WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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