Disneyland Memorabilia: Values, Examples & How to Sell
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The Magic of Disneyland
July 17, 1955 was Disneyland’s invite only-debut. Despite some attractions such as Dumbo, Peter Pan and the Rocket to the Moon not yet in operation, the park was an instant success. Over one million people had visited Disneyland within just seven weeks of opening. As a testament to the park’s popularity, even Nikita Khrushchev wanted to visit when he arrived in California in the late 1950s. Some additions added to the park in the early 1960s include the Flying Saucers of Tomorrowland and electric cars on Main Street. Today there are six Disney resorts and twelve Disney theme parks scattered across the globe that include Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan and France.
Here’s Some Disneyland Memorabilia We’ve Sold:
“Three Great Adventures in Eating and Entertainment” Poster — Sold for $13,650
We realized $13,650 for an original Disneyland poster for “Three Great Adventures in Eating and Entertainment” that advertises the Plaza Pavilion, Enchanted Tiki Room and the Tahitian Terrace in Adventureland. The Plaza Pavilion was a buffet restaurant that was open between 1955 and 1998. The Enchanted Tiki Room debuted as a dinner show featuring animatronics. The Tahitian Terrace was a Polynesian themed restaurant that was in operation between 1962 and 1993. Silk-screen poster measures 36 x 54 inches.
Signed Richfield Autopia Driver’s License — Sold for $12,500
The Richfield Autopia attraction of Tomorrowland has been in operation since Disneyland’s inception in 1955. The Autopia currently exists at the Disneyland parks in Anaheim and Paris. We realized $12,500 for a Walt Disney signed Richfield Autopia “driver’s license” that he signed in 1955. Measures 3.875 x 2.375 inches.
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Grand Canyon Diorama Attraction Poster — Sold for $7,125
Disneyland’s Grand Canyon Diorama is the longest diorama in the world at 306 feet long. It can be viewed while riding the park’s railroad between the Tomorrowland and Main Street stations. We sold an original Grand Canyon Diorama silk screen poster designed Paul Hartley for $7,125. Measures 36 x 54 inches.
Opening Press Preview Ticket From 1955 — Sold for $5,500
Disneyland Park opened on Sunday July 17, 1955, often referred to as “Black Sunday”. This day was reserved for the media and VIPs and the park opened to the public on July 18th. Opening Press Preview tickets were issued for July 17th, and to help manage the large number of expected guests, the tickets have specific entry times. We sold one of these tickets for $5,500. Ticket is encapsulated by PSA.
Signed Disneyland Program — Sold for $3,750
Walt Disney signed Disneyland program, circa 1958 shortly after the popular theme park opened. Signed ”Walt Disney” in large cursive in blue ballpoint on back cover. Page measures 6” x 8.5”, with vertical fold as issued. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,750.
Signed Disneyland Gold Pass — Sold for $3,654
The Disneyland Gold Pass was a VIP pass issued to important guests at Disneyland. The pass gave holders free admission to the park and sometimes included ride access. We sold a Walt Disney signed Disneyland Gold Pass from 1965 issued to California Governor Edmund G. “Pat” Brown for $3,654. Card measures 2.5 x 4 inches.
Signed “Guide to Disneyland” — Sold for $2,723
Walt Disney’s Guide to Disneyland is vintage guide from the 1950s and 1960s with photos, maps and summaries of attractions at the time. We sold a Walt Disney signed copy of the guide from 1962 for $2,723. Softcover book measures 11.5 x 8 inches and is signed on inside front cover.
This wraps up our Disneyland memorabilia blog. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if you’re interested in selling your Disneyland memorabilia. Learn how to sell your Walt Disney signed items and Disney memorabilia.
FAQs
Who designed Disneyland?
Walt Disney had the vision for the theme park and created it with a team including Bob Gurr, Mary Blair, Harriet Burns and Herb Ryman.
Which regions of the park were complete on opening day?
The original areas of Disneyland included Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.