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Jungle River Cruise

Mounted Attraction architectural print, Disneyland original concept art for the classic Disney theme park attraction, the Jungle Cruise. The drawing is part of a series of early sketches used during the development of Disneyland. Art Details Attraction: Jungle Cruise Artist: The original concept art for the Jungle Cruise was primarily developed by Disney Imagineers Harper Goff and Bruce Bushman. This specific print is identified as being by Bruce Bushman. Date: The concept art for the original attraction dates back to around 1954, prior to Disneyland's opening in 1955. Details: The sketch features several elements that are now iconic parts of the ride, including the riverboat, the jungle foliage, and animals like the hippos and a large bird in the foreground. The number "20" is visible at the top center of the page. Medium: The original drawing was likely created using pencil and ink. Context When Walt Disney was planning Disneyland, he tasked his Imagineers with creating a realistic jungle river environment in Anaheim, California. This concept art was part of the visual development to determine the look and feel of the Adventureland attraction. Early concept art for the ride has become a highly collectible piece of Disney memorabilia.