Fact 1: Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, making it the first-ever theme park created by Walt Disney.
Fact 2: Sleeping Beauty Castle is based on various European castles and is a beloved iconic landmark in Disneyland.
Fact 3: Disneyland was originally built on a 160-acre orange grove in Anaheim, California.
Updated: November 8, 2025