1955: | Attractions that opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955 included: | Main Street USA: Freight Train, Horse-drawn Fire Wagon, Horse Drawn Streetcars, Horse-drawn Surreys, Main Street Cinema, Penny Arcade and Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad - Main Street Station.
| Tomorrowland: Circa-rama featuring "Tour of the West", Clock of the World, Space Station X-1, and Tomorrowland Autopia.
| Fantasyland: Canal Boats of the World, King Arthur Carrousel, Mad Tea Party, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Peter Pan Flight, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Snow White's Adventures.
| Frontierland: Davy Crockett's Arcade, Mark Twain Steamboat, Pack Mules, Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad - Frontierland Station, Stage Coach and The Golden Horseshoe Revue.
| Adventureland: Jungle Cruise.
| On Opening Day, Sunday, July 17, 1955, a special "Invitation only" admission ticket was issued that was "counterfeited" and sold to so many people that the park became over-crowded. Attractions and park services, like rest rooms, water fountains, and food service locations were so stressed that this day was later referred to as “Black Sunday”.
| Camera Center or Main Street Photo Supply, as it is sometimes called, is opened on Main Street USA on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | Carnation Ice Cream Parlor is opened on Main Street USA on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | Merlin's Magic Shop is opened in Fantasyland on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | Chicken Plantation Restaurant in Frontierland is opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. It is sponsored by Swift. | Coca-Cola Refreshment Corner on Main Street USA is opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. It is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company. It is sometimes referred to as Coke Corner. | Main Street Emporium on Main Street USA is opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. It later became famous for its window tableau's of current Disney animated films. | Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland is opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | Penny Arcade is opened on Main Street USA on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | Plaza Pavilion Restaurant is opened on the Main Street USA "hub" on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | Pepsi-Cola's Golden Horseshoe Saloon is opened in Frontierland on Sunday, July 17, 1955. It becomes the home of the longest running show at Disneyland - The Golden Horseshoe Revue. | Red Wagon Inn on Main Street USA is opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. It is sponsored by Swift. It later becomes the Plaza Inn. | Ruggles China & Glass Shop is opened on Main Street USA on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | Story Book Shop is opened on Main Street USA on Sunday, July 17, 1955. It is sponsored by Western Publishing, the company who released the Little Golden Books series. | Yacht Bar is opened in Tomorrowland on Sunday, July 17, 1955. It was also called the Yacht Club. | Card Corner on Main Street USA is opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. It was sponsored by Gibson Cards. | The Adventureland Bazaar Shop opens in Adventureland on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | The next day on Monday, July 18, 1955, Disneyland began selling tickets in a single strip sheet of tear-off stubs that included tickets for admissions and various attractions. The first person to purchase a ticket is 22 yr. old Long Beach college student, Dave McPherson.
| Pendleton Woolen Mills Dry Goods Store is opened in Frontierland on Monday, July 18, 1955. | Puffin Bakery on Main Street USA is opened on Monday, July 18, 1955. It later becomes the Sunkist Citrus House. | Rocket to the Moon is opened in Tomorrowland on Friday, July 22, 1955.
| Candy Palace is opened on Main Street USA on Friday, July 22, 1955. | Tomorrowland Boats is opened in Tomorrowland on Saturday, July 30, 1955.
| Casey Junior Circus Train is opened in Fantasyland on Sunday, July 31, 1955.
| Conestoga Wagons is opened in Frontierland on Monday, August 1, 1955. | Aunt Jemima's Pancake House in Frontierland opens on Tuesday, August 9, 1955. It was sponsored by Quaker Oats until 1967. | Casa De Fritos is opened in Frontierland on Thursday, August 11, 1955. It is sponsored by the Frito-Lay Company. | Dumbo Flying Elephants is opened in Fantasyland on Tuesday, August 16, 1955
| Mickey Mouse Club Theater is opened in Fantasyland on Saturday, August 27, 1955 and shows Mickey Mouse cartoons.
| Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Restaurant in Fantasyland is opened on Monday, August 29, 1955. It is located near Skull Rock. It is sponsored by the Chicken of the Sea Tuna Company. | The Art Corner Shop is opened in Tomorrowland and features art supplies and animation cells from Disney movies on October 1, 1955, | On Tuesday, October 11, 1955, Disneyland started using the “A thru C” Ticket System in the form of a single sheet of tear-off stubs for each attraction in each category. At this time, it was possible to purchase admission only without attractions. If you changed your mind later, attraction tickets were available at kiosks throughout the park.
| Indian Village is opened in Frontierland in 1955 and features a replica of an Indian village, Native American dancers and crafts.
| Mickey Mouse Club Circus is opened at the park entrance in an area later known as Holidayland on Thursday, November 24, 1955. | Maxwell House Coffee House is opened on Main Street USA on December 1, 1955. | Mike Fink Keel Boats is opened in Frontierland on Sunday, December 25, 1955.
| C.K. Holliday and E. P. Ripley Railroad Engines are put into service on Sunday, July 17, 1955. | | Main Street Shooting Gallery on Main Street USA is opened late in 1955. | | |
1956: | Disneyland enters its 2nd year of operation, as the "D Coupon" is added to their ticket book with a value of $ .70 cents each. There was no special events introduced during this year. [The term "special event" is invented by Disney Director of Entertainment, Bob Jani].
| Indian Village is moved to nearby Adventureland and expanded in January.
| Mickey Mouse Club Circus, located in a tent near the entrance, is closed on Sunday, January 08, 1956, due to poor attendance.
| Tomorrowland Boats are closed on Sunday, January 15, 1956.
| Dairy Bar in Tomorrowland, sponsored by The American Dairy Association, is opened on Saturday, January 21, 1956.
| Keller's Jungle Killers, a circus act in the Mickey Mouse Club Circus tent, opens in Holiday-land on Tuesday, February 07, 1956.
| Mule Pack in Frontierland is changed in February with a new themed route and atmosphere and is renamed.
| Astro-jets [also known as Rocket Jets] are opened in Tomorrowland on Saturday, March 24, 1956.
| Bathroom of the Future, [sometimes known as the Bathroom of Tomorrow] presented by sponsor, The Crane Company, is opened in Tomorrowland on Thursday, April 05, 1956.
| Horseless Carriages are opened as part of the Disneyland Main Street vehicle fleet on May of 1956.
| Rafts to Tom Sawyer Island are opened in Frontierland as well as, Tom Sawyer's Island in the center of the Rivers of America. Injun Joe's Cave on Tom Sawyer's Island is opened and Tom and Huck's Tree House is opened on Tom Sawyer's Island on Saturday, June 16, 1956.
| Skyway to Fantasyland [designed to look like futuristic] is opened in Tomorrowland on Saturday, June 23, 1956, and its sister station, the Skyway to Tomorrowland [designed to look like a Swiss Chalet] is opened in Fantasyland on the same day.
| Pack Mule attraction is renamed to the Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules on Tuesday, June 26, 1956.
| Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches in Frontierland are renamed from the original Frontierland Stage Coaches on Tuesday, June 26, 1956.
| Rainbow Cavern Mine Train opens in Frontierland on Monday, July 02, 1956.
| Indian War Canoes in Frontierland's Rivers of America is opened on Wednesday, July 04, 1956.
| A new Junior Autopia, featuring taller gas pedals for small children, is added on Monday, July 23, 1956.
| Mineral Hall Exhibit in Frontierland, featuring gems and minerals, is opened on Monday, July 30, 1956.
| Phantom Boats, located in the Tomorrowland Lagoon, are opened in July of 1956.
| Carnation Plaza Gardens Stage and Restaurant is opened at the end of the Main Street "hub" on Saturday, August 18, 1956.
| I.N.A. Carefree Corner on Main Street is opened on Wednesday, August 22, 1956. It is sponsored by INA and features park information and guest registration.
| Omnibuses are introduced as part of the Main Street vehicle fleet in August of 1956.
| Storybook Land Canal Boats in Fantasyland are renamed from Canal Boats of the World on Sunday, September 16, 1956.
| Keller's Jungle Killers, a circus act in the Mickey Mouse Club Circus tent in Holiday-land, closes on Wednesday, September 19, 1956, after an 8 month run.
| Phantom Boats in the Tomorrowland lagoon are closed in October of 1956, due to their unpredictability. It is the first permanent attraction to be removed from Disneyland.
| Davy Crockett Museum is opened in 1956. The Frontierland museum featuring life size wax statues of Fess Parker and Buddy Epsen.
| Fantasy in the Skies Fireworks begins in the skies over Disneyland in 1956.
| 3D Jamboree at the Mickey Mouse Club Theater begins in 1956.
| Mark IV Autopia cars are introduced in 1956.
| The "D" Ticket is added the Disneyland Ticket book.
| Carnation Plaza Gardens is opened on Main Street USA's "hub" on Saturday, August 18, 1956. It replaced the Bandstand Gazebo and was to become the home of Big Band dancing that continues to this day. Originally a restaurant, it is now only a stage area. | Guatemalan Weavers shop is opened in Adventureland in 1956. It was later to become Safari Outpost. | The Mad Hatter Shop is opened in Fantasyland in 1956. | Oaks Tavern in Frontierland is opened in 1956. It later becomes the Stage Door Cafe. | Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad- Fantasyland Station is opened at the back of the park behind Fantasyland in 1956 |
1957: | The first Annual Pancake Race at the beginning of Lent. Sponsored by the Quaker Oats Company and Disneyland, the Annual Pancake Race offered a $100 dollar prize to the winner. In 1957, it was awarded to Rose Pitman of Visalia. | Also introduced for the first time at the start of summer was “Date Nite at Disneyland”, as a way to get young people into Disneyland on Friday and Saturday evenings to dance and eat. This promotion ended in the mid-1960's.
| Midget Autopia is opened on Tuesday, April 23, 1957 in Fantasyland for younger children, who cannot drive the Tomorrowland Autopia cars themselves.
| Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through is opened on Monday, April 29, 1957 and dedicated by Shirley Temple.
| Monsanto House of the Future at the entrance of Tomorrowland is opened on Wednesday, June 12, 1957.
| Don Defore's Silver Banjo Restaurant in Frontierland is opened on Saturday, June 15, 1957. Don Defoe was a TV actor who starred as Thorny on "The Ozzie and Harriet Show".
| Holiday-land, a picnic and tent area located to the left of the Disneyland Main Gate is opened on Monday, June 17, 1957. Originally a separate admission, the price was later included in the Disneyland admission price. It had been built previously for the now closed Mickey Mouse Club Circus.
| Viewliner, a futurist train in Tomorrowland, is opened on Wednesday, June 26, 1957, on a parallel track to the Railroad around Disneyland's parameter.
| Motor Boat Cruise in Fantasyland is opened in June of 1957.
| Frontierland Shootin' Gallery is opened on Friday, July 12, 1957.
| Miniature Horse Corral, a temporary exhibit showing Shetland ponies and other miniature horse breeds is closed in July, 1957.
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| Maxwell House Coffee House on Main Street USA is closed on Tuesday, October 8, 1957. It becomes the Hills Brothers Coffee House. | "Christmas in Many Lands" Parade premieres on Main Street in November, 1957.
| Omnibus is added to the Main Street fleet in December, 1957.
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| On Thursday, December 05, 1957, Walt Disney celebrated his 56th birthday and three weeks later, on Tuesday, December 31, 1957, the 10 millionth guest, Leigh Woolfenden entered Disneyland. [That averages to about 3.1 million guests per year in its first three years of operation.]
| Main Street Magic Shop on Main Street USA is opened in 1957. Comedian, Steve Martin begins his career there. | Tinkerbell Toy Shoppe in Fantasyland is opened in 1957. | 1957 saw the introduction to Disneyland of the first New Year’s Eve Party.
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1958: | In 1958, the Courtesy Ticket Books were given red edges on the right hand side to make them easily recognizable.
| Also, the Magic Kingdom Club was started by Milt Albright. It was a club offering park discounts on admissions, attractions and food that was used by local companies and organizations as a perk for their employees and members. | In 1958, The Globe Ticket Company of Los Angeles begins printing A through D ticket books for Disneyland.
| Ken-L-Land, a pet care facility located outside the Disneyland main gate, is opened on Saturday, January 18, 1958. It is sponsored by Quaker Oats Ken-L-Ration Division.
| Satellite View of America attraction in Tomorrowland is opened in January of 1958.
| Disneyland Railroad’s newest engine – the Fred S. Gurley is commissioned into service on Friday, March 28, 1958. It was named for 1958 Santa Fe Railroad President, Fred Gurley and is a rebuilt 1894 Louisiana locomotive.
| Grand Canyon Diorama, located on the Disneyland Railroad route between the Tomorrowland and Main Street stations is opened on Monday, March 31, 1958.
| Mad Hatter Shop on Main Street is opened inside the Penny Arcade in June of 1958.
| Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is opened in Fantasyland on Saturday, June 14, 1958.
| Fowler's Harbor is officially opened to dock the new Columbia Sailing Ship on Saturday, June 14, 1958. It is named after Admiral Joseph Fowler, who helped to build Disneyland.
| Columbia Sailing Ship is opened on the Rivers of America in Frontierland on Saturday, June 14, 1958.
| Fire Engine [or Fire Truck or Fire Wagon] is opened for guest transportation purposes on Main Street on Saturday, August 16, 1958.
| Dairy Bar in Tomorrowland, sponsored by The American Dairy Association, is closed on Monday, September 1, 1958.
| Tomorrowland's Viewliner [futurist train] is closed on Monday, September 15, 1958.
| On Tuesday, November 18, 1958, Mickey Mouse’s 30th Birthday is celebrated and three weeks later on Friday, December 05, 1958, Mickey’s creator, Walt Disney celebrates his 57th Birthday.
| On Saturday, December 20, 1958, Disneyland presented its first Candlelight Processional Parade. It is performed for the first time on Main Street and in Town Square and features Christmas carols and the re-telling of the birth of Jesus through the gospels. This first year, it is narrated by actor, Dennis Morgan.
| Junior Autopia in Fantasyland is closed in December of 1958.
| The Tomorrowland Station is opened on the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad.
| The Hills Bros. Coffee House & Garden is opened in Town Square, Main Street near the Opera House. it replaces the Maxwell House Coffee House.
| The 3D Jamboree at the Mickey Mouse Club Theater is closed.
