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VISION BECAME FACT ON THIS DAY IN 1955

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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. Today,
Disneyland hosts more than 18 million visitors a year, who
spend close to $3 billion.

   
    
    

    
STUMPTOWNBLOGGER: ON THIS DAY IN 1955 DISNEYLAND OPENED    
Walter (Walt) Elias Disney 
(December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966)
   

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THEME PARK OPENED ON THIS DAY IN 1955

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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. Today,
Disneyland hosts more than 18 million visitors a year, who
spend close to $3 billion.

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Movie producer and animator Walt Disney sits in front of 
Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at the grand opening of Disneyland 
in 1955.


The Disneyland parking lot, full on opening day, July 17, 1955.

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MOUSE WILL HONOR WOMEN’S HISTORY

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(Gray News) – Minnie Mouse will have a special outfit (left) as
Disneyland Paris celebrates its 30th anniversary in March.

She called upon British designer Stella McCartney to create her
first pantsuit.

McCartney said, “I am delighted to be working with the one, the
only, the iconic Minnie Mouse. I have designed a custom outfit
for her in
celebration of the 30th anniversary of Disneyland Paris.
Minnie has
always had a special place in my heart.”

The fashion designer created a blue tuxedo dawned with Minnie’s
iconic polka dots.

The pantsuit is a symbol of progress for a new generation as
Minnie
will wear it in honor of Women’s History Month in March.

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Designer Stella McCartney


 

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

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THEME PARK OPENING ON THIS DAY IN 1955

LIFE Magazine at Disneyland in the 1950's Part One | Disney theme ...


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. Today, Disneyland hosts more than 18 million
visitors a year, who spend close to $3 billion.

Walt Disney's Opening Day Speech - Disneyland 1955 - YouTube
Walt Disney giving his Opening Day Speech at Disneyland

DL Opening

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