.
Look Closer: Look Closer: The Disney Family on Vacation: Family Photos
1:00 & 3:00pm | Gallery 7b (A)
Sunday Story Time
3:00pm - 3:45pm | Theater Lobby (A)
Join us for Story Time! The tales this month will take us on adventures to the tops of mountains and back! This special program is designed for families with young children.
Disney Discoveries!
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Learning Center Art Studio (A)
Start the year with a fun way to entertain friends and family! Illustrate an adventure story to show on your own '50s-style box-and-scroll mini-movie projector.
Portrait Drawing Demonstration
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Main Lobby (A)
Bay area artist, Felicia Forte, will demonstrate the art of portraiture. As she draws from a live model, Ms. Forte will discuss the challenges and rewards of capturing the beauty of the human face. The inspirations for this amazing demonstration are the portrait drawings of Diane and Sharon Disney that were created by Norman Rockwell circa 1942.
Family Fun by CalArts San Francisco Alumni
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Family Program, open to the public | Museum wide
Join us for a CalArts Family Fun Program! There will be music, film, educational art activities, and performances by CalArts Alumni for all ages! For more information please email: Education@wdfmuseum.org
Legend: (A) = free for members and with paid admission, ($) = additional fee & tickets or registration required
All programs subject to change
True-Life Adventures
1:00pm and 4:00pm (daily except Tuesdays, and February 18, 25, and 26) ($)
And the Award Goes to ... Walt Disney
3:00pm | Theater ($)
Walk down the red carpet for the premiere of a one-of-a-kind showcase of Walt Disney's Award Winners! Hosted by Disney historian and friend of the Museum Jeff Kurtti, take a look at highlights of Walt Disney's Oscar®-winning films, including rarities such as Parade of the Award Nominees (1932), Ferdinand the Bull (1938), and Grand Canyon (1958); as well as trailers and rare footage and photos of Walt at the Oscar® Ceremonies.
Members Only Special Program - Meet Don Hahn and Book Signing
10:00am - 12:30pm | Special Exhibition Hall ($)
Meet Don Hahn, Oscar®-nominated producer of some of the most successful Walt Disney animated films of the past 20 years (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King) and executive producer of the Disneynature series (Earth, Oceans, African Cats). Autographs are allowed (please limit three items per person). Admission to this special program is limited. Each paid attendee receives a copy of Brain Storm by Don Hahn. Admission to the 2:00pm program must be purchased separately. Admission to this special event is limited. The cost is 15.00 per member, or member guest.
Walt Disney's Worlds of Nature
2:00pm | Theater ($)
"Nature writes the screenplays," Walt Disney said of the pioneering documentary series, True-Life Adventures. Produced between 1948 and 1960, these shorts and features won a cumulative 16 Academy Awards® and have inspired naturalist filmmakers and conservationists for decades. Academy Award®-nominated producer Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King) hosts a presentation about Walt's pioneering and frequently-emulated True-Life Adventures films, and shows the relationship between that series and the acclaimed Disneynature documentaries (Earth, Oceans, African Cats, and the upcoming Chimpanzees) on which Hahn serves as executive producer.
Look Closer: Cameras used for the True-Life Adventures Series
1:00 & 3:00pm | Gallery 8 (A)
Sunday Story Time
3:00pm - 3:45pm | Theater Lobby (A)
True stories unfold all around us! The tales this month will reflect the magic of the natural world and its inhabitants. This special program is designed for families with young children.
Disney Discoveries!
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Learning Center Art Studio (A)
Are you going on a great adventure? Don't leave home without your very own adventurer's bag! Use it as a camera case, a collector of nature's treasures, or a tote for everyday travels! These fun totes will be made from recycled materials.
Portrait Painting Introductory Workshop with Felicia Forte
1:00pm - 4:00pm | Learning Center Art Studio ($)
Join us for an introductory portrait painting workshop with Bay Area Artist Felicia Forte. Using oil paint, you will learn how to approach the portrait painting of a live model. All materials will be supplied. Space is limited. Registration required. email: Education@wdfmuseum.org
A Musical Tribute to Walt Disney
3:00pm | Special Exhibitions Hall ($)
Paulway Chew is a renowned vocalist with over ten years of musical theater experience. She performed with a Chinese Malaysian theater group in Kuala Lumpur and has received nominations for Best Supporting and Best Leading Role as a Female Performer. Now residing in San Francisco, Paulway is a huge Disney fan and a Founding Member of the Museum. Her performance combines a beautiful story, amazing vocals, and audience participation for Disney fans of all ages.
Legend: (A) = free for members and with paid admission, ($) = additional fee & tickets or registration required
All programs subject to change
Pollyanna
1:00pm and 4:00pm (daily except Tuesdays, and March 9, 10, and 17) ($)
A Conversation with Nancy Olson
3:00pm | Theater ($)
In celebration of Women's History Month and our Film of the Month, Pollyanna, we are delighted to welcome the co-star of that film for a conversation about her experience in Hollywood and with Walt Disney. Discovered on stage after transferring to UCLA, Nancy was quickly signed by Paramount Pictures in 1948, and almost immediately landed co-starring parts in Sunset Boulevard (1950), Big Jim McLain (1952), and So Big (1953), but put her acting on hold in favor of raising two daughters. She decided to return full-time to acting in the early 60s and played Fred Mac Murray's love interest in both The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) and Son of Flubber (1963), as well as Nancy Furman in Pollyanna (1960). Nancy went on to work on Broadway, notably in the plays The Tunnel of Love, Send Me No Flowers and Mary, Mary. She retired in the mid-80s. Disney historian and friend of the Museum Jeff Kurtti will host a conversation with this delightful star, and share rare photographs and film clips from her projects for Walt.
Look Closer: Ladies of the Ink and Paint Department
1:00 & 3:00pm | Gallery 3 (A)
Sunday Story Time
3:00pm - 3:45pm | Theater Lobby (A)
Join us in celebrating the coming of Spring with a few cheerful stories and bright, touching tales. This special program is designed for families with young children.
Ukulele Workshop
Time TBD | Throughout the Museum ($)
Join the director of the Langley Ukulele Ensemble Peter Luongo and members of the group for a hands-on workshop experience at locations throughout the Museum.
Disney Discoveries
1:00 - 3:00pm | Learning Center Art Studio (A)
Ring in the spring with your own cheerfully decorated flower pot! This easy-to-make craft will brighten up any room in the spirit of the Film of the Month for March, Pollyanna.
You Are What You Paint Workshop with Felicia Forte
1:00pm - 4:00pm | Learning Center Art Studio ($)
Join Bay Area Artist Felicia Forte in a fun and inspiring painting workshop. We will use yummy foods as the subject of your study to paint. All materials will be supplied. Space is limited. Registration required. email: Education@wdfmuseum.org
