Disney has unveiled 23 “Crown Jewels” from the Walt Disney Archives in advance of the world premiere of Disney100: The Exhibition that opens Feb. 18, 2023, at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
From live-action to animation and Disney Parks to a galaxy far, far away, the 23 items showcase a taste of what will be highlighted at the exibition. This is the largest exhibition the Disney archives has ever done.
There will be 10 themed galleries, with moving stories, unique interactive installations, and background information that will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, celebrating the classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World, as well as the latest members of the Disney family – Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic.
The Walt Disney Archives opens its vault of treasures, showcasing hundreds of extraordinary objects, including many of Disney’s “Crown Jewels” – more than 250 rarely seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes and props, and other memorabilia. Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World Resort and beyond.
Here’s a look at the 23 artifacts, revealed in advance:
Story Script Page from Steamboat Willie (1928) Visual Development Art for Alice in Wonderland (1951), created by artist and Disney Legend Mary Blair*Concept Drawing of Disneyland by artist and Disney Legend Herb Ryman, graphite on paper (1953)*Nautilus Special Effects Filming Model for 20,000 Leagues Under theSea (1954)Engineer Mickey Mouse used by Walt Disney on Opening Day of Disneyland, 1955Disneyland – Jungle Cruise – Congo Queen model boatProp Storybook featured in Sleeping Beauty (1959) Clean-up Animation for Sleeping Beauty (1959), created by artist and Disney Legend Marc Davis*Carousel Horse from Mary Poppins (1964), used by Disney Legend Julie AndrewsVisual Development Art for The Little Mermaid (1989), created by artist and Disney Legend Glen Keane*Genie Maquette for Aladdin (1992), created by artist Kent MeltonSpell Book from Hocus Pocus (1993), used by Disney Legend Bette MidlerMater Maquette for Cars (2006), created by artist Jerome RanftEast High School Yearbook from High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)Visual Development Art Digital Painting for The Princess and the Frog (2009), created by artist Sue NicholsVisual Development Art Digital Painting for Frozen (2013), created by artist Julia KalantarovaBB-8 Puppet used in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: The Rise ofSkywalker (2019)Captain America Shield used in Captain America: Civil War (2016)Lumière Production Model for Beauty and the Beast (2017)First Order Stormtrooper Armor from Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), designed by Michael Kaplan and Glyn DillonBlack Panther Costume from Black Panther (2018)Cinderella Castle Model for Magic KingdomPark at Walt Disney World ResortAttraction Vehicle from Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park
