Why did Walt Disney make Disneyland?
Walt Disney created Disneyland in 1955, and it has since seen more than 500 million visitors pass through its gates. Its creation developed in Disney’s mind over many years and stemmed from multiple sources.FansDisney received many letters from fans asking to see where he made his famous cartoons. Unfortunately, his Burbank offices were a place of business, and as such wouldn’t be interesting to visiting tourists.A ParkWhile Disney’s official offices were unsuitable to visitors, a park would accommodate visitors much more easily. He originally envisioned something simple–with picnic tables and few statues of his famous characters–but the idea began to grow.World’s FairsNumerous World’s Fairs served as further inspiration for Disneyland. Disney wanted his park to match them in scope, but also to remain open year ’round (which World’s Fairs rarely did).AnaheimBurbank balked at the idea of a theme park within its city limits. So Disney went to Anaheim, which was a sleepy little farming
