23 Rides That Have Shut Down And The Surprising Reasons Why
Dateline: July 1, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insider.com
Rocket to the Moon closed and inspired several futuristic flight rides were equally unsuccessful.
Rocket to the Moon was a Disneyland opening day attraction in 1955 that placed guests in a giant rocket ship, or moonliner, standing in Tomorrowland. The futuristic simulation ride was sponsored by the now defunct airline TWA (Trans World Airline).
Disney Rolls Out Their Fun And Not So Scary Mickey Halloween Party
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Dateline: September 26, 2015
Status: Archive
Source: Orange County Register
Spooky projections played on Main Street, U.S.A. and Disney's most famous villains came out at Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland.
Disneyland kicked off its not-so-scary Halloween celebration on Friday, the first of a 17-night special ticketed affair that runs on select nights through Oct. 31.
But instead of gore and bloody decorations or costumed monsters
Electrical Light Magical Nights
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Dateline: June 1, 1973
Status: Archive
Source: Vacationland
The evening air is hushed. The aura of anticipation is everywhere. Then, into the summer darkness come the lights Blues, yellows, reds and greens -- all cheer up the charcoal sky and enable Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Alice, Dumbo, and a host of other friends to sparkle their way through the night.
Imagine, if you will, the B1ue Fairy from "Pinocchio" in a towering
Mathis Due At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 12, 1968
Status: Archive
Source: Pasadena Independent
Johnny Mathis and his own singing group, Our Young Generation, will officially open the summer vacation season at Disneyland, June 17 through 21, in the Tomorrowland pavilion area.
The late Walt Disney traditionally opened the world famous park but Disneyland officials have decided on a policy of headlining Hollywood's top singing stars for the entire festive week.
Mathis Buck Owens Top Disneyland Bill
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Dateline: June 11, 1968
Status: Archive
Source: San Bernardino County
Recording star Johnny Mathis and country-music favorite Buck Owens will each headline premiere shows during the first week of Disneyland's $1.5-million summer of nighttime entertainment spectaculars.
At the same time, the "Magic Kingdom" will introduce "Disneyland on Parade," scheduled for each week night at 7:30.
More than 200 guest
The landing of Apollo 11, July 20,1969, on the surface of the moon is televised.
From WED Disneyland Dictionary 1968
Features special events -- live musical attractions and dances. Located on the concourse between Flight to the Moon and The Character Shop, the stage show can be viewed by as many as 1,500 seated guests.