Walt Disney: The Man, the Studio, and the Parks

(Disney, 1950) This is the original mechanical design artwork for Walt Disney's backyard Lilly Belle locomotive. Titled "Walt Disney's ...

(Disney, 1949-53) A large section of track from Walt Disney's personal backyard railroad, the Carolwood Pacific Railroad. Walt's fascination...

(Disney, 1950s-70s) A very rare collection of (5) tickets relating to the Disneyland Railroad and its inspiration, Walt Disney's backyard Carolw...

(Disney, c.2000s) A stunning push-button activated replica of Walt Disney's Carolwood Pacific Railroad. Created by renowned rail system designer...

(Disneyland, 1953) This is an original layout design for Disneyland, from when Walt Disney first wanted to build a small park next to the Burbank stud

(Disneyland, 1959) An extremely rare signed letter by Walt Disney on Walt's personal letterhead. In this typed letter, Walt responds to Vlad Fil...

(Disneyland, 1966) A rare Walt Disney Productions script for a slideshow on the Expansion of Disneyland presented at their February 1, 1966 Stockholde

(Disneyland, 1966) A rare WED file copy script for a special presentation to current and potential corporate sponsors. Dated October 3, 1966, the 19-p

(Disneyland, c.1970s) A collection of (14) cast member materials detailing policies, amenities, and management procedures. Included are a "Your...

(Disneyland, 1980) A rare new hire packet given to a cast member who was hired to be a Culinary Hostess at the River Belle Terrace. The packet comes w

(Disneyland, 1987) A rare book of quotes by Walt Disney paired with photos from his career. This book was created by the Walt Disney Archives, the Stu

(Disneyland, 1982) A booklet on safety awareness and emergency procedures for cast members titled, “Safety Awareness is Everyone's Respons...

(Disneyland, 1967) A 24-page booklet titled "The Walt Disney Traditions at Disneyland." This booklet was part of the welcome packet given ...

(Disneyland, 1984) A booklet describing Disney's courtesy policies for cast members. The booklet covers the basics of non-verbal and verbal comm...

(Disneyland, 1980s) A coveted internal award named the "Golden Duck" that was offered to distinguished members of Disneyland's Securit...

(Imagineering, 1988-89) A rare security identification badge for use at Walt Disney Imagineering, the division of the company responsible for designin

(Disneyland, c.1990s) A cast member 5-year service pin. The pin has a glass ruby stone in the center, with a gold image of Sleeping Beauty Castle on t

(Disneyland, c.1980) A rare 15-year service award given in recognition of an employee's 15th year with the Walt Disney Company. This specific st...

(Disneyland, c.1990s) A very rare bronze sculpture by renowned Disney artist and sculptor, Bill Toma. These sculptures were offered to the select few

(Disneyland, c.1980s) A Disneyland cast member scarf. The knit scarf has tassels on either end, and features a woven Disneyland label sewn onto the sc

(Disneyland, c.1980s-90s) A pair of Disneyland cast member anniversary lapel pins. The metal relief pins feature (1) Jiminy Cricket and (1) Pinocchio

(Disneyland, 2018) A fantastic gift bag given out at the Pixar Fest media event at the Disneyland Resort. The gift bag includes a set of Toy Story-the

(Disneyland, 1996) A pocket watch that was specially created for audio and lighting cast members for their work on the parade route audio & ligh...

(Disneyland, 2005) A blue denim shirt commemorating the 2005 Marie E. Disneyland Steam Up event honoring animator and Disney legend Ollie Johnston. On

(Disneyland, 1990-97) A set of (7) WD Eye magazines that were made for Walt Disney Imagineering employees. The issues featured in this set are 1990 is

(Disneyland, c.1980s) A collection of (7) safety signs used backstage to encourage cast members to practice safe behavior. The signs warn of such thin

(Disneyland, c.1980s) A "Do Not Enter" sign featuring Mickey Mouse. The sign is accomplished in a hard but semi-flexible plastic, and meas...

(Disneyland, c.1990s) An "Out of Order" sign featuring Roger Rabbit and the notice, "Sorry for the inconvenience" along the bott...

(Disneyland, c.2000s) A company vehicle only sign from Disneyland. This sign features imagery of the Sleeping Beauty Castle and contains a thin metal

(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) A metal parking lot sign used to designate a space for "Cast Member of the Month." The text and Walt Disney W...

(Disney, c.2000s) A Walt Disney Imagineering parking sign. The sign indicates that the parking is only for use by Walt Disney Imagineering, and that v

(Disney, c.1980s-90s) A one-of-a-kind concept model for a proposed attraction titled "Jack Warner Story." The attraction was based on the ...

