We have a winner for Fantasmic Dessert ...

[Tink33]

For the 10:30 pm showing tonight, July 18th, 2005

I have 1 extra seat and would love to share it with a Disneyland fan. The first person to pm the correct answers to the Disneyland Birthday trivia will be given the ticket. If you visit multiple Disney sites, spread the word.

July 17, 1955

1. Why did Walt Disney create Disneyland?

2. How many people attended opening day on July 17, 1955?

3. Name 5 celebrities that attended opening day?

4. What is Diane Disney Miller’s memory of opening day?

5. Quote Walt’s opening day dedication speech.


July 17, 2005

6. Name 3 original rides still open today.

7. Approx how many people camped out/lined up in DCA overnight?

8. Name 5 celebrities that attended the 50th Birthday celebration.

9. How many “I was there” limited edition pins were sold?

10. Where can you find Walt’s dedication speech in Disneyland today?


The first person to pm the correct answer will be given the ticket. If you want to give the ticket to someone in Disneyland today, let me know. The only catch is that if I stuff my face with desserts, you can not post the photos on the internet.

 

[CindyH]

Wow, this is very nice of you! Wish I lived in So. California! (Plus, wish I knew the answers...will you post them afterwards? Thanks!)

 

[Tink33]

Here are the answers - my favorite was Diane Disney Miller's memory. Her father made Diane, Sharon and Lillian stay home that day!

Here are July 17, 1955

1. Why did Walt Disney create Disneyland?
He wanted a place where families could enjoy a park together, instead of parents sitting with nothing to do.

2. How many people attended opening day on July 17, 1955?
28,154

3. Name 5 celebrities that attended opening day?
Art Linkletter, Ron Reagan, Bob Cummings, Walt Disney, Roy Disney, Mickey Mouse

4. What is Diane Disney Miller’s memory of opening day?
Her dad told her to stay home cuz it was going to be a mess!

5. Quote Walt’s opening day dedication speech.
“To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past...and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America...with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.”


July 17, 2005

6. Name 3 original rides still open today.
Mr Toad's Wild Ride, King Arthur's Carrousel, Tea Cups,

7. Approx how many people camped out/lined up in DCA overnight?
Almost 9,000 -- and you were in the 3rd group

8. Name 5 celebrities that attended the 50th Birthday celebration.
Art Linkletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Eisner, Diane Disney Miller, Bob Iger,

9. How many “I was there” limited edition pins were sold?
5,000 with a voucher (so I couldn't get one)

10. Where can you find Walt’s dedication speech in Disneyland today?

The base of the Partners Statue


Thanks for playing.

 

[missmulan]

you were wayyy toooo sweet so even if you were to stuff your face with dessert, you'll still be #1!!