Auction Details
Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present "Disneyland The First 65 Years," an auction of over 1000 artifacts of Disney Parks history! This large exhibit and two-day auction tells the history of Disneyland and Walt Disney World through rare props, signage, costumes, vintage souvenirs, attraction posters, and much more. Highlights of this auction include original Walt Disney autographs, rare 16mm films of some of Disneyland's earliest Lessees, park-used attraction vehicles, an original mock-up for the Pirates of the Caribbean guidebook, Disney Legend Milt Albright's original 1955 cast member no. 10 metal ID badge, huge park used signage, and a plethora of other one-of-a-kind items.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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51Collection of (19) Imagineering Reference Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1960s) An incredible collection of (19) Imagineering reference photos from the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Carouse
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
52Walt Disney Hand-Written US Navy Project Rejection.Van Eaton Galleries
(WED, 1965) Two very rare sheets of original Inter-Office Communication from WED Enterprises relating to a proposed U.S. Navy project. As described in
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
53Edmund Hillary Matterhorn Climber Release Form.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1966) A set of (3) matching release forms created for Sir Edmund P. Hillary for his planned climb of Disneyland's Matterhorn Mounta...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
54Roy O. Disney Press Statement on Walt's Death.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1966) A press statement from Roy O. Disney regarding the death of his brother Walt Disney. The rare document comes from the collection of
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*l for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
55The Independence Lake Progress Newsletter.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disney, 1975) A rare newsletter titled "The Independence Lake Progress" which provides updates on the development of Disney's propose...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to e********e for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
56Disneyland/Vista Records Title Cel.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1980s) A one-of-a-kind title cel and hand-painted background created for the Disneyland/Vista record label. The cel set-up was likely use
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
57WED-MAPO Communications Charts.Van Eaton Galleries
(WED, 1981) A collection of (10) WED-MAPO communications charts containing a heirarchy breakdown for each department. The charts act as position hiera
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*l for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
58"Imagineering: The Disney Creative Process" Pamphlet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1981) A rare pamphlet titled "Imagineering: The Disney Creative Process." The 2-page pamphlet features pictures and details a...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t****g for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
59WED Imagineering Family Open House Sign.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1985) A silkscreened sign for WED Imagineering's family open house event in 1985. The event aligned with Disneyland's 30th anni...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*********n for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
60WED Imagineering Name Change Announcement.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1986) A colorful fold-out document announcing the name change from WED Imagineering to Walt Disney Imagineering. The announcement feature
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*l for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
61Ralph Kent's WED Imagineering Budget Summary.Van Eaton Galleries
(Walt Disney World, 1983) A budget summary for WED's Florida division, headed by Disney Legend Ralph Kent. This was Kent's personal binder a...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*l for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
62WED Enterprises Design Standards Evaluation Guide.Van Eaton Galleries
(WED, c.1980s) A guide for WED Enterprises regarding the Design Standards Evaluation Program. The program was created in collaboration with representa
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*l for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
63Walt Disney Productions Corporate Real Estate Report.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disney, 1983) A Walt Disney Productions Corporate Real Estate Report for 1983. The report breaks down Disney's real estate purchases and descri...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
64Collection of (17) Imagineering Memos.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1992-94) A collection of (17) memos created for members of Walt Disney Imagineering. The subjects of the memos range from the death of Fr
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
65Rides & Attractions Report.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1991) A rides and attractions report created by Disneyland's Financial Planning and Analysis division. The report includes informat...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
66Imagineering Planet Mickey Ticket.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1993) A ticket to Walt Disney Imagineering's Planet Mickey Open House event held on May 15, 1993. The ticket features Mickey Mouse ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a****h for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
67Large Disneyland Aerial Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1993) A large aerial photo of Disneyland that was taken just prior to the Grand Opening of Mickey's Toontown. This wonderfully de...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
68Walt Disney Imagineering Show Awareness Guide.Van Eaton Galleries
(Walt Disney World, c.2000) A spiral-bound guide about Show Awareness created by Walt Disney Imagineering. The book opens vertically, and each upper p
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*l for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
69WED Imagineering Cereal Bowl.Van Eaton Galleries
(WED, c.2000s) A very rare cereal bowl given to employees of WED Imagineering during the early 2000s. It reads "WED Cereal Bar" inside and...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
70Walt Disney Imagineering Denim Jacket.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1990s) A rare denim jacket created for members of Walt Disney Imagineering. The chest and back both read "Walt Disney Imagineeri...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 4,100.00
71Walt Disney Imagineering Honorary Imagineer Badge.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1990s) A badge from the Walt Disney Imagineering campus that reads "Honorary Imagineer." This style of badge was used for g...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
72Walt Disney Imagineering Company Vehicle Parking Sign.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.2000) A Walt Disney Imagineering company vehicle parking sign. The sign features Sorcerer Mickey and contains a thin metal core for dur
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
73"Disneyland and You" New Hire Booklet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1960s) An early Disneyland booklet created for new hires that covers expectations and rules for cast members. The booklet was printed w
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********r.. for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
74Set of (11) Walk Around Character Publicity Photos.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1961) A collection of (11) publicity photos showcasing Disneyland's walk around costumed characters. Five of the images feature t...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