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1959: | The “E Ticket” was added to the Disneyland Ticket Books at a value of .75 cents per ticket and enters the world as a new slang phrase [E ticket= the ultimate experience].
| Fantasyland Autopia is opened on Thursday, January 01, 1959 and sponsored by the Richfield Oil Company.
| Circa-rama USA featuring the film "Tour of the West" is closed in January of 1959.
| Submarine Voyage, sponsored by General Dynamics, is opened in Tomorrowland on Saturday, June 06, 1959.
| Over in Frontierland, many attractions are closed to make way for a newly revamped Pack Mules through Nature’s Wonderland attraction. Also, the live horses prove to be unreliable for transportation on the Conestoga Wagons.
| Disneyland-Alweg Monorail is opened, featuring an above ground tour of the Tomorrowland area in the streamlined Mark I Monorail on Sunday, June 14, 1959.
| In the summer of 1959, The Dapper Dans, a barbershop quartet, performed for the first time on Main Street.
| Matterhorn Bobsleds are opened in Fantasyland on top of a pile of dirt that had been moved from the castle moat on Sunday, June 14, 1959.
| The Conestoga Wagons in Frontierland are closed, due to unpredictable horses on Wednesday, September 30, 1959.
| Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules in Frontierland are closed on Friday, October 02, 1959.
| Rainbow Cavern Mine Train is closed to be rebuilt on Sunday, October 11, 1959.
| "The World Beneath Us" film in Tomorrowland closes in December of 1959.
| Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches in Frontierland are closed on Sunday, September 13, 1959.
| The Tomorrowland Autopia is updated and reopened.
| The Mark V Autopia cars are introduced.
| The Gibson Card Company ends its sponsorship of Card Corner. | On Saturday, July 25, 1959, the Disneyland Railroad Engine – the Ernest S. Marsh is commissioned and begins service. It is named after 1959 Santa Fe Railroad President, Ernest Marsh and is a rebuilt 1925 New England locomotive. | | | | |
1960: | In 1960, the first private party was held at Disneyland.
| Bell Telephone begins sponsorship of Circa-rama Theater in Tomorrowland. | Catfish Cove, a fishing spot for children along the Rivers of America, is opened in January of 1960.
| Space Station X-1 in Tomorrowland is closed on Wednesday, February 17, 1960.
| Satellite View of America in Tomorrowland is closed in February of 1960.
| Fourth Annual Pancake Races are held on Main Street and marching bands are added to the festivities in March of 1960.
| Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland is opened after being rebuilt. It was originally the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train on Saturday, May 28, 1960.
| Art of Animation Exhibit is opened in Tomorrowland and uses the recently released "Sleeping Beauty" as an example on Saturday, May 28, 1960.
| Puffin Bakery on Main Street is closed on Friday, June 03, 1960.
| Pack Mules Thru Nature's Wonderland is opened on Friday, June 10, 1960.
| Hallmark Card Shop is opened on Main Street USA in Wednesday, June 15, 1960. It had previously been the Gibson Card Shop. | Disneyland celebrates the 5th Anniversary of its opening on July 17, 1960. | Circa-rama Featuring "America the Beautiful" is moved in July of 1960, from the Brussels’s World's Fair to Disneyland's Tomorrowland and
| Aluminum Hall of Fame, sponsored by Kaiser Steel, is closed in July of 1960.
| Sunkist Citrus House on Main Street USA is opened on Sunday, July 31, 1960. It is sponsored by the Sunkist Orange Products.
| Bathroom of the Future Exhibit in Tomorrowland, presented by sponsor The Crane Company, is closed on Wednesday, August 31, 1960.
| Horse-drawn Fire Wagon is retired and placed on display in the Fire House on Main Street near City Hall in August of 1960.
| In September of 1960, Disneyland made world headlines everywhere when Soviet Premier, Nikita S. Khrushchev was denied entrance to Disneyland because it was deemed too great a security risk.
| On Saturday, October 01, 1960, "Dixieland at Disneyland", a special jazz event is premiered throughout the park with various top name acts. It is the first time a Dixieland special event is held.
| Horse-drawn Surreys on Main Street are closed in 1960.
| Gibson Card Shop on Main Street closes in 1960.
| Jungle Cruise in Adventureland is renamed the Jungle River Boat Safari in 1960.
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1961: | Holiday-land, the picnic area near the front entrance is permanently closed and dismantled in January of 1961.
| Snow White's Grotto is built to showcase a set of Italian Marble statues installed near the Sleeping Beauty Castle on Monday, March 27, 1961.
| On Wednesday, April 19, 1961, the 25 millionth guest, Dr. Glenn Franklin entered Disneyland.
| On Thursday, June 15, 1961, "Grad Nite" at Disneyland is premiered as an overnight graduation experience for local high school grads. This tradition of passage continues to this day.
| In 1961, the Osmond Brothers began performing at Disneyland usually at the Carnation Gardens Stage or the Frontierland Gazebo. They stopped performing at Disneyland entirely by 1970.
| Flying Saucers in Tomorrowland are opened featuring hovering individual space ships driven by gravity and air blown through the attraction floor on Sunday, August 06, 1961.
| Don Defore's Silver Banjo Restaurant in Frontierland is closed in September of 1961, to make room for expansion. The area is eventually used for Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Restaurant, which eventually became The River Belle Terrace.
| Babes in Toyland Exhibit, located in the Main Street Opera House and featuring sets from the movie, is opened on Sunday, December 17, 1961.
| Skull Rock and Pirate's Cove in Fantasyland is opened in December of 1961.
| Tinkerbell begins her magical nightly flights from the top of Matterhorn Mountain during the "Fantasy in the Skies" Fireworks in 1961.
| Mark II Monorail cars are introduced to Disneyland as well as a full loop track that now features guest travel to the Disneyland Hotel in 1961.
| TWA Airlines ends its sponsorship of the Rocket to the Moon attraction in 1961.
