Exploring Disneyland Two Weeks Before Opening Day
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- Join me as we delve into the fascinating history of Disneyland's earliest 4th of July celebrations! Discover the untold stories and exclusive events that took place before the park's official opening.
In this video, we'll explore:
Disneyland's Secret 4th of July (1955): Learn how Walt Disney handpicked the first guests to visit Disneyland, giving them a private preview of the park before its grand opening. These select few, including members of the Penthouse Club, enjoyed an unforgettable 4th of July inside the park.
The First Public 4th of July (1956): Uncover the details of Disneyland's first public 4th of July celebration, featuring the opening of new attractions like the Indian War Canoes and the relocation of the Indian Village.
Mark Twain's Maiden Voyage: Hear about the first guests who rode the Mark Twain riverboat, witnessing Walt Disney's vision come to life from the rails of this iconic attraction.
Disneyland Railroad's Debut: Discover how Walt Disney and Ward Kimball joyfully operated the Disneyland Railroad, providing guests with an exclusive ride around the park on the first 4th of July.
A Glimpse of Pre-Opening Disneyland: Imagine what it was like for those first visitors to see Disneyland in its final stages of construction, just weeks before the official opening day.
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Pretty sure the “males only” canoe operator policy had more to do with upper body strength in evacuation scenarios than deeply seated misogyny.
Recall also that Walt had deep personal respect and sensitivity to Native American life as it is Lillian’s family background (and they are extremely important to Disney’s life and business).
I remember learning how to do a friendship dance at the Indian Village (the second & permanent one). It was pretty cool.
Late to the party, but this video is the perfect combination of unparalleled Brickey storytelling and park-ripping. No one does it better. Happy Fourth, everyone!
I got into an argument with a Navy officer who believed the canoes where motorized.
I grew up eight miles from Disneyland. The resort was a second home for thirty years. I now live on the East Coast and visit when I can. While I have my many reservations and disappointments about the management sometimes, I truly appreciate the joy and care you feel for the Park. I thought I knew everything about the place but today you proved me wrong. I hope to see you filming in the Park one day to thank you in person. Thank you for being a friend to those of us who still get homesick for Disneyland.
I feel like it's difficult to find any information on the Indian Village part of the park. I'm Navajo and my grandfather left the Navajo Nation and lived in Los Angeles to work as a carpenter. He also had a side job of rowing canoes and performing at the Indian Village in the 50's. My family has one photo of him dressed in traditional garments posing with Disneyland visitors. I'm always on the look out for more photos/vidoes of that era hoping to find my grandfather singing or posing with Disneyland goers. Thank you Brickey for shedding some light on the American Indian Village history of Disneyland. Us Indigenous folks appreciate any recognition we can get.
Had to smile when you said re the portals: you make the world small so you can make it big again. Yes! The big reveal. So often used in Disneyland on rides and entrances. A gigantic diorama.
My first trip to Disneyland was in 1976. I was 6. It was Bicentennial EVERYTHING. If you weren't there, you have no idea. The whole country was nuts for it. I remember really enjoying America Sings, and I'm not sure it was still there on my next trip in the 80's.
The canoes are probably the only ride I don’t think I have ever done.
Fantastic bit of history. Love learning Disney history and appreciate your sharing of knowledge. Made my day
Great video Brickey! Always so impressed with the effort you put into filming your videos. That you don't have a film crew with you but still get the shots that you do is impressive.
Every time I open these it’s like a surprise gift of an art activation tour.
It's always worth it, my friend. ❤ great job once again.
Wonderful video!!! I’m tearing up at the thought of Walt happily driving his big toy around his dream become reality!!! ❤️
I loved this so much ! Ty
Will be at the park on the 4th this year!
My dad and his cousins worked the Indian village and canoes before and after opening. Being brown-skinned Mexicans it was definite typecasting!
Love your videos man!
❤ the 4th