Tomorrowland

The future came and went a long time ago at Disneyland. When Walt Disney was building his dream park in Anaheim, time and money were scarce and Tomorrowland was a prime place to cut corners. Autopia and Rocket to the Moon were the biggest attractions, with much of the remaining real estate occupied by corporate educational exhibits like Monsanto 's Hall of Chemistry

What Is The Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace Fireworks Dining Package? This fireworks dining option occurs just before the fireworks show at Disneyland. We watched it during the summer, but it 's also available for the Halloween Screams fireworks and the Believe In Magic Holiday fireworks. Your family will check in after 6:30 pm to pick up your

Disneyland 's monorail horn is as loud as a piledriver, its railroad trains as ear-splitting as a jackhammer and the nightly fireworks more deafening than a bulldozer, according to a noise analysis conducted on behalf of the Anaheim theme park. The decibel readings for attractions, shows and parades at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are

I was not born when Disneyland first opened in 1955, or even during what was billed as its second opening in 1959. The fact is, I didn 't visit Disneyland until its 25th anniversary in 1980. By then, many early attractions were already gone: the Phantom Boats, Rainbow Caverns Mine Train, the Flying Saucers, Space Station X-1, Rocket to the Moon, and so many others.

As a West Coast resident, I have been to Disneyland far more times than I have been to Walt Disney World. As such, when I find myself in Magic Kingdom, while there are a lot of subtle differences between the two similar parks, I always find myself veering towards Tomorrowland first. The reasons are two special attractions you can find there that were once residents of

From the Red Wagon Inn to the Space Bar, when the world's first Disneyland park opened its doors in Anaheim, California, unique food was as much part of the experience as the rides and other entertainment. ON 17 July 1955, the first-ever Disneyland - located in Anaheim, California - opened its doors to the world. As the eager crowds thronged “the

Today in Disney history in 1957 the Viewliner opened, serving as the short-lived precursor to the Disney Monorail. Today in Disney history, we 're taking a closer look at a short-lived but important part of Disneyland 's past. On June 26th, 1957, the Disneyland Viewliner opened. Before there was the Monorail, Disneyland had the Viewliner, which the

Over two dozen Disney characters, along with two openly gay superheroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will make meet and greet appearances at Disneyland 's first After Dark Pride event on Tuesday evening. Phastos from “Eternals”, who is one of the few confirmed LGBTQ+ superheroes, according to Entertainment Weekly, is slated to greet Disneyland

Disney Vacation Club members will be whisked away to a retro-futuristic Space Age vision of tomorrow when an exclusive new lounge opens in a long-underused Tomorrowland space at Disneyland ahead of the debut of a new DVC timeshare tower later this year. The Disney Vacation Club Star View Station member lounge inspired by Walt Disney 's optimistic vision

Disneyland has announced its first-ever Pride Nite for two separate evenings in June. Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will be held as a separately ticketed event at the happiest place on Earth on both June 13 and 15. The event will begin with a pre-party mix-in from 6 to 9 p.m., and then it will have a private party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.,

On Saturday, March 25, a lucky bidder rode off into the sunset with a one-of-a-kind original stagecoach offered by Heritage during its two-day Disney Theme Parks auction. The Art of Disneyland: From Stagecoaches to Monorails… and More! spanned the Parks ' fascinating evolution and brought in $1.8 million, with 100 percent of lots sold and some significant results

How synonymous is The Happiest Place on Earth with various iconic vehicles, those marvelous modes of transport hailing from the past, present, and future? You don't even need to step inside Disneyland park to see one of its most celebrated on-the-go attractions, the Monorail, gliding outside the entrance with futuristic grace. So when a

While there are two main Disney theme park resort complexes in the U.S., they are not duplicates of each other. In fact, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort are distinctly different with their own set of hotels, restaurants and attractions. Even when Disney rides and attractions share the same name at multiple parks, they are often very

Disneyland 's fleet of submarines are rusting badly just a few months after a yearlong refurbishment that saw the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage lagoon get an extensive makeover and the subs receive a fresh yellow and blue paint job. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage reopened in July after an extended refurbishment that kept the popular Tomorrowland attraction

Contrary to what some believe, Disneyland is far from a glorified kiddie-land. These days, you can get just as much thrill from a day at a Disney theme park as you could at Six Flags (with a whole lot more magic)! If you 're planning a trip to Disney but worried about getting your fix of big drops and high speeds, look no further; this complete guide to

Disneyland fireworks are a spectacular way to end your night at the Happiest Place on Earth. There 's nothing quite like seeing Tinkerbell fly through the sky and sprinkle the air with her pixie dust. Read on for an overview of Disneyland fireworks shows, where to view them, and how to stake out a great spot on your next visit! Fireworks

