One of the things that Disneyland is doing to celebrate its 50th anniversary is honoring its original 1955 attractions with special plaques and golden ride vehicles. Below are pictures of the honored attractions.

Ward Kimball, Engine No. 5 of the Disneyland Railroad, entered into service as part of Disneyland's 50th anniversary with gold leaf applied to its lettering.

A Horseless Carriage painted in gold waits to take guests to the far end of Main Street USA.

Horse-Drawn Streetcar No. 4 has been given the Midas touch.

The Congo Queen of the Jungle Cruise is this attraction's golden designee.

Mark Twain Riverboat has golden touches added to its smokestacks and decks.

Mary Poppins rides "Jingles," a golden horse on King Arthur's Carrousel.

A golden pirate ship from Peter Pan's Flight.

The Toady car of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride offers guests a photo opportunity in front of the attraction.

A gold and raspberry-colored cup from the Mad Tea Party.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant has been circling guests over Fantasyland since 1955.

Engine No. 9 of the Casey Jr. Circus Train sports the 50th decoration.

The "Tinker Bell" from the Storybook Land Canal Boats received the golden paint job.

The golden facade of Snow White's Scary Adventures.

"Sparky" the Sports Car is the Autopia's 50th representative.

Though without vehicles, the Main Street Cinema received a gold marquee as an original 1955 attraction, seen here with a golden lamppost in the foreground.

Even a popcorn cart got in on the gilded decor.

- Story and photos by Matthew Walker
Posted March 1, 2006

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