Disneyland celebrated its 60th anniversary on July 17th and a lot of fascinating stories about the beloved theme park are emerging. We’re fond of this one about the first visitors on opening day.
“They were supposed to be in Mexico that day, not at the opening of some amusement park. But 7-year-old Michael Schwartner persuaded his parents to take a detour. And then his cousin Christine Vess tripped and skinned her knee. And that’s how Michael and Christine became the very first official guests in Disneyland 60 years ago this week and unexpectedly received a lifetime of privileges.”
Read more here and watch the video of those two lucky 65- and 70-year-old “kids” today as they reminisce about the momentous event.
