Walt Disneys Disneyland

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Walt Disney dreamed for decades about opening the
ultimate entertainment venue, but it wasn't until the early 1950s that
his handpicked team began to bring his vision to life. Together,
artists, architects, and engineers transformed a dusty tract of orange
groves about an hour south of Los Angeles into one of the world's most beloved destinations.


Today, there are Disney resorts from Paris to Shanghai, but the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which has been visited by more than 800 million people to-date, remains one of America's most popular attractions.
From the day it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland brought history and
fairy tales to life, the future into the present, and exciting cultures
and galaxies unknown to our imaginations.


This intruiging visual history draws on Disney's vast historical collections, private archives, and the golden age of photojournalism to provide unique access to the concept, development, launch, and enjoyment of this sun-drenched oasis of fun and fantasy. Disneyland documents Walt's earliest inspirations and ideas, the park's extraordinary feats of design and engineering, and each of its immersive "lands" from Main Street, U.S.A., to Tomorrowland. It is a treasure trove of original Disney documentation
and expertise, with award-winning writer Chris Nichols drawing on his
extensive knowledge of both Disneyland and Southern California history
to reveal the fascinating tale of "the happiest place on Earth."Copyright 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Author Bio

Chris Nichols is a writer and historian specializing in Southern Californian architecture and culture. He is a long-time historic preservationist whose work has been profiled in Smithsonian magazine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and LA Weekly. Nichols serves on the board of directors of the Hollywood Heritage Museum, and his lectures and tours have enjoyed sell-out crowds. He currently writes Los Angeles magazines "Ask Chris" column.