10 seldom seen Walt Disney family photos from the 1950s
Most everyone knows that Walt Disney went on to build Disneyland because he wanted a place for parents to take their children to have fun. While Disney spent a lot of time working, he also tried to spend time with his family.
Disney married Lillian Marie Bounds in 1925. Lillian gave birth to Diane Marie Disney in 1933 and later the couple adopted Sharon Mae Disney in 1936.
Here is a look at some seldom-seen family photos from the 1950s.
- Walt Disney, holding a camera, sits on a gondola with Lillian, Diane Marie and Sharon Mae, along the Canal Grande in Venice in 1951.
2. Walt Disney, Lillian, and their two daughters upon arrival at the Waterloo train station in London in 1951.
3. Disney, his wife and two daughters, Sharon and Diane, and Karin Bergstrom, on board a ship. (
4. Disney works on a model train in his garage in Los Angeles circa 1955.
5. Disney, his wife Lillian, and their daughter, Diane, ride a spinning tea cup at Disneyland shortly after the park’s opening.
6. Disney and his grandchild wear Davey Crockett hats, circa 1955.
7. Disney and friends ride on his miniature train at his home in California in 1955.
8. Disney sits on a grassy lawn with his grandson, in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in 1955.
9. Disney wears Mickey Mouse ears as he reads to his grandson, circa 1955.
10. Disney relaxes on a hammock with his family and their pet dog in California. Pictured are Disney’s wife, Lillian, their daughter, Diane and her family.
