When Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, a temporary location for the store was set up at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., in a striped tent adjacent to the Red Wagon Inn.
[6] Disney collector Rob Richards notes "The Art Corner rescued thousands of cels from being destroyed and saved them for posterity.
"[2] Other offerings that had an immense impact on future artists were a series of Cartoon Character Guides on drawing Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Jiminy Cricket, Chip 'n Dale, Donald Duck, flip books, and animation kits.
It contained artwork and other items, including a thaumatrope, drawn from an international traveling display that had promoted the release of Sleeping Beauty.
The current Main Street Disneyana shop (opened in May 1998) solely sells books and limited edition merchandise/art prints.