Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, payable to the Walt Disney Special Account for $850.00, January 18, 1955. Twenty-two thousand invitations were sent out for opening day at Disneyland on July 17, 1955. But thirty-three thousand showed up with invitations. It was discovered that false tickets were printed and sold all over Southern California. Outside companies were hired as guards and ushers. With the overcrowded park, the day turned into a disaster (which was later called “Black Sunday”) with a shortage of refreshments, long lines, melting asphalt, a shortage of water fountains and over flowing trash bins. Walt took the next two weeks and completely reorganized operations. Usual punch cancellations and bank stamps (well away from signature), otherwise fine, crisp condition. The signature is exceptionally large. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
