Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

This summer, step into the magic of Disney and discover the iconic looks of some of your favorite Disney characters in an enchanting, up-close experience for all ages. Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume is a showcase of nearly 70 mesmerizing ensembles spanning close to five decades of Disney film and television.

Get closer than ever to the original film-worn costumes of some beloved Disney heroes and villains, including Cinderella, Maleficent, Mary Poppins, Captain Jack Sparrow and Aladdin. Discover the craftsmanship behind exquisite gowns, majestic capes, mesmerizing uniforms and other props from live-action films.

Whether you’re a young Disney fan eager to see some of your favorite character’s costume, or a film and fashion fan wanting to discover the artistry and innovation behind every seam, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume offers something for everyone!

Featuring:

• Ensembles donned by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Angelina Jolie, Bette Davis, Glenn Close, Emma Watson, Nicolas Cage, Disney Legend Oprah Winfrey and more.
• Exclusive video with a first-hand account of how legendary Emmy^® and Academy-Award^® winning costume designers approached expressing mood and motivations with each stitch.
• “Cinderella’s Workshop,” a gallery examining how several designers have applied their own unique style and artistry to different interpretations of the fairy tale heroine.
• Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume offers a complimentary companion audio guide in English and Spanish, providing deeper insight into the costumes, films and designers featured in the exhibition. Guests can access the guide at exhibits.archives.disney.com or via QR codes placed throughout the galleries. A transcript is also available for guests with hearing impairments.