WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast

The Walt Disney Family Museum
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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. Join for stories and conversations about the remarkable life and legacy of Walt Disney.

  1. Sep 21 ·  Video

    Cinderella (1950)

    "Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!" ✨ On this special episode of WD-FM, Chris and Bri explore Walt Disney's 1950 animated classic, "Cinderella". Hear from Disney Legend animators Ward Kimball and Frank Thomas and voice actress Ilene Woods about their memories of making the film.

  2. Jun 12 ·  Video

    WD-FM Collections Clash: Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story

    In this special exhibition edition of Collections Clash, Chris and Bri select objects currently on display in Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story—on view now at The Walt Disney Family Museum through September 13, 2026. ✨ Visit our Instagram Stories to cast your vote on your favorite objects.   Voting closes June 13, 2026.

  3. Mar 27

    Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story Special Exhibition Deep Dive

    On this episode of WD-FM, take a trip through the early development of Disneyland and explore The Walt Disney Family Museum's latest special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story.

    Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story Special Exhibition Deep Dive

  4. 10/17/2025

    WD-FM Collections Clash: Orange

    In this colorful Collections Clash, Chris and Bri select obscure, original orange objects found in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries. 🧡 Visit our Instagram Stories to cast your vote on your favorite objects. Voting closes October 18, 2026.

    WD-FM Collections Clash: Orange

  5. 07/28/2025

    WD-FM: Disneyland's 70th Anniversary

    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.

    WD-FM: Disneyland's 70th Anniversary

  6. 06/20/2025

    Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic

    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

  7. 05/22/2025

    WD-FM Collections Clash: Mythical Creatures

    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.

    WD-FM Collections Clash: Mythical Creatures

  8. 04/25/2025

    WD-FM Deep Dive: Package Features

    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.

    WD-FM Deep Dive: Package Features
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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. Join for stories and conversations about the remarkable life and legacy of Walt Disney.

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