

“1961 - The First Annual Grad Nite Party At Disneyland” At this time, it was clear that Disneyland had the ability to serve as a venue to entertain and celebrate large parties (including those of young adults’ successful completion of their studies). The following year (in May of 1960), Disneyland hosted their first Private Party in the Park. Then, Fullerton Union High School attended a “ Graduation Dinner-Dance” at the Gourmet Restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel on June 18, 1959, from 8:30 p.m. Fremont High School (of Los Angeles, California) visited Disneyland! They enjoyed many of the popular adventures and free exhibits of the five cardinal lands - Main Street, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland! Disneyland also hosted the first “Back to School Dance” on September 12th, 1958, which several schools attended. For example, before Disneyland was even a year old, the 1956 senior class of John C.


Now, Walt often took a special interest in inspiring the members of tomorrow’s society - many senior graduating classes! Long before Disneyland began to offer Private Parties to organizations, some graduates of local Southern California High Schools celebrated their graduation at both Disneyland and the Disneyland Hotel.
