Disneyland's Public Opening Day

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2004 | Disneyland, Trivia

Since Disneyland's 50th Anniversary is just around the corner next year, here's a quiz question for you Disney fans out there:

Q: On what date was Disneyland first opened to the public?

A: July 18th, 1955. Disneyland did not open to the public until the day after it's official opening on July 17th. The first day was for invited guests only and the television viewing audience.

Comments

Janet said at 9:14 PM on Tuesday, November 23, 2004

July 17th? what do we win? LOL

disneymike said at 9:35 PM on Tuesday, November 23, 2004

I'm looking for a month, day and year. ;O)

Janet said at 10:22 PM on Tuesday, November 23, 2004

july 17, 1955

disneymike said at 10:29 PM on Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Close, but that's not the correct answer.

Janet said at 7:10 AM on Wednesday, November 24, 2004

yes, Mike, it did open to the public 7/17/55 . . .

disneymike said at 8:14 AM on Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Janet, it's a little bit of a trick question. You'll see what I mean when the answer is posted. :O)

Lori said at 10:41 AM on Tuesday, November 30, 2004

:) It was July 18th, 1955. I believe the day before was for press and invited guests only. Next question please! lol

disneymike said at 10:54 AM on Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Lori, you're right, Disneyland did not open to THE PUBLIC until the day after it's official opening. The first day was for invited guests only and the television viewing audience.

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