HONOLULU (HI Now) - During World War II, America’s Greatest Generation did their part for the war effort – including Walt Disney and the studio bearing his name.
Walt Disney dedicated virtually his entire studio to the war effort. Disney’s war production included more than 1,200 insignia for the Armed Forces, animated short films with favorite Disney characters, as well as instructional media and government propaganda films and posters.
This year, from June 1 to December 31, visitors to Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on historic Ford Island will be able to enjoy this new exhibition with more than 550stunning examples of Walt Disney Studios’ extensive contributions to the Allied war effort during WWII.
”We are excited to make these magical Disney historic treasures available for our guests to enjoy,” said Museum Executive Director Elissa Lines. “Walt Disney dedicated himself and his entire creative team to the war effort. Everyone, and especially Disney fans, will want to visit the exhibition, because this is the last time it will ever be shown.”
This exhibition will be available with General Admission ticketing and will be open daily from 10:00AM - 4:00PM.The Walt Disney Studios and World War II exhibition is made possible through a partnership between the Walt Disney Family Museum and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Exhibition support generously provided by: John and Adrienne Mars.
Get your tickets at PearlHarborAviationMuseum.org, kamaʻāina and military discounts are available onsite at the ticket desk.
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