60 Years Ago...

Almost 60 years ago, on July 17, 1955, Walt Disney said the magical words "For all those that come to this happy place, welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world."

Walt Disney's dream became a reality when he built this park where "parents and children could have fun - together." An infinite amount of memories have been created in this happy place for me alone and countless people across the globe. 

I go to Eureka College, the Alma Mater of former President Ronald Reagan. Reagan was among the few men and women that helped open this park to the world. I learned a lot of Reagan's influence throughout the park when I had my internship down there last year. It was empowering to see someone who went to my college help one of my idols fulfill his dream. 

"I hope we never loose sight of one thing...that it was all started by a mouse." - Walt Disney