These are the Disneyland rides Walt Disney designed or helped design. Walt Disney passed away in 1966, 11 years after Disneyland opened. The theme park has changed so much since then, but Disney fans still cherish the rides that Walt Disney personally worked on.
Peter Pan’s Flight
Peter Pan’s Flight is an attraction at Disneyland that opened on the theme parks opening day on July 17, 1955. Walt Disney helped design this cute Fantasyland ride.
It’s A Small World
It’s A Small World was originally at the World’s Fair in New York in 1964 and 1965. Walt Disney helped design this boat ride attraction and it was later brought to Disneyland.
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Casey Jr. Circus Train is a really fun train ride attraction in Fantasyland at Disneyland. It was overseen by Walt Disney and opened two weeks after Disneyland opened.
Disneyland Railroad
The Disneyland Railroad is a classic Disney attraction that Walt Disney was a big part of since he loved trains. It has been there since Disneyland’s opening day.
Dumbo The Flying Elephant
Dumbo the Flying Elephant is a beloved ride in Fantasyland that is still very popular. Walt Disney was involved in this attraction.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean opened about 3 months after Walt’s death. This was the last attraction that Walt Disney had a hand in since he was working on it when he passed away. Some Disney fans say they feel the most connected to Walt when they are on this ride.
Jungle Cruise
Walt Disney helped design the Jungle Cruise, which is in Adventureland in Disneyland. This ride has not seen many updates since, but it used to be a more serious boat ride through the jungle and now it is very comedic. This was an opening day attraction. See all of the Disneyland opening day attractions that are still there today here.
Autopia
Autopia was one of Walt Disney’s favorite Disneyland attractions. It’s a car ride in Tomorrowland that is still there today.
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room opened in 1963, about 8 years after Disneyland opened. Walt Disney was heavily involved in this attraction.
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is another Disneyland attraction that was designed by Walt Disney. It’s located in Fantasyland and is a nostalgic attraction.
PeopleMover
The PeopleMover was a slow-moving attraction that took you around Tomorrowland in Disneyland. This ride permanently closed in 1995. See more Disneyland rides that have permanently closed here.