Rocket to the Moon closed and inspired several futuristic flight rides were equally unsuccessful. Rocket to the Moon was a Disneyland opening day attraction in 1955 that placed guests in a giant rocket ship, or moonliner, standing in Tomorrowland. The futuristic simulation ride was sponsored by the now defunct airline TWA (Trans World Airline). Guests sat in a circle with screens ...

If anyone in America is unaware that Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., opened its gates a few weeks ago, that person hasn't read a newspaper or heard a radio or TV newscast. In short, he has been playing ostrich. Faithful readers know, too, of the disillusionment on the part of many guests on opening day. Crowds, heat, incompleted attractions and a big network TV show combined to make ...