{"id":3767,"date":"2026-07-17T16:09:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanmovershub.com\/?p=3767"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:09:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:09:51","slug":"deseret-news-archives-disneyland-opened-in-1955-its-been-a-family-favorite-ever-since","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanmovershub.com\/?p=3767","title":{"rendered":"Deseret News archives: Disneyland opened in 1955. 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The organization has a dozen theme parks worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Sure there are folks who complain about the cost, the long lines, and well, the costs, but Disneyland still very much tries to deliver on being the \u201cHappiest Place on Earth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some like a specific ride, or a nostalgic spot \u2014 think the Small World ride when you were 7 \u2014 while others like the new adventures or the dressed-up princess or imposing \u201cStar Wars\u201d characters. Comedian Jim Gaffigan said his favorite ride of all was the air-conditioned bus ride back to the hotel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHere are some great stories from the Deseret News archives bout the park, memories of its early days, and why Utah is a big fan. Plus, check out the time-lapse video of the construction of the park.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChris Hicks: Disneyland anniversary brings back memories of 1955 opening<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWonderful world of Disney \u2014 After 50 years, Utah woman\u2019s childhood dream finally comes true\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/americanmovershub.com\/?p=3763\">Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake \u2018buffer,\u2019 seeks to improve water use<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDisney shares first ever Disneyland ticket, employee badge ahead of anniversary\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c50: Disneyland marks a half century\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUtah is Disney\u2019s No. 1 fan\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Clean Cut: Time-lapse video captures construction of Disneyland Park 60 years ago\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRediscovering Disneyland: Despite pricey parks, Magic Kingdom retains plenty of wonderment\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe mystery of Utah history: The hearse at Disneyland wasn\u2019t really Brigham Young\u2019s, but there is a small Utah connection\u201d<\/p>\n<p>My first, long-awaited, much anticipated, wonderful trip to &#8230; Disneyland\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Utah man brought the magic of Disney into his home. Here\u2019s how you can do the same\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/americanmovershub.com\/?p=3761\">Why the largest sporting event in the world occurs in the afternoon for Americans. Did it affect the ratings?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDisney striving to keep up in a fast-changing world\u201d<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>Related<\/div>\n<div>We were there: See Deseret News front pages from 45 big moments in Utah, world history<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today in history: Why do Utahns love Disneyland? What&#8217;s your favorite ride. Walt Disney&#8217;s dream is all over the world. Read more. 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