August 18, 1956 – Carnation Plaza Gardens Opens in Disneyland
On August 18, 1956, the Carnation Plaza Gardens opened in Disneyland. The area, situated between Fantasyland and Frontierland, was home to several entertainment and fast-food stalls, and was home for the Date Nite at Disneyland events, which started in 1957. Several well known swing bands performed at the Gardens, as well as scholastic bands from all over the country. The area was closed in 2012 to make way for the new Fantasyland expansion known as Fantasy Faire; three final Jump, Jive, Boogie Swing Parties were held in the area before it closed on April 30th.
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