What is Disneyland '59?
Disneyland 59 is a 1959 documentary and television movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes, co-hosted by Walt Disney and Art Linkletter. The film captures a live celebration of Disneyland's 1959 expansion, known as The Second Opening of Disneyland, featuring the debuts of the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail, and the Submarine Voyage.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 15, 1959
- Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
- Genres
- Documentary, TV Movie
- Updated
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
Disneyland 59 is a 1959 documentary and television movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes, co-hosted by Walt Disney and Art Linkletter. The film captures a live celebration of Disneyland's 1959 expansion, known as The Second Opening of Disneyland, featuring the debuts of the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail, and the Submarine Voyage.
The production holds cultural significance as a snapshot of theme park history, showcasing a mammoth star-studded parade, the official launching of Disneyland submarines by U.S. Navy officers, and notable guests such as then-Vice-President Richard Nixon and family, Clint Eastwood, and Meredith Willson leading the band in 76 Trombones.
Should you watch it?
“Walt Disney and Art Linkletter co-host a live celebration of Disneyland's massive 1959 expansion.”
- Witness the debuts of the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail, and the Submarine Voyage.
- See appearances by guests including Vice-President Richard Nixon and family, Clint Eastwood, and Meredith Willson.
- Experience a mammoth, star-studded parade and the official launching of Disneyland submarines by U.S. Navy officers.
- It is a period television movie broadcast in 1959, which may feature historical presentation styles that differ from modern documentaries.
Watch it if you want to see the live television broadcast of Disneyland's 1959 expansion co-hosted by Walt Disney and Art Linkletter.
It is a 1h 30m documentary and TV movie featuring a live celebration, a mammoth parade, and historical guest appearances.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Disneyland '59 — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Disneyland '59 worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Disneyland '59?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material.
Is Disneyland '59 worth watching?
It features historical footage of the park's 1959 expansion, the debuts of iconic attractions, and appearances by guests like Richard Nixon and Clint Eastwood.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Disneyland 59 is a standalone TV movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes rather than an episodic series.
Explore Disneyland '59
Where to watch Similar movies More from Walt Disney Productions
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Disneyland '59.