A Brief History of the Walt Disney Studios

(Walt Disney Studios, 1972) An original painting created for the Walt Disney Studios Christmas card for December of 1972, as the company was about to

(Disneyland, 1973) A pair of large paintings created for the Walt Disney Productions 50th Anniversary commemorative coin. The illustrations feature th

(Walt Disney Studios, c.1973) A large, hand-painted retirement card signed by over 200 employees of the Walt Disney Studio. The card features hand-col

(1974) An original Birthday card created by Imagineer Sam McKim featuring Winnie the Pooh. The text reads "Don't Pooh-Pooh these Birthdays!...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1974) An advertising campaign book for "Island at the Top of the World". This book contains a separate ad pad in add...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1975) A book compiled from Walt Disney's speeches, interviews, and other media. Titled "Walt", this 48-page book...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1975) A wardrobe set including a jacket and pants used by Clay O'Brien in his role as Bobby Bradley in Disney's featur...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1975) A wardrobe set including a jacket and pants used by Brad Savage in his role as Clovis Bradley in Disney's feature fi...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1980-88) A collection of (7) Disney Studio Christmas cards from 1980-84 and 1988, with 6 original envelopes. These cards feature

(Walt Disney Studios, 1980s) A large wall-mounted rug featuring a fantastic image of Minnie Mouse. This rug was displayed in the executive offices at

(Walt Disney Studios, 1981) A Walt Disney Productions script for "Beyond Witch Mountain", the third and final installment of the Witch Mou...

(1980s-90s) A collection of 24 signed photos from a variety of voice actors, film stars, and television stars. Some of the photographs are dedicated t

(Walt Disney Studios, 1981) An original painting created in 1981 and used in several Disney posters and advertisements, as well as for the Walt Disney

(Barks, 1982) An original concept sketch created by Carl Barks for what would become his iconic "Sailing on the Spanish Main" painting. Th...

(Barks, 1996) A signed photo card of Carl Barks' oil painting titled "Eureka! A Goose Egg Nugget!" created for the 100th Anniversary o...

(Another Rainbow Publishing, Inc., 1993) A book titled "Carl Barks and the Disney Ducks". This book contains information on Carl Barks'...

(Gladstone Publishing, 1987) A hardcover book titled "Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge in Color". This book contains various Uncle Scrooge ...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1987) An original drawing by Ward Kimball featuring his signature and various notes. This drawing is accomplished on Disney Stud

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989) An original animation cel from the animated short "Roller Coaster Rabbit". This hand-painted cel features Baby...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989) An original production cel featuring Ariel from "The Little Mermaid". The untrimmed cel measures 10.5"x12...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989) An original production cel featuring Ariel from "The Little Mermaid". The untrimmed cel measures 12"x16&q...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989) An original production cel featuring Ursula and a "poor unfortunate soul" from "The Little Mermaid"....

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989) An original production cel featuring Sebastian and flamingos from "The Little Mermaid". The setup consists of ...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989) An original production cel featuring King Triton from Disney's "The Little Mermaid." The untrimmed cel mea...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989) An original rough animation drawing of Ariel from "The Little Mermaid". Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed ...

(Applewood Books, 1997) A hardcover book titled "Walt Disney's The Little Mermaid: The Sketch-Book Series". This book features sketche...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1994) A brad-bound copy of the final draft of the screenplay for "The Lion King". This script is stamped with "...

(Steeles Publishing, 2009) A very rare signed "The Art of Tim Burton" Deluxe Edition hardcover art book. This book contains 430 pages, ove...

(Walt Disney Studios, 1997) An original production drawing featuring Nessus, the river guardian from "Hercules". The drawing is accomplish...

(Marc Davis Collectors Society, c.1998) A set of four prints featuring the artwork of Disney Legend Marc Davis. These prints were created as part of t

(Walt Disney Studios, 1996) An incredible collection of (57) drawings created by Animators and artists at the Walt Disney Studio for a fellow employee

(Walt Disney Studios, 1990s) A necktie worn by executives at The Disney Channel. This dark blue tie features an understated screen-shaped pattern with

(Walt Disney Studios, c.1990s) A t-shirt from the Property Department of Walt Disney Studios. This shirt reads "Property of Walt Disney Propert...

