Story of Disneyland - Van Eaton Galleries Disneyland Auction

(Walt Disney, 1950) Walt Disney was known to have a love for miniatures and a fascination for trains, both of which heavily influenced him when concei

(Disneyland, 1955) Rare original title cel used for the Disneyland TV show on July 13th, 1955, just days before the opening of the park. This was the

(Disneyland, 1955) Rare intact packet of new hire materials for Disneyland cast members just one month before the parks official opening. The amazingl

(Disneyland, 1955) Incredibly rare set of (16) acetate disks used for the live music soundtrack on the opening day broadcast, Dateline Disneyland. The

(Disneyland, 1955) Beautiful opening day guidebook hand-signed by Walt Disney. Titled “The Story of Disneyland”, this was the first guidebook issued b

(Disneyland, 1955) Extremely rare, complete set of the first-issued Disneyland post cards. Known as the “Pre-Opening Concept Cards”, these cards were

(Disneyland, 1955) Rare file copy of the July 16th issue of TV Guide featuring the scheduling of “Dateline Disneyland”, the opening day TV extravaganz

(Disneyland, 1955) Beautiful oversized opening day postcard featuring Walt Disney. Card is unused and measures 5.25 x 8.75 in. and in fine condition.

(Disneyland, 1955) This gorgeous full color news supplement was issued by California area newspapers a mere two days before the grand opening of Disne

(Disneyland, 1955) A very scarce silk-screened flag that decorated the Davy Crockett Frontier Museum and Mercantile in Frontierland on opening day of

(Disneyland, 1955) Rare silver opening day press preview ticket. Although not documented, this particular pass comes from the estate of late adult Mou

(Disneyland, 1955) Green opening day press preview ticket. The opening day tickets were color coded as guests were requested to arrive at different ti

(Disneyland, 1956) Rare sales brochure from the earliest days of the Disneyland Hotel. This beautiful brochure features renderings and photos of the h

(Disneyland, 1956) A rare fold-out child’s menu from one of the Disneyland Hotel coffee shops run by Gourmet. Measuring 5 x 7 in. and in very good con

(Disneyland, 1957) Unusual punch-out fold-out children’s train menu from the Disneyland Hotel restaurant by Gourmet. The menu was mailed, most likely

(Disneyland, 1960s) Nice collection of Disneyland Hotel room amenities, including a hotel directory, stationary envelopes, advertising flyer, paper co

(Disneyland, 1961) Rare children’s menu from the Gourmet Disneyland restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel. The unused menu features the image of the earl

(Disneyland, 1956) A stunning original hand-silkscreened color poster for the Disneyland Hotel. Measuring 36 x 54 in. with bright and vivid colors and

(Disneyland, 1962) This handsome room key was the second version of the Disneyland Hotel standard issue. “The Towers”” indicates the 1961-2 addition o

(Disneyland, 1962) Ceramic souvenir bank featuring the Disneyland Hotel. Measuring 1.5 x 3.5 in. and in good condition with some minor wear.

(Disneyland, 1962) Hard-to-find ceramic souvenir plate featuring the Disneyland Hotel. Measuring 10 in. and in very good condition with some minor wea

(Disneyland, 1962) Nice grouping of Disneyland Hotel memorabilia including a room service breakfast card, Do not Disturb Sign, matchbook cover, rate c

(Disneyland, 1962) Extremely rare unused and sealed long playing record, New Year’s Eve with Bernie Bernard at the Fabulous Disneyland Hotel. In very

(Disneyland, 1970s) Commercial grade nylon flag with the embroidered logo of the Disneyland Hotel from the last years of the Wrather Corporation owner

(WED, 1950s) An absolutely stunning artifact from the construction of Disneyland. This February 14, 1955 plot plan overview featuring the main section

(WED, 1954) An original, hand-drawn layout of the official Disneyland logo lettering as first issued in the early stages of the park. Accomplished in

(WED, 1954) Early design for a Disneyland security officer’s arm patch. Accomplished in charcoal and conte crayon on 10 x 12 in. animation paper. In v

(Disneyland, 1955) An extremely rare first version of the famous, Disneyland Ticket Books available in October 1955. In answer to guest feedback follo

(WED, 1965) Rare blueprint made at Walt Disney Imagineering covering the transtitions at the park in 1965 as it prepared for major changes. Blueprint

(Disneyland, 1955) Extremely rare original Disneyland brass ID badge from 1955. Before the well-known Disneyland cast member name tags were issued, D

(Disneyland, 1955) The first issued Disneyland guidebook, available just before the park’s opening in July 1955. Published before the park was complet

(Disneyland, 1955) The second issued Disneyland guidebook, available in the late Fall of 1955. This is the first guidebook to feature an actual photo

(Disneyland, 1955) This handsome introductory guide to Disneyland was published by TWA Airlines in 1955.