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1962: | On Monday, January 08, 1962, the Chicken Plantation Restaurant in Frontierland is closed. It was one of the original restaurants serving guests on opening day. It is removed to expand Frontierland's borders.
| | In January of 1962 Aunt Jemima's Pancake House is closed. | In January of 1962, the Main Street Shooting Gallery closes to make room for more shops.
| On Wednesday, January 17, 1962, construction began on the largest man-made tree ever built. It will house Disneyland's newest attraction, The Swiss Family Treehouse.
| In March of 1962, the Sixth Annual Pancake Races are held on Main Street. This year's celebrity judge is actor, Sebastian Cabot and the winner is Junie Speir.
| On Saturday, April 14, 1962, "Spring Fling", a special event is premiered throughout the park featuring special prices and entertainment.
| On Friday, June 08, 1962, McDonnell-Douglas becomes the sponsor of Rocket to the Moon attraction.
| In June of 1962, the Tahitian Terrace Restaurant is opened featuring a Polynesian dance show and dinner.
| In June of 1962, the Big Game Safari Shooting Gallery in Adventureland is opened. It is sometimes called the Safari Shooting Gallery.
| In June of 1962, Aunt Jemima's Pancake House in Frontierland is closed and replaced by Aunt Jemima's Kitchen.
| On Wednesday, July 04, 1962, the Indian Trading Post in Frontierland is opened near the Indian Village.
| On Tuesday, July 17, 1962, Aunt Jemima's Kitchen is opened after the Pancake House closes.
| In 1962, the Dukes of Dixieland performed at the Rivers of America for the first time.
| On Sunday, November 18, 1962, the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland is opened based on the Disney movie, The Swiss Family Robinson.
| In December of 1962, the Mineral Hall Exhibit in Frontierland is closed.
| In 1962, Bekins Moving Company closes their locker rental service and it is taken over by Global Van Lines.
| In 1962, the Indian Village in Frontierland is expanded and reopened.
| In 1962, Jungle Cruise in Adventureland is expanded with an elephant bathing pool.
| | The Indian Trading Post in Frontierland is opened on July 4, 1962. It is later moved to Bear Country. | | | | | | |
1963: | In January of 1963, Mickey Mouse Club Headquarters is opened at the Opera House in Town Square. This location provides children with membership cards to belong to the Official Mickey Mouse Club. It was opened at about the same time that the Mickey Mouse Club TV shows were rerunning in Syndication.
| In January of 1963, the Dutch Boy Color Gallery in Tomorrowland is closed.
| In May of 1963, the Global Van Lines Locker Service sponsors locker rental services in Town Square near the Fire Station.
| On Tuesday, July 23, 1963, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, the first show to use audio-animatronics is opened at Disneyland. It is located at the entrance to Adventureland.
| On Monday, September 30, 1963, the Babes in Toyland Exhibit, located in the Main Street Opera House is closed.
| On Monday, November 18, 1963, Mickey Mouse celebrates his 35th Birthday.
| In 1963, The Mad Hatter Shop inside the Penny Arcade on Main Street is closed and moved next to the Main Street Opera House in Town Square.
| | In 1963, Mad Hatter Hats, is opened on Main Street USA's Town Square, next to the Opera House. It was moved from the Penny Arcade location. | | |
1964: | | | In January of 1964, the old Mickey Mouse Club Theater is renamed the Fantasyland Theater.
| In January of 1964, Mickey Mouse Club Headquarters on Main Street in the Opera House is closed.
| On Saturday, February 22, 1964, the Columbia Sailing Museum is opened below decks on the Columbia Sailing Ship in Frontierland.
| In March of 1964, the final and 8th Annual Pancake Race is held at Disneyland in Main Street. It is discontinued to make room for Disneyland's 1965 Tencennial Celebration that is set to begin the following year.
| In March of 1964, the Ruggles China & Glass Shop on Main Street is closed.
| In August of 1964, the Astro-orbiters are renamed the Tomorrowland Jets after renovation.
| In 1964, Jungle Cruise in Adventureland is expanded with a trapped safari scene and an African Veldt.
| In 1964, the Tomorrowland Autopia is updated and reopened.
| Fantasyland Theater is opened in 1964. It was originally the Mickey Mouse Club Theater. | In 1964, United Airlines begins sponsorship of The Enchanted Tiki Room.
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1965: | This is Disneyland’s 10th year in operation. A year long celebration is held called "The Disneyland Tencennial Celebration"
| On Sunday, January 03, 1965, after 8 years, the "Christmas in Many Lands" Parade is closed after its 1964 run.
| On Monday, January 04, 1965, the Tencennial Parade is launched to celebrate the occasion.
| In 1965, the Red Wagon Inn on the Main Street "hub" is closed.
| In March of 1965, an exhibit called "Fashion and Fabric through the Ages" is opened.
| In 1965, the Live Mermaids are added to the Seven Seas Lagoon in Tomorrowland.
| On Sunday, July 18, 1965, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is opened. It was moved from the State of Illinois Pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair and placed in the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland. It is originally sponsored by Lincoln Savings and Loan.
| In 1965, the Fifth Freedom Mural is added to the Main Street Opera House in Town Square. A 53 foot mural, it shows famous Americans who utilized their 5th freedom in the US Constitution, the Freedom of Free Enterprise.
| On Sunday, July 18, 1965, the Plaza Inn, located at the hub is opened.
| Midway through the year on Thursday, August 12, 1965, the 50 millionth guest, Mary Adams enters Disneyland.
| In the fall of 1965, the Tencennial Parade ends in order for the Christmas parade to begin.
| On Thursday, November 25, 1965, Fantasy on Parade is opened for the first time during the 1965 Christmas season.
| On December 5, 1965, Walt Disney celebrates his 64th Birthday.
| In December of 1965, "The Fashion and Fabric through the Ages" exhibit is closed.
| In 1965, the new Mark VI Autopia cars and a new center guard rail on the track are introduced.
| | The Red Wagon Inn on Main Street USA's "hub" is closed in 1965. | | | | | | |
1966: | Following the close of the World’s Fair in New York, Disney moves their popular attractions, Small World and Primeval World to Disneyland [and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln the year before.] Walt also approves and dedicates New Orleans Square, the final area of Disneyland that he will physically work on himself.
| In January of 1966, Hobbyland, a hobby and model store is closed in Tomorrowland.
| On Sunday, April 03, 1966, the Midget Autopia cars in Fantasyland close.
| On Saturday, May 28, 1966, It's A Small World is moved from the 1964-65 New York World's Fair and opened at Disneyland. It is sponsored by the Bank of America. [It was the only bank to stand behind Walt Disney in the financing of Disneyland.]
| In June of 1966, Fort Wilderness is opened on Tom Sawyer's Island.
| On Friday, July 01, 1966, the Primeval World Diorama is moved from the 1964-65 New York World's Fair and added along the Disneyland Railroad track between Tomorrowland and the Main Street Station. It was originally built for the Ford Motor Company.
| On Saturday, July 02, 1966, Cristal d' Orleans Shoppe in New Orleans Square is opened. It specializes in crystal giftware.
| On Sunday, July 24, 1966, the Frontierland Railroad station is renamed the New Orleans Square Station.
