Disneyland was not the FIRST theme park, Holiday World in Santa Claus, Inidana(Up untill 1986 it was Santa Claus Land).
http://www.holidayworld.com/index.html
As for The Walt Disney Company, my thoughts are: It's too big. I think the company should have never purchased Miramax, ABC, ESPN, The Muppets, FOX Family Channel (Now ABC Family), Go Networks, or The Mighty Ducks. I personaly lothe Disney,and what it stands for. Personal if I was CEO, I would sell off everything "EXCEPT" the theme parks, animation studio, and Walt Disney Pictures and use that money to pay off depts (about $66 Billion). Other things are going on, EURO Disney is near bankruptcy!
http://www.coasterbuzz.com/2004-161-876615.htm
I'm a active member of ACE (American Coaster Enthusiest)!
I LOVE ROLLER COASTERS!
Paramount's Kings Island ROCKS!