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Disneyland Handcrafted’ Sets One-Week Burbank Theatrical Run Ahead of Jan. 22 Streaming Debut

The film uses newly unearthed archival reels with custom-built audio to foreground the craftspeople behind Disneyland’s creation.

Overview

  • The documentary screens exclusively at AMC Burbank Town Center 8 from January 14–20, with advance tickets available through AMC’s website.
  • Streaming begins January 22 on Disney+ and on Disney’s official YouTube channel, offering a broad digital release following the Burbank engagement.
  • Director Leslie Iwerks reconstructs the 1954–55 build using more than 200 reels arranged chronologically with no contemporary talking-head interviews.
  • Because most footage was originally silent, Skywalker Sound created a full effects track to immerse viewers in on-site construction details.
  • Iwerks emphasizes the often-overlooked labor that brought the park to life and notes the project nearly missed its opening timeline, while some outlets suggest the single-theater run may also serve awards-qualifying purposes.