| On Sunday, July 24, 1966, New Orleans Square is opened and dedicated by Walt Disney. It is the last themed area he will be personally involved in. Walt does not live to see the opening of Pirates of the Caribbean.
| On Sunday, July 24, 1966, the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad -New Orleans Square Station is opened.
| On Sunday, July 24, 1966, the Creole Café is opened in New Orleans Square. It later becomes Cafe Orleans.
| On Sunday, July 24, 1966, the French Market House is opened in New Orleans Square. It is currently the home of the Side Street Strutters and the River Rascals.
| On Sunday, August 28, 1966, the 11 year old exhibit of movie sets from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" is closed and removed. Originally, it was designed to be a temporary display.
| On Monday, September 05, 1966, the Art of Animation Exhibit in Tomorrowland is closed.
| On Monday, September 05, 1966, the Flying Saucers in Tomorrowland are closed because of the major headache it causes the Maintenance Dept. in trying to keep the attraction running.
| On Monday, September 05, 1966, the Rocket to the Moon attraction in Tomorrowland is closed.
| On Monday, September 05, 1966, the Tomorrowland Jets is closed in Tomorrowland.
| On Tuesday, September 06, 1966, the Yacht Bar [or Yacht Club] in Tomorrowland is closed.
| On Monday, September 19, 1966, the Monsanto Hall of Chemistry display is closed.
| In 1966, the Trimble Dome Flight Circle, an area used for model rockets in Tomorrowland is closed.
| In September of 1966, the Clock of the World is removed when Tomorrowland is remodeled.
| On Monday, December 05, 1966, Walt Disney celebrates his 65th Birthday and ten days later on Thursday, December 15, 1966, Walt Disney dies at the age of 66 in Burbank, California.
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1967: | Following the company-wide shock of founder, Walt Disney’s death, the company works hard to finish Walt’s pre-approved projects. The new Tomorrowland is finished, The Pirates of the Caribbean is finished and New Orleans Square is added on to.
| On Saturday, March 18, 1967, the Blue Bayou Restaurant is opened in New Orleans Square. Its interior overlooks the opening lagoon area of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
| On Saturday, March 18, 1967, the Pirates of the Caribbean is opened in New Orleans Square.
| On Thursday, June 15, 1967, Club 33 is opened above New Orleans Square. A private club and restaurant, it is used for corporate events and members only entertaining. It is also the only area in Disneyland where alcohol is served.
| On Sunday, July 02, 1967, the all new Flight to the Moon attraction, sponsored by McDonald-Douglas, is opened and features a new pre-show from Mission Control.
| On Sunday, July 02, 1967, the "New Tomorrowland" is opened at Disneyland.
| On Sunday, July 02, 1967, General Electric's Carrousel of Progress is opened in Tomorrowland. Using audio-animatronic figures, it features a look at our past and future through electricity.
| On Sunday, July 02, 1967, the People Mover attraction is opened in Tomorrowland and sponsored by Goodyear Tires.
| On Sunday, July 02, 1967, the Rocket Jets [also called the Astro-Jets] are opened in Tomorrowland.
| On Sunday, July 02, 1967, the Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace is opened. It contains eating facilities, a bandstand and dance floor. It is sponsored by Coca-Cola. It is also called Tomorrowland Terrace.
| On Saturday, August 05, 1967, Monsanto's Adventure Through Inner Space is opened. It features a futurist shrinking ride through the world of the atom.
| In December of 1967, The Alpine Gardens, a garden area surrounding ponds and foliage located to the left of the entrance of Tomorrowland is opened. It replaces the Monsanto House of the Future.
| In 1967, the Character Shop in Tomorrowland is opened. It is the second largest merchandise shop in Disneyland.
| In 1967, Mlle. Antoinette's Perfumeries is opened in New Orleans Square. Guests here can blend their own personal scent.
| In 1967, One of A Kind Shop opens in New Orleans Square featuring antiques and unusual items.
| In June of 1967, Circa-rama 360 featuring "America the Beautiful" is closed.
| | Quaker Oats ends its sponsorship of Aunt Jemima's Kitchen. | On Friday, December 01, 1967, Monsanto House of the Future at the entrance of Tomorrowland is closed.
| In 1967, Ken-L-Land, a pet care facility located outside the Disneyland main gate, is closed.
| In 1967, the Live Mermaids are discontinued in Tomorrowland.
| In June of 1967, Circle-vision 360 Theater is renamed and reopened with the renovated feature "America the Beautiful". It is still sponsored by Bell Telephone.
| In 1967, the Mark VII Autopia Cars are introduced.
| | The Character Shop in Tomorrowland is opened in 1967. It is later renamed the Star Trader. | | | | | | |
1968: | As all of Walt’s long range plans are put on a back-burner, Disneyland experiences no new attractions and all existing attractions are kept open for the time being.
| On Sunday, March 17, 1968, the first St. Patrick's Day Parade is held at Disneyland.
| On Monday, November 18, 1968, Mickey Mouse celebrates his 40th Birthday.
| There were no attractions opened at Disneyland in 1968.
| There were no attractions closed at Disneyland in 1968.
| In 1968, the Monorail Mark II cars are replaced by the new Mark III cars.
| In 1968, the Kennel Club [originally Ken-L-Land] is now sponsored by Kal Kan Pet Foods.
| In 1968, the People Mover attraction is improved and reopened in Tomorrowland.
| In 1968, the Tomorrowland Autopia is updated and reopened.
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1969: | On Sunday, February 23, 1969, the first "Herbie, The Love Bug Day" is held along with a Volkswagen Bug themed parade.
| On Wednesday, October 01, 1969, Rod Miller begins playing the piano at Coke Corner on Main Street.
| On Saturday, August 09, 1969, after years of sitting empty, the Haunted Mansion opens in New Orleans Square. It was actually built in 1962-63.
| In 1969, The Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Restaurant in Fantasyland is closed, remodeled and renamed Captain Hook's Galley.
| In 1969, Captain Hook's Galley, a fast food restaurant in Fantasyland is opened. It is an immediate hit with guests because of its pirate ship shape.
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1970: | In 1970, Aunt Jemima's Kitchen is closed and replaced by Magnolia Tree Terrace.
| On Thursday, January 15, 1970, The Legacy of Walt Disney, an exhibit of Walt's awards and memorabilia is displayed on Main Street in the former Wurlitzer location.
| On Monday, June 01, 1970, Show Me America, a show to celebrate the park's 15th anniversary is opened.
| On July 17, 1970, Disneyland celebrates its 15th Anniversary.
| In Late 1970, the New Century Clock Shop is opened on Main Street.
| In 1970, Magnolia Tree Terrace Restaurant is opened in the old Aunt Jemima location in Frontierland.
| In September of 1970, Show Me America, a show in honor of the park's 15th anniversary is closed.
| In September of 1970, The Upjohn Pharmacy Apothecary & Exhibit closes on Main Street and is replaced by The New Century Clock Shop.
| On Sunday, December 20, 1970, Roy O. Disney, CEO of the Walt Disney Company dies at the age of 78 from a cerebral hemorrhage after finishing the Florida project that became Walt Disney World.
