Disneyland's first day was famously a disaster, all broadcast on a live television special. The park opened just a year after its groundbreaking and simply wasn't ready for its big day.

Disneyland’s first day was famously a disaster, all broadcast on a live television special. The park opened just a year after its groundbreaking and simply wasn’t ready for its big day.

Disneyland's first day was famously a disaster, all broadcast on a live television special. The park opened just a year after its groundbreaking and simply wasn't ready for its big day.

Disneyland officially opened for business on July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California. It was Walt Disney's first theme park and later inspired Disney World in Orlando. Vintage photos from the event ...

The park’s hub-and-spoke design has been copied by parks around the world, but the caliber of Disneyland’s craftsmanship wasn’t easily imitated. “I mean, you're pulling upon some of the ...

Disneyland is putting a pause on a fan-favorite ride. Eagle-eyed Disney fans have noticed the park, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, is closing the Haunted Mansion attraction.

Disneyland's celebration for its 70th anniversary, with a theme of "Celebrate Happy", started on May 16 and will run through the summer of 2026. But July 17 is the park's actual anniversary.

Entertainment Nation Nation & World Travel Disneyland celebrates its 70th anniversary: Here’s a look at the park then and now July 16, 2025 at 9:07 pm Updated July 17, 2025 at 8:54 am By JOHN SEEWER ...