Treasures of The Walt Disney Archives Comes To Chicago!

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I do hope at least some park music is playing in the exhibit...My Mind would be blown for the Innoventions loop playing in the museum...

 

[Sans Souci]

I still haven't been.

 

[LongTimeLurker]

I'm pretty sure that there isn't any music in the exhibit. There's audio with some of the videos. The Colleen Moore Fairy Castle is undergoing a refurb, but all the little pieces are in display cases. I think I saw that Mickey and Minnie picture.

If you happen to go on one of these horribly cold below 0 days, the parking garage is underground, so you're never exposed to the elements which would be extremely bitter in that location.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I'm pretty sure that there isn't any music in the exhibit. There's audio with some of the videos. The Colleen Moore Fairy Castle is undergoing a refurb, but all the little pieces are in display cases. I think I saw that Mickey and Minnie picture.

If you happen to go on one of these horribly cold below 0 days, the parking garage is underground, so you're never exposed to the elements which would be extremely bitter in that location.

Oh no problem there I just wish they "Would" have some park music playing..It would get me hyped since 3 days after seeing it I'll be in WDW...I also have a Membership at the Musueum so I know what to expect.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Just Announced..Marty Sklar will be at the Museum on February 16th.
http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/marty-sklar/

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Just Announced..Marty Sklar will be at the Museum on February 16th.
http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/marty-sklar/

I would love to go then to see him. I just finished reading his book, it was an interesting read.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Okay, with a few days off from work because of the extreme cold here in Northern Wisconsin I have finally uploaded pictures of the exhibit. I went a few days after Christmas, while we were visiting the in-laws. This was the best part of the visit! HAHAHA! Seriously though it was a very nice exhibit. Hubby and I went to the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco this past June and this exhibit was not nearly as extensive but still a nice glimpse into the Disney history. So here are some pictures of the exhibit... so spoiler alert......

The outside of the museum

In the entryway of the museum

In the part that has all the world Christmas trees, near the entrance to the exhibit.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Now for some of the exhibits.....
Snow White costume from planning the movie

and book from start of the film

Sleeping Beauty Book from film

Cinderella Book

Both of them

Other Artwork

Animators Desk

Walt's Public Office

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Annette's Outfit

Zorro

Davy Crocket's Coonskin cap (my mom would've loved this!)

Walt's mechanical bird, the inspiration for the Tiki Room

20,000 League Model

Disneyland Mailbox and Mickey Mouse

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Other Disneyland Stuff....
Star Tours model

Jungle Cruise Model

Walt's badge

Notes' on the copy for the sign on the train station arch

1st Ticket to Disneyland

Animatronic sculptures

it's a small world doll

By the way, I did not use my flash for any of the pictures, any glare that looks like a flash was the reflection from the museum lights.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Mary Poppins stuff
Her carpetbag

Costumes

Storyboard

Chimney Sweep

Mary Poppin's Blocks

Feed The Birds Snowglobe

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Some WDW stuff
Haunted Mansion Stuff

Animation sculptures used for helping animators

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

and a few last shots
Steamboat Willie script

Jack Sparrow Outfit from Pirates of the Caribbean

Mask from Lion King Broadway musical

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

More little animation sculptures

Hope you enjoyed the little tour!

 

[MinnieM123]

More little animation sculptures
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Hope you enjoyed the little tour!

Thank you for posting these amazing pictures from your visit at the museum. What an outstanding exhibit this is. Glad you were able to see it and enjoy it.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Thank you for posting these amazing pictures from your visit at the museum. What an outstanding exhibit this is. Glad you were able to see it and enjoy it.

You are welcome, it was fun and such a thrill to see some things. I think my in-laws thought I was a super dork after talking to them about the exhibit but I don't care, I am a super dork.

 

[jlsHouston]

@ajrwdwgirl Thank YOU!! Amazing display thanks so much for the pics! I want this to come to Houston!!

 

[steamboatjosh]

Is this a touring exhibit?

 

[rob0519]

More little animation sculptures
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Hope you enjoyed the little tour!

We saw this exhibit on opening day back in October. If I can figure out how to attach pictures the way you did, I'll try to put up ours as well.

 

[rob0519]

Went today - met Marty. Fantastic!!!! Will have pics and the like this week.

My daughters and I saw Marty yesterday as well. Bought his book and got his autograph. I didn't see much to take pictures of other than him autographing their books. I was hoping for a more visual presentation, but it was interesting.