Aug 13

A Sneak Peek Inside the Walt Disney Family Museum: Gallery 5, New Success and Greater Ambitions

Enjoy this article? You may also be interested in these related items from our partners


Disney Parks Authentic Family Window Decal -- Boy from DisneyStore.com
Disney Parks Authentic Family Window Decal -- Dog from DisneyStore.com
Swarovski Disney - Tramp from Swarovski

A character model for PinocchioContinuing in our series of exploring the Walt Disney Family Museum, set to open on October 1, we are pleased to bring you a look at Gallery 5: New Success and Greater Ambitions

The worldwide success of Snow White let Disney Studios create new studio buildings in Burbank, CA, and produce even more ambitious features, such as Bambi, Pinocchio and Fantasia. The last film featured classical music and an orchestra conducted by Leopold Stokowski. Although well A character model for Hyacinth Hippo from Fantasiaregarded by critics, none of the films was immediately financially successful, in part because overseas revenues were affected by World War II.

Highlights of the gallery will include one of the studio’s original multiplane camera cranes, an animator’s desk and rare production art.

All images © Disney Enterprises, courtesy of the Walt Disney Family Museum

Visit the official Walt Disney Family Museum website and follow it on Twitter and Facebook.

Concept art from Disney's Bambi