Traditional 'Fantasy in the Sky' fireworks display debuts.
Prime Minister Suhrawardy of Pakistan visits Disneyland
Former President Harry S Truman Visits Disneyland
December--10 Millionth Guest Admitted (Leigh Woolfenden)
ADDITIONS:
*HOUSE OF THE FUTURE (since removed) -- Tomorrowland
*SLEEPING BEAUTY CASTLE Interior (Shirley Temple Black unveiled the walk-thru, featuring diorama scenes from the famous story) -- Fantasyland
*MIDGET AUTOPIA (since removed) -- Fantasyland
*TOM SAWYER ISLAND Additions (including caves, barrel-and-suspension-bridges, rock formations) Frontierland
*VIEW-LINER (forerunner of the monorail) -- Tomorrowland
*FRONTIERLAND SHOOTING GALLERY -- Frontierland
*INDIAN VILLAGE RAFTS (since removed) -- Frontierland
*HOLIDAYLAND, a facility outside the Park's berm, opened for group activities--company picnics, conventions, dances, etc.
INVESTMENT: Total to date: $21.3 million
ATTENDANCE 4.3 million
HIGHLIGHTS:
The ten millionth visitor arrived December 31, 1957.
The Park launched its first extensive nighttime program (open every night 'til midnight, mid-June to mid-September), including "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks every summer evening at 9 p.m. Inauguration of "Date Nite" program Friday and Saturday nights, summer months, with four dance bands playing both nights, was another major addition. Some 115 youth choruses performed during the "Christmas Festival".
Disneyland initiated its Community Service Awards program, honoring outstanding achievements by civic and charitable Orange County organizations. The Park awarded $9,000 to six organizations.
FAMOUS GUESTS:
*Prime Minister Suhrawardy of Pakistan (July)
*Former President Harry S Truman (November)
*King Mohammed of Morocco (December)
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