This iconic Disneyland feature just changed for the first time since 1955. Take a look

Tourists entering Disneyland saw the same iconic display while entering the park for decades — but now that’s changed.

A giant Mickey Mouse display made of flowers had been planted into the hillside in front of the Main Street, U.S.A. railroad station since the California theme park opened July 17, 1955.

Starting March 1, however, Minnie took over.

“There have been some seasonal changes over the years,” Horticulture Manager Sarah Day said in a Disney Parks blog post. “But Mickey Mouse has always been the star of the show … until now!”

A team of 13 people started transforming the entrance at about midnight March 1. It took six hours to swap Mickey for Minnie, Disney Parks said.

The flower display will feature Minnie’s “iconic bow and eyelashes” for the whole month as a tribute during Women’s History Month, park officials said.

The display includes more than 1,750 plants. About 750 of those are in Minnie’s bow alone.

“It’s amazing that we’re having this step for Women’s History Month, and having Minnie Mouse featured is fantastic,” Horticulture Specialist Stacy Wise said in the blog. “Minnie Mouse is just as iconic as Mickey Mouse, and she needs a little face time.”

This story was originally published March 2, 2022 at 1:38 PM with the headline "This iconic Disneyland feature just changed for the first time since 1955. Take a look."