Tuesday 4 July 2017

Fascinating pictures show how Disneyland remains almost identical to when it opened more than 60 years ago

It is the world's most famous theme park, enjoyed by children and their parents alike every year. Since opening in 1955, Disneyland's popularity has continued to grow attracting tens of millions of people. But as these incredible pictures show, despite continually attracting children from different generations, little has actually changed
  1. This collection of photographs taken from inside the theme park compare vintage pictures of Disneyland with current ones.1 of 23
  2. They show that despite being separated by decades, much of the famous Californian park remains exactly the same.2 of 23
  3. The world's most famous theme park is enjoyed by children and their parents alike every year.3 of 23
  4. Only the shrubbery has changed in 60 years.4 of 23
  5. The buildings are almost identical.5 of 23
  6. Frontierland has barely changed.6 of 23
  7. The incredible collection of photographs has been collated by Imagineering Disney.7 of 23
  8. The visitors may have changed but the surroundings have stayed the same.8 of 23
  9. Disneyland is located in Anaheim in California and is owned by The Walt Disney Company.9 of 23
  10. It is the only theme park to be built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney.10 of 23
  11. Sweet shops are still enjoyed as much as they always were.11 of 23
  12. Walt came up with the idea of Disneyland after visiting a number of different amusement parks with his family in the 1930s and 40s.12 of 23
  13. Construction began in 1954 and it opened on July 17, 1955.13 of 23
  14. It has had 650 million guests since it opened and in 2011 hosted 16.14 million guests in just one year.14 of 23
  15. The streets are almost frozen in time.15 of 23
  16. Other images show how the famous Sleeping Beauty Castle has remained untouched.16 of 23
  17. Some TLC has keep the buildings looking as good as new.17 of 23
  18. Where did the scuba diver go?18 of 23
  19. The park is still in great condition after more than 60 years19 of 23
  20. Walt Disney surveys his kingdom.20 of 23
  21. There have been slight changes here and there, but the magic remains the same.21 of 23
  22. Walt took a keen interest in everything that went on at his theme park.22 of 23
  23. The Petrified Tree was a present from Mrs Lillian Disney.23 of 

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