Posted on July 17, 2012July 17, 2012 by RobertHappy Birthday Disneyland! 57 years ago, Disneyland opened its gates! Thanks to Daveland, here are some photos from opening day: July 17, 1955! Enjoy! Art Linkletter and Family! Walt’s Opening Day Speech Mickey & Minnie! Walt with the first two Disneyland guests! Storming the Castle Walt dedicates Fantasyland Opening Day on Main Street