A Historic Journey Through The Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present A Historic Journey Through the Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland, our latest exhibition and auction of over 900 Disney artifacts. The collection includes many one-of-a-kind and exceptionally rare items from the history of both the Disney Studio and Disney Parks. Highlights of the Walt Disney Studios include an original production background from the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon "Ozzy of the Mounted," the original artwork for a 1932 Mickey Mouse comic strip, a Gustaf Tenggren layout drawing for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, an original Walt Disney Studios animator's desk, original Mary Blair concept paintings, rare animator's maquettes, Walt Disney autographs, and much more.

Highlights from the Disney Parks include a large entrance "Welcome" sign from Disneyland, a wooden sign from a Jungle Cruise boat, silkscreened attraction posters, an original Pirates of the Caribbean concept painting by Marc Davis, an original Sleeping Beauty Castle concept by Eyvind Earle, an original It's a Small World concept by Mary Blair, pre-opening Tomorrowland concept drawings by Herb Ryman, and much more.

Ahead of the May 14-15 auction weekend, we hope you will stop in to see the curated exhibit of these rare Disney artifacts between April 18th and May 11th. More information to come.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Sign.884 - Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Sign.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) A Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe sign from the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. The sign directs guests towa...
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Mad Hatter Hat Prop from Cinderella Castle.885 - Mad Hatter Hat Prop from Cinderella Castle.
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(Walt Disney World, 2005) An oversized Mad Hatter hat display prop created for Cinderella Castle ornamentation in honor of the "Happiest Homeco...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Frontierland Utilidor Tunnel Sign.886 - Frontierland Utilidor Tunnel Sign.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1980s) A vintage Park-used Frontierland Utilidor directional sign from Walt Disney World. The Utilidor is the color-coded system
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Fort Wilderness Locomotive Architectural Rendering.887 - Fort Wilderness Locomotive Architectural Rendering.
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(Walt Disney World, 1972-73) A very large 3-part WED Imagineering architectural rendering of the Fort Wilderness Railroad Locomotive produced by Walt
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Frontierland Attractions Wall Plaque.888 - Frontierland Attractions Wall Plaque.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2010s) A Magic Kingdom Frontierland attractions souvenir wall plaque. Printed in full color on a wood composite backing, the wal
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Larry Nikolai Cinderella Castle Prototype Medium Fig.889 - Larry Nikolai Cinderella Castle Prototype Medium Fig.
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(Walt Disney World, 2012) An original prototype Cinderella Castle medium fig by Imagineer Larry Nikolai. This stunning resin sculpture of Walt Disney
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Walt Disney World "Hunt for Pintopia" Pin Set.890 - Walt Disney World "Hunt for Pintopia" Pin Set.
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(Walt Disney World, 2001) A Bug's Life "Hunt for Pintopia" (9) pin set and photo board. The popular stars of Pixar's A Bug's L...
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Collection of (3) Pre-Opening Epcot Center Posters.891 - Collection of (3) Pre-Opening Epcot Center Posters.
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(Epcot, 1981-82) A collection of (3) Epcot Center posters depicting the futuristic geodesic Spaceship Earth and advertising the start of the 21st cent
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Pre-Opening Epcot Center Site Plan.892 - Pre-Opening Epcot Center Site Plan.
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(Epcot, 1979) A pre-opening site plan for Epcot Center. This early printed rendering features such period details as the Africa World Showcase Pavilio
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Collection of (9) Journey Into Imagination Renderings.893 - Collection of (9) Journey Into Imagination Renderings.
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(Epcot, 1982) A full set of (9) architectural blueprints prepared for the beloved attraction Journey Into Imagination at EPCOT Center. These rare blue
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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World of Motion Head Prop Master Pull.894 - World of Motion Head Prop Master Pull.
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(Epcot, 1980s) A WED Imagineering "Master Pull" used to create some of the "outer skin" molds for both Audio-Animatronics and &q...
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Collection of (11) Epcot Promotional Booklets.895 - Collection of (11) Epcot Promotional Booklets.
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(Epcot, 1982-83) A collection of (11) promotional booklets for Epcot's lands and pavilions. The 8 to 12 page staple-bound booklets include infor...
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"Prologue and the Promise" Print by Bob McCall.896 - "Prologue and the Promise" Print by Bob McCall.
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(Epcot, 1983) A print titled "Prologue and the Promise." The print captures the diverse international community of the Earth making its wa...
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Pair of Epcot Flower & Garden Mini Plaques.897 - Pair of Epcot Flower & Garden Mini Plaques.
