Episode 1
Mary Poppins
37m
Dan learns the stories behind props from Disney’s beloved classic “Mary Poppins."
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TV series
Prop Culture
2020TV-PG1 season7.8 / 10
Iconic art of the movies.
Film historian and prop collector Dan Lanigan reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in some of Disney’s most beloved films. Throughout this journey, Dan will recover lost artifacts, visit private collections, and help restore pieces from the Walt Disney Archives to their original glory.
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Not streaming in United States
Prop Culture premiered May 1, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Film historian and prop collector Dan Lanigan reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in some of Disney’s most beloved films. Throughout this journey, Dan will recover lost artifacts, visit private collections, and help restore pieces from the Walt Disney Archives to their original glory.
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Episode 2
Tron
36m
Dan enters the world of “Tron” and restores one of the movie’s most memorable props.
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Episode 3
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
33m
Join Dan as he meets creative contributors behind Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
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Episode 4
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
30m
Travel with Dan to uncover treasures from “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.”
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Episode 5
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
29m
Join Dan as he explores the futuristic inventions from “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.”
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Episode 6
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
32m
Dan investigates props from “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.”
Episode credits
Guest stars Georgie Henley, Anna Popplewell, William Moseley
Episode 7
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
33m
Dan uncovers the secrets behind Walt Disney’s OSCAR® winning film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”
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Episode 8
The Muppet Movie
33mfinale
Come along for a road trip adventure with Dan to find missing props from “The Muppet Movie.”
Episode credits
Guest stars Brian Henson, Dave Goelz, Joel Hodgson, Drew Struzan, Amy Van Gilder, Paul Williams
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
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More about Prop Culture
Cast
Dan LaniganHimself
Brian HensonSelf
Dave GoelzSelf
Joel HodgsonSelf
Drew StruzanSelfAmy Van GilderSelf
Paul WilliamsSelf
Georgie HenleyHerselfProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 8
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Disney+
ABC StudiosUnited States
Themes
filmmaking