Step back in time to 1959, a landmark year at Disneyland. Five years after the park’s opening, Walt Disney introduced three groundbreaking attractions still operating today. Gala Day at Disneyland 1959 showcased all of the new attractions, Disneyland unveiled:
- The Matterhorn Bobsleds, the first steel roller coaster in the world
- The Disneyland Monorail, the first daily operating monorail in North America
- The Submarine Voyage, the only submarine fleet not owned by a navy
These additions transformed Disneyland, cementing its place as a pioneer in theme park innovation.
The Full Gala Day Broadcast
This post features the complete broadcast of Gala Day at Disneyland 1959, a historic newscast that captured the official opening ceremonies for all three attractions.
Highlighted at the 2019 D23 Expo, the Disneyland 1959 panel closed the conference with exclusive clips from this iconic day. Now, you can watch the entire broadcast and see how Disneyland celebrated these remarkable achievements.
Relive the Magic of Gala Day Disneyland 1959
This full broadcast gives fans a rare glimpse into a historic moment in Disneyland’s evolution.
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