More costume delights from Disney's D23 Expo 2019 on display...

Disney's 2019 D23 Expo may seem like a distant memory now, but with the pandemic still raging it's been nice to reminisce about the costumes and props that were on display at the biennial fan convention. Here's five more film and stage costumes that were photographed as part of the Walt Disney Archives Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibition on August 23, 2019, in Anaheim, California.

Letha Wedge costume worn by Bette Davis

in Return from Witch Mountain

First up is a costume from one of my childhood favourite films, Return from Witch Mountain, which saw the psychically-powered alien twins, 'Tony' (Ike Esienmann) and 'Tia Malone' (Kim Richards) face off against the schemes of Christopher Lee's 'Dr. Victor Gannon' and Bette Davis 'Letha Wedge'.

Bill Thomas was the Costume Designer on the Disney movie sequel, which was a follow-up to 1975 Escape to Witch Mountain based on Alexander H. Key's 1968 sci-fi novel.

Return from Witch Mountain movie poster

Fans of iconic Bette Davis can also enjoy these Emmy-nominated costumes from Feud: Bette and Joan on display.

Dr. Hans Reinhart costume worn by Maximillian Schell

in The Black Hole

Another sci-fi favourite from my youth was the futuristic film, The Black Hole, from 1979. In the movie Maximillian Schell played the deranged and brilliant scientist 'Dr. Hans Reinhardt' aboard the long thought lost USS Cygnus spacecraft.

The Black Hole movie poster

Chuck Keehne and Bill Thomas were responsible for Costume Design on the outer space movie directed by Gary Nelson.

Dorothy Gale costume worn by Fairuza Balk

in Return to Oz

The expo also had Fairuza Balk's 'Dorothy Gale' costume from 1985's Return to Oz fantasy film on display.

Based on L. Frank Baum's Oz novels, this sequel saw the 10-year-old actress discover fantastical new friend and enemies in this outfit designed by Raymond Hughes.

Return to Oz movie poster

Fans of this movie sequel can also enjoy these other screen-used costumes and props from Return to Oz on display.

Ben Gates costume worn by Nicolas Cage

in National Treasure

In 2004's National Treasure, Nicolas Cage played treasure hunter 'Benjamin Franklin Gates' and Judianna Makovsky was Costume Designer on the historical mystery adventure movie.

You can also take another look at this costume and props from National Treasure at previous Disney exhibits.

National Treasure movie poster

Plus this particular D23 Expo also showcased Nicolas Cage's Balthazar Blake costume from The Sorcerer's Apprentice on display.

Elsa stage costume from Broadway's Frozen musical

Christopher Oram was Costume Designer for Frozen: The Broadway Musical, based on Disney's animated 2013 box office smash, and actresses like Caissie Levy, Ciara Renée and Caroline Bowman have donned the princess of Arendelle's dress to tread the boards on Broadway and on tour.

And sadly that's the final installment of the costumes and props I saw in person at last year's D23 Expo.

Make sure you also check out all the other costumes and props at the Walt Disney Archives Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibition, plus enjoy a look at these Hulu show costumes and props, Marvel Studios costumes and Star Wars universe costumes that were on display for attendees to see.

Here's hoping we'll be able to attend conventions, exhibitions, museums and cinemas again in the near future when this pandemic is under control.

Frozen musical billboard

Costume and props from National Treasure on display...

As it's a national holiday weekend here in the U.S. I thought it only appropriate to share this outfit and film props from Disney's National Treasure movies.

Nicolas Cage National Treasure movie costume and props

In the historical adventure Nicholas Cage stars as 'Benjamin Franklin Gates', a historian and amateur cryptologist, hunting a lost treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers of America after the Revolutionary War.

You can also take a closer look at Nicolas Cage's National Treasure costume designed by Judianna Makovsky here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props from Disney's D23 Expo in August 2011.

National Treasure movie poster

These photographs of Nicolas Cage's outfit and props, like a replica Liberty Bell and Charlotte Bell, were taken at the Treasure of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at The Reagan Library on July 17, 2012.

Original movie props from the National Treasure movies

Also included in the display were the 'Parkington Lane' crypt cover, a framed Gates family photo, notebooks and diaries, medallions, desks featured in the films and even a brick with the Masonic symbol on it.

If you're a fan of Nic Cage, be sure to check out these original movie costumes from The Sorcerer's Apprentice and motorcycles from Ghost Rider 2 on display.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets movie poster

Nicolas Cage's National Treasure costume and props...

Nicolas Cage starred as 'Benjamin Franklin Gates', a modern day historian and amateur cryptologist who searches for a lost treasure once protected by the Knights Templar and hidden by America's Founding Fathers.

Costume worn by Nicolas Cage as

Ben Gates in National Treasure

This outfit worn by Nicolas Cage as the treasure hunter, with accompanying red leather case which holds the stolen Declaration of Independence, was photographed on display with the Treasures of Walt Disney Archives exhibit at Disney's D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 19, 2011.

The movie's costumes are designed by Judianna Makovsky and you can also see her costumes in The Last Airbender.

National Treasure movie poster

If you're a fan of Nicolas Cage, check out his Balthazar Blake costume from The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

The fantastic exhibit also had these film props of documents and clues to finding the treasure featured in the adventure movie on display.

Original props from National Treasure