About the film
Disneyland Handcrafted is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Leslie Iwerks. It examines Disneyland’s construction in the early 1950s through archival motion picture footage and audio recordings from that period. The film has a runtime of 78 minutes and is in English.
It was released on January 22, 2026, on Disney+, after a limited theatrical engagement earlier that month. Its focus on the making of Disneyland, rather than on the park’s later history, gives viewers a period-specific account built from recorded images and sound. The film is listed as a documentary film, with the United States as its country of origin.
Who it is for
It may suit viewers interested in Disneyland’s construction and the use of archival footage and recordings. Its English-language presentation may also work for students studying the early history of the park.
Worth knowing
- 78-minute runtime
- Uses archival footage and period audio
- Directed by Leslie Iwerks
- Available on Disney+
Before you press play
- A limited theatrical engagement preceded streaming
- English-language presentation
The short of it
Disneyland Handcrafted focuses on Disneyland’s early-1950s construction through period footage and audio. It is a focused choice for viewers interested in the park’s origins and archival filmmaking.