In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker, Leslie Iwerks, to dive into the making of her documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted. Leslie reveals how Disneyland was built in just one year and the film’s fascinating archival process of never-before-seen footage from the 1950s. We chat about Leslie’s Disney family legacy, her favorite behind-the-scenes childhood memories, and how growing up surrounded by Disney magic has shaped her life. We also get into rapid-fire Disney favorites! Key Takeaway / Points: The behind-the-scenes of making the film, Disneyland Handcrafted What it was like digging through the Disney archives, uncovering the stress of building Disneyland in one year, and the process of matching audio to the silent footage Leslie’s childhood memories of growing up on Disney film sets and parks The magic of her grandfather co-creating Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney Disney rapid-fire favorites: Disneyland vs. Disney World, favorite Disney films and rides, and best food at Epcot Watch Disneyland Handcrafted HERE Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Substack: Fill Your Cup Website: cameronoaksrogers.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Youtube: Cameron Rogers