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 marked the anniversary date of the park’s 1955 opening with marching bands, parades and fireworks on Thursday, July 17 as part of a yearlong party set to run through summer 2026.

Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being "The Happiest Place on Earth." The summerlong festivities in southern California include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show ...

Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being “The Happiest Place on Earth.” The summerlong festivities in southern California include the opening of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” a show ...

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 ...