Disneyland has now been open for nearly 70 years. Opening day was July 17, 1955, and the park has gone through major changes since then. The opening 10 weeks saw a million visitors in the park.
Kids ran like crazy after Sleeping Beauty Castle's drawbridge was lowered on Disneyland's opening day: July 17, 1955. The day was broadcast on ABC in a live special hosted by TV personality Art ...
On July 17, 1955, Disneyland had its invitation-only opening day gala, which was broadcast live on ABC. Nearly half the American population watched the festivities from the comfort of their own ...