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(Epcot, 2000s) A pair of miniature plaques utilized during two Epcot International Flower & Garden Festivals. One plaque includes the names of s...
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"Year of the Dragon" Epcot Sculpture.898 - "Year of the Dragon" Epcot Sculpture.
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(Epcot, 2000) A limited edition dragon sculpture created for the Year of the Dragon celebration at Epcot. The Feng Shui Dragon bestows some of his kno
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Epcot Center Mission Space Host Costume.899 - Epcot Center Mission Space Host Costume.
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(Epcot, c.2003-15) A Mission Space Cast Member costume from Epcot Center. The Mission Space wardrobe includes the shirt and pair of pants. The patch f
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Disney-MGM Studio Theme Park Rendering.900 - Disney-MGM Studio Theme Park Rendering.
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(Disney-MGM, 1988) An architectural rendering produced by Walt Disney Imagineering teams involved in creating new magical opportunities for the Hollyw
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The Great Movie Ride Entrance Attraction Poster Prop.901 - The Great Movie Ride Entrance Attraction Poster Prop.
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(Disney-MGM, 2010s) A prop poster displayed at the entrance to The Great Movie Ride attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Prior to the attra...
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Animal Kingdom Restaurant Sign Prop.902 - Animal Kingdom Restaurant Sign Prop.
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(Animal Kingdom, c.2000s) A sign prop from the Harambe Foods location of Disney's Animal Kingdom. The sign advertises the variety of vine ripene...
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Original Animal Kingdom Oil Painting by Larry Dotson.903 - Original Animal Kingdom Oil Painting by Larry Dotson.
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(Animal Kingdom, 2003) A one of a kind original oil painting by Larry Dotson titled "Disney's Animal Kingdom from Harambe Village." Do...
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Tokyo Disneyland Grand Opening Souvenir Book.904 - Tokyo Disneyland Grand Opening Souvenir Book.
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(Tokyo Disneyland, 1983) A souvenir book commemorating the grand opening of Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, 1983. The 16-page pictorial highlights the s
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Tokyo Disney Sea Grand Opening Commemorative Coin.905 - Tokyo Disney Sea Grand Opening Commemorative Coin.
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(Tokyo Disneyland, 2001) A commemorative coin announcing the Grand Opening of Tokyo Disney Sea on September 4, 2001. Measuring approximately 4"...
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Tokyo Disneyland Mark Twain Poster.906 - Tokyo Disneyland Mark Twain Poster.
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(Tokyo Disneyland, 1983) An attraction poster for the Mark Twain at Tokyo Disneyland. Prominently promoting its location within Westernland and featur
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Set of (4) Mickey Mouse Revue Mural Brownlines.907 - Set of (4) Mickey Mouse Revue Mural Brownlines.
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(Tokyo Disneyland, c.1982) A set of (4) enlarged brownline images created for the production of the Mickey Mouse Revue Lobby Murals at Tokyo Disneylan
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Vacation Jamboree Embroidered Patch and Luggage Tag.908 - Vacation Jamboree Embroidered Patch and Luggage Tag.
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(Tokyo Disneyland, 1994) An embroidered patch and matching luggage tag created exclusively for Cast Members to commemorate the opening of Vacation Jam
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Euro Disneyland Hard Hat.909 - Euro Disneyland Hard Hat.
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(Disneyland Paris, 1987) A construction hard hat used during the construction of Euro Disneyland. The grey hard plastic hat features a screen printed
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Pirates of the Caribbean Isla Tesoro Map Prop.910 - Pirates of the Caribbean Isla Tesoro Map Prop.
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(Disneyland Paris, c.1990s) A map prop created by Walt Disney Imagineering for Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris. This artifact was develop
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Disneyland Paris Disneyland Hotel Doorknob.911 - Disneyland Paris Disneyland Hotel Doorknob.
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(Disneyland Paris, c.2010s) A large whimsical doorknob featuring Peter Pan and a pixie-dust covered Tinker Bell on their way Neverland, crafted for th
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Hong Kong Disneyland "High Concept Document."912 - Hong Kong Disneyland "High Concept Document."
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(Hong Kong Disneyland, 2003) A Hong Kong Disneyland "High Concept Document" elucidating the nomenclature and descriptions of the soon-to-b...
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Hong Kong Disneyland Map by Nina Rae Vaughn.913 - Hong Kong Disneyland Map by Nina Rae Vaughn.
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(Hong Kong Disneyland, 2004) A Hong Kong Disneyland map print designed by Park cartographer Nina Rae Vaughn, with border character art by Stephen Carg
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