(Disney, 2019) A Walt Disney Imagineering company vehicle only sign. The sign features the newest Imagineering logo and contains a thin metal core for

(Disneyland, c.1990s) A large magnetic sign used on the sides of Walt Disney Imagineering company vehicles. The thick flexible sign depicts an earlier

(Disneyland, c.2000) A Walt Disney Imagineering company vehicle parking sign. Proudly depicting Sorcerer Mickey, the single-sided sign is printed over

(Disneyland, 2001) A custom made event poster for "Imagineering Week" at the Walt Disney Studios. The popular event showcased planned attr...

(Disneyland, 1980-81) An original WED Imagineering jacket formerly owned by Disney Legend Rolly Crump. Although originally used by Rolly, the jacket w

(Imagineering, c.2000) A rare cereal bowl issued to WED Imagineers in the early 2000s when a cereal bar was installed in the employee commissary, the

(Walt Disney World, 1989-90) A rare parking pass card issued to Imagineer John Hench for use at Walt Disney World. Hench's work as a Imagineer i...

(Disneyland, 1998) A limited edition project team pin created to celebrate the opening of The American Space Experience: Celebrating 40 Years of NASA.

(Disneyland, 1956) A rare ceramic ashtray created for studio personnel and for use as VIP gifts. The ashtray was produced by the same manufacturer as

(Disneyland, c.1957) An original marketing brochure for Disneyland USA, a cinemascope featurette that played in select theaters nationwide to promote

(Disneyland, 2012) An extremely rare signed commemorative game ball from the Wisconsin vs. Oregon Rose Bowl on January 2, 2012. As part of their first

(Disneyland, 2015) A commemorative 50 year Ambassador medal from Disneyland. In 2015 a medal was given to Julie Reihm Casaletto, who was the first Dis

(Disneyland, c.1990s) A small Disneyland directional sign. This style of sign was used around the park property to point guests toward Disneyland. The

(Disneyland, 1955) A very rare white opening day press preview ticket. Because Disneyland's opening day events were broadcast on live TV, guests...

(Disneyland, 1955) A very rare silver opening day press preview ticket. Because Disneyland's opening day events were being broadcast on live TV,...

(Disneyland, c.1956-59) A vintage Disneyland ticket envelope inscribed and signed by Walt Disney, with the original ticket still included. The signatu

(Disneyland, 1957) A complimentary admission passport from Disneyland signed by Walt Disney. Early admission passes such as these are fantastic exampl

(Disneyland, 1955) A very rare admission pass from Disneyland's opening year. This pass could be exchanged at the Main Box Office for an adult a...

(Disneyland, 1958-59) A rare complimentary main gate admission ticket from Disneyland. The ticket is stamped "With the compliments of Buena Vis...

(Disneyland, 1958) A rare complete courtesy guest jumbo ticket book for Disneyland. Between 1957 and 1958, the park experimented with a slightly large

(Disneyland, 1958) A very rare complete version of the adult jumbo ticket book. This ticket book contains its front admission ticket as well as all (1

(Disneyland, c.1959) A very rare collection of (5) attraction admission tickets. Prior to the creation of the park's well-known ticket books, si...

(Disneyland, 1950s-70s) A collection of (16) attraction ticket stubs. These tickets include both specific tickets for individual attractions, as well

(Disneyland, c.1960s) A rare Starlite ticket book from Disneyland. Starlite ticket books were for special admission after 5 pm and include an uncommon

(Disneyland, 1978-79) A collection of (6) Disneyland courtesy guest ticket booklets including 5 complete books and one partial. The completed booklets

(Disneyland, 1980) A collection of (4) complete Disneyland complimentary main gate admission ticket books. The cover of each booklet is the main park

(Disneyland, 1980) A pair of complete "5 Adventures in Disneyland" courtesy guest ticket books from Disneyland. All the (5) original coupo...

(Disneyland, c.1960) An original park-used ticket book that is signed by Walt Disney on the back cover. Walt was known to walk around his park, and ex

(Disneyland, c.1960s) A vintage Disneyland child admission & "10 Adventures" ticket booklet signed by Walt Disney. Walt was known to w...

(Disneyland, 2005) A cast member and a guided tour booklet celebrating Disneyland's 50th anniversary. These booklets feature pictures and facts ...

