D23 members had the chance to discover two exhibitions from the Walt Disney Archives at the Arlington Art Museum

D23 members will have the chance to experience not one, but two popular exhibits from the Walt Disney Archives when they arrive at the Arlington Museum of Art this September.

What is happening:

About Heroes & Villains: The Art of Disney Costume

Heroes & Villains: The Art of Disney Costume immerses guests in the textural storytelling and character development woven into iconic Disney costumes.
The exhibition is organized into three Disney archetypes: heroes, villains and the spaces in between, dedicated to the complex and intriguing antiheroes of Disney storytelling.
The exhibition features a superb collection of original costumes, including the wicked wardrobe of the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus 2; Mary Poppins’ lovely traveling dress Mary Poppins Returns; Belle’s prom dress from 2017 The beauty and the Beast; The Evil Queen and Hook costumes from Once upon a time; and the dress worn by Bette Davis as Letha in Return from Witches Mountain.
Through original items including ball gowns, wizard capes, a pirate jacket and iconic glass slippers, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume celebrates the artistry of some of Hollywood’s most prominent designers.
The exhibit includes costumes created by Oscar winners Colleen Atwood (also a new Disney Legend!), Sandy Powell and Tony Walton, as well as Emmy winner Ellen Mirojnick and Emmy nominees Eduardo Castro and Penny Rose.

About All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives

All That Glitters: The crown jewels of the Walt Disney Archives dazzle with precious jewelry and accessories. From crowns and tiaras to watches, rings and necklaces, this exhibition offers visitors the rare opportunity to see these iconic jewels up close, while understanding how essential they are to complete the ensemble and inform the character.
The exhibition is presented in five parts:
- “Every Little Detail” brings together over 80 small pieces ranging from earrings, cufflinks, rings and more
- “The Feature Vault” is an incredible collection of crowns, tiaras, necklaces and pendants
- “Watches Through the Decades” chronologically presents the collection of wristwatches and pocket watches from the Walt Disney Archives.
- “Made for Screen” gives visitors a peek behind the curtain to see the process of creating some of the most iconic jewelry accessories
- “Reflections of Reality” features jewelry and accessories heavily influenced and inspired by real people and stories.
Bringing together some of the best old and new, All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives includes King Brian’s crown Darby O’Gill and the Little People Used by Jimmy O’Dea, Elizabeth Swann’s pirate medallion necklace Pirates of the Caribbean: The curse of the black pearl used by Keira Knightley, Mia’s coronation crown from The Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement used by Anne Hathaway and Ursula’s shell necklace from The little Mermaid used by Melissa McCarthy to capture Ariel’s voice.