Photos from the Set of The Jungle Book

In anticipation of the upcoming 2014 Disney Blu-ray release of The Jungle Book, we wanted to share some photos from the making of this 1967 animated classic.

Take a look at these amazing reference photos used by the animators on the film, as well as some behind-the-scenes shots of not only the Sherman brothers but also Walt Disney himself with actor Sterling Holloway. We’ve selected some of our favorites, but don’t miss the entire gallery below.