(Walt Disney Studios, c.2000s) A banner for Walt Disney Studios animation art featuring a silhouette of Mickey and the text "It all Started wit...

(NFFC, 1993) A special etched glass award commemorating Ollie Johnston's induction as a "Disney Legend" in 1993. This award was presen...

(1997) A limited edition Christmas card sent by Eyvind Earle to Frank Thomas with its original envelope. This oversized card depicts a snowy winter sc

(Hyperion, 1995) A hardcover book titled "The Illusion of Life" by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. This book provides a fascinating look ...

(Rick Brown Illustration, 1995) A large original painting created for the promotion of "Walt Disney's World on Ice" which would later ...

(Walt Disney Studios, 2006) A pair of prop head-hunter poles used in the cannibal sequence in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man&...

(Disneyland, 1953) In August of 1953, architect Marvin Davis created a plot plan of the orange groves purchased by Walt Disney on which to build his t

(Disneyland, c.1960) An extremely rare original Disneyland metal ID badge of the style used in the park between 1955 and 1962. Before the well-known m

(Disneyland, 1958) A booklet titled "Disneyland Report to Anaheim and Orange County" from July 1958. This report includes information on D...

(Disneyland, c.1959-00s) An incredible set of cast member wardrobe patches and souvenir patches from Disneyland. These patches span over 50 years of D

(Disneyland, c.1950s) A very rare, cast member signed card given to a fellow employee upon his retirement in the late 1950s. Among the signatures of e

(Disneyland, c.1960s) A rare photograph of the Disneyland Band with Vesey Walker, the Founding Director of the Disneyland Band. This rare black and wh

(Disneyland, 1961) A collection of informational documents for Disneyland tour guides, including a script for the tour. This collection includes &qu...

(Disneyland, 1974) An informative book titled "Disneyland Diary: 1955-Today". The pages document the highlights, attractions, details of p...

(Disneyland, 1975) A rare pamphlet created to educate Disney staff on the various transportation services created for the Disney parks, particularly t

(Walt Disney Studios, 1977-93) A very rare and unusual commemorative gift given to employees of Disney Worldwide Services in 1993. This gift features

(Disneyland, c.1970) A large aerial photo of Disneyland, which appears to have been taken near the end of 1970. This oversize photo is mounted to a fo

(Disneyland, 1970s) A set of Disneyland Executive Committee inter-office communications sent to Mel Melton, former President of WED Imagineering. The

(Disneyland, 1977-78) An extremely rare pair of membership cards for Disneyland's cast member Trap & Skeet Club. The passes are for the year...

(Disneyland, 1963) A large commemorative coin featuring Walt Disney on the front and various Disney characters on the back. This coin was created by t

(Disneyland, 1970s-90s) A collection of (5) cast member name tags. This collection includes name tags from "America on Parade", "Ligh...

(Disneyland, c.1987) A very rare collection of cast member items from Disneyland's popular Cast Member Canoe Races. The canoe races have been a ...

(Disneyland, c.1980s) An original jacket and badge used by Disneyland security guards in the 1980s. This vintage jacket and badge feature no-longer us

(Disneyland, c.1980s-90s) A collection of (15) cast member pins signifying years of service between 1 and 25 years, as well as other areas of distinct

(Disneyland, c.1990s) A collection of 3 items relating to special Disneyland 5K events. The set includes a matching "It's a Small World&quo...

(Disneyland, c.2002) A collection of over 40 original drawings created by Imagineer John Stone for a variety of Disneyland's attractions and str...

(Disneyland, c.1980s) A decorative window that was specially created in the style of Disneyland's Main Street windows for Dave Hauenstein of Dis...

(Disneyland, 1991) A very rare Main Street window created to honor Disney Legend Randy Bright. Bright, the former Executive Producer for Disneyland an

(Disneyland, 1979-2007) A collection of (19) Silver Main Gate Entrance Passes. The passes allowed the bearer and 3 guests entry into Disneyland and Wa

(Disneyland, 1988-2011) A collection of (7) cast member passes and cards issued between the years 1988 and 2011. The set includes 4 admission passes,

(Disneyland, 1966) An incredible Gold Pass distributed to Roy O. Disney for the year 1966. Passes such as this were given out to a handful of executiv

(Disneyland, 1965) An incredible recording of the seldom heard Disneyland Tencennial Celebration Banquet on July 17, 1965. This celebration marked Dis

(Disneyland, 1966) An incredible recording of a speech given by Walt Disney during his last recorded visit to Disneyland on October 14, 1966. Walt wou

(Disneyland, 1967) An event master schedule for "Disneyland Holiday Talent" from Dec. 16, 1967 to Jan. 1, 1968. This schedule contains a l...

