The magic is still the same! Extraordinary pictures show how Disneyland remains almost identical to when it opened nearly 60 years ago It is the world's most famous theme park, enjoyed by children and their parents alike every year. Since opening in 1955, Disneyland's popularity has continued to grow attracting tens of millions of people. But as these incredible pictures show, despite continually attracting children from different generations, little has actually changed. This collection of photographs taken from inside the theme park compare vintage pictures of Disneyland with current ones. And they show that despite being separated by decades, much of the famous Californian park remains exactly the same. Still the happiest place in the world: Walt Disney's vision for his world famous theme park has remained the same 58 years after he opened the park, left, as these pictures show it is still almost identical to the original design Similar: Shortly after the theme park opened , this building was a woolen mill, left. However, it is now a clothes shop Historic: Walt Disney is pictured at the theme park's opening day dedication on July 17, 1955, left. Almost 60 years on, the scene is almost identical, right Little change: Despite being separated by decades, these images show that much of the famous Californian park remains exactly the same Similar: The collection of photographs taken from inside the theme park compare vintage pictures of Disneyland with current ones Fascinating: This incredible collection of pictures show that despite attracting children from many generations, little has actually changed at Disneyland. Walt Disney is pictured here in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle in 1966, left ,and as it is now Fun: Located in Anaheim in California, Disneyland and is owned by The Walt Disney Company Boss: This image shows Walt Disney supervising the construction of Storybookland Canals in 1956, the year after the park opened. This image right shows that it remains the same today Impressive: Apart from a few extra trees and fairy lights, this building still stands proudly in the famous theme park, just as did in the late 1950s Identical: These two men stand talking on this street, left, which remains unchanged today One of the most impressive pictures shows the park's founder Walt Disney at the theme park's opening day dedication on July 17, 1955. Another shows him supervising the construction of Storybookland Canals in 1956, the year after the park opened. Other images show how the famous Sleeping Beauty Castle has remained untouched. Disneyland is located in Anaheim in California and is owned by The Walt Disney Company. It is the only theme park to be built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. He came up with the idea of Disneyland after visiting a number of different amusement parks with his family in the 1930s and 40s. Construction began in 1954 and it opened on July 17, 1955. It has had 650 million guests since it opened and in 2011 hosted 16.14 million guests in just one year. The incredible collection of photographs has been collated by Imagineering Disney. No difference: This image shows the entrance to Frontierland back in the late 1950s, left, and now, right Impressive: These workmen, left, are pictured painting on the tram tracks, which, as this image on the right shows, remains the same today Traditional: Since opening in 1955, the park's popularity has continued to grow attracting millions of visitors each year. This pictures shows how the layout of some of the shops remains the same today Selling point: Despite the theme park first opening almost 60 years ago, this shop looks almost untouched Entertainment: This picture shows that people of all generations have enjoyed and continue to enjoy the popular theme park Famous: The Sleeping Beauty Castle has always looked impressive Going strong: This building was still being constructed when the image on the left was taken. Those who helped build it will be thrilled to know it is still standing today