This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/4/2012
An absolutely one-of-a-kind archive of authentic original working blueprints used to build the following Disney World and Disneyland attractions before the parks were opened: 1. Great Ceremonial House at Adventureland (circa 1971, Disney World), 2. Mickey Mouse Music Hall (circa 1971, Disney World), 3. Future World the Living Seas at Epcot Center (circa 1984), 4. Tomorrowland Flight to the Moon (the original 80' tall one) et al at (circa 1955-67, Disneyland) and 5. the Matterhorn at Adventureland (Disneyland,). The Great Ceremonial House was designed at the meeting place in Adventureland. The distinctive Mickey Mouse Music Hall was built across from the wildly popular carousel, and, as an iconic centerpiece of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland. The Castle is next door! The Future World the Living Seas exhibit took the world by storm in the eighties showcasing modern technologies unavailable anywhere else for the public. The blueprints for the world renowned Tomorrowland include the incredibly popular and iconic original Flight to the Moon, Ride Turntables, the Space Frame, Exhibit Buildings and other Mechanical Utilities that make the park what it is. And of course, the Matterhorn at Adventureland, one of the most iconic rides ever! These blueprints are not copies, but the actual ones used by engineers designing and building Disney World, Disneyland and Epcot Center! These historic documents contain hand-written notes, designs, and engineering plan lay-outs depicting the daily activities engaged by these principal engineers. There are no others in the world like these, 100% guaranteed authentic original one-of-a-kind documents. Disney theme parks have evolved dramatically over the decades making these vintage historic documents highly collectible! They not only are THE hard copies of the actual original Magic Kingdom the way it was for baby-boomers in the seventies (before numerous remodels), but they also represent the historic birth of the second child of the singularly most popular entertainment dynasty on the planet. These rare blueprints are highly collectible for everyone from history buffs to universities to museums, not to mention the hundreds of millions of Disney fans world-wide. These would make an unforgettable gift or prized heirloom for almost anyone. Contemporary copies of popular vintage Disney blueprints sell for $10-20 per page and up unframed on eBay. Overall very good condition, there are about 500 blueprints in this collection. A detailed viewing of these blueprint archive can be seen at: http://youtu.be/c_xUuPbURbk. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.