# Historic Disneyland Maps The First Disneyland Map Recently Sold at Auction By Joey Haar | Published 2017-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneyland-map References: [archinect](http://archinect.com/news/article/150015021/the-first-disneyland-map-sold-for-700k) & [bbc](http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40401693) [Disneyland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-cone-shot) is an icon — the chain of resorts all over the world have spread joy to children for decades — but it all started with a single Disneyland map. That original artifact of the resort's history had been squirreled away for nearly 60 years, but it recently sold at auction for a staggering $708,000, a testament to the intense emotional connection that generations of people have with Disneyland. When Walt Disney first conceived of Disneyland in 1953, he had one of his artists draw a map that he used to help sell the idea to secure funding from investors at [ABC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-crocs). Two years later, the first Disneyland was built in Anaheim, California. This cartographic piece of history was sold at the Van Eaton auction house in LA after a former Disney employee who was given it decided to offer the map to the public. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Historic Theme Park Artifacts:** Exploring and preserving historic artifacts from theme parks can create unique and immersive experiences for visitors. - **Emotional Connection to Icons:** The intense emotional connection people have with beloved icons like Disneyland opens up opportunities for nostalgia-driven experiences. - **Collectible Memorabilia Market:** The demand for collectible memorabilia allows for the creation of a market centered around rare theme park artifacts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Theme Parks:** Theme parks can leverage their rich history and iconic artifacts to create new experiences and engage passionate fans. - **Art and Culture:** The art and culture industry can explore the preservation and exhibition of historic theme park artifacts to provide unique insights into popular culture history. - **Auction Houses:** Auction houses can tap into the growing market for collectible theme park memorabilia by hosting specialized auctions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fairy Tale-Inspired Residential Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyliving-community.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walt-disney.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-disney-carryon-case.md) - [Iconic Cartographic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/route-66-centennial.md) - [Melting Apple-Shaped Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poison-apple-mug.md) - [Pricey Waffle Cone Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-cone-shot.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Anniversary QSR Toy Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/70th-anniversary-toys.md) - [Legacy Animator Media Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-legacy-animated-film-collection.md)