Among his remarks at Disneyland's official dedication in 1955, Walt said, "To all who come to this happy place welcome . Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past and here youth may savor the challenge and the promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world."