Walt Disney's Magical Adventures

National anticipation grew as the July 17th, 1955 opening neared. In spite of the park's shortcomings, he seemed rejuvenated, almost giddy. He was the first one to ride the attractions, just like a little kid. The interest in the park was so intense that in April, the studio reported, the staff counted 9,500 people stopping for information at the siteOne weekend. Saturday noon to Sunday evening, even though there was no sign identifying the property as Disneyland. That's crazy. If the country was waiting expectantly, so was Walt Disney. Even with the opening, hard upon him, and even with a clear ex-exceleration he was feeling, Walt was