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1971: | The Year of 100 Million Smiles, a year long event awaiting the arrival of the 100 millionth visitor to Disneyland, is celebrated starting on Friday, January 01, 1971.
| In January of 1971, the Horse-drawn Surreys are discontinued on Main Street.
| On Wednesday, May 19, 1971, the Indian War Canoes is renamed to the Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes and is moved closer to Bear Country.
| Also that year, on Monday, June 14, 1971, the All American College Band is formed and begins to perform daily throughout the summer with college musicians from across the country and the 1st Country Spectacular is held throughout Disneyland featuring top name country groups.
| On Thursday, June 17, 1971, the 100 millionth guest, Valerie Suldo enters the park at 11:13 am.
| In 1971, the Magnolia Tree Terrace Restaurant in Frontierland is closed and replaced by the River Belle Terrace Restaurant.
| In 1971, the River Belle Terrace Restaurant is opened and sponsored by Oscar Mayer. It replaced the Magnolia Tree Terrace. It was also sponsored by Hormel Meat Co. and Sunkist Orange Products. It is the home of the original Mickey Mouse pancake.
| In 1971, the Indian Village is removed from Adventureland to make room for the new Jungle Cruise Expansion.
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1972: | In 1972, Disneyland opened their 7th new land, Bear Country and its newest attraction, The Country Bear Jamboree.
| In January of 1972, the New Century Clock Shop is opened to replace the Upjohn Pharmacy [which closed in 1970]. Elgin [Bradley] Watches becomes the official Disney Watch makers.
| On Friday, March 24, 1972, the seventh new land, Bear Country, is opened behind the Rivers of America.
| On Friday, March 24, 1972, the Mile Long Bar in Bear Country is opened next to the exit of the Country Bear Playhouse. It is later renamed the Brer Bar.
| On Friday, March 24, 1972, Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade is opened next to the Country Bear Playhouse in Bear Country.
| On Friday, March 24, 1972, Ursus H. Bear's Wilderness Outpost is opened in Bear Country to sell country related merchandise. It is later renamed the Crocodile Merchantile.
| On Friday, March 24, 1972, the Country Bear Jamboree attraction is opened in Bear Country.
| In 1972, the Indian Trading Post in Frontierland is moved to Bear Country and opened.
| On Saturday, June 17, 1972, the Main Street Electrical Parade debuts at Disneyland and is an immediate success.
| On Sunday, September 24, 1972 the Golden Bear Lodge is opened in Bear Country. It is later changed to the Hungry Bear Restaurant.
| In 1972, Café Orleans Restaurant in New Orleans Square is opened. It is sponsored by Sara Lee.
| | The Creole Cafe in New Orleans Square is closed in 1966. It is reopened as Cafe Orleans. | | | | | | |
1973: | On Sunday, November 18, 1973, Mickey Mouse celebrates his 45th Birthday. Disney changed to a larger sized ticket book which now has the printed monetary value on each ticket.
| On Sunday, April 08, 1973, The Walt Disney Story is opened in the Main Street Opera House. The display of Walt Disney memorabilia includes his original working offices from the Burbank studios and some short films highlighting his career.
| In 1973, the Disneyland Showcase - Preview of Coming Attractions is opened on Main Street in the old Wurlitzer Organ Shop. This display allows the company to preview future attractions and movies.
| On Monday, January 01, 1973, Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln is closed after 8 years to be remodeled.
| On Thursday, February 01, 1973, the Pack Mules Thru Nature's Wonderland in Frontierland is closed.
| On Sunday, February 11, 1973, The Legacy of Walt Disney Exhibit is closed.
| On Sunday, September 09, 1973, General Electric's Carrousel of Progress is closed and moved to Walt Disney World in Florida.
| In 1973, United Airlines ends it's sponsorship of The Enchanted Tiki Room.
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1974: | No attractions were closed at Disneyland in 1974.
| On Saturday, June 29, 1974, the America Sings attraction is opened in Tomorrowland. Built in the old Carrousel of Progress building, it features the story of American music as told by Sam the Eagle in 5 rotating scenes.
| Realizing the potential to advertise both the movie and the park on Sunday, June 30, 1974, the second "Herbie, the Love Bug Day" is held at Disneyland along with a parade and best dressed Volkswagen Beetle contest. This parade is filmed for an upcoming TV special with Bob McAlistar, Bob Crane, Burl Ives and Helen Hayes.
| In 1974, The Kids of the Kingdom Show is launched at the Tomorrowland Stage. [Where Space Mountain now stands].
| On Sunday, July 24, 1974, the Frontierland Railroad Station is renamed to the New Orleans Square Station following the building of New Orleans Square.
| | | On Tuesday, October 01, 1974, the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad is renamed to Disneyland Railroad. All the stations along the line are renamed to Disneyland Railroad as well.
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1975: | On Sunday, January 05, 1975, the Flight to the Moon attraction is permanently closed.
| In February of 1975, the Walt Disney Story in the Main Street Opera House is closed briefly.
| On Friday, March 21, 1975, the Mission to Mars is opened in Tomorrowland. It has been redesigned from the old Flight to the Moon attraction.
| On Thursday, June 12, 1975, The Walt Disney Story featuring Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln is reopened due to popular demand from park guests.
| To celebrate the 200th birthday of the United States on Saturday, June 14, 1975, America On Parade is premiered at Disneyland. This is a themed parade featuring giant head characters on floats representing scenes from United States history.
| In June of 1975, ground is broken on construction of the newest high speed thrill attraction, Space Mountain and on July 17, 1975, Disneyland celebrates its 20th Anniversary.
| In June of 1975, The Main Street Electrical Parade is temporarily retired to allow the showing of America on Parade for the Nation's Bi-centennial.
| In 1975, The King Arthur Carrousel is renovated and all the horses are painted white and color is added to the different saddles and jewels.
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1976: | Still celebrating the 200th birthday of the United States, America On Parade continues its run at Disneyland. This is a themed parade featuring giant head characters on floats representing scenes from United States history.
| On Saturday, January 03, 1976, Fantasy on Parade runs for the last time and is retired.
| In June of 1976, The Main Street Electrical Parade is temporarily retired to allow the showing of America on Parade for the Nation's Bi-centennial.
| On Monday, September 06, 1976, America on Parade is retired following the summer season.
| In 1976, the Hills Brothers Coffee House and Garden is closed.
| In 1976, Dole Pineapple begins it's sponsorship of The Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland.
| In November of 1976, The Town Square Café on Main Street is opened. It replaces the Maxwell House Coffee House and the Hills Brother Coffee House.
| In 1976, Jungle Cruise in Adventureland is expanded.
