“For though your body will shrink, your mind will expand.” On this date 59 years ago "Adventure Thru Inner Space" opened at Disneyland! The attraction's "Atomobiles" were powered by the Omnimover ride system, which would power the "Haunted Mansion" Doom Buggies two years later.

Happy National Sisters Day from The Walt Disney Family Museum! Born two years and a day after Walt, his sister Ruth—pictured here second from the right—was an enthusiast of organ music.

Attention grade 3–12 teachers looking for after school offerings! 🎓 Extended Learning is a semester-long partnership program for Bay Area schools comprised of weekly 1–2 hour after school visits exploring important elements of art & animation. Apply here: bit.ly/4bngEUZ

Love, color, and celebration come together so beautifully! It's the perfect start to your happily ever after. For more information about hosting your wedding at The Walt Disney Family Museum, visit our Weddings page: bit.ly/3TeNdOG

Attention K–12 teachers in the Bay Area! 🎓 Our Creative Classrooms program teaches students about art and animation through hands-on activities related to Walt Disney's life. This is comprised of eight school visits and one museum field trip. Apply here: bit.ly/44U8Q9z

On this date 90 years ago, "Mickey's Circus" opened its big top tent to audiences 🎪 We're "seal"-ebrating by sharing this model sheet of seals from the short film. 🦭

Join us on Sunday, September 6, as we celebrate The Big Draw—the world’s largest drawing festival! Through various themed activities, we will explore the expressive power of creating through gestures and movements that shape how we see, think, and connect. bit.ly/4xhx4qo

Young sea monsters Luca and Alberto envision a life of freedom, riding a Vespa to explore the world above the water—but it's a world of humans who fear sea creatures. Join us this August for screenings of Disney and Pixar’s "Luca" (2021) to "sea” more. bit.ly/4bVU59X

"Casey Junior's coming down the track!" 🚂 On this date in 1955, "Casey Jr. Circus Train" "steamed up" for the first time at Disneyland.

"I laugh in the face of danger." 🦁 Join us on Wednesday, August 5, as we present a special 21+ “mane event” screening of Disney Animation’s "The Lion King" (1994) paired with wine from Frank Family Vineyards! bit.ly/4x2kkUv

On this date 119 years ago, Disney Legend Roy Williams was born. 🫎 Versatile and multitalented, Williams worked at Disney as an artist, storyman, comic strip artist, cartoonist at Disneyland, consultant, and most famously as the "Big Mooseketeer" on "Mickey Mouse Club".

Tickets available for 21+ Sip and Sketch workshops! 🍷🎨 Join us on certain Thursday evenings for creativity, cocktails, and inspiration as our team guides you step-by-step through creating a Western Landscape (Aug 27) or Underwater Scene (Sep 17). bit.ly/4x2Yn8v

"If buccaneers, and buried gold And all the old romance retold Exactly in the ancient way Can please, as me they pleased of old The wiser youngsters of today... So be it!" On this date in 1950, "Treasure Island" came ashore to theaters. 🏴‍☠️

On this date 60 years ago, "Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N." touched down into theaters. 🛩️ 🌴 Starring Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke, this film marked the only time Walt Disney received a story credit (as "Yensid Retlaw", his name spelled backwards).

These concepts and early photographs of Tomorrowland are out of this world. ⚛️ "Shoot for the stars" and get "starry-eyed" at Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story until September 13. 🚀 #tomorrowlandtuesday

75 "Wonder"-ful years of getting curiouser and curiouser! 🫖 We're celebrating the diamond jubilee of "Alice in Wonderland" (1951)—although the Queen of Hearts might argue that it's the heart, club, and spade jubilee as well. ❤️ ♣️ ♦️♠️

Let your creativity soar on your next birthday by hosting a celebration at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Gather your friends and family for a hands-on private art class instructed by one of our knowledgeable studio staff. Learn more: bit.ly/4bnT62j

Tickets available for single-day animation workshops 🎨 Join us for sessions including Animate a Giant Peach Sailing Across the Sea, Animate a Mouse Taking a Bow, Animate a Duck Trio, and Animate an Eccentric Inventor. Virtual and in-person are available! bit.ly/4x2Yn8v

“It’s only forever, not long at all.” ✨🔮✨ Join us in celebrating 40 years of Jim Henson’s "Labyrinth" (1986) on Saturday, August 22, alongside Chairman of the Board of The Jim Henson Company Brian Henson and Henson legend Dave Goelz. bit.ly/45polpX

"Remember who you are." 🦁 Join us on Wednesday, August 5, as we present a special 21+ “mane event” screening of Disney Animation’s "The Lion King" (1994) paired with wine from Frank Family Vineyards! bit.ly/4x2kkUv

It's always Mardi Gras in New Orleans Square! ⚜️ Dedicated on this date 60 years ago by Walt and New Orleans Mayor Victor Schiro, New Orleans Square marked the last major expansion to Disneyland during Walt's life. What is your favorite part about this land?

Our founding represented a daughter's love for her father, a father's love for his daughters, and the importance of storytelling that could appeal both to parents and their children. Happy Parents Day from The Walt Disney Family Museum!

One if by land or two if by sea... but what about by air? 🚝 Visit our latest special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story before September 13 to see representations of the transportation of tomorrow! 🌊 #TomorrowlandTuesday

Lefou, I'm afraid I've been thinking. 🍻 “Be Our Guest” a week from today—Monday, July 27—for a special 21+ screening of Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" (1991), paired with brews from Fort Point Beer Company! bit.ly/3R0sBc8

On this date in 1965, a great moment occurred—we're just being honest! 🏛️ The first life-sized Audio-Animatronics® human figure at Disneyland premiered in the "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" attraction.

On this date 71 years ago, Disneyland opened its gates to visitors for the first time! To learn more about Disneyland's early history, visit our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story—on view through September 13! 🏰

On this date 72 years ago, Disneyland opened its gates to visitors for the first time! To learn more about Disneyland's early history, visit our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story—on view through September 13! 🏰

Get your tickets before they’re “Real Gone.” 🏁 Join us on Saturday, July 25 as Pixar’s Jay Ward shares his experiences contributing to the creation of Disney and Pixar’s "Cars" (2006), managing the character team, and serving as an automotive consultant. bit.ly/4uOLdK5

Hear, hear! ✨ Join us on Saturday, July 18 as award-winning Skywalker Sound Foley Artist Shelley Roden shares her experience creating foley—or everyday sound effects—for more than 200 films, TV shows, and games; and leads an interactive demonstration. bit.ly/4oI5BuZ

Holy cow! It's Cow Appreciation Day at The Walt Disney Family Moo-seum! 🐮 Today, we're celebrating Clarabelle Cow until the cows come home.