The Marceline Tourism Committee is here to assist writers and reporters for travel and history-related stories about Marceline. Below you’ll find our collection of articles featuring or mentioning Marceline.
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
- Downtown Marceline Foundation begins work on the Zurcher Suite | Fox 40
- Day Trip to Marceline, Walt Disney’s Hometown
- BNSF Engine, Engineer Reunited in Retirement – Railfan
- Marceline, Linn County, Missouri | Maximize NWMO
- Mid Missouri town holds Disney memories | komu.com
- A Tiny Missouri Town Is the Site of Disney’s ‘Lost’ Park, Inspiration for Main Street U.S.A. | KTLA
- D23 to Host Visit to Walt Disney’s Hometown of Marceline in June 2023 | The Disney Blog
- 8 road trips from Kansas City that rely on arts and culture | Kansas City Mag – Stroll the original Main Street, USA
- D23 Visitors to Marceline Invited to a Whistle Stop on Main Street USA | MouseMingle
- Marceline Pizza Company | Rural Missouri – Homemade pizza, sandwiches and more in Marceline
- Disney Files Magazine, Winter 2024 – Volume 33, Number 4
- MARCELINE COMMITS TO WINTER POOL SEASON | KMMO – Marshall, MO
- Disneyland: How Main Street, U.S.A. is rooted in Walt Disney’s Missouri childhood – Los Angeles Times
- Getaway to Marceline, MO | 417 Magazine
- A visit to Marceline, Missouri: Walt Disney’s hometown | KMBC
- The “Real” Main Street U.S.A. — Themerica
- History of Marceline | Marceline Historical Society
- Disney Wish | Disney Cruise Line – Marceline
- Marceline Itinerary 2025 – D23
- Inside Walt Disney’s Life in Marceline – Missouri Life
- Downtown Marceline Foundation begins work on the Zurcher Suite | NBC 4
- Northeast News Travel Guide: A daytrip exploring Marceline, MO – Northeast News
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