Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of The WDW News Today Podcast: Tom and Eric sit down with Leslie Iwerks, director and producer of several key Disney documentaries including The Imagineering Story, to discuss her newest film Disneyland Handcrafted. Hear the stories behind finding never-before-seen footage of the construction of Disneyland, the process of restoring old and damaged film reels, and how the entire documentary came together - telling a truly authentic and gritty story of how Walt Disney's riskiest project came to be.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
03:17 - Weird Snack Time
06:45 - Voices of Literacy
23:15 - Leslie Iwerks Interview
50:15 - Wrap-up
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53:11 - Sweet Emotional Farewell Tour tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/2002200
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56:27 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
56:56 - Sign off
đ° A Disney fanâs hub for all Walt Disney news today!
If youâre looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then youâre in the right place. The magic is just a click away! đ
For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney â news, podcasts, radio, and video. We've had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it's all thanks to our dedicated audience that we're now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.
In this episode of The WDW News Today Podcast: Tom and Eric sit down with Leslie Iwerks, director and producer of several key Disney documentaries including The Imagineering Story, to discuss her newest film Disneyland Handcrafted. Hear the stories behind finding never-before-seen footage of the construction of Disneyland, the process of restoring old and damaged film reels, and how the entire documentary came together - telling a truly authentic and gritty story of how Walt Disney's riskiest project came to be.
Subscribe to our two NEW channels here!
WDWNT POV: youtube.com/@WDWNTPOV
The Parkhive: youtube.com/@DisParkhive
đEXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! patreon.com/wdwnt
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WEBSITE: wdwnt.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/WDWNewsToday
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/wdwnt
TWITTER / X: twitter.com/WDWNT
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wdwnt.com
#WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
03:17 - Weird Snack Time
06:45 - Voices of Literacy
23:15 - Leslie Iwerks Interview
50:15 - Wrap-up
52:25 - Carousel of Products carouselofproducts.com
53:11 - Sweet Emotional Farewell Tour tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/2002200
54:01 - History on the High Seas tickettailor.com/events/wdwnt/1990184
56:27 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
56:56 - Sign off
đ° A Disney fanâs hub for all Walt Disney news today!
If youâre looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then youâre in the right place. The magic is just a click away! đ
For over 18 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney â news, podcasts, radio, and video. We've had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it's all thanks to our dedicated audience that we're now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.
