The opening of the Disney theme parks influenced the 1900s big time. It took one year to build the park, costing about $17 million (“The Grand”). That’s a lot of money and time. It opened on July 17, 1955 (“The Grand”). Many people were invited to the event. The event didn’t go as smoothly as planned. As the park was opening, there was still so much work that had to be done.
“ Workmen were still planting trees and in some areas paint was wet to the touch. The asphalt on Main Street USA that had been poured just that morning was so soft that the spiked heels on [shoe] …show more content…
His first impact was on a show broadcasted on ABC called “Disneyland”. It was used to help pay for Disneyland in Los Angeles and other productions Walt Disney had in the works (“Walt Disney And”). Of course, that wasn’t enough for good ole Walt. He started a weekly show, starring himself, called “Walt Disney Presents”. “The program displayed the construction of the park, and announced the park, officially, to the public. Over the succeeding years, several shows were devoted to Disneyland (“Walt Disney And”).” After the death of the late Walt Disney, the Disney Channel premiered. It kicked off April 20, 1983 (“Disney 1987”). Disney Channel is one of the main reasons Walt Disney is still in everyone’s