Growth Of Disneyland Expected To Continue
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"Disneyland will continue to grow, to add new things as long as there is imagination left in the world."
So said Walt Disney when the world famous amusement park opened in 1955.
Disneyland has been growing ever since.
Since the facility opened in Anaheim 11 years ago, it has doubled its number of attractions and drawn more than 50 million visitors.
When it opened, Disneyland ...
Disneyland Capital Investment Grows
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During its first 10 years, Disneyland's capital investment grew from $17 million on opening day to more than $53 million.
In the next five months, the figure will jump another $20 million with the completion of four new gigantic attractions.
"What we will do by this summertime," Walt Disney said after announcing the new attractions last week, "is to raise our investment more than the whole of ...
New 6 Million Dollar Disneyland Expansion Plans Scheduled
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Walt Disney, whose film-producing company has just announced 1965 as the greatest profit year in its history (credit the likes of Julie Andrews and "Mary Poppins"), almost casually passes in the word of Hollywood that he'll chunk in $23 million during the next few months in improving his fabulously successful "Disneyland."
While costs have risen spectacularly since the park was opened 12 years ago, ...
Millions Needed For New Disneylands Across US
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Walt Disney Productions will need millions of dollars to finance new Disneylands, company official said Friday.
Roy Disney, brother of cartoon king Walt Disney, outlined for New York security analysts the financing plans for future amusement projects.
Referring to a 27,500-acre plot south of Orlando, Fla., Disney said the park planned there would cost $60-75 million.
"By the time this money ...
Walt Disney Reveals Just How Disneyland Was Created In Rare Interview
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“Twenty years ago,” Walt said as we drove toward Disneyland, some 25 miles southeast of central Los Angeles, “I was always trying to think of a place to take my two small daughters on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon-a place where I could have fun, too.
“At an amusement park, the only fun provided for a father, besides having his bottom dropped out from under him on the roller coaster, was the ...
Disneyland Fans Cause Street Jam
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Youngsters unleashed from school for Easter Week vacation poured into Disneyland for the park's annual Spring Fling Saturday night and the result was a. monumental traffic jam.
Harried Anaheim police sent seven units for traffic control and the California Highway Patrol dispatched all their available units to assist.
The 1,000-acre Disneyland parking area was closed about 9 p.m. with 18,900 ...
Small World Nears Completion
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Disneyland's newest adventure, "It's a Small World," will be housed in this fantasy palace nearing completion at north edge of the park. Its skyline features Walt Disney's version of famous world structures, including the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Leaning Tower of Pisa. Inside, children of the world will be seen singing and dancing in native costumes. "Small World" was big Disney hit at New York World's ...
New Orleans Square Dedicated In Disneylands Growing Union
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United States acquired New Orleans "and environs" for $15 million in the Louisiana Purchase. Sunday another $15 million New Orleans joined the Union with the dedication of New Orleans Square in Disneyland.
Walt Disney himself came down the river on, the paddle-wheeler Mark Twain for the ceremonies. He told newsmen this new section of the Magic Kingdom is but a part of his plan to develop the theme of ...
Peaches And Cream Mule Skinners
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Who ever heard of a mule skinner with blonde hair, blue eyes, pretty smile and peaches-and-cream complexion?
Well, that's the way they grow them in Disneyland.
And this year, Carol Spaeth, who broke the all-male mule skinner tradition at the "Magic Kingdom" five years ago, has opened up still another man-size job for the girls by becoming the Park's first female surrey driver.
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Disneyland Announces New Attractions For Fall
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Disneyland's fall schedule moves into October with three new adventures open, a fourth nearing completion special private nighttime parties for major groups and site preparations for a new Tomorrowland
During the fall, the relaxed time to see Disneyland following the summer rush, the "Magic Kingdom "is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 ...
Disneylands 25 Million Dollar Job Started
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Construction of new facilities in the Tomorrowland area of Disneyland has been started by J.B. Allen & Co., Anaheim and Santa Barbara general Contractors following the company's demolition of practically all the old facilities.
J. B. Allen, president of the firm, noted that the total construction cost projected for work in Tomorrowland totals approximately $25 million.
Under way is construction ...
Christmas Present For All Youngsters
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There'll be a Christmas present from Walt Disney scheduled for special delivery at Disneyland Saturday, all wrapped up in shiny bright ribbons.
It will be the "Fantasy on Parade" celebration that will be held daily for two weeks beginning next weekend.
The 1966 Disneyland yuletide spectacular is a fast-moving parade of humorous and colorful shows, marching bands, animals and costumed characters ...
Death Came Thursday
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Death came Thursday to the wizard of fantasy. Walt Disney, one-time Missouri farm boy who, through cartoons, motion pictures and his huge Anaheim amusement park brought laughter to a troubled world.
Disney, 65, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Burbank, across the street from his factory of make-believe, Walt Disney Productions. Spokesman for the family and studio declined to give a specific cause of ...
