Disneyland Handcrafted, A Feature Documentary From Leslie Iwerks Streaming On Disney+ January 22nd

Disneyland Handcrafted looks like a must watch for Disney fans as we get a documentary from Leslie Iwerks with new materials that takes us from groundbreaking to Opening Day on in July of 1955. We are going to get a wonderful look at what it took to make this all happen with archival footage and audio recordings as we look at the year leading up to the Disneyland Resort as we get accounts from artists, craftsmen and Imagineers who were there when it all happened. Disneyland Handcrafted will stream on Disney+ on January 22nd.

The magic of Walt Disney’s dream unfolds when Disneyland Handcrafted, a feature documentary from Leslie Iwerks, takes viewers on an unforgettable journey through the exhilarating year that gave rise to The Happiest Place on Earth. Built from rare archival footage and original audio recordings, the film begins streaming on Disney+ and Disney YouTube on January 22.

Disneyland Handcrafted reveals the extraordinary artistry and grit it took hundreds of craftspeople to bring Walt Disney’s impossible dream project of Disneyland to fruition – from groundbreaking to Opening Day on July 17, 1955.

The documentary captures both the legacy and nostalgia of the year leading up to the creation of the Disneyland Resort. Through newly unearthed materials from the Walt Disney Archives, Iwerks and her team uncovered long-forgotten 16mm film reels and audio recordings. The result is an unpolished, fly-on-the-wall perspective that captures what was truly happening behind the scenes, told through the firsthand accounts of the artists, craftsmen, and Imagineers who were there.

Since opening over 70 years ago, Disneyland laid the groundwork for a massive global industry that is currently in the biggest era of growth, making this film a truly special treat for Disney fans.