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1977: | In 1977, the Space Place Restaurant is opened in Tomorrowland. | People Mover thru Super-speed Tunnel in Tomorrowland is opened in Tomorrowland in 1977. | Space Mountain in Tomorrowland is opened on May 4, 1977. | Starcade in Tomorrowland is opened on May 4, 1977. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1978: | Oaks Tavern in Frontierland is closed in September of 1978. | In Spring of 1978, Town Square Cafe is closed and renamed the American Egg House. | On Friday, July 14, 2003, the American Egg House Restaurant is opened on Main Street USA's Town Square. It is sponsored by the American Egg Board. | In Friday, September 1, 1978, the Stage Door Cafe is opened in Frontierland. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1979: | Big Thunder Railroad is opened in Frontierland on September 15, 1979. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1982: | Casa De Fritos is closed in 1982. Frito-Lay ends its sponsorship of this restaurant. | Casa Mexicana is opened in Frontierland on October 1, 1982. It replaces Casa De Fritos. | Captain Hook's Galley in Fantasyland is closed on Sunday, August 29, 1982. It is removed to make way for the New Fantasyland set to open in 1983. | Pepsi-Cola ends its sponsorship of the Golden Horseshoe Revue Show on Thursday, September 30, 1982. | Eastman Kodak begins its sponsorship of the Golden Horseshoe Revue Show on Friday, October 1, 1982. | People Mover thru Super-speed Tunnel in Tomorrowland is closed in 1982. | People Mover thru Tron in Tomorrowland is opened in 1982. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1983: | In June of 1983, Annual Passports are introduced at Disneyland. | The New Fantasyland opens on May 25, 1983. | Merlin's Magic Shop in Fantasyland is closed on Sunday, January 16, 1983. It later becomes Mickey's Chalet. | The American Egg House restaurant on Main Street USA is closed on Friday, September 30, 1983. | On Saturday, October 1, 1983, the Town Square Cafe is reopened on Main Street USA's Town Square. | On Wednesday, May 25, 1983, Mickey's Christmas Chalet featuring Christmas items year round, is opened in Fantasyland. | On Wednesday, May 25, 1983, The Village Haus Restaurant is opened in Fantasyland. | Pinocchio's Daring Adventure in the new Fantasyland is opened on May 25, 1983. it is located in the location of the old Fantasyland Theater. | Snow White's Scary Adventures in Fantasyland is redesigned and re-opened on May 25, 1983. The name is changed when the word SCARY is added. | Circle-vision 360 Theater featuring "American Journeys" in Tomorrowland is opened in 1984. | | | | | | | | | | |
1984: | Eastman Kodak ends its sponsorship of the Golden Horseshoe Revue Show on April 30, 1984. | The South Seas Trader is opened in Adventureland on Saturday, June 30, 1984. | PSA Airlines begins sponsorship of Circle-vision Theater in Tomorrowland on July 4, 1984. | Country Bear Christmas Show in Bear/Critter Country is opened in November of 1984 and plays seasonally from Thanksgiving through New Years Day. | Magic Eye Theater Presents "Magic Journeys" is opened in Tomorrowland in 1984. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1985: | The Hallmark Company ends its sponsorship of Card Corner on Main Street USA in Spring of 1985. | The Gibson Card Company begins sponsoring Card Corner on Main Street USA again after a 26 year break on Friday, June 14, 1985. | Disney Clothiers opened on Main Street USA on Saturday, March 23, 1985, replacing the Hallmark Card Corner. | Yumz, a snack location opened at Videopolis in Fantasyland on Saturday, June 19, 1985. | Davy Crockett's Arcade is renamed Davy Crockett's Frontier Arcade on March 29, 1985 and refitted to be an electronic shooting arcade. | Videopolis, a stage of the art music, video and dance venue in Fantasyland is opened on June 22, 1985. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1986: | The Golden Horseshoe Jamboree Show began at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland on Saturday, November 1, 1986. | The Golden Horseshoe Revue Show ends its 30+ year run at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland on Friday, October 12, 1986 | Guatemalan Weavers in Adventureland is closed on February 23, 1986. It is replaced by the Safari Outpost. | The Character Shop in Tomorrowland is closed on September 15, 1986. It is renamed the Star Trader. | On November 21, 1986, The Star Trader is opened in Tomorrowland in keeping with the newly re-opened Tomorrowland. | Big Thunder Barbecue is opened in Frontierland on December 14, 1986. | in 1986, Safari Outpost is opened in Adventureland. | Magic Eye Theater Presents "Magic Journeys" is closed in Tomorrowland in 1986. | Big Thunder Ranch behind Frontierland is opened on June 27, 1986. | | | | | | | | | | | |
1987: | The Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland is closed in 1987. | The Cafe Orleans is sponsored briefly by Marie Calenders in 1987. | On Sunday, May 17, 1987, Mickey's Christmas Chalet is closed in Fantasyland. | On Friday, May 29, 1987, Briar Rose Cottage Collectables shop opened in Fantasyland. It replaced Mickey's Christmas Chalet. | Westward Ho Trading Co. is opened on Wednesday, September 2, 1987 in Frontierland. | Davy Crockett's Frontier Arcade in Frontierland is closed This location is changed to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1988: | In Saturday, October 1, 1988, the Gibson Card Company ended its sponsorship of Card Corner again. The location becomes _______________ . | On Thursday, December 1, 1988, the Indian Trading Post in Bear Country is renamed The Briar Patch. | Critter Country is opened on Wednesday, November 23, 1988. It replaces Bear Country and is renamed in honor of the newest attraction, Splash Mountain. | In 1988, Ursus H. Bear's Wilderness Outpost is closed. It is replaced by Brer Bar is renamed in honor of the newest attraction, Splash Mountain. | Crocodile Merchantile is opened in Critter Country on Wednesday, November 23, 1988. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1989: | The Sunkist Citrus House on Main Street USA is closed on January 3, 1989. It later became first, the Puffin Bakery and second, the Blue Ribbon Bakery. | The Mile Long Bar is closed in Bear Country in 1989. Many venues were changed in this area when it was renamed Critter Country. | On Monday, July 17, 1989, Brer Bar at the exit of the Country Bear Playhouse, is opened. | PSA Airlines ends its sponsorship of Circle-vision 360 Theater in Tomorrowland on July 16, 1989. | Delta Airlines begins sponsorship of Circle-vision 360 Theater in Tomorrowland on July 17, 1989. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1990: | Wonder Bread Company begins sponsorship of the Golden Horseshoe Jamboree Show at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland in 1990. | The Pendleton Woolen Dry Goods Store in Frontierland closed on Sunday April 29, 1990. | Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street USA is opened on Friday, April 6, 1990. It replaced the Sunkist Citrus House. It was sponsored by Nestle. | On Friday, June 29, 1990, Bonanza Outfitters is opened in Frontierland. It replaces Pendleton Woolen Dry Goods. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1991: | On Monday, July 15, 1991, Briar Rose Cottage Collectables Shop closed in Fantasyland. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1992: | On August 23, 1992, the Town Square Cafe on Main Street USA's Town Square is closed. | On Friday, December 18, 1992, It's A Small World Toy Shoppe is opened in Fantasyland. It was sponsored by Mattel. