Bill “Sully” Sullivan joined Disneyland as a nineteen year old on July 27, 1955 as a ticket taker on the Jungle Cruise attraction. He soon became a ride operator and then supervisor.

Today in Disney History, July 3rd (in the year 1967) the venerable Rocket Jets attraction opened in the New Tomorrowland expansion of 1967. It replaced the Old Tomorrowland Astro Jet attraction which opened on April 2, 1956

Have you ever wondered where Skull Rock and the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship used to be in Disneyland? Did you know Dumbo once flew on the far west side of Fantasyland? And that the Carrousel wasn’t always where it is now? We look at the many changes made during the creation of 1983’s “New Fantasyland”.

DHI readers are familiar with the oft told story of how Tomorrowland was the least developed land when Walt’s park opened in July of 1955, and how dissatisfied he was.

When we entered Disney California Adventure for the Cars Land preview, we had the option of stepping through a doorway in the construction walls to talk a stroll down brand-new Buena Vista Street. We couldn’t help but gasp as we discovered the transformation.

Pictures from around both parks looking at some of the entertainment I missed last week plus more pictures from Cars Land and Buena Vista Street.

A quick look around Disneyland and Buena Vista Street then onto Cars Land for the majority of this update. These pictures only scratch the surface of this great new addition but they give a fair overview of the attractions, stores, and dining choices.

Another post in our series of sneak peeks at Cars Land and Buena Vista Street restaurants, opening June 15th in Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort!