Tag: Leslie Iwerks
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Screen ‘Disney Worldbuilders’
The Walt Disney Family Museum is offering two screenings of filmmaker Leslie Iwerks’ newest documentary, Disney Worldbuilders (Here are my thoughts on this new film). This film premiered at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event before arriving on Disney+. The Walt Disney Family Museum will be offering two free screenings on Sunday, August 23, and…
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The Art of Worldbuilding: Disney Lessons on Hope, Heart, and Humanity
What makes a Disney story truly timeless? And how do those beloved stories move from the silver screen into immersive, living experiences in Disney theme parks around the world? In her latest feature documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, Academy Award and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks (The Imagineering Story, Disneyland Handcrafted) sits down with some of the most…
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VIDEO: Horizons: A Carousel of Progress D23 Disney Experiences Showcase
On Saturday, August 16, 2026, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event hosted Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at the Honda Center. This Disney Experiences Showcase wrapped up the second day of this ultimate Disney fan event in Anaheim. It was packed with updates, news, and some incredible performances by host Neil Patrick Harris and other…
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Leslie Iwerks Shares About Carrying Walt Disney’s Vision Forward Ahead of Release of ‘Disney Worldbuilders’
Disney Worldbuilders, the newest documentary from filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, will be arriving on Disney+ on August 20, 2026. When it does, Disney fans will get to hear from people who build worlds for Disney and share how these things come to be. These intimate conversations will include people who have led the building of worlds…
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Parks, Purpose & EPCOT Music – GEEKS CORNER #827
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. Some of it is serious, and some of it… not so much. Throughout this episode, the Geeks talk about the CHOC Walk in the Park this week (you can still donate here!), Disney Worldbuilders, Ted Lasso season 4, and The Music…
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Trailer Released for ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ Ahead of August 20th Arrival on Disney+
A trailer has been released for the next Leslie Iwerks film, Disney Worldbuilders. Along with the new trailer, it was announced that this feature-length documentary will be arriving on Disney+ on August 20th. When it does, fans will see some of “Disney’s most influential storytellers reflect on the memories, moments and creative breakthroughs that shaped…
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Teaser for Leslie Iwerks New Documentary, ‘Disney Worldbuilders,’ Released Ahead of August Debut
A teaser for Leslie Iwerks’ newest documentary has been released. This new documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, follows Iwerks’ most recent film, Disneyland Handcrafted. Disneyland Handcrafted looked at the building of The Happiest Place on Earth, particularly the year leading up to its opening. Disney Worldbuilders looks at how favorite Disney stories are translated from the screen…
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Disney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video of ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Soundtrack
Another behind the scenes look at Disneyland Handcrafted has been released. This time, the focus is on the music and soundtrack featured in the documentary. Music adds to any film or documentary, and is often an important part of that story. In this behind-the-scenes featurette, Reynolds shares his creative process behind the music, exploring how…
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Disneyland Handcrafted Nominated for Television Critics Association Award
Disneyland Handcrafted, the Leslie Iwerks documentary which chronicles the building of Disneyland over the course of a year, has been nominated for a Television Critics Association (TCA) Award. The nomination is in the category of Outstanding Achievement in News and Information. The film was recently submitted for Emmy consideration and also won three Telly Awards. The…
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New Leslie Iwerks Film to Debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
A new film from acclaimed Disney filmmaker Leslie Iwerks was announced today. It will debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this summer. Iwerks is behind the recently released documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted. The announcement about this new film was shared during a special media preview of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at The…
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D23 | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 10, 2021
On this day in 2021, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and Walt Disney Imagineering teamed up for the first in a series of special events. It was called D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Disney California Adventure Park 20th Anniversary and was streamed online. Director Leslie Iwerks and then-president of WDI Bob…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Arrives on Disney+ and YouTube
The new Leslie Iwerks documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted, is now available for the world to watch. The film, which chronicles the building of Disneyland over the course of a year, includes footage that has never been seen before. These incredible visuals are accompanied by the voices of Walt Disney and those around him as they share…
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Mr. Daps’ Review
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and YouTube. The film is made by Leslie Iwerks and gives a never-before-seen perspective on the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland on July 17, 1955. This shows footage that hasn’t been shown before, shares insight from Walt Disney and the people…
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Disneyland Handcrafted: The Magic of Creation
Last week, Daps Magic was given the incredible opportunity to attend the premiere of Disneyland Handcrafted at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The latest film from Leslie Iwerks aims to tell the story of the creation of Disneyland with never-before-seen footage. Heading into the screening, I must admit I was a bit suspicious. For the…
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How to Watch ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Early!
Disneyland Handcrafted will arrive on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube channel on January 22, 2026. Ahead of the debut of this Leslie Iwerks documentary about the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland, this film will be at the AMC Burbank Town Center 8 for a limited run. This will give fans the chance to…
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‘It’s a Miracle’ in New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Video
A new clip for Disneyland Handcrafted has debuted on YouTube. This comes after the new Leslie Iwerks documentary premiered last week at the Walt Disney Studios (read more here). This new clip shows some never-seen-before clips showing some of the final days before the opening of Disneyland. This comes as it is noted that it…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ – A Gift Connecting the Present with the Past
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be released on Disney+ and the Disney YouTube Channel. When it does, viewers will get a look behind the scenes as Disneyland was built. This is a film that isn’t just a documentary; it is a labor of love. Leslie Iwerks has a long history, and her family…
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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…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Release Date Announced!
The release date for Disneyland Handcrafted has been announced. This feature documentary from Leslie Iwerks takes a look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. Viewers will get to see the excitement of Disneyland coming to life over 70 years ago. During the course of this feature, there will be the opportunity…
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Trailer Revealed for New “Disneyland Handcrafted” Leslie Iwerks Documentary Coming This Winter
There are Disneyland fans that love the early history of the park from concept to development. Many fans know that those concepts, photos, and even video from the early days of planning and construction are out there. The “Creating The Happiest Place on Earth” panel at Destination D23 provided fans with an emotional look at…
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Disney Legend Tony Baxter, Leslie Iwerks, Tim O’Day, Bret Iwan, and Eric Tan to Appear at Van Eaton Galleries For Very Special Event
An impressive array of Disney artists and authors will be at a very special event at the Van Eaton Galleries on November 23.
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New Documentary Celebrating 100 Years of Warner Bros. Coming to Max
In 2023 The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. However, it is not the only studio in Hollywood that is reaching this milestone. Warner Bros. is also celebrating its 100th anniversary. As part of the celebration of this centennial, a new documentary has been created by director Leslie Iwerks. Iwerks is a director,…
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THE IMAGINEERING STORY: The Official Biography of Walt Disney Imagineering Now Available
When Disney+ arrived in 2019 The Imagineering Story docuseries was an instant hit. This series is a beautiful look into Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI). As soon as it finished, many Disney fans were immediately wanting more. Thankfully, now more is here! It comes in the form of a book. THE IMAGINEERING STORY: The Official Biography…
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Soundtrack for The Imagineering Story Released on Music Streaming Services
The Imagineering Story is a wonderful docuseries by Leslie Iwerks that looks at the history of Imagineering and was released on Disney+. Now, the original soundtrack for The Imagineering Story has been released for Disney and music fans to enjoy. It includes over an hour of music that, much like the docuseries, is a little…