Described by its publishers as a “visual history of the world’s megalopolis of magic,” Walt Disney’s Disneyland promised a deep dive on the original Disney attraction — the beginning of a theme park empire that would ultimately span the globe.
Located in Anaheim, California, Disneyland has seen more than 800 million visitors since its grand opening on July 17, 1955. And the world remains fascinated with Disneyland’s special brand of magic to this day.
Drawing upon the vast resources of the Disney vaults as well as private archives and media records, Walt Disney’s Disneyland packs a wealth of color photographs and concept drawings into its 352 pages while telling the story of Disneyland from initial development to the present. With ample expertise in Southern Californian architecture/culture, Hollywood Heritage Museum board member and author of The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister, Chris Nichols is a fine choice to tell this incredible story.