Madrid joins the celebration of the centenary of The Walt Disney Company with a large-format exhibition in the Canal Foundation, an event that brings together emblematic pieces from the official archives of the company and is part of an international tour.
The exhibition unfolds more than 250 pieces en nine immersive galleries y 14 interactive installations, scheduled to open in January 2026. Its assembly required a significant amount of work: 15 trailers They unloaded material for eight days, an effort worthy of a century of history.
What to see in the exhibition
Among the essentials are: Cruella dress worn by Emma Stone, the glass slipper from the live-action version of Cinderella, the Iron Man helmet and the set of Indiana Jones, in addition to references to shield of the Captain America. Authentic fan service for those who enjoy movie costumes and props.
There is no shortage of nods to the classics either: the Mary Poppins' carousel horse and its delicate snowball They invite you to stop for a moment and observe how the artisanal detail sustains the magic on screen.
The collection incorporates prop books from 'Cinderella' and 'The Enchanter', a meticulous ship in a bottle from Pirates of the Caribbean, costumes of Star Wars and the doll of Winnie the Pooh seen in live action. There are also miniatures and figures from titles such as 'Hercules', Toy Story, 'Mulan' or 'Up'.
For those who enjoy the creative process, the original sketches, with strokes and annotations that reveal design decisions from the times of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and the 'Silly Symphonies', to the founding milestone of 'Blancanieves y los siete enanitos'.
Figures help put things into perspective: they are displayed 25 animation models y 11 original outfitsThe largest object is a vehicle. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, while one of the smallest is the famous Han Solo's die.
An immersive experience for all ages
The tour includes a recreation of Main Street USA, photo sets and projections to pose with Mickey Mouse, Goofy, the Incredibles family or the Fairy Godmother, integrating the visitor into the universe of the films.
In several rooms they intervene storytellers that put the objects into context, bring anecdotes from the filming and help to read each piece from an educational and avant-garde perspective. experiential, perfect for families and school groups.
Music also has its role: an area allows you to review essential soundtracks, while the sample projects more than 300 clips what a summary 93 scenes from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, accompanied by an original score by Steve Mazzaro.
All this comes after four years of preparation and the coordination of teams in different time zones. Madrid thus joins a world Tour which has already been to Philadelphia, Munich, London, Chicago, Kansas City, Seoul and Paris.
The headquarters is the Castellana Room 214 (Canal Foundation). The schedule is from Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 21:00 p.m. y Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m.. The opening to the public begins on October 1st and the calendar extends until January 2026.
The Tickets from €14,90 They are available for advance online purchase. Given the expected demand, it's a good idea to plan your visit in advance and review the selected time slots.
The organization emphasizes the logistical challenge of the deployment - in terms of volume, timing and conservation - and the opportunity to see in Spain one of the largest landings of material of the Walt Disney Archives.
With iconic pieces, work material, models and filming costumes, this proposal allows us to take a look at the treasures that have built a century of stories. A wide-ranging, carefully designed exhibition so that each visitor can find their own Disney moment in Madrid.
