Only Walt Disney's magic could transform an orange grove in Anaheim,California into "The Happiest Place on EARTH."
Walt Disney dreamed of a place where childern and adults could enjoy experiences together and creat lasting memories. According to Walt,"Disneyland is like Alice stepping through the Looking Glass;to step through the portals of Disneyland will be like entering another world. I don't want "Guests" to see the world that they live in while they are in the park.I want them to feel like they're in another world."
After years of planning,Walts dream became a reality on July 17,1955. The park that took little more than a year to build weclomed "Guests"to leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy. The first ticket to Disneyland was purchased by Roy O. Disney, and is currenntly preserved at the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank,California.
A live broadcast on ABC,hosted by Walt's dear friend,Art Linkletter,brought the excitement to the homes of more than 90 million americans.Celebrities including Frank Sinatra,Sammy Davis,Jr.,Fess Parker and Buddy Ebsen joined the festivities of the day.Walt Disney himself declared the Park open to the world with a dedication speech in Town Square on Main Street,U.S.A.
Though the first day had its challenges,in less than seven weeks,its one millionth "Guest" walked through the Main Entrance making Disneyland an undoubted success. Even 54 years later,Walt's dream-come-true remains a source of joy and inspiration to "Guests" worldwide.
Each year, Cast Members make dreams come true for millions of "Guests" at the Disneyland Resort.Despite a new era,the vision remains the same to deliver a safe,friendly,unforgettable experience thats brings "Guests" back to relive their fondest Disney memories.
DR LEE
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