The Disneyland magic seems to stand the test of time even though the park has undergone several renovations since its opening on July 17, 1955. Since then, a few fan-favorite rides and attractions got a facelift or were cut by the big mouse himself. However, the internet and Disney 's ever-growing fanbase won 't let the rides ' memories fade, even if the

Keeping Disneyland 's 17,000 trees green and 1,000 floral beds blooming takes a mammoth effort by the Anaheim theme park 's horticulture team that 's focused on reducing water consumption during Southern California 's latest drought. Constant readings from Disneyland 's weather station in the Toy Story parking lot combined with a sophisticated irrigation

Tomorrowland will be home to Disneyland 's first Disney Vacation Club member lounge when the timeshare perk opens next year in unused “space” in a perpetual white elephant building - but what does that mean for any makeover plans for the futuristic themed land? The Disney Vacation Club Star View Station will open in the first half of 2023 on the second

Fans of Disneyland 's first E-Ticket attraction that ascends an icy slope and throttles through snowy chutes will be without their favorite high-speed thrill ride as Matterhorn Bobsleds undergoes an extensive overhaul over the next few weeks. The Matterhorn Bobsled attraction at Disneyland will return in the fall after a seasonal refurbishment,

When Disneyland reopened after the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many guests were dismayed that beloved programs like Extra Magic Hours and the Magic Morning hour for Disney hotel guests were discontinued. But it appears Mickey was listening because starting August 8, those visiting the company 's Anaheim parks can get in a few more attractions each day

Even something as simple as buying seaweed for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is a daunting challenge when you 're talking about the major overhaul of a Disneyland underwater attraction that stretches for acres under Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. “It 's a lot of seaweed,” Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director Michael Dobrzycki said. “It 's like going

Walt Disney's genius imagination inspired numerous innovative attractions and rides at his theme parks that persevere long after his death over 55 years ago. The success of his first theme park, Disneyland, which opened in 1955, led Disney to plan what would become Disney World, which originally included a futuristic city he named Experimental

Back in 2020 Disney announced that its popular (but highly controversial) attraction Splash Mountain would get an overlay, this time themed to “Princess and the Frog,” its 2009 animated feature that starred the studio 's first African American Princess, Tiana (voiced memorably by Anika Noni Rose). Now the company has finally announced some details,

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).

The jungle hung low over the green-gray waters, thick and humid. Exotic bird calls sounded around us. Something slithered and splashed into the river as the captain guided his boat downstream, pointing out beasts only seen in comic books and tropical art. Suddenly the water surged as a gigantic beast broke the surface, its huge mouth opening wide in a

Back in 2021, graphics and signage appeared on walls surrounding the submarine lagoon in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park announcing that the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage would return in the Winter of that year. That time frame came and went but more progress was taking place in the drained lagoon that was visible from the Disneyland Monorail as it cruised

In the last few months, Disneyland has brought back more nighttime entertainment than it 's offered since before the pandemic, regularly running shows like Main Street Electrical Parade, World of Color, Disneyland Forever fireworks and, as of May 28, Fantasmic. But while any visitor can enjoy these family-friendly experiences, the park is also offering more

An upcoming auction featuring hundreds of Disneyland items expected to fetch as much as $600,000 apiece will give Disneyana enthusiasts a chance to add a bit of the Anaheim theme park 's history to their personal memorabilia collections. Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills will hold the Disneyland Signature Auction: The Rummell Collection on Saturday, May

If you 're looking for a special dining experience at Disneyland, for your upcoming summer travel, the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge will reopen on May 20, 2022. Admission will be via the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience Dinner Package. The package price starts at $60 per person (plus gratuity). Children 2 and younger are free. Choose to

One closed Disneyland attraction may not be closed for much longer. The Disney Parks have all been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and still continue to operate in an altered manner. Capacity has been limited and we have seen entire attractions close down due to social distancing rules and regulations. One iconic attraction in the Disneyland

SPYING A TIE FIGHTER? You might be just departing an asteroid field, or exploring a new planet, or piloting your ship over a moon's horizon when you suddenly spy the fast and fearsome Imperial vessel. But there is a cosmic conveyance that can famously outmaneuver these fighters, if you know when and where to board. The "where" part is a cinch, as it happens to be

When Disneyland first opened its doors in 1955, its namesake provided a simple mission: "Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future." Perhaps no original attraction better encapsulated that ideal than Tomorrowland's Autopia, which offered adult parkgoers a childlike feeling of discovery while providing

