Old Photos Of 'Disneyland' Opening (25 pics)

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Only a half of those was invited, while the other half bought fake tickets or sneaked over the fence.

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Weather was very hot (38° C or 101° F) and because of an ongoing strike “Disneyland” had to make a choice between drinking fountains and public toilets.

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They have chosen the latter, which was perceived by the public as an attempt to sell more “Pepsi”, one of event’s biggest sponsors.

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Asphalt was still soft, as it was laid the same morning.

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Some parents were throwing their children over other people’s heads, so that kids would get on the rides faster.

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Later, because of all the mess, Walt Disney and his colleagues would call this day “Black Sunday”.

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