A History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present A History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World, an exhibition and auction event. This auction is our largest ever, containing over 1500 items from the history of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Highlights from this collection include a WED Imagineering file copy of the 1953 Disneyland Prospectus, an original animatronic Small World Doll, a PeopleMover ride vehicle, the original Penny Arcade sign, and singing animatronic tiki birds from the Enchanted Tiki Room, as well as additional props, documentation, manuals, cast member attire, and countless other artifacts from the history of the Disney Parks. We hope you join us for the free exhibit leading up to this historic 2-day auction event on December 7th and 8th!
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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Cinderella Castle Prop Blueprint & WED Letter.1151 - Cinderella Castle Prop Blueprint & WED Letter.
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(Walt Disney World, 1976) A rare blueprint for a medieval wall light prop used on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World. This blueprint was sent alon
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*******6 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Original Cinderella Castle Painting.1152 - Original Cinderella Castle Painting.
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(Walt Disney World, 1981) A stunning original painting by artist Merry Rosecrans titled "Dreams do Come True." This original acrylic paint...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Cinderella Light-Up Castle.1153 - Cinderella Light-Up Castle.
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(Walt Disney World, 1988) A ceramic light-up Cinderella Castle created by Sears as part of the Magic Kingdom Collection. The castle comes in its origi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*****r for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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Cinderella Castle Smoked Glass Dish.1154 - Cinderella Castle Smoked Glass Dish.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) A smoked glass dish featuring stylish retro imagery of Cinderella Castle. This charming souvenir measures 4.75"x4&...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle Ashtray.1155 - Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle Ashtray.
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(Walt Disney World, 1970s) A ceramic ashtray featuring an early stylized rendition of Cinderella Castle in the center. Measuring 5" in diameter...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********r for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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Cinderella Castle Model Kit Book.1156 - Cinderella Castle Model Kit Book.
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(Walt Disney World, 1982) A rare "Build Your Own Cinderella Castle" model book. The front cover features a representation of how the castl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Be Our Guest Restaurant Menu.1157 - Be Our Guest Restaurant Menu.
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(Walt Disney World, 2018) An original menu from the Be Our Guest restaurant in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. The double-sided sturdy menu lists th
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********r for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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H.R. Russell Original Cinderella Castle Concept Painting.1158 - H.R. Russell Original Cinderella Castle Concept Painting.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1995) An original concept painting by artist H.R. Russell, known for such iconic work as the Captain EO attraction poster. The a
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Princess Merida Fairytale Garden Banner.1159 - Princess Merida Fairytale Garden Banner.
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(Walt Disney World, 2012) An original fabric hanging banner from the Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland. The banner depicts the clan crests from the anim
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g**********8 for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Jewel Bucket Prop.1160 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Jewel Bucket Prop.
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(Walt Disney World, 2014) An original prop bucket used during the grand opening events for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. This display prop features a m
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Parking Only Sign.1161 - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Parking Only Sign.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2014) A special parking sign created for a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train event at the Magic Kingdom. Printed on thin metal, the sign f
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G****r for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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The Barnstormer FastPass & Stand-By Wait Time Sign.1162 - The Barnstormer FastPass & Stand-By Wait Time Sign.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2010s) An original FastPass distribution and stand-by wait time sign for The Great Goofini's Barnstormer attraction at the...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to g**********8 for (4,750.00 + 997.50BP) = 5,747.50
 
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Original Mr. Toad Painting by Don "Ducky" Williams.1163 - Original Mr. Toad Painting by Don "Ducky" Williams.
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(Walt Disney World, 1986) An original acrylic painting by renowned Walt Disney World artist Don "Ducky" Williams of characters from Mr. To...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to j******r for (2,000.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,420.00
 
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Walt Disney World Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Devil Prop.1164 - Walt Disney World Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Devil Prop.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) A beautifully hand-painted fiberglass devil prop from the Mr. Toad's Wild Ride attraction at Walt Disney World. The...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to T*********A for (9,000.00 + 1,890.00BP) = 10,890.00
 
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Original It's a Small World Animatronic Doll.1165 - Original It's a Small World Animatronic Doll.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) An original animatronic doll from It's a Small World at the Magic Kingdom. This doll features vinyl hands, legs, an...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,000.00) = 27,000.00
 
