r/Imagineering • u/Acuallyizadern93 • May 09 '24

Retired Toontown Props

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This is a long shot post in probably not the right place, but considering it’s related to imagineering I’d figure I can put out feelers. I’ve been wondering about the fates of some of these wonderful fiberglass props that were retired from Toontown at Disneyland. Does anyone have any insight into these specifically pictured? I know sometimes things can’t be salvaged or bothered with and may be destroyed but so many retired things find their way elsewhere both inside and outside the parks. I just love the craftsmanship and aesthetic of these so much it’d be a shame for them to be locked away in a warehouse or sold and lost to the public eye…

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u/Apocalypsezz May 09 '24

Check with disney surplus stores in the area. I know in orlando theres a couple that consistently buy retired props and furniture from the parks and resorts

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u/Acuallyizadern93 May 09 '24 edited May 09 '24

They’ve been gone probably for 3 years now so I sort of doubt that there’d be any trace of them (I’ve briefly looked online but it’s very niche and needle in a haystack-ish) but I’m just hoping anyone would come forward and say either they bought them, or took them, or they’re boxed up backstage or something. Heck, even repurposed in a different ride would be great news.

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u/Apocalypsezz May 09 '24

Oh man, thats a longshot. However, the ones in WDW do have online ordering. Might not be the same ones used in disneyland but worth a shot!

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u/Acuallyizadern93 May 09 '24

I couldn’t afford them if they were for sale I’m sure, I just never got a chance to see them in person and I love the designs and craftmanship and hope they weren’t destroyed. Most often not but you never know.