Disneyland Handcrafted (2026)

Directors

Leslie Iwerks

The story

The documentary focuses on the development and construction of Disneyland in Anaheim, California, from the initial groundbreaking through the park's opening on July 17, 1955. Rather than relying on contemporary interviews, the film is composed primarily of restored archival footage depicting construction activities, design work, and operational preparations undertaken by laborers, artists, and engineers involved in the project. The film portrays the accelerated pace of construction in the months leading up to opening day, highlighting logistical challenges, incomplete infrastructure, and last‑minute problem‑solving.

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