A History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World

(Walt Disney World, 1968) An extremely rare spiral-bound book created to give potential investors an overview of what was to come for Walt Disney Worl

(Walt Disney World, 1967) An extremely rare compilation of documents and articles assembled by Imagineer and Disney Legend Marty Sklar. This collectio

(Walt Disney World, 1967) A very rare booklet titled, "Project Florida - A Whole New Disney World." Containing some of the earliest projec...

(Walt Disney World, 1967) A rare issue of "The Disney World" magazine from July of 1967. "The Disney World" was a company magazi...

(Walt Disney World, 1968) A 2-page inter-office communication regarding the election of Donn B. Tatum to succeed Roy O. Disney as President of Walt Di

(Walt Disney World, 1970) A rare pre-opening project document prepared by Dames & Moore Meteorology Department for Walt Disney World. Created as...

(Walt Disney World, 1970) An issue of "Orlando-Land" Magazine from November of 1970. This 72-page issue features beautiful concept art for...

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A very rare souvenir decal created to promote the opening of Walt Disney World in October of 1971. The decal features a grea

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A pre-opening sticker for Walt Disney World that features the opening date within a Mickey-ears logo. The sticker is numbere

(Walt Disney World, c.1971) A rare bumper sticker created to promote the opening of Walt Disney World in October of 1971. The sticker measures approxi

(Walt Disney World, 1971) An original souvenir license plate created to promote the opening of Walt Disney World in October of 1971. This green versio

(Walt Disney World, 1971) An original press release from the Magic Kingdom Club that discusses the opening of Walt Disney World later that year. Along

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A very rare pre-opening brochure for Walt Disney World. The brochure features gorgeous concept artwork of the park inside as

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A very rare set of (3) unused postcards created prior to the opening of Walt Disney World. The postcards feature conceptual

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A master event script including the procedures and itinerary for the grand opening ceremony and dedication occurring on Octo

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A full-color newspaper supplement created for the Orlando Sentinel in celebration of the opening of Walt Disney World. The a

(Walt Disney World, 1971) An 8mm film recording of the opening of Walt Disney World. The film canister measures 7.25" in diameter, and the film...

(Walt Disney World, c.1971) A very rare felt pennant and press pass from the opening year of Walt Disney World. Many of these early items from the ope

(Walt Disney World, 1971) The first issue of the official newspaper of Walt Disney World. The Walt Disney World News was an invaluable source of infor

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A very rare travel poster for Eastern Airlines promoting the newly opened Walt Disney World park. This beautifully printed p

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) A 16mm color film reel featuring early publicity footage of Walt Disney World. Contained within its original Walt Disney

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) A very rare 16mm color film of Vice President Hubert Humphrey's visit to Walt Disney World. This film was likely cr...

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) An airline promo button featuring stylish 1970s artwork of the attractions at the newly opened Walt Disney World. The but

(Walt Disney World, c.1973) A very early press kit created to promote the recently opened park and its new and coming attractions. Contained within th

(Walt Disney World, 1972) A very rare press book promoting the theatrical release of the short film The Magic of Walt Disney World. This press book wa

(Walt Disney World, 1972) A one-sheet poster promoting the theatrical release of the short film The Magic of Walt Disney World. Created within a year

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) A vibrant travel poster for Southern Airlines promoting Orlando as a destination. This poster features Cinderella Castle

(Walt Disney World, 1970s) An original painting created in oils on art board by artist Jack Laycox. The painting was created in development of the bea

(Walt Disney World, 1976) A charming travel agency poster created for Eastern Air Lines to promote vacations to Walt Disney World. The poster features

(Walt Disney World, 1976) A rare newspaper supplement titled, "A Wonderful World of Vacations" that was created to promote Eastern Airline...

(Walt Disney World, 1983) A stunning travel poster created by Eastern Airlines to promote travel to the Magic Kingdom. The poster features a great ima

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s-80s) An original acrylic painting by renowned Disney artist Russell Schroeder. Depicting Mickey Mouse as a band leader, th

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s-80s) An original acrylic painting by renowned Disney artist Russell Schroeder. Depicting Mickey Mouse as a director, this

(Walt Disney World, 1975) An impressive black-and-white aerial photograph of Walt Disney World, taken on 4-16-75 for Buena Vista Engineering Co. Repre

(Walt Disney World, 1972) A wonderful photographic blueprint of Walt Disney World and the surrounding area shortly after the park opened. The areas bo

(Walt Disney World, 1986) An incredibly rare prefeasibility study for Disney Mountain, a proposed addition to Walt Disney World. Disney Mountain was t

(Walt Disney World, c.1980) A set of (6) original concept paintings for logos to be used by the Vista Florida Telephone System at Walt Disney World. A

(Walt Disney World, 1988) An incredibly rare WDI maintenance manual for the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. The manual was first produced in 1977, and this v

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s-80s) An office plaque used for Walt Disney World's Ride & Show Engineering and Machine Design department. This s...

(Walt Disney World, c.1971) A very rare "We Did It!" pin and (2) sheets of official MAPO letterhead. The items feature the MAPO company lo...

(Walt Disney World, 1980s) An original jacket from WED Imagineering featuring a fantastic 1980s color pattern within the Walt Disney World logo on the

(Walt Disney World, 1980s) An original guest badge worn by Disney Legend Marc Davis during a visit to Walt Disney World. The badge features Davis...

(Walt Disney World, 1996) A hard hat created during the construction of the first World of Disney store in the Disney Village Marketplace at the Walt

(Walt Disney World, c.1990s) A pair of metal Walt Disney Imagineering parking signs. The signs feature Sorcerer Mickey and were used to designate park

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s) A 16mm film featuring the University of Walt Disney World production "Destination Walt Disney World." This fi...

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A green Walt Disney World employee folder with an included notepad and calendar. Created for employee use within the company

(Walt Disney World, 1971/77) A pair of new hire cast member booklets titled, "Walt Disney World & You" from 1971 and 1977. These bookl...

(Walt Disney World, 1971) An original "Opening Day" nomenclature manual created for internal use by WED Imagineering employees. Created in...

(Walt Disney World, 1971) A rare Walt Disney Productions company Christmas card. The card depicts Donald and Pluto tying a ribbon that unfolds to reve

(Walt Disney World, 1972) A very rare cast member booklet created to celebrate highlights from the opening year of the park. This 21-page booklet cont

(Walt Disney World, c.1974) An early Walt Disney World handbook used as part of the training program for potential cast members at the park. This 27-p

(Walt Disney World, 1974) A very rare internal packet featuring the hierarchy of employees at Walt Disney World. The document includes the names, posi

(Walt Disney World, 1974) An original internal document containing comments from Walt Disney World employees and cast members relating to their trips

(Walt Disney World, 1975/82) A rare pair of cast member manuals titled, "Your Role in the Walt Disney World Show" from 1975 and 1982. Each...

(Walt Disney World, 1976) A manual prepared by Disney University to be used in casting interviews for Walt Disney World. The 90-page manual offers ins

(Walt Disney World, 1976) A spiral-bound cast member training manual from the College of Lake Buena Vista which was part of Disney University at Walt

(Walt Disney World, 1976/77) A pair of Walt Disney World booklets that include an internally created booklet titled, "The Walt Disney World Aud...

(Walt Disney World, c.1977) A very rare internal manual created for cast members who were to play the costumed characters seen throughout the park. Th

(Walt Disney World, 1980/82) A pair of annual reports provided to shareholders and employees of Walt Disney Productions for the fiscal years of 1980 a

(Walt Disney World, 1983) A spiral-bound notebook from "Wish Upon a Star," the self-development program for Disney cast members. The 27-pa...

(Walt Disney World, c.1971) A very rare internal manual created for members of Walt Disney World security officers. This manual is unique, in that it

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s-90s) A badge and patch worn by security officers at Walt Disney World. Both accessories feature the original Walt Disney W

(Walt Disney World, c.2000) A metal badge and small pin that were designed for security officers at Walt Disney World in the early 2000s. The badge fe

(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) An original parking sign for security vehicles at Walt Disney World. Made of thick aluminum, this sign features a securit

(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) A bamboo Walt Disney World cutting board featuring the park's security officer badge logo. The board was created as...

(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) A floor mat featuring the Walt Disney World security logo, created for use at the resort's security offices. This l...

(Walt Disney World, 2000s) A rare Community Watch sign that was displayed at Walt Disney World. This sign features an image of Mickey looking through

(Walt Disney World, 1971) An original orientation packet for pre-opening security officers at Walt Disney World. In the months prior to the park'...

(Walt Disney World, c.1971) An original concept painting from the estate of Imagineer Ralph Kent. This painting was created as a proposed design for b

(Walt Disney World, 1971-2007) A set of (37) pins celebrating Walt Disney World's anniversaries. These pins celebrate the park's 1st through...

(Walt Disney World, c.1971) A pair of original concept designs for Cast Member service pins to be used at Walt Disney World. These types of pins could

(Walt Disney World, 1972) A very rare service pin given to Walt Disney World cast members following the first year of the park's operation. The ...

(Walt Disney World, 1970s) A very rare pin given to managers at Walt Disney World. The pin features the Walt Disney World logo within a "D"...

(Walt Disney World, 1987-88) A pair of cast member rings with a gorgeous Mickey Mouse silhouette in the center. These rings are in the style of class

(Walt Disney World, c.1980s) An original patch for employees of Walt Disney World's Horticulture department. The patch features the Liberty Tree...

(Walt Disney World, c.1986-2000) A set of (22) cast member name tags from Walt Disney World. In addition to the familiar Mickey design, this impressiv

(Walt Disney World, 1980s-90s) A collection of (5) cast member name tags. This collection includes name tags for a Monorail Maintenance employee named

(Walt Disney World, 1970s-80s) A tour guide pin worn by guides at Walt Disney World. This pin features the original Walt Disney World logo over a bann

(Walt Disney World, 1971-76) A very rare set of (4) cast member photos given in appreciation to cast members as part of significant anniversaries for

(Walt Disney World, c.1980s) A collection of (13) photos taken at the 10th anniversary events for Walt Disney World and other special events at the pa

(Walt Disney World, 2010) An original male bus driver costume from Walt Disney World. This sleek newer design for Walt Disney World bus drivers was im

(Walt Disney World, c.2010s) An original winter version of the character attendant costume from Walt Disney World. This style of costume is worn by th

(Walt Disney World, c.1970s-80s) A collection of (8) items from the "When you're lookin' good, we're lookin' good" campaig...

(Walt Disney World, c.1990s) A unique handmade employee farewell card, featuring a glum-looking Mickey sitting atop the Walt Disney World globe. The c

(Walt Disney World, 1977-1995) A set of (8) cast member Holiday Celebration tickets. The 1977 cast Christmas Party ticket features a festive illustrat

(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