Disneyland Resort officially opened its gates in 1955. At the time, the property was home to only one park - Disneyland Park - with Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District added in more recent years. Walt Disney 's dream was to make Disneyland into a place where parents and children could make magical memories together, and although

Even if you didn 't know what was ahead of you, you knew what you were walking toward. The smell was unmistakable. Turn the corner from Disneyland 's New Orleans Square, pass the Mark Twain Riverboat, and there it was - four spoked wheels, wooden-slat walls and thick canvas stretched across the top, emblazoned with one iconic phrase: “Westward ho!” The

The Star Wars-themed overlay to Tomorrowland's Space Mountain indoor roller coaster will return on April 29, following a one-day refurbishment to make the switch. Hyperspace Mountain puts riders in the middle of a Star Wars space battle, with digital projections of TIE fighters, Star Destroyers, and X-Wings, while listening to an on-board Star Wars musical score.

I had a plan. A plan I knew my wife would hate. On our family 's vacation to Disneyland in February, I would test what I always believed to be the most unbelievable of Disney 's urban legends: 100% of the plants in Tomorrowland are edible. My wife 's response when I tried to softly break the news to her: “Grant. No.” The

You 've probably seen it gliding over Disneyland, and likely felt the whoosh of the nearly silent machine as it sped past you at 30 mph. Maybe you turned your back, forgetting there was an elevated train track nearby, only to jump at the blast of the monorail 's horn. But unless you 're a guest at a Disneyland hotel, you probably don 't have much occasion to

At Disneyland, you can find Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland and perhaps soon a Virtualland. What You Need To Know The U.S. Patent Office on Dec. 28 granted The Walt Disney Co. a patent to create a virtual-world simulator in a real-world venue The patent could mean the creation of a virtual

In an era when social media has made everyone with an annual pass a theme park influencer, it seems like we 've got rankings of every Disneyland ride, wait time, snack, souvenir and entertainment offering. But no one is talking about one of the most crucial elements to the park experience: the smell. Walt Disney himself knew that scents were important to forming positive

There used to be a time when you could just decide on a whim you wanted to visit Disneyland, drive to the park, buy a ticket and walk in the front gate. Those days are long gone. Now, planning a trip to Disneyland requires weeks, sometimes months, of advance preparation. You can blame the pandemic for a lot of the changes: the company probably wouldn 't have implemented a

Author Marcy Carriker Smothers had a continuing internal dialogue with the late Walt Disney as she wrote her new book about taking a walking tour of Disneyland from the park founder 's distinct and well-informed point of view. “I can 't write about Walt or read about Walt without his voice in my head,” Carriker Smothers said during an online video interview.

Disney Parks said it will have five new churros for the upcoming holiday season events at Disneyland. Disney unveiled the new churro flavors in its new Foodie Guide to Holidays at Disneyland Resort. The breakdown includes a look at what food will be coming to the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park and Disneyland. Here

Disneyland fans have been waiting months to hear the memorable sound of the horn honking as the Disneyland Monorail glides above and throughout the resort. The “highway in the sky” has returned for guests to board once again as a part of the phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland Monorail has been a beloved attraction for decades, ever

Daily operations will resume on Friday, Oct. 15, more than one year after the Disneyland Monorail was closed due to pandemic-related park closures and restrictions on enclosed spaces. Face coverings will be required to ride the Monorail when it returns to service, as part of the park 's COVID-19 health and safety rules. “The Disneyland Monorail

When Guests visit Disneyland Resort, often they will feel as if they are in a very unique world where no two things are alike. Heck, even garbage cans completely change when you walk into a new land, whether it be Fantasyland or Tomorrowland. At Disneyland Park, it is an easy statement to say that there is so much detail to take in, but there is one rather

Tomorrowland is getting some futuristic updates at the Disneyland Resort! Disney 's previously announced reimagining of the entrance of Tomorrowland looks nearly complete. Here are the latest updates all about what Disney is doing to Tomorrowland. Tomorrowland is a fan-favorite land at Disneyland Park, Walt Disney 's original Magic Kingdom in Anaheim,

The Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland Resort, is back and better than ever. After being closed for more than a year during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure welcomed back thousands of diehard Disney fans (at approximately 25% capacity on opening day, April 30) to enjoy the magic again. Disneyland Resort has

Disneyland was struggling for new ride ideas in the 1980s after a slate of mediocre Disney films when Walt Disney Imagineering turned to Star Wars creator George Lucas for a boost of creative inspiration that would eventually lead to Star Tours coming to Tomorrowland. “I wanted to have an involvement in Tomorrowland,” Lucas said in a new Disney+ series. “I

