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.
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 ...
Disneyland, arguably the most famous theme park in the world, had an invitation-only soft opening 58 years ago today. A few thousand guests flocked to the new theme park in Anaheim, Calif.