The New Disneyland Documentary Is Fantastic, And I'm Shocked At How Close It Came To Not Happening
By Dirk Libbey
Published on March 1, 2026.
The article discusses the close to not finishing a documentary about Disney's history, Disneyland Handcrafted, which is made up entirely of footage captured while the company was under construction. However, director Leslie Iwerks was unable to secure funding for the film due to the high cost of making movies. Jason Recher, a Vice President at Disney Experiences, became the film's champion and became the first movie by Disney Experienced. The film has been viewed for free on YouTube, where it has received 1.6 million views. To watch the film, sign up for a Disney+ subscription.
Read Original Article