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Walt Disney’s Recovered Original Disneyland Map to Be Auctioned

What is possibly the most important piece of artwork in Disney history has not only been found, but will soon be available for auction. California’s Van Eaton Galleries, a notable animation auction house often featuring Disney art, recently announced the re-discovery of Walt Disney’s original hand-drawn map of Disneyland. The auction itself is titled “Walt Walt Disney’s Recovered Original Disneyland Map to Be Auctioned

Tomorrowland Has Lost Its Meaning

On the opening day of Disneyland in 1955, Walt Disney stated in his dedication that Tomorrowland would be, “A vista into a world of wondrous ideas, signifying man’s achievements…a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come. Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure and ideas: the Atomic Age, the challenge of Tomorrowland Has Lost Its Meaning

Why Are Disney Parks Different?

The answer is simple. Walt Disney himself answered that same question when talking about Disneyland when he said, “Disneyland is not just another amusement park. It’s unique, and I want it kept that way. Besides, you don’t work for a dollar- you work to create and have fun.” The Disney parks are different because when Why Are Disney Parks Different?