Disneyland July 17, 1955 Opening Day

Not seen since 1955, we dug up our film of opening day July 17, 1955! Marcella Lee reads original script.
This 1955 footage features Disneyland's opening day and all the magic that was unveiled 66 years ago. The incredibly clear film has not been seen since 1955 and is a real treasure from our vault.

News 8's footage gave many people their first glimpses at what we called a "$17-million playground." Walt Disney's brainchild was opened to 30,000 visitors that first day - including some celebrities like Eddie Fisher - seen at 00:46. Opening ceremonies were broadcast on ABC with Walt and then-Governor Knight. The two then led a parade of Disney characters through the grounds of the new theme park.

When Disneyland opened tickets were $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. The park had 35 rides with each costing 25 to 35 cents for adults and 10 to 25 cents for children.

[josh]

Why does the narration sound like it was recorded this year?

[thomasstudebaker]

Wow 1955 is History Long Time Ago, I Love Disneyland.

[mochi_aster]

I audibly yelled "what the fuCk" 3 times during this video and my sleep schedule is not liking this-

[thomasfortunemusic]

10 million a year 😂😂😂😂 little did we know that would turn into generating 5.7 billion for the southern California economy

[WLFBAT]

Back when Mickey Mouse looked like he was made from a horror film… 😆

[RatchetK]

Happy 66th Anniversary Disneyland
❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎁🎁🎁🎁🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[broella]

I was 3 months old when Disneyland opened!

[noncanon]

Dam, just 1$ for an adult. While today it’s frickin $165
Edit: But I think I remember someone saying that you had to pay for a ride you wanted to ride on, so I guess I can see why they raised the prices over the years

[amood]

17 million. Thats a house on the beach here in Florida now a days

[Poketeatime]

50 cents for children 1 for adults is wild

[toyosauce]

Mickey and Minnie had a rough day 1:06

[blizzy]

“30, 000 persons…!”
Wow! I remember when they were people.

[mariascheib]

Sad most people in this video are passed on

[Mre-ic]

My mom's 10 th day 🙏🏽💚 you mom miss you

[luvdem]

crazy to think it used to be only $1 and now u can’t even get a drink for that price

[rmac]

From $1 dollar Disney's prices now start at $104 dollars and go up to over $200. 👏 Way to go America lets make it great 👍

[kailesalas]

I wasn’t born when Disneyland opened on July 17 1955

[tripjet]

The entire place should have been smoke-free from day ONE!

[echolot]

feels so weird when the footage is old but the commentary new

[CacoAnfibis]

This day turn into a disaster called Blacksunday have to come 15.000 of people and come 20.000 and the park is on construction and a river ship sink