Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks returns with an all-new Disney documentary giving viewers an up-close look at the dedication, effort, and passion that was required to realize a dream that would go on to inspire millions around the world.

Disneyland Handcrafted (2026)

Through rare archival footage, experience the labor and love that built one man's impossible dream.

★ 7.2/10 January 22, 2026 78 min

Documentary

Director: Leslie Iwerks

Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks returns with an all-new Disney documentary giving viewers an up-close look at the dedication, effort, and passion that was required to realize a dream that would go on to inspire millions around the world.

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Trailer

Director

Leslie Iwerks

Cast

Walt Disney Self (archive footage) Art Linkletter Self (archive footage) Irene Dunne Self (archive footage) Harriet Burns Self (archive footage) Marty Sklar Self (archive footage) Roy Edward Disney Self (archive footage) Robert Cummings Self (archive footage) Diane Disney Self (archive footage) Milt Albright Self (archive footage) John Hencher Self (archive footage) Ronald Reagan Self (archive footage) Hank Weaver Self (archive footage)