Vintage Disneyland

Disneyland’s grand opening was broadcast live, showcasing the park’s attractions, star-studded guests, and Walt Disney’s vision for a place where dreams come true.

This pre-opening broadcast showcased the ambitious work underway to prepare Disneyland for its grand debut, building excitement for its revolutionary approach to entertainment.

A televised progress report gave audiences a sneak peek into Disneyland’s development, revealing the creative process behind its groundbreaking attractions.

Just six decades ago, Disneyland was a quiet orange grove. Walt Disney’s vision transformed Anaheim into a bustling fantasy kingdom, redefining family entertainment forever.

This unique 1955 cardboard picture disc set included a park map and whimsical audio tours featuring Tinkerbell, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, bringing Disneyland to life for children everywhere.

Thurl Ravenscroft, recorded this reenactment of the world famous Jungle Cruise attraction. This Disney recording legend not only provided many of the now familiar voices featured in both Disney films and theme park attractions, but also regularly lent his amazing vocal talents to many classic Disneyland Records.

The Enchanted Tiki Room's original soundtrack was released on vinyl in 1968. For the flip side of the album, Thurl Ravenscroft, recorded this reenactment of the world famous Jungle Cruise attraction. This Disney recording legend not only provided many of the now familiar voices featured in both Disney films and theme park attractions, but also regularly lent his amazing vocal talents to many classic Disneyland Records.

The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room  •  Elfenchor from Die Rheinnixen
Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing  •  Hawaiian War Chant  •  Heigh-Ho

Record

Before home video, or internet streaming became a thing, the only way to experience the classic Disney animated features at home, was on records. Before Disney launched its own in house label in 1955, many outside record producers released Disney albums, such as Victor, Golden and Capital Records. Once Disneyland Records launched, the studio began to release its own story album versions of popular animated Disney films.

Before home video, or internet streaming became a thing, the only way to experience the classic Disney animated features at home, was on records. Before Disney launched its own in house label in 1955, many outside record producers released Disney albums, such as Victor, Golden and Capital Records. Once Disneyland Records launched, the studio began to release its own story album versions of popular animated Disney films.