(Disneyland, 1955) Handsome complimentary fold-out map of Disneyland distributed at the Bank of America branch on Main Street. The maps came in severa

(Disneyland, 1955) Handsome complimentary fold-out map of Disneyland distributed at the Bank of America branch on Main Street. The maps came in severa

(Disneyland, 1955) Handsome complimentary fold-out map of Disneyland distributed at the Bank of America branch on Main Street. The maps came in severa

(Disneyland, 1955) Beautiful large bus poster sponsored by the American Dairy Association. Measuring 19.5 x 58 in. and in very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1955) Rare first year complimentary press pass dated October 27th, 1955. Measuring 2.25 x 4 in. and in very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1950s) Nice set of (6) 1950s parking lot tickets. All are in good condition.

(Disneyland, 1955) Beautiful travel poster produced and displayed by Greyhound. Measuring 37 x 27 in. and 41 x 31 in. in current frame. In very good c

(Disneyland, circa 1955-1956) Cast-member signed card given to a fellow employee upon his retirement in the late 1950s. Among the signatures of early

(Disneyland, 1955) Rare issue of Nash Airflyte Magazine featuring a preview of Disneyland. In very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1956) Coded color painter’s guide for the Disneyland Main Gate Entry. The color swatches would be used to match later mixes for repainti

(Disneyland, 1956) Extremely rare, possibly one-of-a-kind printed gate poster from the entrance of Holidayland, the large picnic grounds just outside

(Disneyland, 1956) Unused printed poster on 13.5 x 10.5 in. heavy stock used to promote upcoming exclusive and special events. Designed to be used for

(Disneyland, 1956) Promotional poster for Disneyland produced by the American Dairy Association. Measuring 18.25 x 25.25 in. on heavy stock. In very g

(Disneyland, 1956) A very rare complimentary introductory map to Disneyland published by TWA Airlines in 1956. Measuring 8.75 x 4 in. In very good con

(Disneyland, 1956) Rare and unusual ceramic ashtray made for studio personnel and VIP gifts. Produced by the same manufacturer of Disneyland ceramic s

(Disneyland, 1956) Unused and uncut (5) record set produced by Mattel Toys and featuring a fold-out map of Disneyland, character cut-outs and a record

(Disneyland, 1956) Long-playing 33 rpm record, Walt Disney Takes You To Disneyland featuring an exceptionally entertaining musical tour of the park na

(Disneyland, 1956) Vintage set of (5) LP records from the collection of Disneyland Records President and Disney Composer, Tutti Camaratta. Each record

(Disneyland, 1956) An extremely rare store standee display for the much loved, Walt Disney Takes You to Disneyland LP Record from 1956. The cardboard

(Disneyland, 1956)This gorgeous full color news supplement was issued by Disneyland and California area newspapers to celebrate that first rocky, yet

(Disneyland, 1955) The first of many to come, this gate flyer was offered at the park’s front gates before opening day and at selected retail outlets

(Disneyland, 1955) Rare first year gate foldout featuring highlights of the new park. Measuring 9 x 3.25 in. (folded). In very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1950s) Extremely rare gate flyer announcing the new and soon to be gone Mickey Mouse Club Circus attraction. The entire piece measures 8.

(Disneyland, 1956) Second year gate folder featuring highlights of the park. Measuring 9 x 3.25 in. and in very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1956) An extremely rare gate flyer announcing the new attraction, Rainbow Caverns Mine Ride. Two-sided with graphics and also featuring

(Disneyland, 1950s) Informational fold-out distributed at the entrance gates and featuring highlights of the park as well as information on tickets an

(Disneyland, 1958) Very rare gate flyer featuring the Sante Fe and Disneyland Railroad. . Measuring 12.5 x 5 in. In very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1959) Very rare gate flyer featuring the Grand Canyon Diorama and monorail attractions. Measuring 12.5 x 5 in. In very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1958) Very rare gate flyer featuring the Columbia Sailing Ship and Alice in Wonderland attractions. Measuring 12 x 5 in. .n very good con

(Disneyland, 1959) Rare gate flyer announcing the new construction in the park. Measuring 11 x 5.5 in. In very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1959) Informational fold-out distributed at the entrance gates featuring ticket prices and hours of the park. Measuring 9.25 X 5.75 in.

