Disneyland Attraction Poster Country Bear Jamboree Walt Disney World Orig 1972. SATURDAY’S TOYS Presents… An original / vintage Disney attraction poster designed in 1972 for the only two Disney theme parks existing at that time (Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s “Magic Kingdom”); as referenced in bold lettering at the bottom section of the poster. (Our final offering of this authentic Disney attraction poster). Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park was the first to debut the “Country Bear Jamboree” when it opened to the public on October 1, 1971. Due to the overwhelming popularity of Florida’s attraction, Disneyland made the decision to replace its original Indian Village with its own version of “Country Bear Jamboree” in a new land to be called “Bear Country” (known today as “Critter Country”). As such, WED Enterprises opted to design their first multi-use attraction poster for both Disney theme parks and the poster was placed into use (in both parks) when Disneyland’s attraction opened in March 1972. This particular poster was used on stage at Walt Disney World and was originally obtained by a former WDW cast member who has preserved the poster in dark storage since that time. This Frontierland cast member (Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes) acquired the poster shortly after replacement posters were installed for the first time in their protective display cases at the Magic Kingdom. This cast member had an appreciation for graphic arts and was later contracted to assist in designing several issues of “Disney News” magazine during the late 1980’s as well as of memorable art campaigns for Disneyland throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. As the 37″ x 54″ over-sized attraction posters were often installed outdoors, the posters were replaced at least annually (and more often when impacted by the elements). The poster retains light staining on the points where rain may have gotten behind the frame / glass (as was often the case with Florida weather). This is the standard condition found on most authentic Disney attraction posters of that era. Caution is recommended any time one of these posters is presented without flaws… As they normally made their way into the hands of cast members only after they had been used within the parks. When properly framed, the poster displays just as nicely as when it was first installed in 1972. (for additional insight, please review the additional detailed images of this poster; as shown in the listing). There is one slight wrinkle near the top center of the poster near the top hat of Country Bear Jamboree “Founder”, Ursus H. Bear, as shown; likely from when it was previously rolled and stored over the past four decades. This was among the first Disney theme park attraction posters to be created using a lithographic printing process rather than the traditional silk screen method that had been in use since Disneyland opened in 1955. The centerpiece of the poster features the unmistakable art of Disney Legend and original WED Enterprises “imagineer”, Marc Davis (also included among Walt’s legendary “nine old men” of Disney animation). His concept art for the Country Bear Jamboree was on display in his office during late 1966 when Walt Disney made one final visit to check into Marc’s progress on the attraction (originally under consideration for the Mineral King resort project). After laughing together at the characters that Marc had created, Walt turned around to leave. Davis had never heard Walt leave a meeting that way… Instead always saying “see ya next week” or something similar to that. The greeting turned out to be the last words he would ever share with the man who had been his boss since he was first hired as an apprentice animator for the Walt Disney Studio in 1935. Also contributing to the additional design elements of the poster were WED Imagineers Eddie Martinez and Jim Michaelson; both significant contributors to magnificent art displayed in Disney parks and resorts worldwide. A worthy candidate for the finest Walt Disney archive or museum collection; suitable for framing and preservation for future generations. The item “Disneyland Attraction Poster Country Bear Jamboree Walt Disney World Orig 1972″ is in sale since Tuesday, March 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Disneyana\Vintage (Pre-1968)\Theme Park Souvenirs”. The seller is “saturdaystoys” and is located in Bakersfield, California. 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