Disney to Auction Off Retiring Theme Park Props from Dinosaur and MuppetVision at D23

Disney to Auction Props from MuppetVision 3D, Dinosaur, Rivers of America, and More

For Disney fans who have always dreamed of owning a real piece of park history, that opportunity is about to become a reality. Disney has announced a new partnership with Heritage Auctions that will bring authentic props, signs, and other artifacts from its theme parks and resorts directly to collectors through a new auction series debuting at this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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According to the announcement, the “Disney Experiences Auction: Rare and Remarkable Finds” will feature verified pieces from Disney parks that are ready for their “next chapter” with fans. The inaugural auction will take place during D23 in Anaheim this August and will be hosted by Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse. Unlike previous sales of Disney memorabilia, these items will be offered through Heritage Auctions using both live and online bidding.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is where many of these items are coming from. Props, signage, and decorative elements have reportedly been collected from recently closed Walt Disney World attractions and locations, including MuppetVision 3D, Dinosaur, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Rivers of America. Additional artifacts from older retired attractions, such as The Great Movie Ride, could also make their way into future auctions.

Disney has occasionally sold park memorabilia in the past, but this marks the company’s most significant effort in years to make authentic attraction pieces available directly to fans. Whether you’re hoping to add a bit of Muppet mayhem to your collection or preserve a piece of DinoLand U.S.A. history, this new auction series could feature some truly one-of-a-kind treasures.

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If you’re planning to bid, remember that auction houses typically add a buyer’s premium on top of the winning bid, so collectors should factor that into their budgets before raising their virtual paddles.

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