Disney Collectibles Worth Money

If you’re enchanted by annual trips to the Magic Kingdom, you might be even more spellbound by the many Disney collectibles that are worth money.

Disney has sparked imaginations worldwide for more than a century, from the humble beginnings of the Disney Brothers Studio in 1923 to the global entertainment giant it is today.

If you’ve been along for the ride, you might be interested in acquiring valuable Disney memorabilia. You might even already have a closetful! Original theme park artifacts and merchandise, Mickey Mouse toys, rare pins and other items are now serious collectibles. These investible assets hold value that’s driven by nostalgia, scarcity and pop culture.

If you’re wondering if your own Disney items might be worth a small fortune, take a look at some Disney collectibles worth money.

Quick Look: Disney Collectibles Worth Thousands 

• Original map of Disneyland
• “The Band Concert” Mickey Mouse production celluloid
• “The Sport of Tycoons”: oil painting of Scrooge McDuck by Carl Barks
• Disneyland original Club 33 sign
• 1928 Mickey Mouse poster
• “Mickey’s Service Station” Mickey and Goofy production celluloid
• “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” 40-by-60-inch poster
• “Mickey Mouse Outwits the Phantom Blot” comic
• Walt Disney’s personal “Cinderella” script
• Mickey Mouse Krazy Kar

10 Most Valuable Disney Collectibles Ever Sold

If you’re a Disney fan, you might be sitting on a pile of cash if you own vintage Disney toys, figurines or other memorabilia. Here’s a list of the 10 most valuable Disney collectibles: 

1. Original Map of Disneyland

If you’re an investor and a collector of all things Disneyana, you probably know that one of the most valuable collectibles ever sold was the original map of Disneyland, which opened July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California. The map, which was used to persuade investors, sold in 2017 for $708,000 at a Van Eaton Galleries auction in Los Angeles.

2. “The Band Concert” Mickey Mouse Production Celluloid

Mickey Mouse’s first full-color cartoon was produced in 1935 from hand-painted celluloids, or cels, used to create animation. “The Band Concert” captures Mickey directing a full orchestra. A single cel reportedly sold in a private transaction in 1999 for $420,000. 

3. “The Sport of Tycoons”: Oil Painting of Scrooge McDuck by Carl Barks

Legendary Disney comic artist Carl Banks captured Scrooge McDuck in oils in 1974. The richest duck in the world is depicted diving into a pile of gold in “The Sport of Tycoons.” The  20-by-24-inch rare Disney fine art sold for $262,900 at Heritage Auctions in November 2011. 

4. Disneyland Original Club 33 Sign

The original Club 33 sign, an intricately designed 9.125-by-12.125-inch oval of glass about 0.16 inches thick, identified the entrance to the members-only club that opened in Disneyland in 1967. The work sold for $108,000 at Heritage Auctions in May 2022.

5. 1928 Mickey Mouse Poster

Mickey Mouse was born in 1928, making this poster from the same year announcing his “sound cartoon” movie among the most valuable Disney movie collectibles ever. Showing a smiling and waving Mickey Mouse, the poster sold at Heritage Auctions in 2012 for $101,575.

6. “Mickey’s Service Station” Mickey and Goofy Production Celluloid

A production cel from “Mickey’s Service Station” from 1935 is one of the last of the black-and-white films from Mickey Mouse. It’s also the only one known to include Goofy, with Mickey taking a car apart to find a squeak. (Spoiler alert: It’s a cricket.) The cel sold at Heritage Auctions for $98,588 in July 2014.

7. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” 40-by-60-inch Poster

Disney’s first feature film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” opened in 1937 in theaters filled with promotional art. This watercolor on linen of scenes from the movie has been attributed to Swedish illustrator Gustaf Tenggren. The marquee piece sold on Dec. 3, 2024, at Heritage Auctions for $81,250.

8. “Mickey Mouse Outwits the Phantom Blot” Comic

In 1941, Mickey Mouse transitioned from the big screen to the pages of comic books. “Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse Outwits the Phantom Blot” appeared as the 16th edition of the first comic series published by Dell. The four-color comic book, graded CGC NM-9.2 (very well preserved), sold at Heritage Auctions in November 2020 for $78,000.

9. Walt Disney’s Personal “Cinderella” Script

Talk about Disneyana! How would you like to get your hands on Walt Disney’s personal script for “Cinderella?” This treasure is 147 pages of a work-in-progress with Disney’s hand-written notes in red crayon. The script was written five years before the animated film appeared in theaters. This leather-bound manuscript sold for $36,000 in July 2017 at Heritage Auctions.

10. Mickey Mouse Krazy Kar

The Mickey Mouse Krazy Kar is one of those hard-to-come-by, limited-edition Disney items. The wind-up toy was made in England by permission of Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Ltd. 

Complete with all original parts, the car features graphics of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Clarabelle Cow, a longtime friend of Minnie Mouse who first appeared in the 1928 Mickey Mouse cartoon “Plane Crazy.” Tin versions of Mickey, Minnie and Pluto ride inside. The Krazy Kar sold for $29,000 at LiveAuctioneers in May 2021. 

Turning Disney Magic Into Money

Walt Disney had an early love of drawing and art that left an enduring impact on society through the timeless charm of everything he created, from Mickey Mouse cartoons to theme parks to the Disney princesses. Now, the scarcity of Disney collectibles has also created something else of lasting value: investment potential.

Whether you’re a Disney fan or simply a collector or investor, consider diving into your closet, scanning your shelves or sorting through the many boxes in the attic or basement for old toys, pins and souvenirs that might hold hidden value.

Your nostalgia for the comforts of your childhood or your Disney memories, coupled with smart collecting, could add a little magic to your wallet.

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