(Disneyland, c.1971) A set of documents titled "WED/MAPO Projected Projects and Attractions for Walt Disney World and Disneyland". The doc...

(c.1950s-60s) A beautiful framed print featuring a depiction of Disneyland's Main Street USA. This artwork is believed to have been used as hote...

(Disneyland, 1961) A dinner menu from the Disneyland Hotel Restaurants by Gourmet. This double-sided sheet, printed on card-stock, is dated "We...

(Disneyland, c.1950s) An early souvenir dish featuring an image of the Disneyland Hotel. This dish depicts an image of the hotel and the monorail on t

(Disneyland, 1985) A commemorative hand-made plate by Wendell August Forge, featuring a beautiful depiction of the Disneyland Hotel and Monorail. The

(Disneyland, c.2000s) A white bathrobe from the Disneyland Hotel featuring the hotel logo on the left side of the chest. This youth bathrobe has short

(c.2000s) A large headboard in a Mickey Mouse head shape featuring a black frame with a plush padded red fabric center. This headboard is believed to

(Disneyland, c.1980s) A bronze plaque from the Disneyland Hotel bearing the name of the hotel in raised letters. This unique plaque was most likely af

(Disneyland, 2000s) An incredible set of furniture from a room at the Disneyland Hotel. This style of furniture was used in the Disneyland Hotel betwe

(Disneyland, 1958) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1958. This map was the first of three versions of the first-year large format souvenir maps

(Disneyland, 1958) This a very rare never-folded Disneyland map that was designed by Imagineer Sam McKim, who signed this map in the lower-right corne

(Disneyland, 1958) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1958. This map was released in late 1958 and was the third version of the first-year large

(Disneyland, 1961) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1961. This version of the Sam McKim souvenir Disneyland map features a pink border with Dis

(Disneyland, 1962) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1962. This version of the Sam McKim souvenir Disneyland map features a blue border with Dis

(Disneyland, 1964) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1964. This Sam McKim designed Disneyland map features a green border with Disney characters

(Disneyland, 1964) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1964. This Sam McKim designed souvenir Disneyland map was the second version created for gu

(Disneyland, 1966) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1966. This map features the new "Tomorrowland," including the first appearance ...

(Disneyland, 1968) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1968. This map is the first appearance of "Adventure Thru Inner Space" and the ...

(Disneyland, 1972) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1972. This map features an advertisement for "Disneyland's Bear Country" in...

(Disneyland, 1974) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1974. This map features an advertisement for "America Sings" in the lower-left ...

(Disneyland, 1975) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1975. This map features an advertisement for "America on Parade" in the lower-l...

(Disneyland, 1976) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1976. This map features an advertisement announcing, "Space Mountain Coming Summer 1...

(Disneyland, 1978) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1978. This map features an advertisement announcing, "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ...

(Disneyland, 1979) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1979. This map features an advertisement for the newly opened "Big Thunder Mountain ...

(Disneyland, 1982) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1982. This map features an advertisement for "New Fantasyland Summer 1983" in t...

(Disneyland, 1983) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1983. This map features an advertisement for the newly opened "The New Fantasyland&q...

(Disneyland, 1984) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1984. This map features the name change of the "Circle-Vision Theater" location...

(Disneyland, 1987) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1987. This map is the first to feature the attractions "Star Tours," "Capt...

(Disneyland, 1995) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1995. This map is the initial 1995 printing, which had to be reprinted because it contained

(Disneyland, 1995) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1995. This map is the second release of the 1995 map, after the first was released with sev

(Disneyland, 1969) A special Disneyland map created in 1969 as part of a Coca-Cola promotion. This "Discover Disneyland" map is complete w...

(Disneyland, c.1960s-70s) As memorable as any Disneyland experience is getting your hand stamped for re-entry, a tradition that has endured since the

(Disneyland, c.1970) A rare Complimentary Main Gate admission ticket to Disneyland. Tickets like these were given to employees, sponsors, and VIPs, an