After years of planning, Walt Disney's very first theme park "Disneyland" (in Anaheim, California), opened its gates in July, 1955. Television crews, celebrities, the Mouseketeers, and over 28,000 guests witnessed the opening of Walt's ambitious dream. Broadcast on ABC to over 90 million viewers, it was the biggest and most complex live telecast to date. The 160-acre park offered 5 themed lands with a total of 18 attractions. Disneyland opened as invitation only on this day, for studio workers, construction workers, the press and officials of company sponsors. The park opened to the general public the following day.
Actor Ronald Reagan (who would later become the 40th President of the United States) introduced 53-year-old Walt Disney saying "And now, Walt Disney will step forward to read the dedication of Disneyland." Walt christened his new park with these now famous words:
“To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here, age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” We hope you have enjoyed this presentation and look forward to sharing history with you again soon. This Edition of TITANS OF HISTORY presents WALT DISNEY's "Disneyland" Opening Day Dedication Speech. Click on CC icon for closed captions (subtitles).
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