Happy Birthday Disneyland!

By D.Z. Theme Park Specialist

Just 57 years ago, Disneyland Park was opened with a grand opening ceremony. About 15 thousand excited people came, most invited guests by Walt Disney. The whole event was brodcasted on TV. One of the first people that came up on the TV screens was Art Linkletter (Host) as he guided you through the ceremony. Later Walt Disney said a great speech.

"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."

A little while after, a parade went by filled with music, dance, fun, and magic. Fallowing that, they went to each land and opened them up in a special way. This day was very special. For 57 years, Disneyland has been creating new things. I bet for the next 57 years, they will be doing the same thing.