April 23, 1957 – The Fantasyland Attraction Midget Autopia Opens
On April 23, 1957, the Fantasyland attraction Midget Autopia opened in Disneyland. The attraction was meant for children who were too small for the Autopia attraction. However, Walt Disney supposedly disliked the fact that only children could ride this attraction, and it was closed on April 3, 1966. When it was removed from Disneyland to be replaced by the walkway for it’s a small world, the full attraction was donated to Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri, although it has not been in operation for several years
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