Disneyland

Alaina returns to our Disney Parks series by going back to the beginning: Disneyland in Anaheim, California. In 1955, after a long time planning and a short time building, Walt Disney presented yet another dream to the world. It was the world's first fully-themed park, complete with a nationally televised opening, and following 10 months of televised previews in prime time. We cover its development, opening, and some stories behind certain Opening Day attractions.

Links!

• Mickey Mouse Park in Burbank
• The Disneyland Story (first episode of Disneyland)
• Disneyland ad in TV Guide
• Magazine spread on the Disneyland show, featuring early concept art of the park
• Photos of construction in-progress
• Dateline Disneyland
• List of current attractions by opening date
• List of King Arthur's Carousel horses
• The Annual Pancake Race
• Aunt Jemima in Disneyland
• Opening Day photos:
  • Cast picture
  • Parking lot
  • Entrance queue

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