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Go Inside the Making of Disneyland with Disneyland Handcrafted

By Courtney Potter

D23 Gold Members recently gathered inside the Coronado Springs Resort ballroom at Walt Disney World Resort for two thrilling days during Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney... where they were treated to incredible performances; exclusive shopping; and exciting announcements—one of which came courtesy of the “Creating the Happiest Place on Earth” panel. Acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks dropped a trailer for her brand-new documentary titled Disneyland Handcrafted, which is set to debut this winter on Disney+ and Disney YouTube. Check out the trailer, below.

Capturing the construction of the DNA of Disneyland more than 70 years ago, the film will give audiences a chance to peek through the orange groves and experience the making of the park like never before.

In this all-new Disney documentary from the Oscar® and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker, viewers will get an up-close look at the dedication, effort, and passion that was required to realize a dream... one that would go on to inspire millions around the world.

Stay tuned for more info on Disneyland Handcrafted in the months ahead!