Presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives showcases the accomplishments of one of Chicago’s native sons, Walt Disney. The exhibit opens on the actual 90the anniversary of the company, according to a D23 press release.
“We’re proud of this heritage, and we are very pleased to share this rare glimpse into our rich history with Chicago’s world-renowned Museum of Science and Industry,” Robert
The items to be featured, according to the press release, include:
- Clips from several of Walt Disney’s earliest animated works, before there was a Mickey.
- The original script, written by Walt Disney, for the 1928 cartoon short Steamboat Willie.
- A partial recreation of Walt Disney’s formal office from the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif.
- Hand-drawn artwork, hand-sculpted models and props used in the production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Pinocchio," "Fantasia," "Dumbo" and "Sleeping Beauty."
- Animation models and artwork from contemporary Disney animation film hits, including "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King" and "Aladdin."
- Props from classic Disney live-action films, including "Mary Poppins," "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," "The Rocketeer," "The Princess Diaries," "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and "Enchanted."
- A special area of the exhibition that is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the release of "Mary Poppins."
- A salute to Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom, showcasing artwork, Audio-Animatronics characters, and memorabilia from such popular attractions as it’s a small world, Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln, The Hall of Presidents, as well as early plans and correspondence for Walt Disney’s vision of Epcot.
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