Inside Disneyland Handcrafted: Leslie Iwerks on Family's Legacy, Archives & Filmmaking Magic

VIDEO: Inside Disneyland Handcrafted: Leslie Iwerks on Family’s Legacy, Archives & Filmmaking Magic

Disney has released a new featurette about the upcoming documentary Disneyland Handcrafted ahead of its debut on January 22, 2026. The film has director Leslie Iwerks sharing about making the film, Disneyland history, and even her own family’s legacy with The Walt Disney Company. Below is a look at this featurette that comes ahead of the film’s debut on Disney+ and Disney YouTube. This featurette is worth watching and a great indicator of how incredible Disneyland Handcrafted will be.

Inside Disneyland Handcrafted: Leslie Iwerks on Family’s Legacy, Archives & Filmmaking Magic

Inside Disneyland Handcrafted: Leslie Iwerks on Family’s Legacy, Archives & Filmmaking Magic Official Description

Go behind the scenes of Disneyland Handcrafted with award-winning director Leslie Iwerks. Disneyland Handcrafted, available on ‪@Disney‬ YouTube and streaming on ‪@disneyplus‬ January 22, 2026.

In this exclusive interview, Leslie shares her personal connection to Disney, her family’s legendary legacy, and the creative process behind making this stunning documentary. Discover how rare archival footage was restored, the artistry behind Disneyland’s handmade details, and the stories that bring the park’s craftsmanship to life.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
· Leslie Iwerks’ Disney lineage and storytelling roots
· How Disneyland Handcrafted celebrates Walt Disney and Disneyland’s artisans and creators
· The process of pulling and restoring historic Disney archives
· Behind-the-scenes insights into documentary filmmaking

Disneyland Handcrafted chronicles the exhilarating year that gave rise to The Happiest Place on Earth. Built entirely from rare archival footage and original audio recordings, the film reveals the extraordinary artistry, grit and pressure it took hundreds of craftspeople to bring Walt Disney’s dream project of Disneyland to fruition – from groundbreaking to Opening Day. Audiences can stream the film on Disney+ and Disney YouTube on January 22.

What do you think of this featurette? Are you excited to see Disneyland Handcrafted when it debuts on January 22nd? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!

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