A Tucson boy on a family trip to Disneyland to celebrate his eighth birthday Friday became the park's billionth guest.
Andres Robles and his parents, Jose and Alejandra, first helped unveil a new sign on the Main Street U.S.A. train station platform that reads "Population 1,000,000,000."
Andres Robles, 8, and his parents, Alejandra and Jose Robles, help unveil a new banner at the Main Street U.S.A. train platform updating the park's population to 1 billion.
The family received a VIP tour guide for the day, which included a tour of Walt Disney's private apartment, a ride on the newly opened Soarin' Across America attraction and other special experiences, Disney Resort said in a news release.
Andres Robles was on a family trip to Disneyland Friday to celebrate his eighth birthday when he was named the park's billionth guest.
The milestone comes as the park, which opened on July 17, 1955, celebrates is 70th anniversary.
