Disneyland Anaheim: Entrance Details and Original Opening History

The Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, admits guests through the Main Entrance Plaza located on South Disneyland Drive, directly off West Katella Avenue. Visitors pass security, ticket booths and can access the iconic tunnel that leads to Main Street, U.S.A.

The park opened on July 17, 1955, at 1313 Disneyland Drive on a 160‑acre former orange‑grove site. Walt Disney’s vision created the first modern family theme park, featuring five original lands and pioneering attractions such as the Matterhorn Bobsleds.

Both the entrance layout and the historic opening location remain central to the park’s identity and its influence on Anaheim’s development.