Original 1957 Disneyland Gold Pass, 3.75 x 2.5, issued to James Reinhold, signed in fountain pen, “Walt Disney.” From Disneyland’s inception, Disney would honor special guests, VIPs, investors, leasees, and corporate sponsors by granting them a Gold Pass. These scarce passes, issued during the Christmas season on an extremely limited basis to dignitaries, board members, and heads of state, admitted the bearer and a party of five to Disneyland every day throughout the year. Each pass was personally signed by Disney as President of Disneyland upon issue and was not transferable. In fine condition, with a barely noticeable diagonal line of toning affecting first letter of signature. As unsigned Gold Passes are fairly difficult to acquire, the bold signature and attractive state of preservation of the present example certainly earns it a place at the “front of the line” of Disney-signed memorabilia! PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
