
Building Walt's Dream: Disneyland Under Construction
Overview
Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter, as well as Ed Hobleman and Walter Magnuson from the studio inventory group provide commentary on a never-before-seen reel of footage showcasing Disneyland's construction from 1954-1955 using time-lapse and traditional eye-in-the-sky photography.
Top Cast
Tony Baxter
Commentary
Ed Hobelman
Commentary
Walter Magnuson
Commentary
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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