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Walt Disney incorporates the WED Enterprises company, to develop ideas for a "family park" to be called "Disneyland".
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Walt Disney discusses his plans for Disneyland with Herb Ryman, convincing him to help draw a visual image of the park. Over 42 hours, the two create a 43x70 inch detailed aerial view.
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At 2:00 PM, Disneyland park opens, in Anaheim, California. Five themed areas are Main Street U.S.A., Frontierland, Fantasyland, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland. Eighteen attractions are ready for use.
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Disneyland welcomes its five millionth guest.
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The Disneyland Hotel opens, on a 60-acre site next to Disneyland.
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The Baby Center opens on Main Street at Disneyland.
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The first death in Disneyland is recorded. 15-year old Mark Maples stands up while on the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride, and is catapulted out. He dies four days after the incident.
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The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. It includes 119 Audio-Animatronics figures; 64 human, 55 animals. The whole attraction cost about US$8 million to build.
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The Haunted Mansion attraction opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland.
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The first baby is born at Disneyland, Teresa Salcedo, born to Rosa and Elias Salcedo.
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The Mickey's Toontown area opens at Disneyland. It includes
Mickey's House attraction,
Minnie's House attraction,
Daisy's Diner attraction,
Acorn Ball Crawl attraction,
Jolly Trolley vehicle,
Gadget's Go-Coaster attraction,
Donald's Boat (Miss Daisy attraction,
Gag Factory attraction,
Pluto's Dog House food facility,
Toontown Five & Dime shop,
Goofy's Gas Station attraction,
Goofy's Bounce House attraction, and
Chip 'n Dale's Treehouse attraction.
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