Now decades later, Marceline residents bask in the glory of his cartoons and the fantasy they provide.

Marceline is where Disney lived from 4-years-old until 10-years-old and where he first dreamed of his magical kindgom.

"First train to go through Disneyland was named the E.P. Ripley," Toonfest organizer Kaye Malins said. "You'll find the Hotel Marceline right on the Main Street at Disneyland. So there's homage to Walt and Marceline, all through the park."

Now Marceline pays homage to Disney in it's own park.

"We are celebrating cartooning today and it started 11 years ago in the park with one cartoonist drawing and sitting at a picnic table," Malins said. "Now today we get the A-list of cartoonists coming in from all over the nation and it's quite exciting."

The Toonfest office was also excited to tout off its display of top-notch work.  Inside is various artwork including Bugs Bunny drawn by Dave Mouder, Monster's Inc, and Tinkerbell.

At the fest, boys had the chance to climb on a pirate ship and girls could dress up as princesses.

Kennedy Berry wore plastic jewels and glitter spray to appear as if she was in a fairytale.

"Ariel... 'Ariel, why Ariel'? Cause she's my favorite princess," Berry said.

Back from under the sea, and down the block rests the town's gem, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum. Just look for the iconic couple waiting out front.

"Ruth always said, 'I'm a saver and I want my things to come to Marceline. I think the Disney archives have enough," Inez Johnson from the Walt Disney Hometown Museum said.

Disney's sister made way for the nostalgic dreamer to return to his main street roots.

The museum houses more than 3,000 Disney artifacts.

Inside the museum is a special photo of 8-year-old Malins.

"My brother and I were quite spoiled because we never knew you had to stand in line at Disneyland because Walt always met us and take us around the park," Malins said.

It's fair to say, Marceline now spoils the legacy of Walt Disney with the utmost gratitude.

Marceline hosts Toonfest every September and Disney's Hometown Museum is open six days a week.