May 6–August 20, 2006
Behind the Magic – 50 Years of Disneyland®
Great Hall High Bay

Go behind the scenes to see how Walt Disney and his Imagineers envisioned, created, and brought Disneyland to life. This touring exhibition includes hundreds of images and artifacts, including original artwork, construction drawings, architectural models, archival videos, promotional materials, and historic souvenirs—as well as original vehicles from Peter Pan’s Flight® and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride®. Meet Disney’s first human Audio-Animatronics® figure, Abraham Lincoln!

Admission fees (includes audioguide and general museum admission) :

General:
Adults $14
Seniors (65+) and students with ID $10

Members:
Adults $6
Seniors (65+) and students with ID $5

Advance tickets at http://www.museumca.org/tickets

(No group rates for this special exhibition)

For a full press release visit: http://www.museumca.org/press/press_disney.html

To view an 18" x 24" poster visit: http://www.museumca.org/pdf/disney.pdf

Read the Mouse Planet's More Mouse article by Frank Anzalone
http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=mm060509fa

All images owned by Disney Enterprises, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction allowed. @ 2005 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

A 1954 rendering for what was then called the “Land of Tomorrow” gives special prominence to a monorail system, eventually added to the park in 1959.

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Guests spin madly inside teacups at Fantasyland’s Mad Tea Party®, based upon Disney's Alice in Wonderland animated film.

The Oakland Museum of California exhibition received generous support from the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Ron and Diane Miller.