Magical Memories
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Introduction
In 1955, Walt Disney invited us to share a dream of his; a Magic Kingdom filled with adventure and fantasy beyond our wildest dreams. That vision was called “Disneyland”. And now, 45 years later, Disneyland has become an international icon depicting the American spirit and the innocence of youth.
When Walt dedicated the Park on July 17, 1955 and said, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome! Disneyland is your land!” he was not only speaking to the guests at the park that day, but also to the millions of families glued to their television sets to witness the live broadcast. When Walt Disney dedicated his land of magic all those years ago, he knew it would succeed and provide family fun and excitement for generations to come, even “after Disney” as he often put it.
During the past 45 years, we’ve soared high above London before heading past the second star on the right. Experienced a world on the move and a Carousel of Progress. Stomped our feet with a classic band of bears and set sail through the Spanish Main under attack by scandalous pirates. Plummeted down Chickapin Hill into the world’s most popular briar patch and clapped along to a sparkling Electrical Parade. Journeyed beyond the cosmos with a popular captain and narrowly escaped a temple with a bad attitude at the side of everyone’s favorite adventurer.
Millions have walked through the enchanted realms of this Magic Kingdom and countless memories have been made and taken from within its berm back to all corners of the globe. LaughingPlace.com has asked a sampling of individuals associated with Disneyland as well as guests like you and me to share their favorite moments with you. Every weekday from July 17th, Disneyland's 45th birthday, to August 1st, LaughingPlace.com's first anniversary, we'll have new Magical Memories to make you laugh or make you cry. But most of all, they're sure to make you appreciate the treasure that is Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom
The smoking lamp is out, folks - sit back, relax and enjoy our tribute to Disneyland’s 45th Anniversary as we bring you our exclusive series of Magical Memories…
| Date | Memories from |
| July 14 | Bob Baranick: Former Imagineer |
| July 17 | Dave Smith: Archivist for the Walt Disney Company John McClintock: Regional Market Publicity Manager for Disneyland Hope - A reader from Washington |
| July 18 | Bob Penfield: Disneyland Cast Member from 1955 - 1997. Has a Window on Main Street Lee: A reader from California |
| July 19 | Rick West: Editor, Theme Park Adventure Magazine and LaughingPlace.com columnist Karen: A reader from San Francisco, California Mike: A reader from San Bruno, California |
| July 20 | Terri Hardin: Former Disney Imagineer. Sculptor and puppeteer Bob Barber: LaughingPlace.com contributor Don: A reader from California |
| July 21 | X Atencio: Legendary Disney Imagineer (Yo-Ho, Grim Grinning Ghosts) Bob Gurr: Legendary Disney Imagineer (Autopia, Mr. Lincoln) James Hensley: LaughingPlace.com contributor Bruce: A reader from Canoga Park, California |
| July 24 | Richard Sherman: Legendary Disney songwriter Stephen Schochet: Author of Fascinating Walt Disney Matthew Walker: LaughingPlace.com contributor Lynn: A reader from Phoenix, Arizona |
| July 25 | Jim Campbell: A member of the Main Street barbershop quarter the Dapper Dans John Frost: LaughingPlace.com contributor Kristin: A reader |
| July 26 | Christopher Merritt: Attraction designer and former Imagineer Randi: A reader from San Jose, California Adam: A reader from Westminister, California |
| July 27 | Michael Broggie: Author or Walt Disney's Railroad Story Alice Garrard: Executive Editor of the book Birnbaum's Official Guide to Disneyland 2000 Michael: A reader from Anaheim, California Teresa: A reader from Phoenix, Arizona |
| July 28 | Tim O'Day: Walt Disney Art Classics, Disney Auctions, Disney author. Daniel Roebuck: Actor Connie: A reader from Texas Alice: A reader from Redding, California |
| July 31 | Rod Miller: Disneyland's Coke Corner pianist for nearly 31 years Maynard: Probably the most well-known attractions Cast Member at Disneyland Rebekah: Co-owner of LaughingPlace.com Doobie: Co-owner of LaughingPlace.com |
| August 1 | Cynthia Harriss: President of the Disneyland Resort Tony Baxter: Senior Vice President of Creative Development at Walt Disney Imagineering Doobie and Rebekah Moseley: Owners of LaughingPlace.com Thank Yous |
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