Disneyland, Walt Disney’s metropolis of nostalgia, fantasy and
futurism, opened on July 17, 1955. The $17 million theme park
was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim,
California, and soon brought in staggering profits.
The opening day was a televised event, with a special broadcast
hosted by Art Linkletter, Bob Cummings, and Ronald Reagan.
Today, Disneyland hosts more than 18 million visitors a year,
who spend close to $3 billion.
Walt Disney giving his opening day speech.
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