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09-27-2004, 04:40 PM
Source: The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford to Create Traveling Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years of Disneyland
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, will research and develop a traveling exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. The exhibit will be created by The Henry Ford in association with Walt Disney Imagineering and The Walt Disney Company.
In an unprecedented agreement, Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative design organization behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will loan The Henry Ford up to 500 pieces of original artwork, models, construction drawings, ride vehicles and media materials relating to the architecture and design of Disneyland.
"During the celebration of Disneyland's 50th anniversary, this exhibit will offer a unique way to pay tribute to Walt's original park, a concept so popular, that it launched an entirely different genre of family entertainment that now spans the globe," said Marty Sklar, Vice-Chairman and Principal Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering.
The exhibition will open in Henry Ford Museum, part of The Henry Ford, in September 2005 and will feature rarely seen original artwork, early footage, blueprints and photographs revealing one man's vision of a family-friendly and fantasy-filled entertainment complex known today as Disneyland(R). Visitors will also view original character sculpture, scenic elements of the park from the 1950s and sit in original ride cars such as those used for Dumbo the Flying Elephant(R) and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride(R).
After its debut at Henry Ford Museum, the exhibit will tour nationally beginning in early 2006.
The rarest opportunity in this exhibit will be the chance to view up-close the original Abraham Lincoln figure from the 1964 World's Fair in New York. This figure is the first original Audio-Animatronics(R) "human" to appear in a Walt Disney show. It debuted in the Illinois pavilion of the World's Fair and has not been shown since.
"The fact that we have been granted access to this amazing collection is incredible," said Scott Mallwitz, Experience Design Director for The Henry Ford. "The show that will result from this access will celebrate Disneyland as an American innovation -- historically, an entertainment media that has had profound and enduring influence."
The historical connection between Disneyland and The Henry Ford can be traced back to Walt Disney himself and his first visit to Greenfield Village, part of The Henry Ford, in 1940. He was so taken with Henry Ford's vision of an idealized American village, he returned eight years later. These trips and visits to other destinations and fairs, across the country helped Walt frame the concept of a "Family Park" that would become Disneyland.
Disney parks and resorts are among the most popular attractions anywhere on earth, representing a timeless tradition that millions of families continue to pass from one generation to another. For the first time, all 10 Disney theme parks around the world will join together for The Happiest Celebration on Earth to mark the 50th anniversary of Disneyland in Southern California. The impact of Disneyland on family entertainment is significant, and the park Walt Disney created 50 years ago became the foundation for the modern theme park industry.
The Henry Ford, located in Dearborn, Michigan was founded in 1929 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford. This history destination includes Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The Henry Ford, America's Greatest History Attraction, is the history destination that brings the American Experience to life. For more information please visit our website http://www.thehenryford.org .
Walt Disney Imagineering is the unique, creative force behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships, real estate developments, and regional entertainment venues worldwide. Imagineering's unique strength comes from the dynamic global team of 1,400 creative and technical professionals building on the Disney legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment through technical innovation and creativity.
The Henry Ford to Create Traveling Exhibit Celebrating 50 Years of Disneyland
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, will research and develop a traveling exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. The exhibit will be created by The Henry Ford in association with Walt Disney Imagineering and The Walt Disney Company.
In an unprecedented agreement, Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative design organization behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will loan The Henry Ford up to 500 pieces of original artwork, models, construction drawings, ride vehicles and media materials relating to the architecture and design of Disneyland.
"During the celebration of Disneyland's 50th anniversary, this exhibit will offer a unique way to pay tribute to Walt's original park, a concept so popular, that it launched an entirely different genre of family entertainment that now spans the globe," said Marty Sklar, Vice-Chairman and Principal Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering.
The exhibition will open in Henry Ford Museum, part of The Henry Ford, in September 2005 and will feature rarely seen original artwork, early footage, blueprints and photographs revealing one man's vision of a family-friendly and fantasy-filled entertainment complex known today as Disneyland(R). Visitors will also view original character sculpture, scenic elements of the park from the 1950s and sit in original ride cars such as those used for Dumbo the Flying Elephant(R) and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride(R).
After its debut at Henry Ford Museum, the exhibit will tour nationally beginning in early 2006.
The rarest opportunity in this exhibit will be the chance to view up-close the original Abraham Lincoln figure from the 1964 World's Fair in New York. This figure is the first original Audio-Animatronics(R) "human" to appear in a Walt Disney show. It debuted in the Illinois pavilion of the World's Fair and has not been shown since.
"The fact that we have been granted access to this amazing collection is incredible," said Scott Mallwitz, Experience Design Director for The Henry Ford. "The show that will result from this access will celebrate Disneyland as an American innovation -- historically, an entertainment media that has had profound and enduring influence."
The historical connection between Disneyland and The Henry Ford can be traced back to Walt Disney himself and his first visit to Greenfield Village, part of The Henry Ford, in 1940. He was so taken with Henry Ford's vision of an idealized American village, he returned eight years later. These trips and visits to other destinations and fairs, across the country helped Walt frame the concept of a "Family Park" that would become Disneyland.
Disney parks and resorts are among the most popular attractions anywhere on earth, representing a timeless tradition that millions of families continue to pass from one generation to another. For the first time, all 10 Disney theme parks around the world will join together for The Happiest Celebration on Earth to mark the 50th anniversary of Disneyland in Southern California. The impact of Disneyland on family entertainment is significant, and the park Walt Disney created 50 years ago became the foundation for the modern theme park industry.
The Henry Ford, located in Dearborn, Michigan was founded in 1929 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford. This history destination includes Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The Henry Ford, America's Greatest History Attraction, is the history destination that brings the American Experience to life. For more information please visit our website http://www.thehenryford.org .
Walt Disney Imagineering is the unique, creative force behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships, real estate developments, and regional entertainment venues worldwide. Imagineering's unique strength comes from the dynamic global team of 1,400 creative and technical professionals building on the Disney legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment through technical innovation and creativity.