Burbank in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Fantasia Stage
Stage One
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Photographed by Craig Baker
1. The Fantasia Stage Marker
Stage One was the only production sound stage built as part of the original Walt Disney Burbank Studios constructed during 1939-1940. The stage replaced a single smaller stage located at the Hyperion studios.
Since the original focus of the Studio was animated features, the facilities for live action theatrical production were minimal. Additional sound stages were added, beginning in 1949.
During World War II, virtually all of the lot turned to war work and training films for the Armed Forces. Soldiers ordered the removal of all cameras on the stage and, for the duration of the war, Stage One was used for repairing trucks and anti-aircraft equipment. Disney rushed to continue work on commercial pictures at the end of the war.
Many productions, beginning with the Leopold Stokowski segments of Fantasia, have been shot in Stage One and though it is the oldest and smallest production stage on the lot, it continues to provide important support for current feature and television projects.
Height: 40 ft. at highest point.
Length: 157 ft.
Width: 76 ft.
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Erected 1990 by The Walt Disney Studios.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 34° 9.395′ N, 118° 19.534′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from the intersection of Buena Vista Street and Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The studio property is not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S Buena Vista St, Burbank CA 91521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley, in Greater Los Angeles, and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 15 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stages B and C (within shouting distance of this marker); The Shorts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Two (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hyperion Bungalow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stages Four and Five (about 300 feet away); Stage A (about 300 feet away); Stage Three
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. The Fantasia Stage and Marker
The marker is at lower right, in the shadow.
Regarding The Fantasia Stage. Mickey Mouse Club filmed here 1955-1958. Also filmed on Stage 1 were Turner & Hooch, The Rocketeer, Beaches, Muppetvision 3D, and Honey I Blew Up the Baby.
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Annette Funicello Stage 1
Dedicated in 2013.
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Annette Funicello Plaque
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 10, 2024
5. The Fantasia Stage / Annette Funicello Stage 1
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,332 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on May 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