Many Disney Park enthusiasts often have a hard time letting go of the past, especially when it comes to Disneyland 's historic PeopleMover attraction called the popular Disney theme park home for nearly three decades. The PeopleMover, sometimes called the Goodyear or WEDWay PeopleMover, was a popular transport attraction located in Disneyland 's Tomorrowland

Disney World is an iconic spot for allergic travelers, but what about Disneyland? It doesn 't get as much coverage, and the options aren 't quite as prolific, but Disneyland in Anaheim, California can still be a great dairy-free vacation. This quick guide covers the dairy-free food to look for in each section of Disneyland Park, California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and

We 've all been there when it comes to leftover Disneyland food. There 's no way to finish that eyes-bigger-than-your-stomach turkey leg. Nobody wants the dregs at the bottom of the popcorn bucket. The little one is not in the mood for a corndog after all. You 're unable to finish that Mickey-shaped pretzel after a day filled with snacks and treats.

Smugglers, bounty hunters and intergalactic travelers bound for Batuu will soon be able to sip Fuzzy Tauntauns, Jedi Mind Tricks and Dagobah Slug Slingers at Oga 's Cantina in Disneyland after a 15-month coronavirus closure of the Galaxy 's Edge hive of scum and villainy. UPDATED: Disneyland announces reopening dates for more restaurants and food stands -

The Matterhorn Bobsleds is not an original 1955 attraction at Disneyland, but it 's so deeply ingrained in the park 's mythology that it may as well be. That mountain, its snow-capped peak rising on one side above Fantasyland and above Tomorrowland on the other, is a permanent fixture in the hearts of parkgoers, and of the park 's landscape itself. So it

Disneyland has returned after a yearlong coronavirus closure with a rethemed Snow White 's Enchanted Wish, updated Haunted Mansion and refreshed King Arthur Carrousel to the delight of die-hard fans who waited hours to snag tickets for the reopening of the Anaheim theme park. Fans anxious to ride the wildly popular Rise of the Resistance attraction and the

Magical touches added before the reopening of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure After the longest closure in its 66-year history, Disneyland will reopen Friday with magical changes to one of its original rides. In Fantasyland, Snow White 's Scary Adventures has been reimagined as Snow White 's Enchanted Wish. Visitors will see

The man who arguably best documented the world 's first theme park over his long career has died at age 86, at his retirement home in Glendale, Arizona. Renie Bardeau - a publicity photographer at Disneyland for nearly 40 years - died of kidney failure Monday, after having recently contracted COVID-19, his daughter, Debbie Bardeau said Tuesday from her house

Behind their veneer of magic, mascots, and overpriced souvenirs, the Disney theme parks are overflowing with interesting stories and history. Disneyland in particular is home to many tales of innovation, imagination, and more than a few infamous missteps. This is the story of one of those missteps, and of how one of Disneyland 's most legendary attractions was discarded

Virtually every Disneyland ride and attraction will change in some way to accommodate the new normal of COVID-19 health and safety protocols when the Anaheim theme parks reopen following an extended coronavirus closure. Visitors returning to Disneyland will find social distancing measures stretching from attraction queues to the rides themselves with

Disneyland was Walt Disney's revolutionary theme park that brought families together, but his "Florida Project" was designed to be a constantly evolving endeavor that would be unlike anything his original had done before. This has become more or less true as decades have rolled on. While Disneyland remains the gold standard, Walt Disney World is the bigger

Disneyland's opening day started off very inauspiciously for Walt Disney. Exhausted by last-minute preparations, he'd gone up to his private apartment above the firehouse on Main Street to get a little sleep before festivities began on the morning of July 17, 1955. When he awoke, he realized he'd somehow locked himself inside the room. So Walt Disney

With the recent news of both Walt Disney World and Disneyland retheming the popular attraction, Splash Mountain, from the controversial Song of the South to the beloved The Princess and the Frog, it is sparking ideas and conversations between fans around other attractions. One conversation is around the retheming of the popular Adventureland attraction - The

The year is 1954, and construction for Disneyland park is in full swing. The many creative faces of WED Enterprises were hard at work so that it would reach its ambitious opening date in 1955. Scaffolders were placing finishing touches on the rugged cliffs of Adventureland, engineers were developing the precise movements of Abraham Lincoln, and Walt Disney himself was

Disneyland has postponed a Star Wars Nite after-hours party that would have taken over parts of Tomorrowland and Galaxy 's Edge with galactic dance floors, interstellar cocktails and a fireworks spectacular themed to a galaxy far, far away. The now-postponed separate-admission Disneyland After Dark event scheduled for Aug. 27 was tied to the just-canceled

