Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being “The Happiest Place on Earth.” The summerlong festivities in southern California include the opening of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” a show featuring ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. Walt Disney’s dream became reality on this day in 1955. July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, after ...