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Walt Disney's Barn

7/21/2015

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Walt Disney's Barn | Cozy Reverie
Walt Disney's Barn | Cozy Reverie
Walt Disney's Barn | Cozy Reverie
Last Sunday, we were fortunate enough to visit a lesser known historic, Disney location in Los Angeles: Walt Disney's Barn. If you haven't visited before, you owe it to yourself to take the drive. It's a great place to see another side to the genius of the Disney vision.
Walt Disney's Barn | Cozy Reverie
The barn, which was Walt's private workshop, is now a small museum filled with incredible collectibles dedicated to Disney and his love for model trains. Volunteers keep the location in its original state the best they can (only updating it to adhere city codes and such) because they realize how important it is to keep such rich history.
Fun Facts!
- Carolwood Barn resembles the barn Disney used to play in as a child in Marceline, Missouri.
- The Santa Fe and Disneyland Rainroad combine car, located towards the back of the Live Steamers Club, actually ran on the opening day of Disneyland in 1955.
- When being transported to Griffith Park, the barn had to be taken apart and put back together.
- It is said that this barn is where Disney Imagineering first began.
Walt Disney's Barn | Cozy Reverie
Walt Disney's Barn | Cozy Reverie
It is great for kids and adults alike. There is even a small train you can ride around the property! For our afternoon, we brought a small picnic at the eating area (it is picnic month, after all!) and then strolled around the exhibits. The volunteers are so welcoming and clearly big Disney fans as well. They will have special guests sometimes, so follow them on Facebook and/or Instagram for the latest news.

Want even more of a reason to visit? Both the parking and admission are free (donations to the Los Angeles Live Steamers Museum are always accepted). The Barn is open on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 11 am to 3 pm, so be sure to note that in your calendar!
Walt Disney's Barn | Cozy Reverie
Walt's barn was transplanted from his home in Holmby Hills to Griffith Park with the Live Steamers Club, and is now known as the Carolwood Barn. Why Carolwood Barn? Because it was originally built in the backyard of Disney's home on 355 Carolwood Drive. Ah, snap! Now you can get that right when it comes up at trivia night.
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