Walt Disney had a singular vision for his theme park - the eponymously named Disneyland. Teething problems and last-minute construction may have made 17 July 1955 better known as ‘Black Sunday ', not that the thousands of (mostly young) visitors seemed to notice. It was a feat, writes Richard Snow, that only a man of Disney's ambition could have achieved

Disney just announced that tickets are on sale for the newest Disney After Dark event - a Star Wars -themed evening. But should the over-$100 price tag include rides on the newest state-of-the-art attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance? Disnyland 's after hours event - Star Wars Nite - takes place later this summer, and already it has created a lot of

It's been 45 years since Disney Parks first took intrepid thrill seekers into the darkest corners of outer space. We're talking, of course, about Space Mountain. And while it's true that the iconic indoor roller coaster opened first at Walt Disney World in Florida on January 15, 1975, did you know that it was first dreamed up, at the

From the rides in every land to the endless Insta-worthy food options to the colorful backdrops for pics, there's so much you want to do at Disneyland. Unfortunately, you only have one day to experience all the fun. Before you start stressing out trying to map your way around the park, take a deep breath and let your fairy godmother help you out. As someone who has

Happy New Year to you all. Welcome back to the history of different attractions at Disney Parks. We will continue to explore the history and development of the attractions. Today we will dive into the history of the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland in California. This attraction has an interesting history as it has almost been shut down numerous times. There is

Walt Disney famously said that Disneyland would never be complete as long as there was imagination left in the world and that adage held true during the past decade as a host of attractions departed for Yesterland. Let 's take a chronological look at 18 Disneyland attractions, parades and fireworks shows that closed in the 2010s to make way for new or updated

A familiar blue and white astromech unit roamed freely around Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge speaking droid and marvelling at the Millennium Falcon as surprised Disneyland visitors snapped photographs. The “play tests” with R2-D2 in Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge are part of an ongoing innovation process looking at new ways for guests to experience Disney parks,

A fleet of X-Wings, TIE fighters and Star Destroyers will soon be departing Hyperspace Mountain as the often-extended limited-time run of the Star Wars overlay on the Tomorrowland roller coaster finally comes to an end. Hyperspace Mountain will close on Jan. 7 to remove the Star Wars overlay from the indoor roller coaster, Disneyland officials said. The

An orange and white maintenance droid named Jake wowed Disneyland visitors in 2017 as he roamed freely around Tomorrowland posing for photos with curious onlookers, speaking droid with Star Wars fans and even pausing for hugs from adoring kids. Which begs the obvious question as we head into 2020: When will Jake and other autonomous droids start rolling

Disneyland unveiled plans for a new Tomorrowland entrance now that most of the “french fry” rocks that once welcomed visitors to a great, big, beautiful tomorrow have now been sent to Yesterland. Work on the project will begin during the winter holiday season with the new look to the Tomorrowland entrance expected to be completed in 2020. The

When Disneyland opened in 1955, Tomorrowland boasted the Autopia ride, a self-driven turnpike for kids of all ages. The cars were outfitted with bumpers, but they were plagued by collisions and occasionally jumped the curb that centered them on the roadway. When the Boardwalk 's Autorama ride opened in 1961, in addition to front and rear bumpers, our cars also had a

Can a theme park have too much of a good thing? I vote that the answer is ‘yes, ' specifically when it comes to Star Wars at Disneyland. Star Wars remains one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world, tucked in between the Harry Potter Wizarding World and the industry-leading Marvel franchise, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com. Star

Disneyland plans to unveil a new centralized FastPass kiosk for three Tomorrowland rides as part of a pilot program that will let visitors obtain paperless attraction reservations tied to the Anaheim theme park 's mobile app. A new centralized Tomorrowland kiosk will distribute FastPasses for the Space Mountain, Star Tours and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Last year, 157 million people traveled to Disney 's 12 theme parks across the globe. The parks are a $4.5 billion a year business, and one that 's been skewing older and older. Adult Disney fandom no longer holds the stigma it once did, despite the best efforts of the New York Post. We 're all going to die soon, why not let a 28-year-old ride some teacups?

Disneyland fans who were hoping to hear about an upcoming renovation of Tomorrowland left last weekend 's D23 Expo disappointed, when no new improvements to the land were announced. Rumors had been flying for months that Bob Chapek, Disney 's Chairman of Parks, Experiences and Products, might announce a Tomorrowland revamp at the expo, which is the largest

When visiting Disneyland, there's nothing more magical than having your SO by your side. What could be more romantic than sharing a churro Lady and the Tramp-style with bae and holding hands while you're getting spooked at the Haunted Mansion? For a date that's truly fairy tale-worthy, you need to plan a trip to Disneyland. When you get there, don't forget to

