Posted: November 28, 2022

According to Richard Lowry, the first and only holdup in Disneyland history went like this: On Aug. 21, 1960, the 25-year-old restaurant cashier was tasked with taking the day 's cash haul to the Disneyland bank (more on this in a minute). Holding linen bags filled with $10,000 - almost $95,000 today, adjusted for inflation - he headed out into the packed Sunday crowds on Main Street. As he navigated the busy stretch, he suddenly felt a jab in his

Posted: November 24, 2022

After a six-month hiatus, the Disneyland Resort will resume selling three of the four Magic Key annual passes today, Wednesday, Nov. 16. The sales will start no earlier than 9 a.m. Pacific on the Disneyland app and the website. Three of the four passes will be available for sale, at the same prices for which they were previously sold. The Enchant pass will not be sold but will be available for renewal by existing pass holders up to 30 days

Posted: November 24, 2022

Mickey 's Toontown will reopen at Disneyland park on March 8, 2023, Disneyland officials announced on Friday. The updated Toontown area will feature “new experiences for families and young children to have more opportunities to play together,” Disneyland said in a news release. Disney says the area will be greener and more spacious, but still offer more play activities and attractions. Toontown will also be home to Mickey & Minnie 's

Posted: November 24, 2022

In 1962, just five years after Disneyland opened, the Swiss Family Treehouse was added to Adventureland. This new Disneyland attraction was themed after the hit 1960 Disney movie, “Swiss Family Robinson.” The original version of the treehouse remained until 1999, when it was changed over to Tarzan 's Treehouse based on the 1999 Walt Disney Animation feature, “Tarzan.” In both cases, the treehouse was themed after Disney movies. So, when Tarzan 's Treehouse closed in

Posted: November 24, 2022

The Mickey 's Toontown section of Disneyland will reopen on March 8, 2023 following a year-long renovation, Disney announced Friday. Renovations began this past March to coincide with the debut of the West Coast version of the Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway trackless dark ride, which itself will open on Jan 27, 2023. When the rest of the land reopens, guests can expect to find some areas changed and others relatively unaltered. Among the changes are

Posted: November 24, 2022

If Disneyland uncovers your inner child during the summer months, you've got to see the resort when the holiday season rolls around. From icicles draping the spires of Sleeping Beauty Castle to hand-pulled candy canes, the entire Disneyland Resort is a remarkably festive place to celebrate the winter holidays. With this year's celebrations running from Nov. 11 until Jan. 8, 2023, there 's plenty of time to hug Santa, try limited-edition treats and

Posted: November 15, 2022

Walt Disney was no teetotaller. At the end of his work day, his secretary would often pour him a Scotch Mist: scotch, plenty of ice and a kiss of lemon peel on top. But when it came to his theme park empire, Disney abhorred the thought of alcohol served to his guests. He despised places like Coney Island, full of debauchery, necking teens and plenty of booze. When Disneyland opened in 1955, it sold coffee and cigarettes - Main Street had a tobacco shop until 1990,

Posted: November 15, 2022

In an ever-expanding wave of inclusiveness, Disneyland has added several dolls in wheelchairs to its famed "It's a Small World" attraction. While the dolls have been added as part of the seasonal holiday overlay, these new characters will be permanent residents of the ride. On Friday morning, two dolls in wheelchairs were unveiled on the theme park's "It's a Small World" ride, a project that took more than half a year and involved both Disney

Dateline: March 1, 1959

Posted: July 23, 2022

This is the real way to "get away from it all" If you've ever dreamed of doing just that (and who hasn't? ) this is your opportunity-aboard a cruiser on the Jungle Rivers of the World in Adventureland at Disneyland. But be prepared for thrills and chills, for surprises and excitement, for just plain fun ... for this world-famed jungle river ride has all of that-at every turn! Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom offers

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

Model train enthusiasts dream about a complete terminal and railroad track of their own, but Walt Disney, who enjoys model railroading as a hobby, has carried his dream into reality with the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad which travels around the perimeter of the Park. Built to five-eighths normal size for the enjoyment of children and adults alike, the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad includes two trains, both of which carry visitors on a journey

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

A blast of mighty rocket engines, the whine of rushing air, then the utter quiet of hurtling through space at supersonic speed . . . These are realistic sensations of passengers taking off on a TWA Rocket To The Moon, one of the major features of Tomorrowland. After speeding by a space station to the half-way point in its simulated flight, the ship turns end over end to reverse itself and travel tail first toward the moon, using its engines

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

Restaurants and refreshment stands capable of serving nearly 8000 people per hour offer high quality food at moderate prices in all the realms of Disneyland. A wide and varied choice of restaurant facilities is provided on the Park's 60 acres, including different dining places in every area, each in keeping with the theme of the particular part of Disneyland in which it is situated. Near the Plaza at the end of Main Street, the visitor

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

Reservations and requests for information about the Disneyland Hotel, located opposite the main exit of Disneyland Park, are pouring in to Jack Wrather, operator of the modern new establishment. From all over the country letters of inquiry have been received asking for information about the accommodations, opening date and other facilities, according to Wrather. A $10,000,000 enterprise which, will contain 650 hotel and motor-hotel rooms,

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 7, 2022

A bronze plaque accompanying an anchor on exhibit in Frontierland contains the following Inscription: "LaFitte's Anchor. Said to be from a pirate ship commanded by Jean LaFitte in the Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8. 1815. "It is also said that LaFitte's pirateering ships left a wake of blood from the mainland to Barataria Bay but don't believe everything you read." Whatever wisdom exists In the foregoing statement, the fact that this

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 5, 2022

Story-book adventures have long fascinated and excited the imagination of young and old alike. The stories of the escapades of Snow White, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad and a whole host of other unforgettable tales have been read through the years, and passed on from generation to generation. Recognizing this and desiring that the youth of all ages have the opportunity to take part in the same experiences these storied adventures went through, Walt Disney has

Dateline: July 18, 1955

Posted: May 5, 2022

Adventure, fantasy, the future, the past, the modern the old and the outdated-all are present in quality and quantity at the Disneyland world of entertainment, enchantment and variety. Starting with their entrance into the Park leading onto Main Street; U.S.A., visitors can project themselves into any one of four worlds which await them during their 1 1/4-mile walk through Disneyland's kingdom. From the Plaza in the center of the