Mediaboss Marketing

Whenever Im feeling the blues whether its because I cant make it to the parks anytime soon or Im just not having the greatest week I think of Walt Disney. Walt was full of optimism and a positive attitude, and of course, he created the theme park that started it all: Disneyland. And these vintage photos of Walt Disney in Disneyland are sure to make any fan smile!

The Instagram account @disneyland.retro constantly shares daily photos of vintage and retro Disneyland Resort. They always bring the biggest smile to my face and make me feel all warm and fuzzy as if Im spending time with an old friend. While I wasnt alive when Disneyland first opened and I didnt get to experience many of the attractions that are now extinct, I can still appreciate the parks history. After all, without Disneyland, we wouldnt have any of the other Disney Parks all around the world!

To help spread some joy, heres a handful of images of Walt Disney in the original Disneyland park. In these images below, you can see his memories of vintage Disney attractions and times he spent with his family, as well as how much he loved the park guests.

Walt Disneys dedication speech:

Walt, his wife Lillian, and their daughter Diane on the Mad Tea Party:

Walt and Diane having a chat with guests:

Walt living it up on Main Street, U.S.A. signing autographs for happy guests:

Walt with the rhino animatronic from Jungle Cruise, one of his favorite attractions in Disneyland park:

Care for a ride on the world-famous Jungle Cruise? Let Walt himself be your skipper!

The Enchanted Tiki Room was one of the most remarkable attractions at Disneyland, and Walt loved it:

Walt Disney also loved coffee. Here he is at Creole Caf, which is now Caf Orleans:

Finally, heres Walt with some of the cutest vintage Disney characters around:

Read more:
These Vintage Photos of Walt Disney in Disneyland Will Make Your Day - Inside the Magic