A $2,000 Ticket Lets You Walk in the Footsteps of Walt Disney with D23. Disney fans have a rare chance to see the private side of Los Angeles history this spring. The Walt Disney Archives just announced an intensive tour that tracks the life of Walt Disney from his humble beginnings to his time as a global icon. For just under $2,000, D23 Gold Members can spend an entire day visiting the specific spots where the Disney legacy began.
The All Day Journey Through History
The experience lasts over 12 hours and blends walking tours with shuttle rides across Southern California. It starts with breakfast right on the Walt Disney Studios lot before moving into deeper history. Guests will step into Walt Disney’s personal office suite, which remains set up exactly as it was when he worked there.
The schedule also includes a look at the Ink and Paint department and a visit to Walt Disney Imagineering. This is the creative hub where theme park magic happens, and guests will get to eat lunch at its campus.
Highlights of the Tour
The trip covers both professional landmarks and personal milestones. Some of the notable stops include:
- The location where the contract that started the Disney company was signed.
- The original studio site on Kingswell Avenue.
- Walt’s Carolwood Barn.
- One of his former private residences.
- A private dinner at one of his favorite local restaurants.
Between these stops, attendees can shop at exclusive locations like Mickey’s of Glendale and the Disney Studio Store. Each guest also receives special gifts created only for this event.
What to Know Before You Buy
Tickets cost $1,999 per person plus a $3 processing fee. They go on sale this Friday, February 27, at 10 a.m. PT. Since this is an exclusive event for Gold Members, expect high demand.
The tour is physically demanding. It involves more than 12 hours of activity, including stairs and steep terrain. Because many of these sites are historic and preserved in their original state, there are limits on accessibility. Specifically, the Archives noted that ECVs cannot be used on this tour due to narrow walkways and uneven ground.
A $2,000 Ticket Lets You Walk in the Footsteps of Walt Disney
