A History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World

(Walt Disney World, c.1990s) An original parking sign from Walt Disney World that was used to designate spaces for company vehicles. Featuring a great

(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) An original parking sign designating a space for the cast member of the month. Featuring great Walt Disney World imagery

(Contemporary Resort, 1971) An incredible prototype tile display created by Disney Legend Mary Blair for her large mural at the Contemporary Resort Ho

(Contemporary Resort, 1970) To commemorate the "Nation's First Assembly-Line, Steel-Framed Hotel Rooms," this rare commemorative plate...

(Contemporary Resort, c.1971) A very rare 4-page document created to provide a summary on the Contemporary Hotel. This pre-opening document is in a st

(Contemporary Resort, 1971) A souvenir glass ashtray featuring imagery of the Monorail and Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. The glass is pain

(Contemporary Resort, 1973) A rare newsletter for the Contemporary Resort through the week of February 2, 1973. This double-sided flyer is full of gre

(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A larger sized silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. Th...

(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A larger sized silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. Th...

(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A larger sized silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. Th...

(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. This artwork, c...

(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. This artwork, c...

(Contemporary Resort, c.1976) An original menu from the Grand Canyon Terrace Coffee Shop at the Contemporary Resort. The fold-out menu has a wonderful

(Contemporary Resort, 1977) A collection of memorabilia from a guest's stay at the Contemporary Resort Hotel. Within a bright orange hotel folde...

(Contemporary Resort, 1977) A 30-page booklet created to promote the convention and meeting facilities available at Walt Disney World. This booklet pr

(Contemporary Resort, c.1980) A souvenir marble paperweight that features a design of Cinderella Castle and the Contemporary Hotel. The paperweight co

(Contemporary Resort, c.1980s) A rare notepad from the Contemporary Resort-Hotel with 24 sheets of hotel stationery. The notepad features the A-frame

(Contemporary Resort, 1985) A very rare set of (4) glass champagne flutes from the exclusive 1985-86 New Year's Eve event at the Top of the Worl...

(Contemporary Resort, c.2000s) A large entry mat created for Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. The mat features the logo for the hotel ov...

(Contemporary Resort, 1987) A Character Cafe check holder from Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. The check holder is designed to resemble...

(Contemporary Resort, c.2000s) A sturdy wooden sign used at the Contemporary Resort during a refurbishment project. Featuring the logo for the resort

(Polynesian Village, c.1971) An original gelatin silver print of the Polynesian Village Resort from the estate of Welton Becket. Becket's compan...

(Polynesian Village, 1971) A handbook from Disney University created for new hires at the Polynesian Hotel at Walt Disney World. This 19-page book com

(Polynesian Village, c.1970s) A postcard and paper gift bag from the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. This unused postcard features a h

(Polynesian Village, c.1976) An original accordion-style table card used within hotel rooms at the Polynesian Village Resort to promote the Hotel...

(Polynesian Village, 1979) A group of (3) adult tickets and one seating card from the Polynesian Revue luau show at the Polynesian Village Hotel. Thes

(Polynesian Village, 1979-80) A set of (3) paper souvenirs from the Polynesian Village Resort Hotel. This charming collection includes: one Room Servi

(Polynesian Village, 1980) An original children's menu from the Polynesian Village Resort. Featuring great Polynesian imagery and described as &...

(Polynesian Village, 2000) An original wall mirror used within a hotel room at the Polynesian Resort Hotel. The wood-look Polynesian-inspired frame is

(Polynesian Village, c.2000s) An original metal trashcan from Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort. The themed trashcans of the Disney Parks ha...

(Polynesian Village, c.2007-09) An original ceramic dishware set from the Ohana Restaurant at the Polynesian Village Resort. The set includes a cup, b

(Polynesian Village, c.2010s) A large decorative drum table built for the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. Constructed of fiberglass wi

(Grand Floridian, 1988) An original black-and-white press photo featuring the hosts and hostesses of the Grand Floridian Beach Resort Hotel prior to i

(Grand Floridian, 1989-91) A set of restaurant items from Walt Disney World including (2) menus and a reservation card. One menu is a children's...

(Grand Floridian, 1990s) A privacy door hanger from the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The hotel's "GF" logo is elegantly displayed...