(Disneyland, 1960) Informational fold-out distributed at the entrance gates featuring ticket prices and hours of the park. Measuring 10 X 4.25 in. (f

(Disneyland, 1960) An extremely rare gate flyer announcing the new Nature’s Wonderland attractionand its thrilling ride through Rainbow Caverns. Two-s

(Disneyland, 1961) Informational fold-out distributed at the entrance gates and featuring highlights of the park as well as information on tickets and

(Disneyland, 1962) Rare gate flyer announcing new and coming attractions, including the Haunted Mansion. Measuring 5 x 7.25 in. In very good condition

(Disneyland, 1963) Rare 10 x 14 in. gate flyer advertising a Dixieland at Disneyland event. In very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1962) Rare gate flyer announcing the 1962 New Year’s Eve party at Disneyland. Measuring 4.5 x 15 in. In very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1963) Gate flyer from 1963 advertising the Sailing Ship Columbia and the Enchanted Tiki room. Measuring 11 x 5.5 in. In very good conditi

(Disneyland, 1965) A very rare gate flyer announcing the grand opening of the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln attraction. Measuring 11 x 5.75 in. and i

(Disneyland, 1965)Gate flyer announcing the arrival of the Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln attraction from the 1964-1965 World’s Fair. Measuring 8.5 x

(Disneyland, 1967) Gate flyer announcing the new Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Folded two-sided flyer measuring 7 x 3.5 in. In very good condi

(Disneyland, 1962) Summer of 1962 informational gate folder measuring 8.5 x 3.5 in. and in very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1961) A rather rare information flyer available at the Main Gate Ticket Booths with ticketing information for first time visitors. This i

(Disneyland, 1956/1960s)A gorgeous pair of information folders with tips on photography within the park. Each measures 8.5 x 3.5 and are in very good

(Disneyland, 1963) A terrific souvenir program for the 1963 edition of Dixieland at Disneyland. These were issued at the Disneyland Main Gate Ticket B

(Disneyland, 1955/1956) A pair of complimentary road maps distributed by Richfield Oil for 1955 and 1956.

(Disneyland, 1967)Started in 1961, the tradition of having a safe, centralized environment for graduating high school students to celebrate together i

(Disneyland, 1959/1963/1968)Vintage (3) hang tags given out to celebrate Disneyland’s birthdays. In good condition with some wear.

(Disneyland, 1971) These rare fold-out flyers were available to Japanese and Chinese speaking guests at both parks from their respective City Halls.

(Disneyland, 1960) A very rare cover folder to a new employee orientation packet with great images of the park. Measuring 11.75 x 9 in. and in good co

(Disneyland, 1957) Rare long-palying 12 in. 33rpm Record featuring an exceptionally entertaining tour of the park by Walt Disney and “Jiminy Cricket”.

(Disneyland, 1957) Very rare 45 rpm version of the long-playing LP. Record features an exceptionally entertaining tour of the park by Walt Disney and

(Disneyland, 1957) Very rare complimentary introductory guide to Disneyland published by TWA Airlines in 1957. The brochure is brimming with some of t

(Disneyland, 1957) Rare 1957 issue of Checkergraph magazine published by the Ralston Purina Company and featuring an article on Disneyland. Measuring

(Disneyland, 1957) A handsome embroidered jacket patch for a Disneyland security officer, dating from the late 1950s. Measuring 5.5 x 3.5 in. and in v

(Disneyland, 1956) Disneyland guidebook for 1956, Measuring 11.5 x 8.25 in very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1957) Disneyland guidebook for 1957, Measuring 11.5 x 8.25 in very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1958) Disneyland guidebook for 1958, Measuring 11.5 x 8.25 in very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1959) Disneyland guidebook for 1959, Measuring 11.5 x 8.25 in very good condition.

(Disneyland, 1958) Embroidered jacket patch for a high-raking Disneyland Security officer, dating from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. This felt a

(Disneyland, 1958) Teriffic Main Gate ticket booth poster for the Summer of 1958 featuring excellent graphics of the new attractions. These rare poin

(Disneyland, 1958) Announcement poster (small version) for the formation of the Magic Kingdom Club. A predecessor to the concept of annual passes, Dis

(Disneyland, 1958/1963) Set of (3) unused adhesive name tags for guests that took the Disneyland guided tour, paired with a gate informational folder

(Disneyland, 1958) Large pin back badge issued as part of the backstage credentials for members of the press for special events and other assignments.