Walt Disney takes a final stroll down his creation before opening in 1955
On Sunday July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California, Disneyland opened its gates at 2:30 PM, with an array of sights for families across the country to behold. With five themed lands and 18 attractions, the park was, and still is, a must experience place. At the opening ceremony Walt Disney christened his 160-acre park with these words:
To all who come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past…and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts which have created America… with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.
There is never a time
to stop learning new things
Flippant, Comic, and Serious 
A mere thirteen years later and I got to visit, too. Still have a few brief memories of that day.
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Ah the memories. We visited several with our kids on overseas trips. ……….amazing places. LMS theme park modelled on idea haha……..whoosh
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Yes, the fond memories linger…
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