75"Tips To Talkers" Cast Member Training Guide.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1961) A cast member speech training guide titled "Tips To Talkers", used to teach proper clear and expressive speech. The 12-...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
76"You're on Stage at Disneyland!" Cast Member Guide.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1962) A cast member guide providing information on appropriate behavior and guest interaction while at Disneyland. The 25-page spiral bou
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
77"The Disneyland Story" Cast Member Booklet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1963) A 28-page booklet providing an overview of Disneyland's operations and performance during its first nine years. The booklet...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*********r for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
78Pair of "Disneyland & You" Cast Member Books.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1979-86) A pair of "Disneyland and You" cast member books. The books cover company policies and expectations for Disneyland e...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********d for (850.00 + 178.50BP) = 1,028.50
791965 Disneyland Telephone Directory.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1965) A very rare telephone directory for Walt Disney Productions, Disneyland, and WED Imagineering. The 21-page directory lists the empl
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
80"The Walt Disney Traditions at Disneyland" Booklet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1967) An educational booklet distributed to new hires during cast member orientation at Disneyland. Created shortly after the death of Wa
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********r for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
81Cast Member Locker Room Sign.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1960s-70s) An original sign from Disneyland's cast member locker rooms. The sign was used to inform others that there was current...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f***i for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
82Joe Fowler Signed Disneyland Letter.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1967) An inter-office letter written seven months after Walt's death by Joe Fowler, the general manager of Disneyland. The letter w...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
83Project Lead & Foreman Training Manual.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1969) A fascinating manual for foremen and project leads titled "Lead/Foreman Development Project Insight," put together by...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
84Cast Member Wardrobe Department Sign.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1960s-70s) A sign used at Disneyland's cast member wardrobe department. The sign reads "Need a Hanger? Trade a Hanger!"...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
85Set of (4) Cast Member Annual Reports.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disney, 1965-69) A set of (4) annual reports from Walt Disney Productions. The reports were given to cast members and shareholders during the years 1
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
86Disneyland University Performance Appraisal Guide.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1970s) A cast member performance appraisal guide created by Disney University. The bound guide comes from the collection of Disney Lege
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
87Costumed Character Training Manual.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1970s) A very rare manual for Disneyland's costumed characters titled "Getting to know the Disney Characters." Created by...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T***t for (950.00 + 199.50BP) = 1,149.50
88"Your Role in the Disneyland Show" New Hire Guide.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1971) A new hire cast member guidebook from Disneyland. Titled "Your Role in the Disneyland Show," the book contains quotes f...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*******s for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
89Employee Christmas Card & Ride Coupon Book.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1971) An original Walt Disney Productions Christmas card and ride coupon book for Disneyland. These cards and enclosed coupon books were
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
90Employee Retirement Plan Booklet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1972) A "Key Employees Deferred Compensation and Retirement Plan" booklet. Key employees received this booklet that describes...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********4.. for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
91"Working, Our Way..." Disney Employee Guidebook.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1974) A Disney University guidebook titled, "Working, Our Way...". The manual contains policies, practices, and procedures ex...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
92Facilities Engineering & Construction Division Gift.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1970s-80s) A custom award given to a member of the Facilities Engineering & Construction Division of Disneyland. The award featur...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******z for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
93Collection of (22) Disneyland Nametags.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1970s-90s) A large collection of (22) Disneyland name tags which belonged to Bob Phelps of Disneyland's costuming department. The...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
94Collection of (15) Cast Member Wardrobe Buttons.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1970s) A collection of (15) metal buttons created for cast member wardrobe attire. Included are (10) silver-toned and (5) gold-toned Di
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
95Walt Disney Company Quarterly Reports.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1975-1993) A set of (17) quarterly report brochures that detail the financial earnings of Walt Disney Productions. The reports contain a
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*********S for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
96Employee Benefit Program Packet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1975) A packet created for Walt Disney Studios and Parks employees for the Employee Benefit Program. The packet includes an informative l
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
97"The Care and Feeding of Disney Characters" Binder.Van Eaton Galleries
(Walt Disney World, 1977) A manual used by the costume department at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Titled, "The Care and Feeding of Di...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to n********s for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
98Disneyland Cast Services Directory & Wallet Fact Card.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1977) A services directory and fact card for Disneyland cast members. The directory helped facilitate communication between cast members
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s********i for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
99When You Wish Upon a Star Self Development Book.Van Eaton Galleries
(Walt Disney World, 1978) A "When You Wish Upon a Star" booklet for Disney's internal self-development program. The program teaches th...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*******s for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
100Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Tennis Racquet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Walt Disney World, 1978) A rare tennis racquet with a Mickey Mouse cover that belonged to Bob Phelps of Walt Disney World's costuming division....
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M**9 for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50