VIDEO: Vintage Disneyland Opening Day Footage – July 17, 1955 Celebration with Walt Disney, parade

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On July 17, 1955, Disneyland first opened its doors to the public as thousands of excited Disney fans lined up outside its gates. Walt Disney gave his now-famous welcome speech, also joined by Art Linkletter on a national broadcast.

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Ricky Brigante

Founder of Inside the Magic. Since growing up in Miami, Florida and ultimately moving to Orlando after college, Ricky has become an expert on Central Florida's many theme parks and attractions. He founded Inside the Magic in 2005.

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