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1993: | On November 18, 1993, Disneyland dedicates a statue of Walt and Mickey called Partners by retired Disney sculptor, Blaine Gibson. It is placed in the center of the "hub" in Disneyland in honor of Mickey's 65th birthday. | The Tahitian Terrace Restaurant in Adventureland is closed on Friday, April 17, 1993. It is later to become Aladdin's Oasis Restaurant and Show. | On Friday, July 2, 1993, Aladdin's Oasis , a restaurant and dinner show opens in Adventureland in the old Tahitian Terrace location. It features Middle Eastern cuisine and an Aladdin themed dinner show. | The Gag Factory in Mickey's Toontown is opened on Saturday January 24, 1993. | Toontown Five & Dime in Mickey's Toontown is opened on Saturday January 24, 1993. | Federal Express begins sponsorship of Space Mountain in 1993. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1994: | The Adventureland Bazaar Shop in Adventureland is remodeled and reopened. | The Camera Center is moved to it's present location in November of 1994. | The Golden Horseshoe Jamboree Show ends at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland on December 18, 1986. | Main Street Photo Supply is opened on Main Street USA on Saturday, November 19, 1994. It is located in Carefree Corner. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1995: | The Story Book Shop on Main Street USA is closed on Sunday, April 1, 1995. | In 1995, Indiana Jones Outpost is opened in Adventureland. | On Friday, June 23, 1995, Meeko's Snack venue is opened in Fantasyland. It replaces Yumz. It is renamed to fit the theme of Pocahontas the musical playing at the Fantasyland Theater. | Videopolis in Fantasyland is closed on June 23, 1995. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1996: | In 1996, One of a Kind Shop in New Orleans Square is closed. It is changed to Le Bat en Rouge, a villain Character shop. | Le Bat en Rouge Shop, a villain character shop, is opened in New Orleans Square in 1996 | On June 20, 1996, Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue in Frontierland changed named to become the Festival of Foods, along with the newly opened Festival of Fools Stage Show. | in 1996, Aladdin's Oasis, a restaurant and dinner show is closed in Adventureland in the old Tahitian Terrace location. It features Middle Eastern cuisine and an Aladdin themed dinner show. | Le Gourmet Shoppe is opened in New Orleans Square in 1996. it is replaced Le Bat en Rouge. | Delta Airlines ends its sponsorship of Circle-vision 360 Theater on January 1, 1996. | Big Thunder Ranch behind Frontierland is closed on February 1, 1996. It is closed to make room for the Festival of Fools Stage Show. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1997: | Carnation Ice Cream Parlor is closed in 1997. | The Space Place Restaurant in Tomorrowland is closed. The entire Tomorrowland area is refurbished for the reopening in 1998. | The Festival of Foods food venue in Frontierland's Big Thunder Ranch area is closed in April of 1997. | Big Thunder Barbecue is reopened under that name on May 30, 1997. | Blue Ribbon Bakery on Main Street USA is moved to the Carnation Ice Cream location and re-opened. | On Friday, September 5, 1997, Meeko's, a snack venue near the Fantasyland Theater is closed. | Carnation Cafe on Main Street USA is opened on Friday, March 21, 1967. It replaces the Flower Shop area and is located next to the Blue Ribbon Bakery. | Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street USA is opened in 1997. Originally the Carnation Ice Cream Parlor , it is moved next door. | Westward Ho Wagon, a McDonald's French fry cart is opened in Frontierland. It introduces the McDonald's franchise into Disneyland for the first time. | Circle-vision 360 Theater featuring "American Journeys" is closed, so that the entire area can be refurbished for the New Tomorrowland. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1998: | Plaza Pavilion Restaurant on Main Street USA "hub" closes in July of 1998. | The New Tomorrowland is opened. | Redd Rockett's Pizza Port is opened in the NEW Tomorrowland on Friday, May 22, 1998. | On April 18, 1998, the Festival of Fools Show and the Festival of Foods is closed in Frontierland's Big Thunder Ranch area. | In April of 1998, the Festival of Fools Arena is closed to the public and used for corporate functions. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1999: | On November 19, 1999, Disneyland introduced the Fast Pass System. The first attraction was It's a Small World. | in 1999, Mattel Toys ends its sponsorship of It's A Small World in Fantasyland. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2000: | In April of 2000, Disneyland begins the Pin Trading Program, where guests and castmembers trade Disney pins in different pin trading locations throughout the park. | In November of 2000, the Plaza Pavilion becomes an Annual Passport Processing Center. | On April 1, 2000, Casa Mexicana Restaurant in Frontierland is closed. | On Thursday, June 29, 2000, Autopia Winners Circle is opened in Tomorrowland. It is a souvenir venue featuring model car and toy car products. | Country Bear Christmas Show in Critter Country is closed following the 1999 Christmas season. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2001: | Club Buzz [Lightyear's Above The Rest] is opened in Tomorrowland. It replaced Tomorrow Terrace. This stage and restaurant venue features the Buzz Lightyear - Space Rangers Stage Show. | On Monday, February 5, 2001, Rancho Del Zocolo, a Tex-Mex style restaurant is opened in Frontierland. It replaces Casa Mexicana and its menu features items from the now closed Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2002: | The Tinkerbell Toy Shoppe in Fantasyland is renamed Once Upon A Time. | The Brer Bar in Critter Country is closed to make way for a newly themed area based on the newest attraction to open, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. | Le Gourmet Shoppe in New Orleans Square is closed in 2002. | Le Bat en Rouge, a villain merchandise shop is opened in New Orleans Square in 2002. It replaces Le Gourmet Shoppe. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2003: | In October of 2003, Matt Quimet is named president of the Disneyland Resort. | In Summer of 2003, All American College Band director, Al Bartner celebrated his 25th year with the program. | The Briar Patch is closed in Critter Country in 2003. | Pooh Corner, a merchandise venue featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends items, is opened on April 11, 2003. It replaces the areas used previously by Brer Bar, Teddy Barra's Arcade and the Crocodile Merchantile. | Federal Express ends its sponsorship of Space Mountain in Tomorrowland in April of 2003. | Space Mountain in Tomorrowland is closed to be redesigned on April 10, 2003. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2004: | On November 8, 2004, Disneyland introduced it's first Gift Card at locations throughout the resort. Gift Cards could be purchased for amounts from $5. to $1,500. | On April 2, 2004, Big Thunder Ranch is reopened and re-themed and re-named Little Patch of Heaveno to help promote the Disney animation film, Home on the Range. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2005: | In 2005, The Plaza Pavilion becomes a cooking station for Little Chef's learning to make cookies. It is sponsored by The Nestle Company. | Space Mountain in Tomorrowland is reopened on July 15, 2005 in honor of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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