“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome.” Walt Disney spoke these words during the dedication of the Disneyland Resort in 1955.
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The fresh asphalt on Main Street, USA began melting, and drinking fountains were not working.There was a gas leak that messed with many of the rides. Disneyland was unprepared for the number of guests interested in the opening day festivities and the bathrooms were packed. They also ran out of food and drinks quickly.
Disneyland's opening day was disastrous by many accounts — the park wasn't quite ready for visitors, it ran out of food and drinks, counterfeit tickets led to unexpectedly large crowds, and shoes even got stuck in freshly laid asphalt in 100-degree California heat.
The event did not go smoothly. The park was overcrowded as the by-invitation-only affair was plagued with counterfeit tickets. Only 11,000 people were expected to show up, but by mid-afternoon, over 28,000 ticket holders were heading for the Disneyland, causing unprecedented traffic jams.
1956 – By October, 5 million people have visited Disneyland. The D ticket is introduced this year. The Skyway opens and is the first aerial tramway of its kind in the US. Tom Sawyer Island opens.
On July 17, 1955, Disneyland's opening day, the theme park only cost guests $1, according to Walt's Apartment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Inflation Calculator, $1 in 1955 would be equivalent to buying a ticket for $11.12 in 2022.
Disneyland History: Oldest Things at Disneyland!Petrified Tree: Weighing in at over five tons, the Petrified Tree in Frontierland is believed to be nearly 70 million years old.
The People Mover Becomes the People KillerOn Aug. 21, 1967, 17-year-old Ricky Lee Yama was crushed to death while riding on the People Mover. Ricky decided that he would jump in between two of the moving cars just as the ride was entering a tunnel.
Over at Disneyland, the gates were never opened that day. Cast members were preparing the parks for opening when the news broke. The unlocked gates were quickly locked as cast members were then instructed to head to emergency areas. The cast members were notified that Disneyland would remained closed that day.
Basic Scoop. During the entire 2023 year, Disney Parks will be celebrating the Walt Disney Company turning 100 years old. This is a global celebration, encompassing all 6 Disney Parks, with the kick off happening at the Disneyland Resort on January 27, 2023.