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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WED Enterprises Pre-Opening Epcot Report.1201 - WED Enterprises Pre-Opening Epcot Report.
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(Epcot, 1981) An incredibly rare pre-opening Epcot report from WED Enterprises titled "Project Status Report." Dated Feb 20, 1981, this im...
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Collection of (34) Pre-Opening Epcot News Briefs.1202 - Collection of (34) Pre-Opening Epcot News Briefs.
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(Epcot, 1982) A large collection of (34) Epcot news briefs relating to the progress of Epcot as well as important information for employees. The colle
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Epcot Center Preview Scenes Photo Mailer.1203 - Epcot Center Preview Scenes Photo Mailer.
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(Epcot, 1981) A souvenir photo mailer created for the grand opening of Epcot on October 1, 1982. The mailer contains gorgeous concept artwork of the v
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Epcot Pre-Opening Book & Button.1204 - Epcot Pre-Opening Book & Button.
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(Epcot, 1982) A rare pre-opening guidebook for Epcot titled, "The Dawn of a New Disney Era." The 6-page guide features very early imagery ...
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Epcot Pre-Opening 35mm Film Trailer.1205 - Epcot Pre-Opening 35mm Film Trailer.
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(Epcot, c.1982) A rare 35mm film trailer created to promote the opening of Epcot Center. The short footage has great vintage 1980s graphics that spell
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Epcot Pre-Opening Inter-Office Communication.1206 - Epcot Pre-Opening Inter-Office Communication.
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(Epcot, 1982) An original inter-office communication set from Jack Lindquist regarding the planned official opening dates of the pavilions at Epcot Ce
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Epcot Pre-Opening Merchandise Summary Packet.1207 - Epcot Pre-Opening Merchandise Summary Packet.
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(Epcot, 1982) A very rare pre-opening packet discussing the merchandise for Epcot. Featuring imagery of Figment on the cover, the 12-page packet conta
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Epcot Pre-Opening Visitor's Badge.1208 - Epcot Pre-Opening Visitor's Badge.
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(Epcot, 1982) A very rare paper badge worn by guests visiting Epcot before the official opening. The die-cut yellow badge features Epcot's logo ...
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Epcot Pre-Opening Travel Agent Binder.1209 - Epcot Pre-Opening Travel Agent Binder.
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(Epcot, 1982) A special binder created for a Walt Disney World travel agent seminar prior to the opening of Epcot. The binder includes sample brochure
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Epcot Pre-Opening Visitor Badge.1210 - Epcot Pre-Opening Visitor Badge.
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(Epcot, 1982) A very rare visitor badge worn by a photographer at Epcot Center prior to its opening. Numbered for "Visitor 43," this badge...
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Pair of Signed Epcot Pre-Opening Guides.1211 - Pair of Signed Epcot Pre-Opening Guides.
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(Epcot, 1978) A pair of preview guides created to promote the grand opening of Epcot in 1982. These guides feature gorgeous artwork by Neil Boyle on t
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Set of (3) Multi-Signed Epcot Pre-Opening Brochures.1212 - Set of (3) Multi-Signed Epcot Pre-Opening Brochures.
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(Epcot, 1980) A set of (3) tri-fold brochures promoting the grand opening of Epcot in 1982. The brochures are signed by three Imagineers that worked o
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Epcot Pre-Opening Poster.1213 - Epcot Pre-Opening Poster.
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(Epcot, 1982) A pre-opening souvenir poster that promotes the grand opening of Epcot on October 1, 1982. Featuring a stylish concept art depiction of
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Group of (5) Epcot Imagineering "We Did It!" Souvenirs.1214 - Group of (5) Epcot Imagineering "We Did It!" Souvenirs.
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(Epcot, c.1982) A collection of Imagineer-exclusive Epcot souvenirs with the "We can do it," "We are doing it," and "We did...
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Signed "We Did It!" Lithograph by Charles Boyer.1215 - Signed "We Did It!" Lithograph by Charles Boyer.
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(Epcot, 1982) A special limited edition lithograph by Disney artist Charles Boyer titled, "We Did It!". The lithograph was created to cele...
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Epcot Pre-Opening Spaceship Earth Poster.1216 - Epcot Pre-Opening Spaceship Earth Poster.
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(Epcot, 1982) A pre-opening souvenir poster featuring Spaceship Earth and the slogan, "The newest wonder of the world." Measuring 24"...
