Walt Disney created a revolutionary vacation destination when he opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California in 1955.
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To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land, Walt Disney once said. On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its gates to the public for the first time, ushering in a new era of theme park entertainment.
A slew of rides that weren't ready for opening day, such as Rocket to the Moon and Dumbo the Flying Elephant, soon were open, with many attractions coming online within the first year. Within two months, the park had welcomed its 1 millionth visitor. By its first anniversary, attendance stood at 3,642,597.
2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Disney. As we approach this historic milestone, we are inspired by the journey we've been on together and the fans and families who have brought Disney into their hearts throughout the past century.
The Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary this year, and beginning Jan. 27, the Disneyland Resort will commemorate the milestone with new experiences, entertainment and more throughout 2023.
Originally named “The Mickey Mouse Park,” and then “Disneylandia” before settling on “Disneyland,” Disney purchased 160 acres for the park in Anaheim and started construction in 1954. Disneyland opened on July 17th, 1955 with 18 rides and attractions.
Officially, Disneyland has indicated that Disney100 will last “throughout 2023.” Unofficially, our expectation is that it'll last longer than that. It's customary for Disney's milestone anniversary celebrations to last at least 18 months–sometimes as long as 2 years.
The five original lands are Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Main Street USA (the only entrance/exit for the park). Opening day ceremonies are overseen by Ronald Reagan, Art Linkletter and Robert Cummings.
According to the Disneyland Resort Rules, a child must be at least 14 years old to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park without an adult. Guests under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a Guest age 14 or older to enter either theme park.