(Grand Floridian, 2018) An original menu from the Grand Floridian Cafe at Walt Disney World. The menu lists options for Appetizers, Benedicts, Pancake

(Walt Disney World, 1982) A welcome packet from Walt Disney World with brochures and materials from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. This packet contains

(Walt Disney World, 1987) An original hand-painted cel and matching hand-painted production background from a short film shown in Walt Disney World Re

(Walt Disney World. c.2000s) A decorative Mickey Mail door sign from a Walt Disney World hotel. This Mickey door sign was only available to those who

(Walt Disney World, 2001) An original sign from the Fantasia Gardens golf course at the Walt Disney World Resort. The sign features the logo for the g

(Walt Disney World, c.1990s-2000s) An original sign from Walt Disney World promoting guest travel to car and bus parking by way of ferryboat. The PVC

(Fort Wilderness, 1978) A rare fold-out brochure created for the Fort Wilderness Resort. The brochure contains information about camping accommodation

(Fort Wilderness, 1979) A pair of Pioneer Hall Revue adult tickets featuring Mickey in a coonskin cap. These tickets are for the first seating of the

(Fort Wilderness, 1986) A very rare souvenir program from the Pioneer Hall restaurant at Fort Wilderness. The program features a variety of stylized l

(Fort Wilderness, 1979) A rare Fort Wilderness Railroad ticket with the stub still attached. Due to maintenance and safety issues, the railroad only o

(Fort Wilderness, 1986-90) A guest check-in packet containing various materials highlighting the available activities and amenities of the Fort Wilder

(Fort Wilderness, c.1990s) An original hand-painted wooden sign from the Fort Wilderness Resort. This sign was used to encourage proper attire for you

(Fort Wilderness, c.2010s) An original bus stop sign from Disney's Hollywood Studios directing guests to the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgr...

(Fort Wilderness, c.1985) A beautifully illustrated map of the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground at Walt Disney World. This comical map portra...

(Discovery Island, 1990s) A manual created for cast members of Discovery Island. This manual is a comprehensive guide to the various wildlife of Disco

(Discovery Island, 1976) A rare tri-fold map and guide for the Treasure Island attraction. The cover features an illustration of a pirate ship and a r

(Discovery Island, 1979/88) A pair of beautiful Discovery Island brochures from 1979 and 1988. Before its closure in 1999, Discovery Island was home t

(Discovery Island, 1980) A rare Discovery Island Excursion adult ticket from 1980. The ticket features a bamboo border and a flamingo balancing on one

(Walt Disney World, 1980) A double-sided directory of Walt Disney World Village at Lake Buena Vista. One side features a welcome banner with brief des

(Walt Disney World, 1986) A fold-out map and guide brochure for Walt Disney World Village. The brochure opens to reveal a chic map and a shop-by-shop

(Walt Disney World, 2000s) A stylish armchair sold at the Art of Disney stores at Walt Disney World in the early 2000s. The chair features a wonderful

(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) The original entrance sign that was displayed over Mickey's Pantry within Disney Springs. This popular culinary sho...

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) An original gold-foil menu from the elegant Empress Room restaurant aboard the Empress Lilly. The four-star award-winning

(Walt Disney World, 1982) A set of (3) menus from the Promenade Lounge, Starboard Lounge, and Baton Rouge Lounge aboard the Empress Lilly. The Promena

(Walt Disney World, 1992) A festive complimentary pass from Pleasure Island featuring the celestial Funmeister mascot. The pass measures approximately

(Walt Disney World, c.1989) A pair of original restroom signs from the Pleasure Island Jazz Company at Walt Disney World. These signs are hand-painted

(Walt Disney World, c.2008) A hand-painted banner from the popular Adventurers Club nightclub in Pleasure Island at Walt Disney World. Inspired by the

(Walt Disney World, 1976) A rare credentials tag for the Grand Opening events for River Country. Dated for June 20, 1976, this blue and gold tag has t

(Walt Disney World, 1978-79) A collection of (8) admission tickets for River Country at Walt Disney World. This set of tickets includes (3) child, (1)

(Walt Disney World, 1990s) A souvenir coin from the Typhoon Lagoon water theme park. The token reads "Typhoon Lagoon Doubloon" on both sid...

(Walt Disney World, 1990s) A colorful travel poster created to promote the Home Run Hotel within the All-Star Sports Resort. This was the first value

(Pop Century, 2002) Original framed wall art from a hotel room at Disney's Pop Century Resort. This artwork references the 1950s and features ma...

