Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California, is the original of the Disneyland® Resorts. It is one of the oldest and largest theme parks in the world, having been built in 1955.

The original Disneyland is located in Anaheim, California, and it is the only Disney theme park that was designed and built under the direct, personal supervision of Walt Disney himself. It opened its gates on July 17, 1955, on what used to be 160 acres of orange groves. While Walt Disney World in Florida is much larger and more famous to many, the California park is where the "magic" officially began. In 2026, it remains a grounded historical landmark for fans, featuring original attractions like the Mad Tea Party, Jungle Cruise, and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Walt famously had an apartment built above the Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A., so he could watch the guests enter his dream world; to this day, a lamp is kept lit in the window as a supportive tribute to his enduring presence. If you want to walk in Walt's actual footsteps and see the castle that started it all—Sleeping Beauty Castle—Anaheim is the one and only place to do it.