Walt Disney’s dream changed the entertainment business forever. A new feature documentary heading to Disney+, “Disneyland Handcrafted,” details Disney’s journey to creating The Happiest Place on Earth.
Director Leslie Iwerks’ film uncovers the exciting year leading up to the Disneyland Resort’s Opening Day on July 17, 1955 with rare archival footage and original audio recordings. In “Disneyland Handcrafted,” fans will get to see newly unearthed materials from the Walt Disney Archives, uncovered long-forgotten 16mm film reels and audio recordings. Learn behind the scenes secrets told through the firsthand accounts of the artists, craftsmen, and Imagineers who were there who brought Disneyland to fruition.
Disneyland has been monumental in the theme park industry since opening over 70 years ago. “Disneyland Handcrafted” offers a special treat to experience the making of the resort like never before.
Watch the adventure unfold when “Disneyland Handcrafted” starts streaming January 22 on Disney+ and Disney YouTube.
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