Disneyland has begun the slow process of removing the colorful rocks that have decorated the entrance to Tomorrowland for more than two decades, according to Disney officials. Visitors began noticing construction walls up around the area Thursday morning, Aug. 15, and speculating about the removal, which has been planned as part of a general campaign to widen

In 1985, Tamia Richardson was a 14-year-old high school student when she walked through the turnstile at Disneyland and won a prize. For the 30th anniversary of the theme park, Disneyland was running a promotional gimmick to give away gifts, including a new Cadillac, to the 30th visitor and every multiple of 30 thereafter. Tamia won the least expensive prize:

We've heard it again and again: "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." It's an inspiring concept and an appropriate, if overused line that Disney trots out in order to justify any number of closures, revisions, and expansions they want to tack onto the parks. But Disneyland isn't a collection

Disneyland will bring back the popular Hyperspace Mountain roller coaster overlay and march a legion of stormtroopers into Tomorrowland to celebrate May the Fourth, the unofficial Star Wars holiday. The May the Fourth event kicks off a countdown celebration leading up to the May 31 debut of the highly anticipated new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed land at the

Young padawans better start saving their allowance and babysitting money now if they want to buy one of the authentic lightsabers sold in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge when the new themed land opens this summer at Disneyland. The realistic-looking lightsabers will set them back $158. That's a lot of lawn mowing money. And Disney won't take galactic credits. Only credit

Disneyland held an after-hours party just for cast members Tuesday night - and they got to be the first people to see some of the uniforms that will be appearing soon in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Most people know that Disney's building a new Star Wars land near Frontierland that's expected to open in June, but this was the first time anyone had seen uniforms that

Here's the story: you want to wish upon a star and take your kids to Disneyland, but you want to make it as pixie dust-magical, efficient and meltdown-free as possible. I've always had a soft spot for Disneyland ever since my parents first took me when was I was seven years old. I loved it then and have always wanted to return with my own kids. My wife and I have

Disneyland is a magical place filled with excitement and a ton of things to do. After walking around all day, your feet and your kids' feet will most likely start to hurt, and everyone is going to need a little break from the warm California weather. But where to go? There are plenty of places across Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for a break-places like

Walt Disney himself lived a legendary and highly mysterious life. A man of many secrets, he worked hard to incorporate hidden features through all of his work. Up to this day, there are dozens of special Easter eggs hidden throughout the park. The Imagineer's that designed Disneyland in California have thought through every detail to make the parks as magical as

Disneyland plans to roll out a new nighttime spectacular on Main Street USA that is heavy on projection mapping technology but without fireworks most nights as Sleeping Beauty Castle undergoes a months-long rehabilitation wrapped in construction scaffolding. Mickey's Mix Magic swaps Disneyland's familiar nightly fireworks show for a laser, lighting and projection

It's unlikely that anyone who met Maynard Smith at Disneyland would forget him. Whether he's working at the Enchanted Tiki Room or hosting as his "evil twin" at the Haunted Mansion, Smith brings his many comical voices and a unique presence to work on every shift. He's so popular, in fact, that his fans created a Facebook page called "Maynard, the amazing Disneyland

If the creator of Mickey Mouse had never been born, we might not have landed men on the Moon or sent robots to Mars. As a boy, Walt Disney was fascinated with the futuristic tales of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. As an adult, his passion for the future intensified. In the early 1950s, as Walt prepared to build Disneyland, he read a series of articles in Collier's

Disneyland is said to be the "Happiest Place on Earth." For one day (or several depending on your trip schedule) people of all ages from toddlers to seniors can have fun, let loose and become a kid again. It's a place filled with magic, music, your favourite characters and rides to fit whatever you're in the mood for. It opened its doors on July 17, 1955, and was the

You can't build a time machine to visit Disneyland's opening day, but "Walt Disney's Disneyland," the new Taschen book by Chris Nichols, details enough of the park's origins to make you feel like you've been transported back to 1955. Diving into the history of Walt Disney's park with mesmerizing behind-the-scenes photos of the first rides and earliest attendees, it's

Disneyland will offer a sneak peek of the "Wreck-It Ralph" sequel that takes video game bad guy Wreck-It Ralph and race car driver/princess Vanellope von Schweetz to the wilds of the internet during a month-long preview at the Anaheim theme park. The 3D preview sequence from Disney's new animated film "Ralph Breaks the Internet" will run from Nov. 9 through Dec. 9 in

It turns out the new Star Wars land coming to Disneyland is a bittersweet event for some fans. Because the park has had to get rid of their Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple in order to make way for the new land. According to Travel And Leisure, the kids' favourite will be closing on November 4. While guests had hoped that the training centre would make a

