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Disneyland Goes to the World’s Fair

12.02.2020 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Walt Disney and dinosaurs from Walt Disney Goes to the World's Fair — Walt Disney introduces Disney’s 1964-1965 World’s Fair attractions.

The 1960s were a remarkable time for the Disney company, particularly in theme park development. It’s amazing to look back at how many signature attractions were built in a short time. After introducing the Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarine Voyage in 1959, Walt Disney kept pushing forward with new technologies.… Read more...

People and Places – Disneyland USA

10.28.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The cover image for the film People and Places: Diisneyland USA. — This early Disneyland film provides such a cool look at the original park.

“Its purpose is enlightenment. Its product is happiness.” – Narrator describing Disneyland

We haven’t seen a definitive documentary about Disneyland, but there are plenty of ways to discover its history.… Read more...

A Visit to Disneyland in 1959 (Photo Essay)

08.12.2020 by Dan Heaton // 8 Comments

Sleeping Beauty Castle stands tall in the middle of Disneyland in June 1959. — Sleeping Beauty Castle was Disneyland’s icon from the beginning.

My parents have been longtime Disney fans, and they are one of the main reasons for my passion for theme parks. Our annual trips to Walt Disney World (and one to Disneyland in 1985) made me into the fan that I am today.… Read more...