The second-story windows on Main Street, U.S.A. bear the names of many of the people who have contributed to the success of Disneyland over the years. But while Main Street is home to the majority of these tributes, a few can be found in other locations throughout the park.
When Disneyland opened, interest in Westerns in movies and on TV was at an all-time high. It's no wonder that Frontierland took up a full third of the entire park. Walt knew that's what his audience would respond to, especially considering that one of the most popular Western stories of the 1950s was a Disney production - Davy Crockett.
Davy Crockett was a nationwide phenomenon. "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" became the number 1 song in the country, and there was a run on coonskin caps, so little boys and girls could dress up just like their hero.
Actors Fess Parker (Davy Crockett himself) and Buddy Ebsen (Davy's pal George Russel) appeared at the park on opening day, in the parade down Main Street and in a rollicking musical number on the streets of Frontierland. Fess Parker also popped up a number of other times in the park, for various special events.
He became a fixture at Disneyland in the 1950s, so it's only fitting there be a window dedicated in his honor. Where else, but in Frontierland?
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