Splash Mountain(01 of10)
Open Image ModalOn a warm summer day in the middle of July, 1989, Splash Mountain opened to the public. The log-flume style ride cost a whopping $75 million to build and was named \"Splash\" Mountain in an effort to advertise the movie \"Splash,\" with Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah. It\'s one of Disney\'s most beloved rides, and kids everywhere are at once excited and scared out of their minds to face the imminent drop. (credit:Disneyland / Facebook)
Space Mountain (02 of10)
Open Image ModalOpened for the first time in 1977, Space Mountain has become a cornerstone Disneyland attraction. Though the project was initially shelved due to spacial limitations, Bill Watkins, a designer/imagineer, brought back Walt Disney\'s far-fetched indoor thrill idea after his death. \n\nNOTE: A previous version of this slide stated that Space Mountain was the world\'s first tubular steel roller coaster. It was not. (credit:Space Mountain/Facebook)
Matterhorn(03 of10)
Open Image ModalThe Matterhorn, opened in 1959, is composed of two intertwining steel coasters. The ride is named after a mountain in the Swiss Alps, and is an ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) landmark because of its unique tubular steel continuous track. It\'s known for quick speeds and crazy twists, complete with the Abominable Snowman and favorite Disney characters such as Mickey and Goofy scaling the peak. (credit:Getty)
Pirates of the Caribbean(04 of10)
Open Image ModalOpened in 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean was the final attraction Walt Disney oversaw before his death three months before the ride debuted. The slow-moving water coaster originally told the story of a band of pirates and is known for making the song \"Yo Ho (A Pirate\'s Life for Me)\" famous. In 2003, the ride was the inspiration for Johnny Depp\'s \"Pirates of the Caribbean\" movie. (credit:Disney\'s \'Pirates of the Caribbean\' Theme Ride/Facebook)
Indiana Jones(05 of10)
Open Image ModalIndiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye is an enhanced motion vehicle attraction inspired by the \"Indiana Jones\" films. Riders follow archeologist Dr. Indiana Jones on a daring expedition through a daunting lost temple. The ride premiered in March 1995 and is now one of Disney\'s most adored destinations. (credit:Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology/Facebook)
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad(06 of10)
Open Image ModalIn the heart of Frontierland lies Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, an indoor/outdoor mine train roller coaster. The attraction opened in 1979 and was designed by Bill Watkins and Tony Baxter in an attempt to add to the Western River Expedition -- a western-themed pavilion at Disney parks. (credit:I Love Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disneyland/Facebook)
Haunted Mansion(07 of10)
Open Image ModalBuilt in 1969, the Haunted Mansion was one of Walt Disney\'s first attraction ideas. Riders enter the mansion through a set of creepy gates which lead to a cemetery. Cast who work on the ride are told not to smile in order to further emphasize the spooky atmosphere of the ride. (credit:The Haunted Mansion/Facebook)
It's A Small World(08 of10)
Open Image ModalIt\'s a Small World was created in 1964 by Disney to test concepts for ride systems. It was then later moved and re-built at Disneyland after the World\'s Fair closed in 1966. WED productions was given only 11 months time to create and build the ride. It\'s A Small World is known for its hauntingly beautiful song, \"Children of the World.\" Patrons typically have the song stuck in their head for days after visiting Disneyland. (credit:It\'s A Small World Attraction/Facebook)
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride(09 of10)
Open Image ModalMr. Toad\'s Wild Ride has been operational since day one of Disneyland\'s opening in 1955, securing its place as one of Disney\'s most famed attractions. The ride\'s story is based on Disney\'s adaptation of \"The Wind In The Willows,\" a 1949 film. Fun fact: Corey Burton plays the voice of every single character in the whole attraction. (credit:Mr. Toad\'s Wild Ride/Facebook)
Autopia(10 of10)
Open Image ModalThe name Autopia merges the words \"automobile utopia,\" which was popularized in academic circles by British architecture critic Reyner Banham to describe LA in his 1971 book \"Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies.\" Autopia, along with Mr. Toads Wild Ride, opened with the park in 1955. Cars were originally tested without bumpers or guide rails, which lead to disastrous results. Eventually, after many developments, the cars were deemed fit for passenger use and the ride opened to the public. Now even little kids get the chance to control the road ... watch out! (credit:Autopia/Facebook)