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Who was the first baby born at Disneyland?

The first baby was born inside the theme park in 1979. Parents Rosa and Elias Salcedo unexpectedly welcomed their daughter, Teresa, at the Happiest Place on Earth – but she didn't receive a lifetime park pass!



The first baby officially born inside Disneyland Park was Teresa Salcedo, born on July 4, 1979. She was born on a bench near the end of Main Street, U.S.A., with the help of Disneyland's first-aid staff and her surprised parents, Rosa and Elias Salcedo. Despite a persistent urban legend, being born at Disneyland does not grant a child a "lifetime pass" to the park. However, Teresa was presented with "Disneyland Birth Certificate No. 1" and received a special visit from Mickey Mouse and his friends in the hospital. Since Teresa’s birth, only a handful of other babies have been born on Disney property, including one at a first-aid station in 1984 and another in a back-room office in 2002. Disney generally tries to discourage the "lifetime pass" rumor to prevent expectant mothers from intentionally rushing to the park while in labor, as the parks are not equipped for medical emergencies of that nature and prioritize guest safety through their professional onsite paramedics.

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The first baby was born inside the theme park in 1979. Parents Rosa and Elias Salcedo unexpectedly welcomed their daughter, Teresa, at the Happiest Place on Earth – but she didn't receive a lifetime park pass!

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The Golden Pass is a ticket which allows the holder lifetime access to all nine of the theme parks owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company.

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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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So is the photo of 22-year-old Dave MacPherson giving the OK sign as he became the first customer to buy a ticket to Disneyland when it opened to the public July 18, 1955. But the now-72-year-old MacPherson is anything but faded. A humor columnist for the San Juan County newspaper, he lives in a cabin in Monticello.

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Unfortunately, none of those babies were recipients of the coveted, magical lifetime Disney Pass. Turns out this myth is totally busted. While Disney Parks may pay for an ambulance ride to the hospital, they certainly will not award your child with any special privileges.

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I think you'll be happy to hear that children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket to experience Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. This means you also will not require to make a theme park ticket reservation for your youngest.

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The first baby was born inside the theme park in 1979. Parents Rosa and Elias Salcedo unexpectedly welcomed their daughter, Teresa, at the Happiest Place on Earth – but she didn't receive a lifetime park pass!

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Yes, you are more than welcome to bring your 1-year-old or babies of any age with you on your visit to the Happiest Place on Earth! There's nothing like visiting the Disneyland Resort with your little ones for the first time.

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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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The theme park first opened in Anaheim in California on July 17th 1955.

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