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Moonliner
06-04-2008, 06:47 AM
The Walt Disney Family Museum (http://disney.go.com/disneyatoz/familymuseum/index.html)

OK I'm confused. The Disney Insider email talks about the Disney Museum at San Francisco's Presidio. But the website they reference lists no physical address or contact information.

So is this a real physical museum, just a website, or some work in progress type of thing?
Alex
06-04-2008, 07:00 AM
I believe they've had an office at the Presidio for many years now but it wasn't an open-to-the-public museum, just the web site.

A few years ago they announced construction of an actual museum and I believe it is expected to open next summer (2009).
Snowflake
06-04-2008, 07:58 AM
I believe they've had an office at the Presidio for many years now but it wasn't an open-to-the-public museum, just the web site.

A few years ago they announced construction of an actual museum and I believe it is expected to open next summer (2009).

Alex is correct. I will be seeing JB Kaufman next month and I will ask him about more detailed particulars. He's been working very closely on exhibits and such for the museum.
wolfy999
06-04-2008, 08:45 AM
On the Disney Cruise ship they did a seminar about this.....looks like it will be awesome when it opens...possibly a swanking in the making?
Disneyphile
06-04-2008, 11:00 AM
Yep. On the ship, we got to speak with Jeff Kurrti, who is one of the key people working on the museum. We got to see a detailed layout of the different areas, and it's going to be way too awesome.

This is the family's project, not the company's, so there will be a lot more personal stuff of Walt's on display.

Grand opening is tentatively scheduled for September 2009.

And, you can bet your butt that I'll want to help organize a swanking for this.
Snowflake
06-04-2008, 11:46 AM
Grand opening is tentatively scheduled for September 2009.

And, you can bet your butt that I'll want to help organize a swanking for this.

And if things works out (meaning roomie is away in Mexico), you can camp (and swank) at my place!
alphabassettgrrl
06-04-2008, 01:12 PM
I can't wait until this opens! I've needed an excuse to get up to SF.
innerSpaceman
06-04-2008, 01:21 PM
But what if we leave our Swank in San Francisco?
Snowflake
06-04-2008, 01:32 PM
But what if we leave our Swank in San Francisco?

Don't leave your heart, the streets will be bloody
figment1986
06-04-2008, 01:45 PM
I wish i could have taped channel 40 to get that entire thing, so much detail.

I enjoyed his presentation, let alone how much was planned for it...

I cannot wait until its open and then find a way to get out to sanfran to see it with everything else in that magnificent city.
belleh5
06-04-2008, 02:40 PM
I can't wait until this opens! I've needed an excuse to get up to SF.



Me too! San Fran is only a hour away.
NickO'Time
06-04-2008, 10:15 PM
The week this opens, I'm sooo there. :cool:
Deebs
06-04-2008, 10:59 PM
The week this opens, I'm sooo there. :cool:

Don't forget to pick me up!

Oh, and libraryvixen, we can't forget our other neighbor!
Moonliner
06-05-2008, 05:55 AM
Don't forget to pick me up!

Oh, and libraryvixen, we can't forget our other neighbor!

Oh! Come by and pick me up too!
alphabassettgrrl
06-05-2008, 07:50 AM
Pick me up along the way! I'll help drive!
NickO'Time
06-05-2008, 10:20 AM
Don't forget to pick me up!

Oh, and libraryvixen, we can't forget our other neighbor!

We will work something out, I'm 100% sure.:D
cirquelover
06-05-2008, 10:46 AM
I will make this swanking come hell or high water! It sounds like a wonderful tribute, especially since it's not being done by corporate. I can't wait!
Fab
06-05-2008, 11:39 PM
I was at the site last summer - I took some photos, but my camera got stolen. :(

It's gonna be gorgeous.
RStar
06-07-2008, 12:32 PM
I was at the site last summer - I took some photos, but my camera got stolen. :(

It's gonna be gorgeous.

Man, that sucks! Sorry to hear that!

Why did they choose San Fran rather than the LA area where Walt lived and worked?
libraryvixen
06-07-2008, 01:14 PM
NorCal Swanking!!
belleh5
06-07-2008, 01:17 PM
NorCal Swanking!!

I can't wait!! :snap: :cheers:
wolfy999
06-07-2008, 04:20 PM
For us So Cal folks....maybe Tim & I can put together a chartered bus for all. We could stay a day or two in the Frisco area also....

Just an idea....
Snowflake
06-07-2008, 06:42 PM
For us So Cal folks....maybe Tim & I can put together a chartered bus for all. We could stay a day or two in the Frisco area also....

Just an idea....

If I am roomate-free, I can host some LoTers if you bring sleeping bags and don't mind just one cat!
belleh5
06-07-2008, 08:12 PM
I can host some people too!! I live about 45 minutes away. If they don't mind the drive. When does it open again, next year?
lashbear
06-07-2008, 08:24 PM
Another place on the 2010 Lashpair Agenda. *Le Sigh*
alphabassettgrrl
06-07-2008, 10:38 PM
Yeah, but you have lots of time to plan your agenda. :) Besides, what fun would it be if you actually had time for everything?
CoasterMatt
06-07-2008, 10:43 PM
I wanna go on opening day, so I can be the first jerk to ask "Where's Walt's frozen head stashed?"
NickO'Time
06-08-2008, 12:44 AM
I wanna go on opening day, so I can be the first jerk to ask "Where's Walt's frozen head stashed?"

Or.. Can I live in the Disney Vault?;) :p
Kevy Baby
06-10-2008, 01:19 PM
Alex is correct.Snowflake is correct about Alex being correct.


I have nothing to corroborate that, it has just been a while since I have made a Blazing Saddles reference.
Fab
06-10-2008, 11:35 PM
Man, that sucks! Sorry to hear that!

Why did they choose San Fran rather than the LA area where Walt lived and worked?

Because Ron and Diane live up there.