Today, 1954- Walt Disney's 1st TV show, "Disneyland", premieres on ABC. (Note: This is a rough timeline of the intros and television spots we could get our hands on. They are not meant to be exact.) #thisdayinfilmhistory #Today #Disney #WaltDisney #Disneyland #TheWonderfulWorldofDisney #Disneylandtvshow #1954 Like & Follow: This Day in Film History This Day in Film History Group Support the Page! Buy a Film themed Christmas ornament! https://www.amazon.com/shop/thisdayinfilmhistory | This Day in

The Disneyland TV show premiered in 1954 on ABC, offering a weekly mix of animation, live-action, and behind-the-scenes looks at Walt’s latest projects. Its opening introduced audiences to the four lands of Disneyland—Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Frontierland, and Fantasyland. | History At Disney

From 1958 to 1961, Walt Disney Presents aired on ABC, continuing the weekly anthology format started with Disneyland. The show featured animated classics, live-action stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at the growing world of Disney, all introduced by Walt himself. | History At Disney

In 1954, Walt Disney introduced Disneyland, the television series. This weekly show served as the public’s first glimpse into Disneyland Park, which was set to open less than a year later. On July 17, 1955, Dateline Disneyland aired live from the park, just before its official opening to the public. The broadcast was watched by an estimated 90 million people. Though the day was filled with mishaps and later dubbed “Black Sunday,” Walt and his team quickly ironed out the issues. What followed was