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It's a Small World Audio-Animatronic Shirt.1166 - It's a Small World Audio-Animatronic Shirt.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) A rare prop shirt from an audio-animatronic figure within the It's a Small World attraction at Walt Disney World. T...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to p******Z for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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It's a Small World Souvenir Poster.1167 - It's a Small World Souvenir Poster.
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(Walt Disney World, 1974) A souvenir poster from Walt Disney World featuring illustrated imagery based on It's a Small World. Depicting the chil...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Cast Member Hat Badge.1168 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Cast Member Hat Badge.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) An extremely rare cast member hat badge from the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage attraction at the Magic K
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Maintenance Manual Cover.1169 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Maintenance Manual Cover.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) A stylish cover for the WED Imagineering maintenance manual for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage. The manua
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to W******s for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Mark IV Monorail Blue Horn.1170 - Mark IV Monorail Blue Horn.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1971-80s) An original dual air horn used by Walt Disney World's Mark IV Monorail Blue. The Mark IV Monorail Blue train beg...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to e*******e for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Monorail Operators Training Materials.1171 - Monorail Operators Training Materials.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2006) An original set of cast member training materials for Monorail operators at Walt Disney World. The materials include the M
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n*******n for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Original Monorail Maintenance Sign Drawing.1172 - Original Monorail Maintenance Sign Drawing.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1973) An original drawing created for a Monorail maintenance sign at the Magic Kingdom. Featuring Mickey with Ludwig Von Drake i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h******n for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Monorail Mark VI Concept Art Print.1173 - Monorail Mark VI Concept Art Print.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1987) A wonderful concept art print featuring a design by Imagineer George McGinnis for the interior of the Mark VI Monorail at
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to e*******e for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Sign.1174 - Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Sign.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) An original Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe open sign from Walt Disney World. The sign is printed on thin metal with a ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to e*******e for (3,200.00 + 672.00BP) = 3,872.00
 
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Rockettower Plaza Stage Sign.1175 - Rockettower Plaza Stage Sign.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) An original sign created for Tomorrowland's Rockettower Plaza Stage. This location was recently home to the popular...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to g**********8 for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Alien Encounter Imagineer Graphic Design Book.1176 - Alien Encounter Imagineer Graphic Design Book.
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(Walt Disney World, 1993) A very rare graphic design book created for internal use by Walt Disney Imagineering for the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encoun
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to g**********8 for (950.00 + 199.50BP) = 1,149.50
 
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Alien Encounter Show Design Manual.1177 - Alien Encounter Show Design Manual.
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(Walt Disney World, 1990) An original Imagineering manual featuring design elements for Alien Encounter. Created on March 5, 1990, this 41-page manual
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to P********m for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Set of (11) Alien Encounter Blueprints.1178 - Set of (11) Alien Encounter Blueprints.
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(Walt Disney World, 1992) A set of (11) blueprints for ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. The set includes (7) blueprints from Walt Disney World...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to t****2 for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Alien Encounter Imagineering Model & Concept Print.1179 - Alien Encounter Imagineering Model & Concept Print.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1992) A very rare wooden model created by Imagineer Ron Dickson for ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. This model was for a pro
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to t****2 for (1,900.00 + 399.00BP) = 2,299.00
 
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Alien Encounter Attraction Poster Concept Print.1180 - Alien Encounter Attraction Poster Concept Print.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1994) A very rare attraction poster concept print by Imagineer Ron Dickson. The poster features the large logo for the attractio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g**********8 for (1,500.00 + 315.00BP) = 1,815.00
 
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Alien Encounter Imagineering Lucite Paperweight.1181 - Alien Encounter Imagineering Lucite Paperweight.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1995) An original Lucite paper weight featuring the Alien Encounter logo. The paperweight was created as a gift to members of Im
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to I*********e for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Set of (4) Alien Encounter Souvenir Toys.1182 - Set of (4) Alien Encounter Souvenir Toys.
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(Walt Disney World, 1995) A set of Alien Encounter themed toys representing characters from the attraction. The toys include the individually packaged
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******s for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Star Jets Original Attraction Vehicle.1183 - Star Jets Original Attraction Vehicle.
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(Walt Disney World, 1974-94) An original Star Jets attraction vehicle from the Magic Kingdom. The Star Jets debuted in 1974 as part of a major Tomorro
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to e*******e for (15,500.00 + 3,255.00BP) = 18,755.00
 
