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Behind-the-Scenes of Disneyland: 'Handcrafted' Premieres January 2026

1/6/2026

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The documentary "Disneyland Handcrafted," directed by Leslie Iwerks (director), will stream on Disney+ and YouTube January 22, 2026.
The film covers the year-long construction of Disneyland, using rare archival footage and firsthand accounts from artists and Imagineers.
It highlights challenges Walt Disney and his team faced before the park opened on July 17, 1955.
Viewers will witness the Anaheim orange grove's rise into a groundbreaking theme park, showing Disneyland's creation.

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The documentary "Disneyland Handcrafted," directed by Leslie Iwerks (director), will stream on Disney+ and YouTube January 22, 2026.
The film covers the year-long construction of Disneyland, using rare archival footage and firsthand accounts from artists and Imagineers.
It highlights challenges Walt Disney and his team faced before the park opened on July 17, 1955.
Viewers will witness the Anaheim orange grove's rise into a groundbreaking theme park, showing Disneyland's creation.