This Day in History: Disneyland Opens July 17, 1955 The Magic Kingdom's opening day was a disaster.
The day had been meant for a limited crowd of specially invited people.
But the invitation sent out earlier that summer had been counterfeited.
As a result of admitting thousands of uninvited people, the park ran out of food and drink, a gas leak occurred and the Mark Twain Steamboat almost capsized.
The park recovered within a year, becoming one of the world's most well-known attractions.
Disneyland continued to expand with the times, having opened Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in 2019.
Unfortunately, Disneyland is closed for its 65th birthday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The park's "Downtown Disney District" has begun a phased reopening.
