Disneyland's seen tremendous change since 1955, but these 10 rides have been there all along.
Disneyland’s grand opening on July 17, 1955, was notoriously beleaguered. Far more people attended than expected, so food and drink quickly ran out. Tomorrowland was mostly unfinished, and Fantasyland was hit with a gas leak. There were spots in the park where the asphalt wasn’t entirely dry yet. Despite a rough start, Disneyland quickly became a cherished, beloved part of American culture, and spawned 11 other theme parks throughout the world.
If this old-school carousel is unique, it’s because, until the ‘00s, every horse was what they call a “jumper”—they all went up and down, with none of the stationary vehicles that can be found on most carousels. That changed in 2003, when four of them were removed to install a chariot for accessibility issues. Despite its simplicity, King Arthur Carrousel remains a gorgeous ride, and has been pleasing families for 65 years.
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