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Harper Goff's Epcot Grand Opening Admission Badge.1217 - Harper Goff's Epcot Grand Opening Admission Badge.
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(Epcot, 1982) An original admission button for Epcot Center from the estate of Imagineer Harper Goff. The reverse of the button lists the admission sp
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Harper Goff "The WED-Way" Epcot Opening Issue.1218 - Harper Goff "The WED-Way" Epcot Opening Issue.
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(Epcot, 1978) An issue of The WED-Way announcing the opening of Epcot in October of 1982. This particular issue comes from the estate of Disney Legend
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Epcot Grand Opening Cast Member Booklet.1219 - Epcot Grand Opening Cast Member Booklet.
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(Epcot, 1982) A special cast member booklet created for the grand opening of Epcot on October 1, 1982. A company thank-you letter from Ron Dominguez i
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Epcot Grand Opening Logo Sign.1220 - Epcot Grand Opening Logo Sign.
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(Epcot, 1982) An original sign that was used during the Grand Opening events for Epcot Center and features the logo for the park. The logo's fiv...
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Epcot Center Opening Day Commemorative Plates.1221 - Epcot Center Opening Day Commemorative Plates.
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(Epcot, 1982) A limited edition boxed pair of plates created to commemorate the opening day of Epcot Center. The plates are marked as 1049/7500 and fe
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Epcot Center Grand Opening Ceremony Program.1222 - Epcot Center Grand Opening Ceremony Program.
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(Epcot, 1982) A program from the grand opening dedication ceremony for Epcot. The front cover is embossed with the Epcot Center emblem. Descriptions o
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Spaceship Earth Gala Ticket.1223 - Spaceship Earth Gala Ticket.
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(Epcot, 1982) A special ticket created for the Spaceship Earth Gala celebrating the grand opening of Epcot. These tickets were sent to VIPs and guests
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Epcot Grand Opening Paperweight.1224 - Epcot Grand Opening Paperweight.
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(Epcot, 1982) A very rare limited edition bronze paperweight created to celebrate the grand opening of Epcot. This paperweight was created to resemble
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Epcot Opening Day Cast Member Stamp.1225 - Epcot Opening Day Cast Member Stamp.
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(Epcot, 1982) A commemorative envelope with four stamps which was given to a cast member in recognition of Epcot Center's grand opening. This se...
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Epcot Opening Day Commemorative Coin.1226 - Epcot Opening Day Commemorative Coin.
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(Epcot, 1982) A very rare medallion given to Walt Disney World employees to commemorate the grand opening of Epcot on October 1, 1982. The coin comes
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Epcot Grand Opening VIP Numbered Coin.1227 - Epcot Grand Opening VIP Numbered Coin.
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(Epcot, 1982) A heavy metal coin given to select VIPs for the Grand Opening of Epcot Center. This coin is numbered 0422 along the edge and comes in it
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Epcot Center Opening Year Poster.1228 - Epcot Center Opening Year Poster.
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(Epcot, 1982) A souvenir poster created to celebrate the grand opening of Epcot Center at Walt Disney World. Featuring Spaceship Earth, the photo post
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"Orlando-land" Epcot Imagineering Issue.1229 - "Orlando-land" Epcot Imagineering Issue.
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(Epcot, c.1980) A special reprint of the June 1980 issue of "Orlando-land" magazine which featured a section titled "EPCOT! The full ...
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Epcot Classroom Guide Booklet.1230 - Epcot Classroom Guide Booklet.
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(Epcot, 1987) An extremely rare teacher's classroom guide to Epcot that was designed for use for all grade levels. This 58-page softcover bookle...
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Epcot Opening Preview Month Calendar.1231 - Epcot Opening Preview Month Calendar.
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(Epcot, 1982) A very rare calendar of operating hours and special events from the opening month of Epcot. The 2-page calendar lists October 1 through
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Epcot Center Prism Sculpture.1232 - Epcot Center Prism Sculpture.
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(Epcot, 1982) A small replica of the prism sculpture seen in front of Epcot's Spaceship Earth. Created in plastic over a blue mirrored base, the...
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Set of (8) Epcot Pavilion Buttons.1233 - Set of (8) Epcot Pavilion Buttons.
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(Epcot, c.1982) An original set of (8) vintage buttons featuring the logos for various pavilions at Epcot. The set includes buttons for Horizons, Worl
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Spaceship Earth Pewter Figure.1234 - Spaceship Earth Pewter Figure.
