Disneyland Handcrafted has added a new awards milestone to its Disney+ run. A June 12 email from Disney says the Leslie Iwerks documentary was nominated for a Television Critics Association Award, has been submitted for Emmy consideration, and recently won three Telly Awards.
The film is about the extraordinary year leading up to Disneyland’s opening in Anaheim in July 1955. Disney’s email says it uses rare archival footage and immersive soundscapes recreated from the ground up to show the artistry, ambition, and determination behind turning Walt Disney’s park idea into The Happiest Place on Earth.
What Award Was Disneyland Handcrafted Nominated For?
The TCA nominee list places Disneyland Handcrafted in Outstanding Achievement in News and Information, alongside 60 Minutes, The American Revolution, CBS This Morning, Frontline, Have I Got News For You, Marty, Life Is Short, and Mr. Scorsese.
The email says the film has also been submitted for Emmy consideration. That is not an Emmy nomination. It means the film is being pushed for awards consideration while the TCA nomination is already public.
What Telly Awards Did It Win?
Disney Parks Blog says Disneyland Handcrafted won three Telly Awards: Gold for Craft, Best Sound and Sound Design; Gold for Craft, Best Use of Archival Footage; and Silver for Best Documentary, Long Form.
Those wins were part of a broader Disney Experiences awards batch. Disney Parks Blog says Disney Experiences earned 10 awards at the 47th annual Telly Awards, including three gold wins, plus two honors at the 18th annual Shorty Awards. The same recap also points to Shorty recognition for Disney Experiences work tied to Kylie Kelce and Dude Perfect.
Where Can You Watch Disneyland Handcrafted?
Disney says Disneyland Handcrafted is streaming on Disney+ and available on Disney YouTube. The film is directed by Leslie Iwerks and centers on the original construction push that led to Disneyland’s 1955 opening.
What To Know
This is an awards update, not a new film release. TPS previously covered the documentary’s Disney+ debut, and this new Disney email adds the TCA nomination, Emmy consideration, and Telly Awards results.
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Source: Disney email dated June 12, 2026; Disney Parks Blog Telly and Shorty Awards; Television Critics Association 2026 nominees.
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