Leslie Iwerks’ ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Sets Jan. 22 Debut on Disney+ and YouTube

Overview

• Disney released a behind-the-scenes featurette in which director Leslie Iwerks discusses the film’s discovery and restoration of archival materials.
• The documentary draws from more than 100 hours of long-forgotten 16mm reels and audio from the Walt Disney Archives that were newly scanned for high-resolution viewing.
• The restored footage presents an unpolished, fly-on-the-wall look at the one-year build of Disneyland through the voices of artists, craftsmen, and Imagineers.
• Disney shared a new trailer that highlights artifacts from the Archives, including the iconic Disneyland sign and an opening day ticket book.
• This week’s rollout, which included the poster and confirmation of the premiere date, sets up a simultaneous release on Disney+ and Disney’s official YouTube channel.