Miniatures
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Miniatures - One of Walt Disney's early hobbies was the collection of miniature dolls, furniture and other household objects. During his worldwide travels, he acquired pieces for the collection, he crafted some pieces himself, and other pieces were bought for him by friends. Among his earliest plans for Disneyland was a "Lilliputianland" where these miniatures could be displayed. The interest in miniatures also led Walt to create a small-size train, which he operated on tracks around his home. When Walt realized the limitations of miniatures in entertaining large groups of people, he switched his interests to the full-size adventures which eventually populated Disneyland.