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Who was the first kid at Disneyland?

Michael Shwarther and his cousin Kristina Graef are now in their sixties, but back in 1955, they nudged their way through a 15,000-strong crowd to become the first kids ever to enter Disneyland.



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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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In 2002, another Disneyland baby was delivered in the Park, this time backstage, when an expectant mother went into early labor outside the main entrance. And in 2012, another baby was born just outside Disneyland entrance after unexpected labor happened in the parking lot.

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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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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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Absolutely! There's nothing stopping you from going to a theme park pregnant. However, there will be some ride restrictions, possibly food restrictions, and you might need to sit down and rest.

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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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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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Schoenfeld, of Scottsdale, Arizona, died after she jumped or fell from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure at the Anaheim, California, amusement park, Orange County Sheriff's Sgt. Scott Steinle told the Mercury News.

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Unless advised otherwise by a medical professional, there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy a vacation to Disney World while pregnant. That said, you'll want to take extra care before embarking on your trip, especially if you're traveling from far away. There are tons of rides you can go on while pregnant.

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Although the Resort does not have a pregnancy restriction on attractions, for safety reasons, Disney does offer “expectant mothers' advisory” guidelines. This list indicates the attractions you may want to skip over due to excessive motion or thrill level.

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While there aren't any discounts if you want to visit on your birthday, there are many fun ways to celebrate whether you choose dining, riding attractions, enjoying the entertainment, or all three! You will need to plan ahead by making a Theme Park Reservation.

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You won't need to show any type of proof of age for your young child. When you're at the kiosk to scan your ticket to enter the Walt Disney World Theme Park and Mickey turns green allowing you in, you'll simply carry or walk your under the age of 3 child right along with you.

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Guests of Disney do not age during their visit, so your little one will remain his guest during your entire trip. You do not need to purchase a ticket or make park pass reservations for children under 3. However, you must include them in your Disney Resorts Collection hotel reservation and also all dining reservations.

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Children under 3 years of age don't require tickets at Disney World.

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