Disney is debuting the new Disneyland Handcrafted film from documentarian Leslie Iwerks. The film uses newly discovered footage of shockingly unregulated construction work and surprisingly candid quotes about the stress of the process to tell an enticing story.
Disneyland Handcrafted goes beyond archival footage to show how Disneyland was built through construction practices very different from today, tight timelines, and extraordinary hand-craftsmanship, giving fans a closer look at the creation of Disneyland than ever before.
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For the first time, Disney is letting fans see the full, human story behind Disneyland’s creation, going deeper into archival footage than ever before. Rare footage, candid quotes, and recreated audio paint a picture of the chaos and risk that made the park into the thing we know as “The Happiest Place on Earth” today.
Disneyland Handcrafted debuts on Disney Plus and YouTube on January 22, 2026. The film is directed by Leslie Iwerks, the creative force… read full article on Mickey Visit.
