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

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present Walt Disney: The Man, the Studio, and the Parks. This incredible auction will be held on December 5th, Walt’s birthday, and contains over 800 rare artifacts relating to the legacy of Walt Disney. This collection spans the early years of Walt’s youth, to the success and growth of his studio, to the beloved theme parks throughout the world. Highlights of this collection include hand-drawn original artwork by Walt himself, original letters from Walt to his friends and family, rare Kem Weber designed Walt Disney Studios animation desks and furniture, early original drawings for Walt’s backyard Carolwood Pacific Railroad, and some of the earliest original drawings of what would become Disneyland, as well as Disney Parks signage, props, costumes, and much more! Additional details will be posted soon.

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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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"Tour of Epcot" Second Draft Script.812 - "Tour of Epcot" Second Draft Script.
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(Epcot, 1966) A second draft 12-page copy script for the "Tour of Epcot" sequence in the Walt Disney informational film introducing Walt D...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Imagineering President’s Letter on Epcot Opening.813 - Imagineering President’s Letter on Epcot Opening.
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(Epcot, 1982) A congratulatory letter for the grand opening of Epcot Center from WED Imagineering president Carl Bongirno to the Imagineers who worked
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Epcot Center Groundbreaking Dirt.814 - Epcot Center Groundbreaking Dirt.
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(Epcot, 1982) A bottle of groundbreaking dirt from the opening of Epcot Center in Walt Disney World. For select WED employees in California that could
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Epcot Center Opening Day Commemorative Coin.815 - Epcot Center 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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Epcot Center First Year License Plate.816 - Epcot Center First Year License Plate.
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(Epcot, 1982) A vintage stamped metal Walt Disney World Epcot Center license plate featuring the grand opening tag line, “The Newest Wonder o
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Epcot Center Opening Year Adult Admission Ticket.817 - Epcot Center Opening Year Adult Admission Ticket.
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(Epcot, 1982) A very rare adult admission ticket for Epcot's opening year. The ticket is numbered 01610172 on the reverse and is unused. Measuri...
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1982 Epcot Center Souvenir Map.818 - 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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Set of (8) Epcot Pavilion Buttons.819 - Set of (8) Epcot Pavilion Buttons.
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(Epcot, c.1982) A complete original set of (8) vintage Epcot pin back buttons featuring the logos of the park's various pavilions. The set inclu...
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Epcot Center Opening Year Watch.820 - Epcot Center Opening Year Watch.
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(Epcot, 1982) A rare souvenir Elgin Quartz watch from Epcot Center's opening year. Featuring Epcot's "5 Rings" logo, the watch has...
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Mission: Space Cast Member Watch.821 - Mission: Space Cast Member Watch.
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(Epcot, 2003) A limited edition Relic-brand cast member wristwatch. Created to celebrate the launching of the Mission: Space attraction in Epcot'...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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