Fantasyland Disneyland Poster: Values, Examples & How to Sell
To auction, sell or consign your Fantasyland Disneyland poster, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (natedsanders.com).
Why Are Disneyland Posters So Valuable?
Disneyland attraction posters are some of the most sought after pieces connected to early years of the park. These posters were displayed in the park and never sold to the public once they were taken down. Some posters from the 1950s and 1960s have been so desirable for their mid-century design, connection to the park’s debut and the iconic artists involved, that souvenir replica posters have been created for special occasions.
Some Fantasyland Posters and Additional Disneyland Posters We’ve Sold:
Storybook Land Attraction Poster — Sold for $8,925
Storybook Land is an attraction at Disneyland in which participants ride in canal boats and view miniature settings from animated Disney films such as Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella. The classic Fantasyland ride debuted in June of 1956 and remains a favorite today. We sold an original hand-pulled silk-screen Storybook Land poster for $8,925. Poster measures 36 x 54 inches.
Mad Tea Party and Dumbo Carousel Poster — Sold for $3,600
We realized $3,600 for a hand-pulled silk-screen Mad Tea Party and Dumbo Carousel poster by Bjorn Aronson. These classic attractions have been part of Disneyland since opening day and remain favorites. Brilliant purple, pink and blue poster features riders in a Dumbo vehicle flying above a carousel and the Mad Tea Party teacups. Poster measures 36 x 54 inches.
Tom Sawyer Island Attraction Poster — Sold for $3,375
Tom Sawyer’s Island at Disneyland debuted in 1956, just one year after the park opened. This immersive island is based on Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and is full of activities from the novel, including Tom and Huck’s Treehouse and a log fort called Fort Wilderness. We sold an original Disneyland park poster for Tom Sawyer Island on Frontierland for $3,375. Designed by Bjorn Aronson and measures 36 x 54 inches.
Alice in Wonderland Attraction Poster — Sold for $2,313
Original Disneyland park poster for Alice in Wonderland, one of the longest-running attractions at the park (Disneyland, 1958). Hand-pulled silk-screen by artist Sam McKim is the variant displayed by the actual ride rather than the entrance, without Fantasyland along the bottom. Measures 36.5” x 54.5”. Some edgewear and small closed tears archivally repaired on verso. Rich colors of green, yellow, peach and blue remain exceptionally strong. Very good plus condition. Sold for $2,313.
Golden Horseshoe Revue Attraction Poster — Sold for $2,000
Original Disneyland park poster for the Golden Horseshoe Revue, the popular Frontierland attraction starring the comedian Wally Boag (Disneyland, 1966). Hand-pulled silk-screen by artist Bjorn Aronson features stunning colors of red, white and blue against an iridescent gilt background. Measures 36″ x 54″. Poster is the second printing, following the original issued in 1955, with U.S.A. at bottom instead of Frontierland. Edgewear and minor creasing, with some closed tears archivally repaired to verso. Very good condition with bright coloring. Sold for $2,000.
Adventure Thru Inner Space Poster — Sold for $1,875
Original Disneyland park poster for the Tomorrowland attraction, ”Adventure Thru Inner Space”, the first attraction to use Disney’s Omnimover system (Disneyland, 1967). Hand-pulled silk-screen by Imagineer John Drury displays vivid colors of blue, pink and green. Measures 36” x 54”. Minor edgewear and discreet archival tape repair to verso. Overall very good plus condition. Sold for $1,875.
Flight to the Moon Attraction Poster — Sold for $1,650
Original Disneyland park poster for Flight to the Moon, the Tomorrowland attraction which replaced Rocket to the Moon (Disneyland, 1967). In keeping with the redesign by artist Ken Chapman, emphasis was put on the moon itself, rather than the rocket. Hand-pulled silk-screen retains exceptional vibrant colors of navy blue, turquoise, red and white, with the sky seguing to black at top. Measures 36” x 54”. Some edgewear with creasing and a few closed tears archivally repaired on verso. Very good condition with bold coloring. Sold for $1,650.
It’s a Small World Attraction Poster — Sold for $1,563
Original Disneyland park poster for It’s a Small World, the quintessential Disney attraction (Disneyland, 1966). Hand-pulled silk-screen retains an exceptionally bright white background, layered with rich shades of blue, red, black and green. Designed by artist Paul Hartley. Measures 36” x 54”. Minor edgewear including crease at upper left, and a few small closed tears archivally repaired on verso. Very good plus condition. Sold for $1,563.
Frontierland Poster Featuring Mark Twain Riverboat — Sold for $1,500
Original Disneyland park poster for Frontierland, featuring the Mark Twain Riverboat (Disneyland, 1955). Hand-pulled silk-screen designed by Bjorn Aronson features rich colors of turquoise, brown, green and yellow advertising ”Colorful, Exciting Adventures Aboard the ‘Mark Twain”’. Measures 36” x 54”. Some edgewear and closed tears archivally repaired on verso. Lower portion has more wear and creasing with some paper loss along left edge. Poster still displays very well with vibrant coloring, overall in good to very good condition. Sold for $1,500.
“Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” Poster — Sold for $1,063
Original Disneyland park poster for the ”Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” attraction, one of the rarer Disneyland posters (Disneyland, 1965). Hand-pulled silk-screen retains bright coloring with a shock of red lettering against the photographic background. Measures 36” x 54”. Some edgewear with closed tears archivally repaired on verso, and small area of paper loss at lower left. Very good condition with virtually no toning to colors. Sold for $1,063.
Thanks for learning about some of our additional Disneyland poster sales! Learn about some of the other vintage Disneyland posters we’ve sold and how to sell or consign yours.
FAQs
Where were Disneyland attraction posters displayed?
Posters were displayed at the Main Street Opera House corridor.
Who created the original Disneyland attraction posters?
These original posters were designed and created by iconic Disney artists including Bjorn Aronson, Paul Hartley and Sam McKim.