An Ode to Disneyland 60th Anniversary

Wow, it’s amazing how time flies. Disneyland in Anaheim, CA opened on July 17, 1955 and celebrated it’s 60th anniversary in style. The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration treated guests to a special fireworks show, a new parade, blinged out treats, and more. Did I attend? Sadly, no. I had to precariously live through the social posts of other guests knee-deep in the festivities. Fortunately, the celebration is still going on so I might make it there yet!

In honor of the Disneyland 60th anniversary, I thought it would be fun to feature flicks that inspired some the park’s attractions and a few classic Disney animation shorts.

Disneyland 60th Anniversary – Attractions

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant – Dumbo
• Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride –Disney Animation Collection Volume 5 containing Wind in the Willows, The Ugly Duckling, The Robber Kitten, The Grasshopper and the Ants, The Wise Little Hen, and The Golden Touch
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
• Tarzan’s Treehouse – Tarzan
• It’s a Small World (featured in) – Lilo & Stitch

Classic Disney Animation

• Disney Animation Collection Volume 1 containing Mickey & the Beanstalk, Brave Little Tailor, Gulliver Mickey, Thru the Mirror, and Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip
• Disney Animation Collection Volume 2 containing The Three Little Pigs, The Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Wolves, Lambert the Sheepish Lion (my personal favorite), Chicken Little, Three Blind Mouseketeers, and Elmer Elephant
• Disney Animation Collection Volume 3 containing Prince & the Pauper, Pied Piper, Old King Cole, A Knight for a Day, and Ye Olden Days
• Disney Animation Collection Volume 4 containing Tortoise and the Hare, Babes in the Woods, The Saga of Windwagon Smith, Goddess of Spring, Toby Tortoise Returns, and Paul Bunyan
• The Three Musketeers
• The Reluctant Dragon

What’s your favorite ride, show, or treat at Disneyland?

I received a year subscription of Netflix and a device to stream the content as part of the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are my own.