Disneyland Opening Day | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 17, 1955

On this day in 1955, Disneyland opened its gates to guests for the very first time. Around 11,000 special guests and members of the media were invited to the International Press Preview that Sunday, but over 28,000 showed up! The dedication of the park was televised live on ABC. Twenty attractions were running on opening day, including Autopia, the Disneyland Railroad, the Jungle Cruise, the Mark Twain Riverboat, Peter Pan’s Flight, and the King Arthur Carrousel. [70 years ago in 2025] Don't miss Daps Magic's official weekly YouTube show Geeks Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF91C7183BAB676B Visit Daps Magic: https://dapsmagic.com Join Our Patreon Community: https://patreon.com/dapsmagic Daps Magic was created by a very special group of Disney Fans who had a dream for a place on the internet where people young and old could share their love of Walt Disney and his legacies in a safe and fun atmosphere.