Hi Janet,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Disney’s America was announced in 1993 as a proposed American history–themed park in Haymarket, Virginia, near the Manassas Civil War battlefield. The idea was to create a park that would celebrate American history, with areas themed to different eras: Colonial America, the Civil War, Industrial Revolution, the immigrant experience, and more.

Many historians, preservationists, and local residents opposed the idea of putting a theme park so close to sacred Civil War battlefield land from prominent historians like David McCullough and groups like the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

There were also concerns about traffic, commercialization, and sprawl in the largely rural area. A public relations nightmare for Disney, they withdrew the project in September 1994, less a year after announcing it.

Needless to say, this is a special piece of memorabilia that could bring several hundred - if not a few thousand - dollars if sold in the right Disney-themed auction (Heritage and Van Eaton Galleries both conduct Disneyana sales) where I know people would go nuts for this rarity.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Disney's America sweatshire
made by Discus Athletic, circa 1993-94
The white sweatshirt centering the Disney's America logo on the front and blank on the back.
(probably a size Medium) 25” long and 24” wide. The sleeves are 19” long.
CONDITION: Noted to be "gently used." Value assumes no stains, tears, repairs or odors.
PROVENANCE: Original owner.
$800-1,200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia