Let’s look back at one of the most unforgettable experiences from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024— “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show ,” the Walt Disney Archives ‘ largest exhibition to date. Spanning an incredible 24,000 square feet and showcasing over 30 iconic vehicles, this event was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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The Archives pulled out all the stops, featuring over 25 vehicles from Disney films, theme parks, and beyond. From Cruella’s striking 1974 Panther De Ville from the 2021 film “Cruella” to Sharpay’s glamorous pink convertible from “High School Musical 3: Senior Year,” this exhibition had something for every Disney fan. And for those who love Disneyland history, there was even a tram tractor and car that transported guests from the parking lot to the front gate of Disneyland from 1968 to 1997 .
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Disneyland Parking Lot Tractor and Tram used at Disneyland 1968-1997
Kingswell Service Station is an area inspired by classic Americana and the original Disney Studio. Highlights included the Flubber-powered Model T from “The Absent-Minded Professor” and Sharpay’s iconic Honda S2000 Convertible. Fans of the Muppet s and Disney’s Hollywood Studios were also treated to some rare and nostalgic vehicles. Including the Electric Mayhem van from 2023s Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
One of the centerpieces and a nostalgic tribute to the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair , which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. An Original Ford Mustang from the Magic Skyway attraction is proudly displayed on a giant turntable. This was one of the ride vehicles for Ford’s Magic Skyway, a remarkable vehicle for us. Other beloved vehicles included Herbie the Love Bug, the DHARMA Van from “Lost,” and the 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 from “Ford v Ferrari.”
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Herbie Hank Coopers 1963 Volkswagen Beetle from The Love Bug 1977
Disneyland’s history includes vehicles that once roamed the park, like Mickey’s Bantam Roadster and a classic Main Street, U.S.A., Runabout Vehicle used by Walt Disney himself…. This area truly celebrated Disney’s past, bringing back fond memories for many attendees.
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Main Street USA Runabout Vehicle used by Walt Disney at Disneyland Park
The grand finale was the “Worlds Beyond” area, where guests were transported to lands like Jakku from “Star Wars” and the eerie LV-223 from “Prometheus.” The 2054 Lexus Roadster from “Minority Report” and the massive Weyland Transport Rover were among the standout attractions in this immersive section.
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Tron Lightcycle
Although D23 2024 has ended, the “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show” will live on. For those who attended, it was an unforgettable journey through Disney’s automotive history, and for those who missed it, we hope this walkthrough gives you a taste of what made this exhibition so special.
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Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Sharpay’s 2008 Honda S2000 Convertible
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible from 1964-65 World Fair Attraction Ford’s Magic Skyway
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Walt Disney’s 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible from 1964-65 World Fair Attraction Ford’s Magic Skyway
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Walt Disney’s 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible from 1964-65 World Fair Attraction Ford’s Magic Skyway
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Jean Pierre Napoleon’s Custom Build “Le Maximum” From Muppets Most Wanted
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Walt Disney’s 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Jean Pierre Napoleon’s Custom Build “Le Maximum” From Muppets Most Wanted
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Beauregard’s 1959 Austin A35 Taxi
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Beauregard’s 1959 Austin A35 Taxi
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Cruella’s Panther De Ville from1996 101 Dalmatians and 2000 102 Dalmatians
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Sharpay’s 2008 Honda S2000 Convertible
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Cruella’s 1987 Zaiker from Once Upon a Time
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Sharpay’s 2008 Honda S2000 Convertible
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Ned Brainard’s 1915 Ford Model T Touring from the Abstinent Minded Professor
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Cruella’s 1974 Panther De Ville from Cruella 2021
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2089 Weyland RT01 Transport Rover from 2012 Prometheus
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2089 Weyland RT01 Transport Rover from 2012 Prometheus
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2089 Weyland RT01 Transport Rover from 2012 Prometheus
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2054 Lexus Roadster from Minority Report
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2054 Lexus Roadster from Minority Report
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible from 1964-65 World Fair Attraction Ford’s Magic Skyway
