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Disneyland Handcrafted’ Begins Limited Theatrical Run Before Jan. 22 Streaming Debut

Built from restored 16mm reels, the Leslie Iwerks film immerses viewers in the risky, hands-on year that made Disneyland possible.

Overview

  • AMC Burbank Town Center 8 is hosting limited screenings from January 14–20 ahead of the digital release.
  • An advance showing at AMC Disney Springs featured a Q&A with director Leslie Iwerks, drew a standing ovation, and ran just over 70 minutes.
  • Disney confirms a January 22 debut on Disney+ and the company’s official YouTube channel.
  • The film assembles never-before-seen archival footage, restored and colorized from 16mm and paired with newly created foley by Skywalker Sound.
  • Early reviews note a craftsmen-centered narrative and vérité approach that forgoes modern talking-head interviews to convey the urgency of the 1954–55 build.