Unless you've been living on Gilligan's Island, you likely know that Disney is building a new Star Wars-themed land inside Disneyland (and also Walt Disney World in Florida). It's big. It's exciting. And it's going to draw massive crowds. Here's what we know so far about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. 1. Summer 2019: It's expected to open in Anaheim by summer 2019, and

Disneyland is known for going all out at holiday celebrations, and Halloween time at the two California theme parks is no exception. Guests can enjoy cheerful Jack-o'-lanterns lining Main Street U.S.A., Haunted Mansion's re-emergence as a silver screen joyride, and plenty of festive photo ops - all for the price of a main gate ticket. It's all delightfully

Moving people around a theme park is like one of those slide-tray puzzles. You move from one place to any other space that is clear, in the hope that eventually you will get to wherever you actually wanted to go. Except that at Disneyland, there's often not that extra, empty space you need to move around the board. It's gridlock. Disney latest step to address

Disneyland has been quietly removing fixed seating and planters to make room for massive crowds expected when the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens next summer, leaving some fans missing their favorite spots to rest their weary feet. "It's getting harder and harder to sit down in the shade and relax," said Debbie Sinclair of Trabuco Canyon, an annual passholder who

Try as he might - and he's tried countless times - Rolly Crump just can't quit Disney. But his latest attempt may be the closest he's come. Earlier this year Crump had artifacts from nearly all of his life's work auctioned off, a sale decades in the making that brought in more than $600,000. No surprise the items were in demand. In addition to having a hand as an

While pretty much everybody loves Disneyland to one degree or another, for some of us, love borders on obsession. Three of us in particular at CinemaBlend have been to Disneyland so many times that we've lost track. Jessica and Mack are both former Southern California residents who used to frequent the park regularly and still make a yearly pilgrimage back. While I live a

Disneyland's annual unofficial Gay Days celebration is scheduled this year to run Friday, Oct. 5, to Sunday, Oct. 7, in and around the Anaheim resort. This is the 21st year of the event, during which organizer Eddie Shapiro said people attend the theme parks from around the world, wearing red T-shirts to show their solidarity. Disneyland does not encourage or

Sixty three years ago today, with a nationally televised grand opening, Disneyland arrived on the scene as Southern California's signature tourist attraction. In spite of a rocky opening day, the theme park attracted more than 1 million visitors in its first two months in business, offering a spectacle quite unlike any other at the time. But Walt Disney's

In a move straight out of Tomorrowland, Disney is about to use robots in a brand new way. While visiting Disney Theme Parks always includes more spectacles than our eyes can handle, the bi-coastal and worldwide parks are stepping up their game in a big way. For decades, Disney has been incorporating animatronic robots into various attractions, from the famed Hall of

"Take a wench for a bride" read the banner above the auction block. Front and center was a buxom redhead, clearly the Mercado's prime merchandise. Dressed in crimson and bound with rope to a chain gang of several more female abductees, she winked at prospective buyers as other prisoners cried into dainty hankies over their fate. "Shift yer cargo, dearie. Show

Perhaps you're planning your Disneyland summer vacation, noting how quickly expenses are piling up and making a list of snacks to take so you're not buying any $5 churros. Then you see the MaxPass, a feature introduced last summer that promises to save you time by fetching FastPasses from your phone. Sounds good until you get to the price: $10 per person per day.

Disneyland may be regarded as a place of magic, whimsy, and family-friendly fun today, but such was not the case on the park's opening day in 1955. Read on to find out why Disneyland workers used to refer to the opening ceremony as "Black Sunday." 1. Much of America tuned into the live broadcast ABC covered the opening ceremony of Disneyland with a live 90

Disneyland is already a popular summer vacation destination, but the theme park is looking ahead to the fall and the vast array of Halloween events and attractions scheduled for this year. Starting on September 7 and running through October 31, seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween decorations and themed food and beverage offerings will take over both California

Walt Disney World should soon be getting replacements for its aging fleet of monorails, according to the retired imagineer who designed the original iconic trains for Disneyland as well as the Orlando resort. Bob Gurr, an 86-year-old Disney legend who was hired by Walt Disney in the 1950s, appeared to confirm recent rumors during a question-and-answer session at the

Dumbo has been cleared to fly over Disneyland once again and he's got something he's never had before: a brand-new shade structure to provide relief from the burning rays to patient visitors for the first time in the ride's 62-year history. "It looks fantastic," Disneyland super fan Gavin Doyle said Monday afternoon after getting his first glimpse of the revamped

Tired of standing in long lines to order a meal at Disneyland? Maybe, by this summer, the lines will be shorter. Disneyland is finalizing plans to launch a new online ordering system that allows visitors to look at menus on the resort's mobile app at any time during their day, and then order a meal for pick-up later. The new system will be available at both

