<p>In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker, Leslie Iwerks, to dive into the making of her documentary, <em>Disneyland Handcrafted</em>. 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!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaway / Points:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The behind-the-scenes of making the film, <em>Disneyland Handcrafted</em></p></li><li><p>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</p></li><li><p>Leslie’s childhood memories of growing up on Disney film sets and parks</p></li><li><p>The magic of her grandfather co-creating Mickey Mouse with Walt Disney</p></li><li><p>Disney rapid-fire favorites: Disneyland vs. Disney World, favorite Disney films and rides, and best food at Epcot</p></li></ul><p>Watch <em>Disneyland Handcrafted</em> <a href="https://youtu.be/YtrVcOxVDls?si=spbERogn-H2GQN6j"><u>HERE</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow me:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cameronoaksrogers/"><u>@cameronoaksrogers</u></a></p><p>Substack: <a href="https://cameronoaksrogers.substack.com/"><u>Fill Your Cup</u></a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://cameronoaksrogers.com/"><u>cameronoaksrogers.com</u></a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cameronoaksrogers"><u>@cameronoaksrogers</u></a></p><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA1ZezsFgphcediUbG_LldA"><u>Cameron Rogers</u></a><br></p>