Walt Disney Productions' The Walt Disney Story (1973)

This film was produced for Disneyland and played in the Opera House replacing Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. The film is comprised of vintage audio clips of Walt Disney telling his life story in his own words. Vintage photos and footage illustrate the story. A display of artifacts accompanied this film where guests could explore different items from Walt's life. When guests began complaining that Mr. Lincoln had been shut down, Walt Disney Productions incorporated him into the finale of the show.

Walt Disney World also ran a version of this film in their Opera House as well. their museum display was different. At first it included a preview of the Western River Expedition attraction. When that ride was cancelled, a preview of EPCOT Center replaced it.

In 1994 this film was released to VHS as a souvenir. An introduction and epilogue with Mickey Mouse was added to that presentation. We present the entire film with this intro and outro so you can hear Walt in his own words.

The Disneyland version of the film ran until 2005 while Walt Disney World's shuttered in 1996.

Original release date April 8, 1973

Posted for historical purposes. This channel is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company.