When Disneyland first opened in 1955 who bought the very first admission ticket at a cost of $1?

It was purchased by Roy O. Disney (Walt Disney's older brother) for $1 in 1955.



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Disney's first customer to buy a Disneyland ticket and enter the Disneyland Park on its opening day, July 17, 1955, was a man named David MacPherson.

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Disney's first customer to buy a Disneyland ticket and enter the Disneyland Park on its opening day, July 17, 1955, was a man named David MacPherson.

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Well, in 1955, park admission cost $1, and attractions then cost $0.10 – $0.35. There were 35 attractions open at Disneyland in 1955, which brought the average price-per-attraction to ~$0.23.

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In a This Day in History video, learn that on July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its doors in Anaheim, California; it was a disaster. The summer heat was so intense that women's heels were sinking into the soft asphalt, refreshment stands ran out of drinks, some rides were breaking down, and there was a gas leak.

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Ronald Reagan hosts the Dateline: Disneyland broadcast on ABC on July 17, 1955. Credit: Getty Images. When it first opened, visitors could explore the parks' four unique lands and stroll down the all-American Main Street, U.S.A. for an admission fee of $1. Ride tickets were extra – between 10 and 30 cents each.

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Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California. Opened in 1955, it was the first theme park opened by The Walt Disney Company and the only one designed and constructed under the direct supervision of Walt Disney.

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In May 1964, a 15-year-old boy from Long Beach, California, named Mark Maples was injured after he stood up in the Matterhorn Bobsleds and fell out. It was reported that his restraint was undone by his ride companion. He died three days later as a result of his injuries. This was Disneyland's first fatal incident.

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Through September, 1.2 million guests visited Disneyland. Actual Park attendance for the first 37 weeks, from July 18, 1955 to April 1, 1956 (as published in the “First Annual Report To Disneyland Lessees”) was tallied at 2,167,000. The same report forecast an estimation of the Total First Year Attendance at 3,957,000.

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When Disneyland opened, guests did not simply pay one single admission price for access to all attractions for the day. They paid admission to enter the park ($1) and 10 to 35 cents per attraction once inside the park.

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Today in History, July 17, 1955: Disneyland, 'The Happiest Place on Earth,' opened in Anaheim.

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The $17 million theme park was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim, California, and soon brought in staggering profits. Today, Disneyland hosts more than 18 million visitors a year, who spend close to $3 billion.

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You Can Still Ride These 1955 Disneyland Attractions That Have Lasted Since Opening Day
  • Disneyland Rides Have Evolved, But Some Stood the Test of Time.
  • King Arthur Carrousel.
  • Disneyland Railroad.
  • Mark Twain Riverboat.
  • Casey Jr Circus Train.
  • Jungle Cruise.
  • Autopia.
  • Peter Pan's Flight.


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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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The price of a one-day ticket now ranges from $104 to $179 based on the day. The most expensive one-day Park Hopper ticket is now priced at $244 per day. The last time Disneyland increased ticket prices was in October 2021. All ticket price increases go into effect on Tuesday.

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So, needless to say, because of Disney's attention to detail and mission to maintain a clean and safe park experience, maintaining their parks and property is an expensive endeavor. And that cost is passed on to you.

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