The highlights of a visit to Marceline, Missouri for a Disney fan are the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, a walk down the Main Street that inspired Main Streets in Disney Parks around the world, a visit to E.P. Ripley Park, and a visit to Walt Disney’s Family Farm. Swipe up to read all about these attractions!
When Walt Disney traveled back to Marceline in 1956, he showed a tree to Inez Johnson, a member of the family that now owns the land. He supposedly told her that this was the spot where he first imagined a world of talking animals and let his imagination run wild. This tree has been marked as Walt Disney’s Dreaming Tree. Swipe up to learn more!
For a Disney fan with an understanding of Walt Disney’s history, a visit to Marceline, Missouri is a great experience. We would almost call it the pinnacle of Disney fandom. This is not the place to build a love of Disney, but one to dive into once you are itching for every last drop of understanding. Swipe up to read our full review!
The town of Marceline, Missouri is roughly 2 hours outside of Kansas City, Missouri. To get to the town you can fly into Kansas City and rent a car. There is no other transportation option to get to Marceline besides driving to the town. Swipe up to read more!