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The real story of how Disneyland nearly failed in its first year

Disneyland's first year wasn't magical. The heat & money troubles nearly shut the gates for good, until fast fixes kept the gates open. Want to know more?
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Disneyland had a nightmare start in 1955, but ‘Walt’s Folly’ quickly won over fans

Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955 was a nightmare that would become known in Disney lore as Black Sunday — all broadcast live in front of a national TV audience of 90 million, the largest in ...