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Original Space Mountain Construction Sign Drawing.1184 - Original Space Mountain Construction Sign Drawing.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1973) An original drawing created for a construction sign for Space Mountain. The Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain officiall...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Signed Space Mountain Model Photo.1185 - Signed Space Mountain Model Photo.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) An original black-and-white photo of the three-dimensional model that was used in the development of the Space Mountain a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Space Mountain RCA VIP Lounge Phone Prop.1186 - Space Mountain RCA VIP Lounge Phone Prop.
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(Walt Disney World, 1970s) A bright orange rotary dial phone from the RCA VIP Lounge at Space Mountain. As the official sponsor of the attraction from
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*******e for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Signed Carousel of Progress Fact Sheet.1187 - Signed Carousel of Progress Fact Sheet.
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(Walt Disney World, 1970s) A signed fact sheet produced by General Electric for the Carousel of Progress attraction. The fact sheet is signed in blue
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*********D for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Mickey Mouse's Car License Plate Prop & Poster.1188 - Mickey Mouse's Car License Plate Prop & Poster.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1988) A very rare original prop license plate from Mickey Mouse's car at Mickey's Toontown Fair within Walt Disney Wor...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g**********8 for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Walt Disney World Pixie Hollow Abacus Attraction Prop.1189 - Walt Disney World Pixie Hollow Abacus Attraction Prop.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) A very rare abacus attraction prop from the Pixie Hollow Meet and Greet attraction at Walt Disney World, which operated n
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Walt Disney's Florida Film Final Script.1190 - Walt Disney's Florida Film Final Script.
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(Epcot, 1966) An incredibly rare WED file copy of the final script for Walt Disney's informational film about Walt Disney World and Epcot. This ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R*****1 for (2,750.00 + 577.50BP) = 3,327.50
 
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"EPCOT: An Introduction" Pre-Opening Proposal.1191 - "EPCOT: An Introduction" Pre-Opening Proposal.
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(Epcot, 1976) An extremely rare proposal booklet created by Walt Disney Productions to explain what Epcot is, how it works, and what kind of participa
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*****b for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Card Walker "Master Planning for the Future" Booklet.1192 - Card Walker "Master Planning for the Future" Booklet.
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(Epcot, 1976) A rare booklet titled "Master Planning for the Future" containing a transcript of the speech delivered by Card Walker on the...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Walt Disney World "Master Plan" Aerial Photo.1193 - Walt Disney World "Master Plan" Aerial Photo.
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(Epcot, 1982) An original "Master Plan" for Walt Disney World from July of 1982. Created in part by the Reedy Creek Improvement District i...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to M*****b for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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Donn B. Tatum Epcot Speech.1194 - Donn B. Tatum Epcot Speech.
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(Epcot, 1976) A rare transcript of the speech that was delivered by Donn B. Tatum at the first Epcot Future Technology Conference on May 15, 1976. Thi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Epcot Groundbreaking Hardhat & Dirt.1195 - Epcot Groundbreaking Hardhat & Dirt.
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(Epcot, 1979) A very rare original hardhat and jar of commemorative dirt from the groundbreaking events for Epcot Center. The groundbreaking event was
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c*******y for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Collection of (6) Epcot Construction Slides.1196 - Collection of (6) Epcot Construction Slides.
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(Epcot, c.1982) A collection of (6) slides featuring the construction of Epcot Center. These slides feature aspects of the park at various stages of t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Collection of (30) Unbuilt Africa Pavilion Photos.1197 - Collection of (30) Unbuilt Africa Pavilion Photos.
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(Epcot, c.1982) A collection of (30) photos from the estate of Imagineer Pat Burke. These photos feature model images of the potential buildings, prop
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g**********8 for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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"Eyes and Ears" Epcot Preview Cast Member Newsletter.1198 - "Eyes and Ears" Epcot Preview Cast Member Newsletter.
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(Epcot, 1978) A special edition cast member publication promoting the opening of Epcot on October 1, 1982. Although Epcot would not open for another f
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to w*******7 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Collection of Epcot Imagineering Communications.1199 - Collection of Epcot Imagineering Communications.
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(Epcot, 1980-1987) A set of internal communications from WED Imagineering primarily featuring Engineering and Electrical details relating to the const
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w*******7 for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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WED Epcot & Tokyo Disneyland Technical Documents.1200 - WED Epcot & Tokyo Disneyland Technical Documents.
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(Epcot, 1981-84) A set of WED Imagineering documents containing details for multi-use systems at Epcot Center and Tokyo Disneyland. The set includes (
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w*******7 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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