Rare Color Photos From Disneyland’s Opening 62 Years Ago

Gondolas at Disneyland in 1955.

Boats at the “Rivers in America” attraction in Frontierland.

Children ride an the train around the 160 acre Disneyland, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Children visiting Disneyland in Calif., July 22, 1955.

Children visiting Disneyland in Calif., July 22, 1955.

A fantastic world of make believe, of yesterday and tomorrow, concocted by Walt Disney, was unveiled at Anaheim, California on July 19, 1955.

Actress Adelle August poses as she steps in the Autopia ride during the Opening day of Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

Actor Steve Rowland and actress Kathleen Case and Adelle August pose as they ride on Autopia during the Opening day of Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

Actor Steve Rowland and actress Kathleen Case pose as they ride on Autopia during the Opening day of Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

Actress Adelle August poses as she rides on Autopia during the opening day of Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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