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Rare Color Photos From Disneyland’s Opening 62 Years Ago

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Gondolas at Disneyland in 1955.

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Boats at the “Rivers in America” attraction in Frontierland.

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Children ride an the train around the 160 acre Disneyland, in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Children visiting Disneyland in Calif., July 22, 1955.

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Children visiting Disneyland in Calif., July 22, 1955.

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A fantastic world of make believe, of yesterday and tomorrow, concocted by Walt Disney, was unveiled at Anaheim, California on July 19, 1955.

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Actress Adelle August poses as she steps in the Autopia ride during the Opening day of Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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Actor Steve Rowland and actress Kathleen Case and Adelle August pose as they ride on Autopia during the Opening day of Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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Actor Steve Rowland and actress Kathleen Case pose as they ride on Autopia during the Opening day of Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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Actress Adelle August poses as she rides on Autopia during the opening day of Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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