The biggest-ever exhibition of Walt Disney memorabilia, costumes, props and other artefacts is set to open in London.
A 20,000-square-foot vault of rare historical items dating back to the 1930s up to the modern day will open later in the year in east London to mark the 100-year anniversary of Walt Disney on October 16.
The 10-room space, at the London ExCel, will include items such as the prop storybook from the opening scene of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from 1937 and the carousel horse from 1964 classic Mary Poppins which Dick Van Dyke rode as lovable Bert will be displayed in Disney 100: The Exhibition.
The crystal glass slipper from the 2015 version of Cinderella alongside original artwork from the 1950 animated classic will also be displayed.
There will be original artwork from 1961 classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians as well as the red dress worn by Emma Stone in the 2021 version of the tale.
The exhibition will also look Disney’s theme parks and their inception.
The items have mainly been lifted from the Walt Disney Archives, with additional items from Marvel Studios, the Pixar Living Archives, the Walt Disney Animation Research Library and the collections of Walt Disney Imagineering.
The landmark exhibition has previously been in residence at the The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, USA, and Munich’s Small Olympic Hall.
Becky Cline, director of the Walt Disney Archives, said: “We are incredibly excited to bring this fantastic exhibition to London.
“We can’t wait for guests in the UK to experience their favourite Disney stories, characters, and attractions in new and immersive ways as we celebrate all the wonderful worlds of Disney.”
Pre-sale opens today at midday. Tickets go on-sale at 10am on July 18 and start from £16.50 for children.
