Disneyland Handcrafted

Disneyland Handcrafted is a documentary that explores the creation of Disneyland in 1955. Through rare audio recordings and archival footage, the film examines the determination and craftsmanship of the hundreds of workers who helped Walt Disney turn his vision into a reality. The narrative follows the process from the initial groundbreaking to the park's opening day, highlighting the pressure and passion involved in the project.

The film was directed by Leslie Iwerks, who also served as a producer alongside Mark A. Catalena. This production follows her previous work on The Pixar Story and Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible, and precedes her other 2026 release, Disney Worldbuilders. The cast consists of 24 credited individuals, featuring archival appearances by Walt Disney, Roy Edward Disney, Art Linkletter, Irene Dunne, Harriet Burns, and Marty Sklar. Produced by Iwerks & Co. in the United States, the documentary has a runtime of 78 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 30 votes.