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Small Town Showcase - Marceline, MO
Marceline, Missouri is a charming small town steeped in nostalgia and creativity, famously known as the boyhood home of Walt Disney.
Located in the heartland of America, Marceline left an indelible mark on young Walt, inspiring much of the idealized Americana seen in Disney’s later work – most notably, Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland.
This railroad town – built by the Santa Fe Railroad – with our tree-lined streets and friendly pace, embodies the kind of community spirit that shaped Disney’s early imagination and storytelling.
Today, visitors can explore the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, housed in the old Santa Fe depot, and walk in the footsteps of the legendary animator. Marceline is more than just a historical footnote – we’re a living testament to the roots of Disney magic and a compelling destination for anyone seeking the birthplace of a dream.
- Marceline City Hall – 116 N. Main Street USA, Marceline, MO 64658 | (660) 376-3528
- Marceline Area Chamber of Commerce – PO Box 93, 209 N. Main Street USA, Marceline, MO 64658 | (660) 376-3347
- Walt Disney Hometown Museum – 120 E. Santa Fe Ave., Marceline, MO 64658 | (660) 376-3343
- Downtown Marceline Foundation – 207 N. Main Street USA, Marceline, MO 64658 | (660) 460-5366
- Marceline Carnegie Library – 119 E. California Ave., Marceline, MO 64658 | (660) 376-3223
- Walsworth Community Center – 124 E. Ritchie Ave., Marceline, MO 64658 | (660) 376-2249
- Marceline Pizza Company | Rural Missouri – Homemade pizza, sandwiches and more in Marceline
- 8 road trips from Kansas City that rely on arts and culture | Kansas City Mag – Stroll the original Main Street, USA
- Northeast News Travel Guide: A daytrip exploring Marceline, MO – Northeast News
- Day Trip to Marceline, Walt Disney’s Hometown
- Getaway to Marceline, MO | 417 Magazine
- A visit to Marceline, Missouri: Walt Disney’s hometown | KMBC
- Mid Missouri town holds Disney memories | komu.com
- BNSF Engine, Engineer Reunited in Retirement – Railfan
- A Tiny Missouri Town Is the Site of Disney’s ‘Lost’ Park, Inspiration for Main Street U.S.A. | KTLA
- Disneyland: How Main Street, U.S.A. is rooted in Walt Disney’s Missouri childhood – Los Angeles Times
- Downtown Marceline Foundation begins work on the Zurcher Suite | Fox 40
- MARCELINE COMMITS TO WINTER POOL SEASON | KMMO – Marshall, MO
- Disney Files Magazine, Winter 2024 – Volume 33, Number 4
- Downtown Marceline Foundation begins work on the Zurcher Suite | NBC 4
- D23 to Host Visit to Walt Disney’s Hometown of Marceline in June 2023 | The Disney Blog
- D23 Visitors to Marceline Invited to a Whistle Stop on Main Street USA | MouseMingle
- Golden Oak Neighborhoods
- Inside Walt Disney’s Life in Marceline – Missouri Life
- History of Marceline | Marceline Historical Society
- The “Real” Main Street U.S.A. — Themerica
- Marceline, Linn County, Missouri | Maximize NWMO
- Marceline Itinerary 2025 – D23
- Disney Wish | Disney Cruise Line – Marceline
- D23 Hosting Gold Member Event in Walt Disney’s Hometown of Marceline, Missouri This May – LaughingPlace.com
- High-Speed Broadband Yields Economic Benefits in Marceline, Missouri – Telecompetitor
- Diversions | Disney Files Magazine – "If Disneyland Park is 'The Happiest Place on Earth,' Marceline just may be the friendliest."
- MO Highway 36 Travel Guide • Missouri Highway 36
- Walt Disney: Read All About It | The State Historical Society of Missouri – Marceline
- Walt Disney of Kansas City | The State Historical Society of Missouri