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible from 1964-65 World Fair Attraction Ford’s Magic Skyway
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Tron Lightcycle
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Rey’s Speeder from The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The A-Team 1994 Chevrolet G-Series Van
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Dharma Van – 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 from Lost TV Series
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Guinevere – Barley Lightfoot’s Valor Van Touring Vehicle
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Guinevere – Barley Lightfoot’s Valor Van Touring Vehicle
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 1966 Ford GT40 MK II from Ford vs Ferrari
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 from Ford vs Ferrari
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Mickey’s 1939 Bantam Roadster Used in Disneyland Cavalcades from 1995-1997
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Main Street USA Runabout Vehicle used by Walt Disney at Disneyland Park
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Main Street USA Runabout Vehicle used by Walt Disney at Disneyland Park
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Disneyland Parking Lot Tractor and Tram used at Disneyland 1968-1997
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Disneyland Parking Lot Tractor and Tram used at Disneyland 1968-1997
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Disneyland Parking Lot Tractor and Tram used at Disneyland 1968-1997
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Portal to the Worlds Beyond
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2089 Weyland RT01 Transport Rover from 2012 Prometheus
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2089 Weyland RT01 Transport Rover from 2012 Prometheus
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2089 Weyland RT01 Transport Rover from 2012 Prometheus
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2054 Lexus Roadster from Minority Report
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – 2054 Lexus Maglev POD from Minority Report
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Tron Lightcycle
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – S.H.I.E.L.D. 2014 Lexus GX 460 from agents of SHIELD
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Rey’s Speeder from The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Rey’s Speeder from The Force Awakens
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Walt Disney’s 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL – Walt’s Personal Check
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Walt Disney’s 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Kingswell Station
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Tron Lightcycle
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Muppet’s Volkswagen “Electric Mayhem” Van” from 2023 Muppets Mayhem
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Fern’s 2006 Ford E-250 Van
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Fern’s 2006 Ford E-250 Van
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Ned Brainard’s 1915 Ford Model T Touring from the Abstinent Minded Professor
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Emma Swan’s 1972 Volkswagen Beetle from Once Upon a Time
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Ned Brainard’s 1915 Ford Model T Touring from the Abstinent Minded Professor
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Sasha – Dr John JD Dorian’s TN’G Venice 49cc Scooter
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Mickey’s 1939 Bantam Roadster Used in Disneyland Cavalcades from 1995-1997
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Sam Flynn’s 2009 Ducati Sport 1000 from Tron Legacy
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Homer – Homer Simpson’s 1987 BMW 325 designed as a promotions piece for the 25th season of the Simpsons in 2013 and seen in the Hollywood Christmas parade in 1014 and 2019
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Main Street USA Runabout Vehicle used by Walt Disney at Disneyland Park
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Homer – Homer Simpson’s 1987 BMW 325 designed as a promotions piece for the 25th season of the Simpsons in 2013 and seen in the Hollywood Christmas parade in 1014 and 2019
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Herbie Hank Coopers 1963 Volkswagen Beetle from The Love Bug 1977
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Homer – Homer Simpson’s 1987 BMW 325 designed as a promotions piece for the 25th season of the Simpsons in 2013 and seen in the Hollywood Christmas parade in 1014 and 2019
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Herbie Maggie Peyton’s 1963 Volkswagen Beetle from Herbie Fully Loaded 2005
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The Homer – Homer Simpson’s 1987 BMW 325 designed as a promotions piece for the 25th season of the Simpsons in 2013 and seen in the Hollywood Christmas parade in 1014 and 2019
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – The A-Team 1994 Chevrolet G-Series Van
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Ned Brainard’s 1915 Ford Model T Touring from the Abstinent Minded Professor
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Sharpay’s 2008 Honda S2000 Convertible
Walt Disney Archives Great Big Beautiful Car Show D23 2024 – Guinevere – Barley Lightfoot’s Valor Van Touring Vehicle