The Disney family moved to this farm in Marceline in 1906. It was on this very land that a young Walt Disney would say he found the magic of his life. Too young to be responsible for any major farm work, Walt and his younger sister Ruth found a deep connection to the magic of this farmland. On this farm, Walt held his first live show, developed his love for nature, and had a special place under his Dreaming Tree. The Dreaming Tree was a large cottonwood on the farm. Walt would often sit under the tree and draw or imagine stories. Years after he moved to California, he used the model of his family’s barn to create his own barn in his backyard. Using these same blueprints, the Disney barn was restored once again in an old fashioned barn raising to celebrate Walt’s 100th birthday. Although the land is privately owned, guests are welcome to visit the barn 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset at no cost. However, the farmhouse is a private residence so we do ask that all guests be respectful. And don’t forget your pen so you can leave your signature or note to Walt in the barn alongside other fans and dreamers.