Fun Things For You To See And Do At Walt Disney Family Museum

We're done gatekeeping this hidden gem in San Francisco—The Walt Disney Family Museum. If you've been wanting to have a taste of Disney's history but don't want it to be chockers, this is the place for you and your family.

It'll take you on a blast from the past with never-before-seen sketches by Disney animators, scenes of Walt Disney's Wonderful World, and the making of Disney Studio. Not only that, it gives you a more detailed look at his personal family life and how Disney continued the legacy left behind by Walt Disney!

We're just about to get started so keep reading to see all there is to know about what you can expect on your visit to Walt Disney Museum San Francisco!

Prepare to be inspired by the story of how Walt Elias Disney, an animator and film producer who grew up from a family trying to make ends meet, became a successful pioneer in the cartoon industry.

The Walt Disney Family Museum explores the life and legacy of the legendary Walt Disney, and the journey it took for the success of Walt Disney Studios to be what it is today. His success even earned him a custom Oscar award statue inspired by the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs animated film!

Other interesting things you get to see are his apartment furniture back in the good 'ol days, real sketch drafts from animated films, items from live action films, and cool machinery like the multiplane camera, which is responsible for transforming drawings into life.

Real Disney fans would be stoked to see display bits of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (color is how the show was spelled, so can't change to British spelling "colour"), which was a show originally hosted by the man himself! Speaking of, The Walt Disney Family Museum also gives you a glimpse of the early stages of the Walt Disney World theme parks and mini-sized versions of all of them so you can take a good look from a bird's eye view.

And if you're still confused about the difference between Disneyland vs Walt Disney World, check out our guide. Walt Disney World is in Orlando, while the former is in California.

We reckon you can easily spend about two to three hours going through the entire museum. Factor in an additional hour if you wanna hit up the Museum Cafe to sip on a cuppa coffee or munch on some chips, and get Disney merch from their gift shop, too! Who can't resist leaving without some Disney goodies, right?

Apart from their permanent exhibits, which show a little behind-the-scenes of animated features turned live-action films and motion pictures like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, they also have limited edition exhibits. As of this posting, they have their 100th Anniversary Pop-Up Objects exhibit on display year-round, which celebrates the 100th year since the founding of The Walt Disney Company.

Some of the items in this exhibit have never been publicly displayed before, so best believe you're getting an exclusive treat! You can also catch the Disney Cats and Dogs exhibit until June 2, 2024.

This one is about animated films inspired by Disney studio furry friends like Pluto, Lady and the Tramp, the main characters from One Hundred and One Dalmatians, and so much more! Animal lovers should defo check this out.

And if it wasn't obvious that he was a fellow pet lover, this is your last chance to see the Pawsibilities Unleashed: A Pet Portrait exhibition because this is only up until March 24, 2024.

This exhibit shows the impact that animal companionship has on humans. It features a unique collection with portraits from Disney-related artists and those in the Bay area, apart from Walt's animal collectables from his personal collection.

There's lots to do near the Walt Disney Museum. For one, you can take a walk in the Presidio of San Francisco Park to get amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge. And for those of you planning to have a full-on arts appreciation day, the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is just a three-minute car ride away from the museum.

The picturesque Roman ruins-inspired structure is just as pretty in person, and people love to go here and sit by the lake for a peaceful break away from the bustling areas of the city. The best part? Admission is free! You've got no excuse not to stop by this beautiful tourist attraction.

Now, it's no secret that his love for family was as great as his aspirations in life. This is why he's built family-friendly attractions that are best enjoyed with your loved ones, especially with your ankle biters. And if visiting the Walt Disney Family Museum inspires you to travel to Orlando to experience one of the Walt Disney World theme parks, you'll defo benefit from getting a Klook pass.

You get entry access to up to four attractions, including Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Aquarium, and more! But if you're there just for the theme park, here's a detailed guide on how to purchase Walt Disney World tickets.

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