Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. It has grown so much since then, but it still has a lot of the same attractions. This list will tell you the Disneyland opening day attractions that are still there.
Mad Tea Party
Mad Tea Party is a classic Fantasyland ride. It is an Alice In Wonderland themed ride that was inspired by the Unbirthday party scene. You get in a tea cup and it spins around a ton for a couple of minutes.
Jungle Cruise
Jungle Cruise is an opening day attraction that is in Adventureland. It was originally called Jungle River Cruise. This is a really fun ride where you take a boat through the jungle and your Skipper gives you an entertaining tour. This was Walt Disney’s favorite Disneyland attraction!
Autopia
Autopia is an opening day attraction that is in Tomorrowland. It has a steering wheel and gas pedal that really work so you drive yourself around a track.
King Arthur Carrousel
King Arthur Carrousel is a Fantasyland ride that opened at Disneyland on opening day, but it was actually built in 1922. It operated at Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto, Ontario until that park closed.
Peter Pan’s Flight
Peter Pan’s Flight is one of the most beloved Disneyland rides amongst long-time fans. This is a dark ride that is rail-suspended. It’s located in Fantasyland and commonly has long waits.
Mark Twain Riverboat
Mark Twain Riverboat is a Frontierland attraction that has been there since the beginning of Disneyland. The boat is steam-powered and you can take a 14 minute ride on it.
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Storybook Land Canal Boats is a Fantasyland ride. You’ll get on a boat and go through the mouth of the whale, then hear stories of Disney movies and see miniature versions of their castles.
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
This ride was originally called Snow White’s Scary Adventures. It 2021 it was reimagined to be less intense and include new scenes from the Snow White movie. It was also renamed at that time to Snow White’s Enchanted Wish.
Disneyland Railroad
The Disneyland Railroad is an iconic attraction in Disneyland. The attraction’s original name was the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad.
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is a Fantasyland ride that has been at Disneyland since opening day. This is a dark ride that is somewhat based on The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.
Main Street Cinema
Main Street Cinema is not a ride that you go on, but it still considered an attraction and it was there on Disneyland’s opening day in 1955. It is a very small movie theater on Main Street, USA.