'Love Bug Day' is celebrated at Disneyland with the convergence of hundreds of Volkswagens
Queen Muna of Jordan Visits Disneyland
Gov. Robert Scott of North Carolina Visits Disneyland
Gov. Robert McNair of South Carolina Visits Disneyland
Gov. William G. Milliken of Michigan Visits Disneyland
Secretary of State William Rogers Visits Disneyland
Russian Cosmonauts Gen. G.T. Beregovoy and Mr. K.P. Feoktistov and their families, accompanied by American Astronaut Eugene Cernan and his wife Visits Disneyland
ADDITIONS:
*"HAUNTED MANSION" (complete with 999 ghosts from All parts of the world) -- New Orleans Square
*DISNEYLAND-ALWEG MONORAIL SYSTEM (New monorail station was completed in Tomorrowland to accommodate four newly designed air-cushioned trains put in service for the summer season) -- Tomorrowland
INVESTMENT: Total to date: $126 million
ATTENDANCE: 9.3 million
HIGHLIGHTS:
Total attendance passed 85 million in August.
On August 16 an all-time, single-day record was set when 82,516 guests filed through the Disneyland turnstiles.
Fireworks and dance bands highlighted the New Year's Eve Party, another sellout.
Disneyland Ambassador to the World Shari Bescos toured western states, eight major eastern cities, seven South American countries and such Far East destinations as Japan, Thailand, the Philippines and Hong Kong.
Special parades and entertainment were presented for Valentine's Day, Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays, Angels-Disneyland Fun Day Doubleheader, St. Patrick's Day, "Love Bug" Day, "Spring Fling," Easter and Viva Mexico Fiesta.
Memorial Day Weekend Big Band Festival featured Harry James, Count Basie, Don Ellis and Sammy Kaye. Star-name "On Stage U.S.A." shows formed the nucleus of summer entertainment.
More than 90,000 high school graduates and their dates attended seven all-night Grad Parties in June.
Al Hirt and ten top jazz bands starred in "Dixieland at Disneyland"
"Fantasy on Parade" highlighted an especially festive Holiday Season.
Disneyland's Community Service Awards program honored 24 county organizations with cash awards totaling $30,000. The Outstanding Award was won by the Dave Wilkerson Youth Rallies.
FAMOUS GUESTS:
*Queen Muna of Jordan (May)
*Gov. Robert Scott of North Carolina (August)
*Gov. Robert McNair of South Carolina (August)
*Gov. William G. Milliken of Michigan (August)
*Secretary of State William Rogers (September)
*Russian Cosmonauts Gen. G.T. Beregovoy and Mr. K.P. Feoktistov and their families, accompanied by American Astronaut Eugene Cernan and his wife (October)