I’ve always loved Disney. As a kid the films took me to places beyond my imagination. Then, as an adult, I visited Disney Parks for the first time ever. This fascination with all things Disney grew with that first and subsequent visit.
Who was Walt Disney? How did the company start? The curious side of me dived into everything I could learn regarding the Disney family and their history. Websites, journals, stories and then an unforgettable trip to The Walt Disney Museum in San Francisco.
When I first saw the trailer for Saving Mr. Banks, I knew it was one film that I had to see. Not only is it a story of Walt Disney, with glimpses into his life and personality – yet the movie is also about how the film, Mary Poppins, came to be.
I don’t want to get into any details on the storyline of Saving Mr. Banks, since it’s best enjoyed without knowing beforehand. I will say that I watched with huge interest and was blown away by the making of Mary Poppins and the true story behind the famed film. WOW!
Saving Mr. Banks is on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Packs now, and I urge you to see it. You’ll cry, laugh, smile and sing along while learning about the Mary Poppins film AND Walt Disney Studios. I’m so impressed at how much Tom Hanks makes a great Walt, it’s almost eerie.
I especially liked reminiscing about the few times that I went to Walt Disney Studios, as it shows quite a bit of the studios in the film. To think that I walked through these historic buildings, visited the animation building and the archives. I even seen Walt’s old office.
As a Disney fan and ever curious person by nature, I very much liked Saving Mr. Banks. It left me wanting to not only watch Mary Poppins again, but also learn the history of more Disney films. They tell quite the story!
About Saving Mr. Banks:
Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) directs this acclaimed film, which reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins. Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney (Hanks) tries for twenty years to obtain the rights to author P.L. Travers’ (Thompson) beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won’t budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, the set Mary Poppins free.
Bonus Materials*:
- The Walt Disney Studios: From Poppins to Present (Blu-ray & Digital HD) – Join Director John Lee Hancock on a tour of the Disney Studios lot, reflect on studio life during the making of Mary Poppins, and discover how Walt’s creative spirit still flourishes today.
- Let’s Go Fly a Kite (Blu-ray & Digital HD) – Cast and crew sing break out in a rousing, heartfelt tribute to Composer Richard Sherman on the last day of filming.
- Deleted Scenes
- Stargaze (Blu-ray & Digital HD) – A picture on Walt’s desk leads to a flashback of Pamela’s childhood.
- Nanny Song (Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD) – The Sherman Brothers perform a song for Pamela that she is less than thrilled with.
- Pam Leaves (Blu-ray & Digital HD) – After yet another disagreement with Walt, Pamela leaves his office and heads for the airport.
Have you seen Saving Mr. Banks yet?
Disclosure: I was provided with product to facilitate this post, opinions are my own.
Nicole B says
03/25/2014 at 9:46 amI haven’t seen this movie yet but I think it sounds interesting to learn the behind the stories stuff about Mary Poppins and Disney.
Tammi says
03/26/2014 at 6:08 amIt’s so interesting, and the actors do a bang-up job!!
Kelsey Apley says
03/25/2014 at 10:01 amThis looks like a great movie! I am excited to watch it! Thanks for the video to preview!
susan says
03/25/2014 at 10:30 amI loved Saving Mr Banks, for me it was a real behind the scenes look at how Disney works, Walt Disney would have been great to meet….
Tammi says
03/26/2014 at 6:08 amI know! I would have loved to have met him!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
03/25/2014 at 11:00 amcannot wait to see this movie, it sounds great!
brett says
03/25/2014 at 11:21 ami think we are FINALLY seeing this tonight!! i’m looking forward to it, i love tom hanks and walt disney
Scott says
03/25/2014 at 12:33 pmWe haven’t seen it yet, and thanks for no spoilers! Hopefully we’ll get to it soon.
Holly Wright says
03/25/2014 at 12:46 pmThis movie looks like its going to be a good one, I am going to have to plan a night and rent it!
Jen Temcio @dapperhouse says
03/25/2014 at 12:55 pmWHAT?!?! I did not know this was a true story. I want to see it so ba now!
nikki robak says
03/25/2014 at 1:13 pmwould love to see the story behind the making of Mary Poppins I loved that movie as a kid
Clair Boone says
03/25/2014 at 2:01 pmYou put two great actors together like that and the movie is sure to be a hit! Thompson and Hanks are two classics for sure!
Ellen Christian says
03/25/2014 at 3:02 pmI haven’t seen this yet. I’m definitely planning to!
Samantha @pinkbears.ca says
03/25/2014 at 3:59 pmThanks for this – I almost bought this the other day but didn’t because I wasn’t sure it would be well done. Now I’ll go back and get it! Tom Hanks rarely loses!
Jennifer Soltys says
03/25/2014 at 4:04 pmI have not seen it yet, but definitely plan to. Looks like a great one. I love Tom Hanks, so wouldn’t miss it!!
Mindy Grant says
03/25/2014 at 4:42 pmI love Mary Poppins, and I can’t wait to see this movie! Tom Hanks is a bonus!
Pam says
03/25/2014 at 5:03 pmI haven’t seen this movie yet but I would like to! I have always loved Mary Poppins.
Angela Mitchell says
03/25/2014 at 5:37 pmI’m looking forward to seeing this. I’m a huge Disney fan and I’m planning my 10th trip to Disney for next year. I’m very interested in seeing a story I don’t already know!
Keikilani says
03/25/2014 at 6:30 pmI have not seen Saving Mr. Banks yet! I need to! Mary Poppins is one of my favorite Disney movies. I want to hear this backstory so bad!
Toni says
03/25/2014 at 6:51 pmI can’t wait to see this. I didn’t have the chance to go in theaters so I am looking forward to picking it up.
Amber Edwards says
03/25/2014 at 7:48 pmI absolutely love this movie! It is so passionate and well done. And it pulls at your heat strings and makes you fall in love with marry Poppins even more. It had me in tears at the end. So powerful.
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
03/25/2014 at 8:36 pmI haven’t seen it yet and I really want to! Great to hear that you loved it!
Dawn Lopez says
03/25/2014 at 8:52 pmThis movie sounds fantastic.. I absolutely need to get my hands on this for the weekend 😉
Lisa says
03/25/2014 at 9:06 pmI haven’t watched it yet, but my copy arrived today. Mary Poppins was my favorite growing up and I’m looking forward to learning about how it came to be.
Amanda says
03/25/2014 at 9:07 pmI haven’t seen the movie yet, but want to! The movie sounds like it was a big hit.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
03/25/2014 at 9:28 pmYes! It was an amazing story and film, glad to have it in our collection. 🙂
Tess says
03/25/2014 at 9:31 pmI cant wait to see this movie. Im glad its finally on dvd.
emily says
03/26/2014 at 12:42 amPlan on watching this this weekend!
Nicole W. says
03/26/2014 at 9:46 amI’ve been wanting to see this! 🙂
Stefani says
03/26/2014 at 4:25 pmI haven’t seen this yet but it is something I want to see. I actually can’t wait to add it to my Disney movie collection.
Rhonda W G. says
03/28/2014 at 8:09 amThis is on my lists of movies I want to see. My friend said it was really good too!
Ariann says
04/07/2014 at 1:19 pmI loved this movie. I never really liked Mary Poppins but now that I have seen a little of what took to make that movie, I am going to have to watch it again. I thought that Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson were amazing!