(Disneyland, 1958) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1958. This map was the first of three versions of the first-year, large format souvenir map

(Disneyland, 1958) This rare Disneyland map was designed by Imagineer Sam McKim and was created during the first year that these large format souvenir

(Disneyland, 1962) This souvenir Disneyland map from 1962 features several new and planned attractions which first appear on this map, including the E

(Disneyland, 1968) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1968. This map features the first appearance of Adventure Thru Inner Space and is the first

(Disneyland, 1975) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1975 featuring an advertisement for America on Parade in the lower-left corner. Measuring 3

(Disneyland, 1995) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1995. This rare version is from the initial 1995 printing on high quality glossy paper, whi

(Disneyland, 1995) A large souvenir map of Disneyland from 1995 signed by artist Nina Rae Vaughn. This map is the second version of that year, after t

(Disneyland, 1955) An illustrated map and record set featuring music themed after each of the original lands of the park. Created by Mattel, the (5) i

(Disneyland, 1962) A rare gate flyer used to promote the $7 million in new Disneyland attractions that were under construction in 1962. The flyer flip

(Disneyland, 1964) A vintage hardcover edition of "Disneyland" published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore. This 60-page souvenir information g...

(Disney, 1965) A "Walt Disney’s Pictorial Souvenir Book of Disneyland" park guidebook. Several recently added attractions are mentio...

(Disneyland, 1956) An early guidebook titled "A Complete Guide to Disneyland." The book features full-color photos, maps, and illustration...

(Disneyland, 1963) An early park guidebook titled "Walt Disney’s Guide to Disneyland." The 27-page staple-bound booklet is profusely...

(Disneyland, 1967) A guidebook created for the Summer of 1967 to highlight the recent additions and changes at the park. This book features photos and

(Disneyland, 1968) An early guidebook from Disneyland titled, "Walt Disney's Disneyland - A Pictorial Souvenir and Guide." This guideb...

(Disneyland, 1955) A rare first issue of The Disneyland News from the park's opening in July of 1955. This periodical was published within Disne...

(Disneyland, 1959) A beautiful 24-page newspaper insert advertising the grand re-opening of Disneyland in 1959. This was the largest expansion to date

(Disneyland, 1965) A newspaper supplement created for Disneyland's Tencennial Celebration. This particular supplement was used in the Oakland Tr...

(Disneyland, c.1960/90s) A pair of brochures from the Disneyland Hotel. Contained within is an incredible look into the early years of the hotel and t

(Disneyland, c.2001) A very rare room number wall plaque from the Disneyland Hotel. There is a stylish Mickey-head logo behind the numbering, and the

(Disneyland Hotel, c.1990) A wonderful poster created for Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon at the Disneyland Hotel. This poster is printed on high-qu...

(Disneyland/Walt Disney World, 2016-17) A set of (4) tiki mugs from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. In

(Disneyland, 2011-2018) A set of (3) ceramic tiki bowls from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland. The set includes a brown glazed f

(Disneyland, 2011) A pair of ceramic tiki mugs from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland. Used to serve the Krakatoa Punch cocktail,

(Disneyland, 2011) A pair of ceramic tiki mugs from Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland. Used to serve the Zombie cocktail, the pair i...

(Disneyland/Walt Disney World, 2017) A pair of first edition tiki mugs from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and Trader Sam’s Grog Gr

(Disneyland, 2012) A pair of first edition ceramic tiki mugs from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland. The barrel-shaped mugs are u

(Disneyland/Walt Disney World, c.2010s) A pair of ceramic tiki mugs in the style used to serve the Hippopatamaitai cocktail. The pair includes a midni

(Polynesian Resort, 2015) A collection of (3) ceramic rum flight tiki mugs. Each vessel features a tiki face on one side and molded “Trader S

(Disneyland, 2015) A ceramic tiki mug created for the Tahitian Terrace Diamond Luau tribute event on August 10, 2015 at the Disneyland Hotel. The mug

(Disneyland, 2019) A first edition tiki mug from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland. Used to serve the Tangaroa Cooler, the tall c

(Disneyland, 2011) A first edition ceramic tiki mug from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland. The aptly shaped piranha mug is used

(Polynesian Resort, 2015) A first edition ceramic tiki boat in the shape of the Nautilus submarine from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea from Trader Sam

(Disneyland, 1955) These two original drawings were used in the creation of the chimney box for the C.K. Holliday Locomotive on the Disneyland Railroa

(Disneyland, c.2000s) An original Disneyland Railroad wait time sign from the Main Street Station. The sign includes the adjustable dial with wait tim

(Disneyland, 1965) A cast member manual for conductors, engineers, and firemen on the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad. Created by Disneyland Universi

(Disneyland, c.2000) A hat used by conductors of the Disneyland Railroad. This style of hat was used in the 2000s and includes its original "D&...

(Disneyland, c.1990s) A park-used cast member costume for a Disneyland Railroad train conductor. A fixture since the park's opening, the Disneyl...