A Daughter’s Tribute: “My Dad, Walt Disney” with Diane Disney Miller
In 2006, film historian Leonard Maltinconducted a very special interview with Diane Disney Miller, Walt Disney’s daughter. The result was My Dad, Walt Disney—a deeply personal and emotional look at Walt, not as an entertainment icon but as a father.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview is her father, Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
Diane’s stories bring to life the man behind the mouse. She shares memories of growing up in the Disney household, painting a picture of a devoted and imaginative parent who loved spending time with his family.
Rare Home Movies and Behind-the-Scenes Family Life
What sets this interview apart are the rare home movies woven throughout the discussion. These clips show Walt Disney at home, relaxed and playful, enjoying time with his daughters and hosting studio animators and their families.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview is her father, Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
We get to see moments of family life—Walt walking the family dog, barbecuing, or welcoming guests to the house. There’s even footage of Diane and her sister playing on the Disney Studio lot in Burbank, which felt like an enormous playground to them as children.
The Roots of the Walt Disney Family Museum
As Diane reflects on her father’s legacy, she shares how these memories ultimately inspired her to establish the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Her mission was to preserve and present the authentic story of Walt’s life—not just the successes but also the challenges.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview is her father, Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
“My Dad, Walt Disney” is more than an interview—it’s a rare look at the personal side of a legend. If you’ve ever wondered what Walt Disney was like when the cameras weren’t rolling, this is your chance to see him through his daughter’s eyes.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
In 2006, Leonard Maltin interviewed Diane Disney Miller. The topic of the interview, her father Walt Disney. It’s an intimate, insightful account of Walt Disney as a father. The interview includes home movies never seen before this video.
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