Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 15 minutes ago
Prior to Disneyland's opening day, Walt Disney made a decision to grant his guests the option of arriving to his Park by helicopter. Walt immediately signed off on plans to open a heliport on undeveloped land just outside the park and a helicopter shuttle service to Disneyland was born. Lasting from 1955 to 1972, operations at the Disneyland Heliport came to an end after a few unfortunate events. Walt's idea of having helicopter flights to the park became just a lovely memory of early Disneyland history. Not only was a helicopter ride to Disneyland convenient, but judging from this video, the views were absolutely breathtaking. You can see the views for yourself using this short, vintage film where we'll take a virtual helicopter ride as we get picked up by helicopter from the Disneyland Heliport, take in the views of Disneyland below, and arrive safely at the airport for our return flight home.
Please visit disneyavenue.com for more Disney history.
Music: bensound.com
Prior to Disneyland's opening day, Walt Disney made a decision to grant his guests the option of arriving to his Park by helicopter. Walt immediately signed off on plans to open a heliport on undeveloped land just outside the park and a helicopter shuttle service to Disneyland was born. Lasting from 1955 to 1972, operations at the Disneyland Heliport came to an end after a few unfortunate events. Walt's idea of having helicopter flights to the park became just a lovely memory of early Disneyland history. Not only was a helicopter ride to Disneyland convenient, but judging from this video, the views were absolutely breathtaking. You can see the views for yourself using this short, vintage film where we'll take a virtual helicopter ride as we get picked up by helicopter from the Disneyland Heliport, take in the views of Disneyland below, and arrive safely at the airport for our return flight home.
Please visit disneyavenue.com for more Disney history.
Music: bensound.com
