Happy 50th Birthday, Disneyland!

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Craig & Lisa

Active Member
:) Having been to WDW 9 times in 8 years, and never have been to DL, and most of all was not even born yet, I have always wanted to go there. My wife has been there, years ago with her best friend of 25, 30 years. I realieze that WDW has the magic but not the same as DL, but Walt's influence is eveywhere.

The looks, smell, the energy that the music brings to your heart, well it's a sad thing that not everyone can feel the same way, and believe me I know some people who are that way, (oh well that means more room for us at the parks when we go), I envy those people who are there, to be where it started, a place that has seen so many people, famous and not. The changes that come, some day though, some day. Just to walk where Mr. Disney walked, to see some of his ideas in person, at this point there are no words that I could come up with, at least till I go there and see for myself, which will happen someday, that is for sure. So in the meantime.....

HAPPY 50TH Disneyland may the magic continue for all to enjoy!!:wave:
 
prberk

prberk

Well-Known Member
My only question is: Where is "Wonderful World" or even the (so-called) Disney Channel???????

This place opened on television, and television really gave it the national exposure that it needed. Yet today, both ABC and the Disney Channel are running regular programming, and repeats at that. And the so-called "Wonderful World of Disney" (without a host and much continuity) last night ran three hours of "Princess Diaries."

Disney worked a unique TV deal in 1955 (with ABC) to be the first major studio to open their best work to TV, in exchange for the deposit needed to start Disneyland itself. And it opened live on the "Disneyland" TV program ... which became the "Wonderful World of Disney."

There is NO EXCUSE at all today, when they even own the network, not to have "Wonderful World" broadcasting live from Disneyland, with a major special tonight, just as they did 50 years ago today. NO EXCUSE that they are showing re-runs instead. And especially NO EXCUSE for non-Disneyland related stuff today on The Disney Channel, when they could show a marathon of Disneyland related shows..... NO EXCUSE.

(Any idea what I think about the subject??) :lookaroun

But anyway, for those of you who can make it or see any coverage, best wishes. And happy birthday, Disneyland!

Paul
 
corrwill

corrwill

Member
Happy 50th Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth! Someday I will get there. To the place where the magic started. Have a magical day!
 
cherrynegra

cherrynegra

Well-Known Member
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY DISNEYLAND!!


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diddy_mouse

diddy_mouse

Well-Known Member
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DISNEYLAND!!! :sohappy: :sohappy:

In honor of today i will have a marathon of the Disneyland TV series, episodes of the Mickey Mouse Club, and some vintage cartoons for good measure (thanks to the Classics series of DVDs!)

thank you for being the first and starting it all...its been a wonderful 50 years can't wait for the next 50!! :D
 
imagineer boy

imagineer boy

Well-Known Member
Happy Birthday Disneyland! May you continue to be a place of joy and imagination for the young and young at heart, and not to mention never get neglected like what Hariss and Pressler did, but here's to hoping that Ouimet it will make sure it never happens again.
 
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Brent

New Member
Happy 50th Disneyland

On this most magical day 50 yrs. ago the dream became a reality. Only those who were there on that day can truly feel and understand the magic of that first time Disneyland open its gates to the world. But today I can't help but to feel a strong magical bond with those who were there & the rest of us who love Disney. As I went through the photos of last evening & this morning & compared them to those of 50 years ago I felt a great deal of joy seeing the dedication of Disney fans over the years. I can only say I feel I was there today in line in spirit at Disneyland with everyone. I wish I could be there with all that is in me. I have never been to the original but hope to be there soon. Just a moments ago at 4:45 pm my time I listened to Walt's dedication speech & will listen to it again at the correct time according to CA in a few hrs. After seeing what has happened today I can only pray & start saving money that I will be able to make the journey to Disneyworld with hopefully a lot of you to their 5oth. :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy:
 
tigger248

tigger248

Well-Known Member
Happy 50th birthday Disneyland! :king:
I wish I was there, but since I can't be, I'll have to plan for my trip there next March! :D
 
BigNorm

BigNorm

Member
50 years and still the Happiest Place on Earth.

On a side note, I am very disappointed with ABC and the Disney Channel. They've dropped the ball.
 

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