Disney’s Dawn: Unraveling the Tale of Two Kingdoms – Disneyland vs. Disney World The answer, crystal clear and unwavering for any true Disney aficionado, is Disneyland came first. It opened its gates on July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California. Disney World, its East Coast sibling, wouldn’t arrive until October 1, 1971, in Bay Lake, Florida. ... Read more The post Which came first, Disney World or Disneyland? appeared first on GB Times.