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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"The Disney Way of Leadership" Cast Member Booklet.866 - "The Disney Way of Leadership" Cast Member Booklet.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Department Hierarchy Packet.867 - Walt Disney World Department Hierarchy Packet.
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(Walt Disney World, 1974) A very rare internal packet featuring the hierarchy of employees at Walt Disney World. The document includes the names, posi
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Comments from Employees on the Trip to Disneyland.868 - Comments from Employees on the Trip to Disneyland.
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(Walt Disney World, 1974) An original internal document containing comments from Walt Disney World employees and cast members relating to their trips
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Pair of Walt Disney World Cast Member Booklets.869 - Pair of Walt Disney World Cast Member Booklets.
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(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...
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"Casting: Interviewing with Insight" Manual.870 - "Casting: Interviewing with Insight" Manual.
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(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
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The College of Lake Buena Vista Training Manual.871 - The College of Lake Buena Vista Training Manual.
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(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
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Pair of Walt Disney World Booklets.872 - Pair of Walt Disney World Booklets.
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(Walt Disney World, 1976/77) A pair of Walt Disney World booklets that include an internally created booklet titled, "The Walt Disney World Aud...
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"Becoming a Disney Character" Cast Member Manual.873 - "Becoming a Disney Character" Cast Member Manual.
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(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
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Pair of Walt Disney Productions Annual Reports.874 - Pair of Walt Disney Productions Annual Reports.
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(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
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"Wish Upon a Star" Cast Member Booklet.875 - "Wish Upon a Star" Cast Member Booklet.
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(Walt Disney World, 1983) A spiral-bound notebook from "Wish Upon a Star," the self-development program for Disney cast members. The 27-pa...
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Walt Disney World Construction Security Manual.876 - Walt Disney World Construction Security Manual.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Security Badge & Patch.877 - Walt Disney World Security Badge & Patch.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Security Officer Badge & Pin.878 - Walt Disney World Security Officer Badge & Pin.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Security Vehicle Parking Only Sign.879 - Walt Disney World Security Vehicle Parking Only Sign.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Security Officer Cutting Board.880 - Walt Disney World Security Officer Cutting Board.
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(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...
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Walt Disney World Security Floor Mat.881 - Walt Disney World Security Floor Mat.
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(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...
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"See Something, Say Something" Community Watch Sign.882 - "See Something, Say Something" Community Watch Sign.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Pre-Opening Employee Orientation Packet.883 - Walt Disney World Pre-Opening Employee Orientation Packet.
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(Walt Disney World, 1971) An original orientation packet for pre-opening security officers at Walt Disney World. In the months prior to the park'...
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Tour Guide Pin Original Concept Painting.884 - Tour Guide Pin Original Concept Painting.
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(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
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Set of (37) Walt Disney World Anniversary Pins.885 - Set of (37) Walt Disney World Anniversary Pins.
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(Walt Disney World, 1971-2007) A set of (37) pins celebrating Walt Disney World's anniversaries. These pins celebrate the park's 1st through...
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Cast Member Service Pin Original Concept Designs.886 - Cast Member Service Pin Original Concept Designs.
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(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
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Walt Disney World 1-Year Service Pin.887 - Walt Disney World 1-Year Service Pin.
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(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 ...
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Walt Disney World Manager Pin.888 - Walt Disney World Manager Pin.
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(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"...
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Pair of Walt Disney World Cast Member Rings.889 - Pair of Walt Disney World Cast Member Rings.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Horticulture Department Patch.890 - Walt Disney World Horticulture Department Patch.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1980s) An original patch for employees of Walt Disney World's Horticulture department. The patch features the Liberty Tree...
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Collection of (22) Cast Member Name Badges.891 - Collection of (22) Cast Member Name Badges.
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(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
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Set of (5) Cast Member Name Tags & Pocket Protector.892 - Set of (5) Cast Member Name Tags & Pocket Protector.
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(Walt Disney World, 1980s-90s) A collection of (5) cast member name tags. This collection includes name tags for a Monorail Maintenance employee named
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Walt Disney World Tour Guide Pin.893 - Walt Disney World Tour Guide Pin.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Cast Member Anniversary Photos.894 - Walt Disney World Cast Member Anniversary Photos.
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(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
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Collection of (13) Cast Member & Performer Photos.895 - Collection of (13) Cast Member & Performer Photos.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Bus Driver Costume.896 - Walt Disney World Bus Driver Costume.
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(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
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Walt Disney World Character Attendant Costume.897 - Walt Disney World Character Attendant Costume.
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(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
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Set of (8) Wardrobe & Costuming Campaign Items.898 - Set of (8) Wardrobe & Costuming Campaign Items.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1970s-80s) A collection of (8) items from the "When you're lookin' good, we're lookin' good" campaig...
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Handmade Employee Farewell Card.899 - Handmade Employee Farewell Card.
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(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
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Set of (8) Cast Holiday Celebration Tickets.900 - Set of (8) Cast Holiday Celebration Tickets.
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(Walt Disney World, 1977-1995) A set of (8) cast member Holiday Celebration tickets. The 1977 cast Christmas Party ticket features a festive illustrat
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Walt Disney World Company Vehicle Parking Sign.901 - Walt Disney World Company Vehicle Parking Sign.
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(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
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Cast Member of the Month Parking Sign.902 - Cast Member of the Month Parking Sign.
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(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
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Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Mural Prototype.903 - Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Mural Prototype.
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(Contemporary Resort, 1971) An incredible prototype tile display created by Disney Legend Mary Blair for her large mural at the Contemporary Resort Ho
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Contemporary Resort Pre-Opening Press Plate.904 - Contemporary Resort Pre-Opening Press Plate.
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(Contemporary Resort, 1970) To commemorate the "Nation's First Assembly-Line, Steel-Framed Hotel Rooms," this rare commemorative plate...
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Contemporary Resort Pre-Opening Summary.905 - Contemporary Resort Pre-Opening Summary.
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(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
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Contemporary Resort & Monorail Glass Ashtray.906 - Contemporary Resort & Monorail Glass Ashtray.
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(Contemporary Resort, 1971) A souvenir glass ashtray featuring imagery of the Monorail and Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. The glass is pain
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"This Week at the Contemporary Resort" Flyer.907 - "This Week at the Contemporary Resort" Flyer.
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(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
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Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.908 - Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.
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(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A larger sized silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. Th...
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Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.909 - Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.
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(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A larger sized silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. Th...
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Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.910 - Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.
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(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A larger sized silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. Th...
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Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.911 - Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.
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(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. This artwork, c...
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Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.912 - Mary Blair Contemporary Resort Silkscreened Test Print.
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(Contemporary Resort, c.1970s) A silkscreened test print for artwork to be displayed at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. This artwork, c...
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Grand Canyon Terrace Coffee Shop Menu.913 - Grand Canyon Terrace Coffee Shop Menu.
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(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
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Contemporary Resort Hotel Guest Folder.914 - Contemporary Resort Hotel Guest Folder.
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(Contemporary Resort, 1977) A collection of memorabilia from a guest's stay at the Contemporary Resort Hotel. Within a bright orange hotel folde...
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"Introducing the Convention Kingdom" Booklet.915 - "Introducing the Convention Kingdom" Booklet.
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(Contemporary Resort, 1977) A 30-page booklet created to promote the convention and meeting facilities available at Walt Disney World. This booklet pr
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