(Art of Animation Resort, 2010) A pair of carpet samples used during the construction of Disney's Art of Animation Resort. These samples are dat...

(Disney, c.2000s) A rare Disney Cruise Line poster featuring Captain Mickey. The poster promotes new departures from Miami, Florida, and is a wonderfu

(Fort Wilderness, c.1996) A set of (3) paper souvenirs from the Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World. These items come from the estate of Gary Fravel

(Blizzard Beach, 2000s) An original prop of "Button", the young child of the popular snowman family that could be seen at the entrance of ...

(Blizzard Beach, 1996) A very rare cast member manual for new employees of Blizzard Beach water park. The 84-page binder contains seven sections inclu

(Walt Disney World, 1969) A very early booklet discussing the coming attractions, entertainment, hotels, and other information relating to the opening

(Walt Disney World, 1970) A pre-opening guidebook to Walt Disney World featuring concept art and behind-the-scenes photos of the attractions that woul

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A rare opening-year book titled, "The Story of Walt Disney World" that was created to commemorate the opening of...

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A very rare "Welcome to Walt Disney World" fold-out map and guide brochure. One side of the brochure includes in...

(Walt Disney World, 1975) A pictorial souvenir guidebook featuring the many lands and resort hotels of Walt Disney World in 1975. The 36-page guideboo

(Walt Disney World, 1977) A beautiful pictorial souvenir guidebook featuring the many lands and resort hotels of Walt Disney World in 1977. The 36-pag

(Walt Disney World, 1980) A pair of Walt Disney World guides featuring wonderful imagery of Cinderella Castle. These brochures list the attractions, r

(Walt Disney World, 1981) A fascinating hardcover book titled, "Walt Disney World: The First Decade." The book provides a fantastic look a...

(Walt Disney World, 1983) A pictorial souvenir guidebook featuring the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. The guidebook offers a look into Future World and the

(Walt Disney World, 1986) A pictorial souvenir guidebook featuring the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. The guidebook contains beautiful behind-the-scenes pho

(Walt Disney World, 1987) An official guide to Walt Disney World by Steve Birnbaum. This copy is from the estate of Disney Legend, Harper Goff. The gu

(Walt Disney World, c.1989) A pictorial souvenir guidebook featuring a color photo tour through the resort. This edition includes information about Ty

(Walt Disney World, 1971) An extremely rare large map of the Walt Disney World Resort, including the Magic Kingdom and its surrounding hotels. This ma

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A rare road map and guide brochure of the Interstate-95 route from Maine to Walt Disney World. This map was sponsored by Gul

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A large souvenir map of the Magic Kingdom from the opening year of Walt Disney World. This map features a beautifully illust

(Walt Disney World, 1975) An early souvenir map from Walt Disney World titled "A Guide to the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World." This ma...

(Walt Disney World, 1979) A large souvenir map of the Magic Kingdom from 1979. This map offers a beautifully illustrated layout of the Magic Kingdom a

(Walt Disney World, 1980) A souvenir dial-guide map to Walt Disney World. The reverse of the map lists the various attractions and entertainment found

(Walt Disney World, 1987) A large souvenir map of the Magic Kingdom from 1987. This map offers a beautifully illustrated layout of the Magic Kingdom a

(Walt Disney World, 1992) A souvenir map from Walt Disney World featuring a stylized rendition of the park and its attractions. The map measures appro

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A complimentary admission and transportation ticket to Walt Disney World. When the park opened in 1971, two tickets were req

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A set of (3) early Walt Disney World tickets, including two style variations of the transportation ticket. This set includes

(Walt Disney World, 1970s) A very rare Walt Disney World ticket book with two adult admission tickets still attached, good for any "A" thr...

(Walt Disney World, 1970s) A set of (3) Walt Disney World single attraction readmission tickets. These tickets were given to guests when an attraction

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) A pair of early Magic Kingdom "E" tickets that were sold at the ticket booths inside the park. These "E&...

(Walt Disney World, 1981/82) A pair of 1-Day Magic Kingdom Attraction Passports. These complimentary passports allowed a Park guest "unlimited ...

(Walt Disney World, 1981) A group of (8) complimentary tencennial one day passports from the 10th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. These tickets prov

(Walt Disney World, 1980) A very rare original concept painting by Imagineer Ralph Kent that was created for the Magic Kingdom employee silver passes