I "grew up" at Disneyland. I lived about 1/4 mile from there in Anaheim in the 1950's and 60's. Every night before going to bed I would wait for Tinker Bell to fly through the air and then the fireworks would be my last sight. My mom worked for the retail clerks union and we had free tickets any time, so I went A LOT! Disneyland opened on my 1st birthday - July 17, 1955, and I have a special attachment to it. My mom took me on opening day (not that I remember) but I have the pictures. One of my fondest memories was the flying saucer bumper ships. They floated on air pockets that opened and closed and you would fly around above the floor bumping in to other flying saucers. Too cool. The donkey ride mentioned by another contributor was actually at Knotts Berry Farm. That's a whole 'nother story! Sweet memories - thanks for taking the time to share them.