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(Epcot, c.1980s) A souvenir pewter figure of Spaceship Earth with Mickey Mouse. A felt base allows for this figure to be a perfect desk accessory and
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"Walt Disney World and Epcot Center" Book.1235 - "Walt Disney World and Epcot Center" Book.
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(Epcot, 1985) A colorful hardcover book titled, "Walt Disney World and Epcot Center." This book offers an amazing look at Walt Disney Worl...
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The Official Album of Epcot Center.1236 - The Official Album of Epcot Center.
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(Epcot, 1983) A wonderful souvenir record featuring music from Epcot. The cover artwork is bright and futuristic, featuring Spaceship Earth framed by
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"Walt Disney's Epcot Center" Hardcover Book.1237 - "Walt Disney's Epcot Center" Hardcover Book.
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(Epcot, 1982) A souvenir book titled "Walt Disney's Epcot Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow." This book celebrates the grand ...
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CommuniCore Person of the Century Brass Plaque.1238 - CommuniCore Person of the Century Brass Plaque.
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(Epcot, c.1990) A very rare 3-piece brass plaque created for Epcot's CommuniCore. In 1990, Epcot guests could cast their vote for "Person o...
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Spaceship Earth Cast Member Operational Guide.1239 - Spaceship Earth Cast Member Operational Guide.
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(Walt Disney World, 1987) A very rare operations guide for cast members working Epcot's Spaceship Earth. The guide is constructed in two parts, ...
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"The Spirit of Epcot Center" Cast Member Folder.1240 - "The Spirit of Epcot Center" Cast Member Folder.
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(Epcot, c.1980s) A cast member information folder created for Epcot. The cover folder features a wonderful illustration of Spaceship Earth, and the in
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Epcot Souvenir Postcard Booklet.1241 - Epcot Souvenir Postcard Booklet.
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(Epcot, 1982) A booklet of (20) unused picture postcards of Epcot Center. The booklet contains vibrant color photos of the countries from World Showca
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Pair of Epcot Center Patches.1242 - Pair of Epcot Center Patches.
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(Epcot, c.1970s-80s) A pair of embroidered Epcot Center patches. One patch is accentuated with silver-lettering and a glittering image of Spaceship Ea
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1982 EPCOT Center Souvenir Map.1243 - 1982 EPCOT Center Souvenir Map.
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(Epcot, 1982) A souvenir map from the opening year of EPCOT Center featuring a stylized version of the park as it appeared at opening. This map also i
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Epcot Center Kodak Dial Map.1244 - Epcot Center Kodak Dial Map.
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(Epcot, 1982) A unique fold-out dial map created by Kodak for Epcot. Inside is a stylish map of the park with Kodak's photo spots highlighted, a...
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Collection of (5) Epcot Pavilion Brochures.1245 - Collection of (5) Epcot Pavilion Brochures.
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(Epcot, 1982) A beautiful group of (5) brochures from the themed pavilion at Epcot. Each brochure offers a brief pavilion summary as well as a list of
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Epcot & Walt Disney World "Prototype Systems" Packet.1246 - Epcot & Walt Disney World "Prototype Systems" Packet.
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(Epcot, 1982) A prototype systems and advanced technologies packet for Epcot. This 18-page packet contains information about the new technologies and
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Original Epcot Business Card Artwork.1247 - Original Epcot Business Card Artwork.
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(Epcot, c.1982) An original business card concept design for Norm Doerges, who served as Vice President of WED Imagineering and Vice President of EPCO
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Signed 1982 Walt Disney Productions Christmas Card.1248 - Signed 1982 Walt Disney Productions Christmas Card.
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(Walt Disney World, 1982) A signed Walt Disney Productions company Christmas card celebrating the opening of Epcot. The card opens to reveal a wonderf
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Walt Disney World "Futures Conference" Summary.1249 - Walt Disney World "Futures Conference" Summary.
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(Epcot, 1985) A very rare internal document prepared as a summary of the Futures Conference held at the World of Motion Pavilion at Epcot Center on Ma
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Epcot & Tokyo Disneyland 25th Anniversary Print.1250 - Epcot & Tokyo Disneyland 25th Anniversary Print.
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(Epcot, 2007) A print created for members of Walt Disney Imagineering in honor of the 25th anniversaries of Epcot and Tokyo Disneyland. Featuring dazz
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