Vintage snaps of the Happiest Place on Earth — some while it was still under construction.
Aerial view of Disneyland before construction, 1954
The park opened a year after construction.
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Jungle Cruise, 1954
The original Jungle Cruise, almost finished with construction.
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Main Street, U.S.A., still under construction.
The idea for this idyllic entrance was inspired by Disney's Missouri hometown and he kept a personal apartment in firehouse.
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Adventureland under construction, 1954
You can see the Main Street-style facade on the other side of the building, maximizing space.
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