Gala Day at Disneyland

Jan 21, 1960

0h 27m

★ 8.0

Overview

The gala dedication ceremonies at the opening of three new major attractions at Disneyland—Matterhorn Bobsleds, Submarine Voyage, and the new Monorail—include a parade down Main Street with appearances by Walt and Roy Disney and members of their families, along with Vice President Richard Nixon and family, and numerous film stars. The celebrations end at night with a fireworks display.

Genres

Documentary

Family

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

Gala Day at Disneyland Trailers

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Cast

Self

Robert Cummings

Self

Walt Disney

Self

Annette Funicello

Self

Fred MacMurray

Self

Julie Nixon

Self

Pat Nixon

Self

Richard Nixon

Self

Tricia Nixon Cox

Self

Roberta Shore

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