This Week in Disney History: July 15-21, 2019

There’s always a great, big, beautiful tomorrow at The Walt Disney Company, because every day is tied to a milestone in the heritage and rich history of a company that has been entertaining millions of people every year. Published every week, this interesting series features highlights from all the divisions of The Walt Disney Company. Let's see what happened this week:

This week: On July 18, 1955, Disneyland Park opened to the general public for the first time.

July 15

1995 – The Wedding Pavilion at Walt Disney World opens near Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

2005 – Space Mountain reopens at Disneyland Park with enhanced elements and a new sound track by Michael Giacchino

2005 – Turtle Talk with Crush opens at Disney California Adventure Park

July 17

1955 – Disneyland Park opens for an invitational press preview in Anaheim, Calif., televised live on ABC

1989 – Splash Mountain opens at Disneyland Park

1996 – Disney announces plans to open Disney California Adventure Park

July 18

1955 – Disneyland Park opens to the general public for the first time

1965 – Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln opens at Disneyland Park

July 19

2002 – Once Upon a Toy, a 16,000-square-foot toy store opens at Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs) at Walt Disney World Resort

July 20

1985 – The 200 millionth Guest visits the Walt Disney World Resort

July 21

1993 – Tokyo Disneyland opens The Swiss Family Treehouse attraction

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