July 2026
Disneyland opened in July 1955, introducing visitors to a world where design, storytelling, and customer experience came together in a way no one had seen before. Opening day, however, was not exactly seamless. Counterfeit passes brought thousands of unexpected guests, food and beverages ran out, and the Mark Twain Steamboat nearly capsized from too many passengers.
Seven decades later, creative teams are still chasing that Disney magic, only with fewer castles, more deadlines, and hopefully fewer hiccups.
This month, PDDG launched new communications tools, supported workforce and economic development initiatives, and celebrated valued partnerships. Here’s a look at the people and projects that kept July moving.