Original 1994 Walt Disney Imagineering Animal Kingdom site plan used during early park development. Features handwritten notes including “Safari Village” and a rare reference to the unbuilt Beastly Kingdom.
Large-format engineering drawing (approx. 48” x 35.5”) showing early park layout including Dinoland and Birdland with planning overlays, routing, and internal annotations.
This large-format engineering drawing captures the planning and layout of the park prior to its 1998 opening, including clearly labeled areas such as Dinoland and Birdland, along with extensive infrastructure elements like roadways, waterways, parking, and transportation routing.
What makes this piece especially compelling are the hand-drawn annotations and color overlays, which illustrate real planning discussions and concept development. Notable features include:
These details strongly indicate this was a working internal planning document, not a reproduction or decorative print.
This schematic was acquired from a local Industrial Engineer who was employed by Disney, and who stated she began working on the Animal Kingdom project during its earliest development stages.
The document was retained among other engineering materials and has been preserved in its original folded format.
This is an original working engineering document and shows honest wear consistent with age and project use.
Overall, the condition is best described as Good to Very Good for a large-format engineering schematic, with visible signs of use that support its authenticity and history.
Due to the size, age, and collectible nature of this original engineering schematic, the item will be carefully packaged folded along its existing fold lines and protected between rigid support materials to help preserve condition during transit.
Shipment will be made via UPS Ground with full insurance and signature confirmation included.
Original Disney Imagineering development materials rarely surface, particularly pieces that show active planning, annotations, and conceptual exploration.
The inclusion of early terminology such as Safari Village, along with references to Beastly Kingdom, offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of the park and concepts that never made it into final construction.
A standout piece for serious Disney collectors, Imagineering enthusiasts, or those interested in theme park design history.
It has been stored in an air conditioned, low humidity environment that is smoke free and pet free.
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