Van Eaton Galleries invites you to experience “The Joel Magee Disneyland Collection,” the largest privately owned collection of Disney Parks memorabilia in the world. The collection is so large, they cannot fit it into our current location! Highlights include ride vehicles, props, signage, vintage souvenirs, and the single largest collection of Disneyland Attraction Posters, including some that are the only examples known to exist.
They have a free exhibition that begins June 28th at the Burbank Town Center Mall, and runs Wednesday through Sunday until July 16th. The auction begins on Disneyland’s 68th birthday, July 17th, and runs through July 19th. Make plans now to attend!
Absentee bidding is currently open, place your max bids now to ensure victory!
Each day will be a special moment. Here are some incredible highlights:
July 17th– Live Auction Starts at 4:45 PM Pacific Time
Lot 1 – A Herb Ryman Disneyland Concept Plot Plan Brownline
Lot 2 – Walt Disney Signed Stationery.
Lot 7 – An Audio-Animatronic A-1 Mechanical Frame.
Lot 12 – A World’s Fair General Electric Progressland Poster.
Lot 25 – An Original Disneyland Employee Nametag Badge.
Lot 58 – A Disneyland Hotel Attraction Poster.
Lot 59 – Walt’s Microphone Shield.
Lot 92 – A Disneyland Press Preview & Dedication Ticket.
Lot 133 – A Disneyland Tour Guide Pin.
Lot 135 – A 1958-A Souvenir Disneyland Map.
July 18th– Live Auction Starts at 10:45 AM Pacific Time
Lot 173 – A Disneyland Railroad Ernest S. Marsh Number Plate.
Lot 191 – An Original Disneyland Fire Department Hat Prop.
Lot 201 – An Original “Disneyland ’59” Motor Boat Cruise Sign.
Lot 209 – Original Global Van Lines Moving Truck.
Lot 252 – A Red Wagon Inn Restaurant Attraction Poster.
Lot 477 – A Enchanted Tiki Room Adventureland Attraction Poster.
Lot 542 – A Walt Disney Signed Golden Horseshoe Concept.
Lot 554 – A Very Rare Casa de Fritos Frontierland Poster.
Lot 598 – A Big Thunder Mountain Original Cab and Boiler Cover.
Lot 735 – A Haunted Mansion “Doom Buggy” Attraction Vehicle.
Lot 744 – A One of a Kind Hitchhiking Ghosts Animatronic Display.
July 19th– Live Auction Starts at 10:45 AM Pacific Time
Lot 837 – Mickey Mouse Cub Circus Drumhead.
Lot 853 – A Peter Pan’s Flight Original Attraction Vehicle.
Lot 882 – Park-Used Alice in Wonderland Attraction Poster.
Lot 902 – Dumbo Attraction Elephant Vehicle
Lot 946 – A Rolly Crump It’s a Small World Clock Concept Model.
Lot 954 – An Original It’s a Small World Hawaiian Doll.
Lot 1000 – A Rocket Jet Original Attraction Vehicle.
Lot 1017 – A Rocket to the Moon Attraction Poster.
Lot 1048 – A Rare Midget Autopia Car.
Lot 1421 – A Figment Audio-Animatronics Figure.
Lot 1499 – A Main Street Electrical Parade Window Display.
With almost 1500 lots of incredible pieces, bidders can enjoy a great week leading up to the auction. All items are online with photos, descriptions, and estimated values. Van Eaton Galleries is the world leader in Disney collectibles and memorabilia and are happy to answer all questions via email or phone. You can call them at 818-788-2357 or email them at vegallery@aol.com.
ABOUT THE AUCTIONEER
For over 20 years, VAN EATON GALLERIES has been a central meeting place for a vibrant community of collectors, professionals, and Disney theme park enthusiasts. The gallery’s founders, Mike and Janeen Van Eaton, are world-renowned experts in the fields of Disneyland, animation, and popular culture memorabilia.
Beginning in 2015 with their seminal auction, The Story of Disneyland, Van Eaton Galleries has since held ground-breaking exhibition and auction events including Collecting Disney, Walt Disney’s Disneyland, The Life and Career of Disney Legend Rolly Crump, and most-recently, the month-long pop up sensation, That’s from Disneyland.
Specializing in original props, production art, vintage collectibles, animation art, and entertainment memorabilia, Van Eaton Galleries continues to be a leader of the auction community with their dedication to quality and professionalism.
