Tips for Visiting Disney’s Hometown

Tips for Visiting Disney’s Hometown

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Marceline, Missouri is the childhood hometown of Walt Disney. Located 2 hours from Kansas City, the town was where Walt Disney spent his formative years. If you're planning a trip to visit Walt Disney's hometown, swipe up to read some of our best tips!

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!

What Disney Stuff Still Remains in Marceline, Missouri?

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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!

Walt Disney’s Dreaming Tree

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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!

Is Marceline, Missouri Worth a Visit for a Disney Fan?

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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!

Getting to Marceline, Missouri

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