Disneyland officially opened for business on July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California. It was Walt Disney's first theme park and later inspired Disney World in Orlando. Vintage photos from the event show ...

On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney opened the gates to Disneyland for the first time. Decades have passed since then but none of the magic has faded, as Disneyland continues to enchant guests of all ages.

Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955 was a nightmare that would become known in Disney lore as Black Sunday — all broadcast live in front of a national TV audience of 90 million, the largest in ...

Disneyland’s grand opening on July 17, 1955, was notoriously beleaguered. Far more people attended than expected, so food and drink quickly ran out. (Yes, overcrowding has been a Disneyland problem ...

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Sweltering temperatures, inoperable rides, massive crowds, and dwindling food and drinks. Disneyland was hardly the “Happiest Place on Earth” during its grand opening on July 17, 1955. It was 70 years ...

Disneyland has just revealed its full 2026 calendar, including all special events and the opening dates of several new rides ...