Rare Color Photos From Disneyland’s Opening 62 Years Ago

Children on the Snow White ride at Disneyland in 1955.

Walt Disney character Mickey Mouse rides in the locomotive cab of a circus train as it arrives at a station in Disneyland, Anaheim, California, July 18, 1955. The train is a real-world version of the one depicted in the animated Disney film, ‘Dumbo.’

Parade participants ready themselves and their costumes for a the televised grand opening of Disneyland, Anaheim, California July 17, 1955. Minnie and Mickey and Donald Duck are among those visible.

Crowds of people watch the ‘Tomorrowland’ portion of a parade in celebration of the opening of the Disneyland amusement park, Anaheim, California, July 17, 1955.

American movie producer, artist, and animator Walt Disney smiles as he stands in front of the Fantasyland castle at the grand opening of Disneyland, Anaheim, California July 17, 1955.

Crowds walking through gate of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Walt Disney’s theme park, Disneyland.

Children on giant teacup ride at Walt Disney’s theme park, Disneyland.

A menu for Carnation Ice Cream Parlor reads at Disneyland, 1955.

Walt Disney crosses the drawbridge that saves as the entrance to the castle in what will be the heart of Disneyland, in California on April 16, 1955.

Children are enjoying the cup and saucer ride in Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on July 19, 1955.

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