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Disneyland - "Your Host Donald Duck" Production Cel (Walt Disney, 1950s). "He's got a lot of talent... and a winning smile!" Donald, "the duck with the sweetest disposition" waves his magic wand and introduces Fantasyland, in this fabulous animation cel from "Your Host Donald Duck", a memorable episode of Walt Disney's Disneyland! During the 1950s, Donald Duck was at the peak of his popularity, starring in short films and making numerous appearances in television productions including commercials and Walt Disney's Disneyland (1954-1958), later rebranded as Walt Disney Presents (1958-1961). This celluloid painting appears around the 7:00 minute mark of "Your Host Donald Duck" (first aired January 16, 1957), an entire episode of Disneyland, hosted by Donald Duck (and his new voice). The episode is best remembered as the first time Donald Duck interacted with Walt Disney on television, in sequences blending live-action and animation. For this scene, Donald unfolds a magic wand into a projection screen and introduces the Fantasyland segment of the show. Prepared by the Walt Disney Studios Ink & Paint Department, this hand-inked and painted cel stars "no one but Donald Duck", and the conspicuous speaker cord responsible for his new voice. When the television production was completed, this cel was paired with a custom, colorful, non-screen-matching, hand-painted background of a stage. The animated star has a hand-inked and painted size of 9.5" x 6.5" and the artwork is matted within a frame measuring 20.5" x 15.5". The frame is sold as is, with photos not representative of the actual condition. A CoA is also included. The piece is in Very Good condition, exhibiting vibrant color and minimal wear to the painted "cord".


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Auction Dates
July, 2025
29th Tuesday
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Sold on Jul 29, 2025 for: $192.00
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