Pinwheel Album

Disneyland’s tenth anniversary in 1965 unveiled plans for three new rides: It’s a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Haunted Mansion. In 1975, because guests fought over the one white horse on King Arthur’s Carousel, all the horses were painted white. For their 30^th anniversary, Disneyland gave a gift to every 30^th guest; 400 received new cars. 1995 saw the grand opening of Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. In 2005 we watched Thomas Kinkaid on Main Street U.S.A. creating a painting to celebrate their 50^th anniversary. This summer marks Disneyland’s 60^th year. To celebrate, they’re “bedazzling” the Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Carthay Circle Theatre. There’s also a new parade and a new fireworks show. Several rides are getting upgrades this year: Peter Pan’s Flight will have new effects in the nursery scene, the Matterhorn’s abominable snowman will look scarier, and the Hatbox Ghost will return to the Haunted Mansion. I can hardly wait!