Disneyland '59 (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, Disneyland '59 is a documentary film directed by Hamilton Luske, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Walt Disney and Art Linkletter co-host a live celebration of Disneyland's 1959 expansion that consisted of the debuts of Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail, and the Submarine Voyage, a project so massive that it was called "The Second Opening of Disneyland". Highlights include a mammoth, star-studded parade and the official launching of the Disneyland submarines by U.S. Navy officers. Among the guests are then-Vice-President Richard Nixon and family, Clint Eastwood, and Meredith Willson, who leads the Disneyland band in his own "76 Trombones." Sponsored by Kodak, the commercial spokespersons include Ozzie and Harriet Nelson.
Who’s in it. Disneyland '59 stars Eddie Albert as Self, Danny Alguire as Self, Rex Allen as Self and Edgar Bergen as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Disneyland '59 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Disneyland '59 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Disneyland '59 tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Disneyland '59 (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Disneyland '59 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Disneyland '59 worth watching?
- Disneyland '59 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Disneyland '59?
- Disneyland '59 stars Eddie Albert, Danny Alguire, Rex Allen, Edgar Bergen and Frances Bergen.
- When was Disneyland '59 released?
- Disneyland '59 was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.