Animatronic animals aren't the only "furry" friends who get to enjoy Disneyland and Disney World. In fact, Disney parks are home to a variety of different species. Including, an abundance of feral cats that have free range of Main Street, Tomorrowland, and all other areas of the parks. Want to know why Disney keeps these feral felines around? We share the real reason

Your childhood dreams have been answered - or at least one rather niche dream, anyway. Disney have decided to bring one of the key locations from the classic 1995 film Toy Story to life by opening a real-life Pizza Planet in one of their world-famous theme parks. The restaurant/arcade/home of the Little Green Men will be coming to Disneyland in California next month,

Since its opening in 1955, Disneyland has seen a number of rides and attractions come and go. And while some of the rides were replaced with newer and better thrills, some are sorely missed. Up ahead, we take a look at some of the most beloved Disneyland attractions that no longer exist. 1. Submarine Voyage In 1959, Disneyland introduced one of its first E

Back when Disney products were to be watched, not experienced, Walt Disney had a vision: a theme park that felt like stepping into a magical new place. Now, we can finally witness Walt's first dream. Before construction could start, Walt needed funding. He and his friend Herb Ryman put their heads together and mapped out their dream for the Disneyland that was still

Yes, Star Wars and Disneyland geeks and freaks, (and everyone else, too), Disneyland is about to hold its first ever "Stars Wars Nite" at the park, for those of us who just can't get enough of the fun. This is in anticipation of the next movie in the Disney Star Wars franchise, plus of course the anticipated opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in July 2019. Here are

We all know that familiar feeling of being overwhelmed with what seems like a million options of amusement park snacks. For me, this is especially true when I'm at Disneyland, where all the snack stands make me want to literally empty out my wallet. I've been to Disneyland five times in the past three years, and let me tell you, the food just gets better and better every

Disneyland and Disney World aren't all laughter and magic all the time. In fact, there are many dark - not to mention insane - secrets behind the happiest place on Earth. That said, not all of these so-called "secrets" are true, including one Disney conspiracy theory about not being allowed to die at Disney parks. Curious to know more? Keep reading for some of the

Even before the forthcoming Star Wars land, Galaxy's Edge, becomes a reality, more and more figures from the galaxy are turning up at the Disney parks. Now park visitors at Disneyland in Anaheim can expect to cross paths with Rey at the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Disney Parks announced Tuesday that the Jakku scavenger turned lightsaber-wielding

With Disneyland kicking off its retro-inspired "After Dark" event this week, here are eight things from Disneyland's past that I wish I could see return to the park someday. Helicopter rides from the airport - Yes, you once could fly in a helicopter from LAX straight to the Disneyland Hotel, soaring above Southern California's notoriously traffic-choked freeways.

A power outage at Disneyland affected about a dozen attractions in and around Toontown and Fantasyland, including the Monorail and It's Small World attractions during one of the Anaheim, Calif. Attraction's busiest and most lucrative weeks. The outage was caused by a transformer at the park that malfunctioned and knocked out power near the two lands, a Disneyland

There's Got to be a Morning After When we last left off, Walt Disney had made it through Opening Day. It wasn't all that he had hoped it would be, but he made it. "Black Sunday" was supposed to be a relatively tame press preview. Instead it resembled more of an all out free-for-all -- the park being besieged by triple attendance that was more than expected. From a

Anyone who's circled around the Disneyland Resort on a busy Friday night should welcome last week's news that Disney is moving ahead with a new parking garage at the resort, even if it won't be at the much-debated Eastern Gateway. But a new parking garage and a fourth hotel don't address all of the logistical needs at the ever-more-crowded resort. Here are eight things

On Tuesday, scores of Disney fans will celebrate Halloween with a ride through the Haunted Mansion at the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim. Carlsbad resident Roland "Rolly" Crump, 87, won't be among those rolling through the spooky attraction in pitch-black "doom buggies," but he will be there in true ghostly spirit. Crump is one of the last surviving Disney

It's no secret that the 2019 opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is perhaps the most anticipated expansion in Disney history. But until Disneyland's Comic-Con-like D23 convention, little was known about it. Galaxy's Edge (don't call it Star Wars Land) is supposed to represent a remote outpost never seen in any Star Wars film. Yet between its Tatooine and Naboo-inspired

Disney Parks have a reputation for presenting themselves as perfect, flawless places where nothing could ever possibly go wrong. Some less-than-amazing stuff has allegedly happened inside the parks, but by many accounts, Disney works realllll hard to make it all feel truly magical. But it turns out, Disneyland was decidedly not the happiest place on earth on its

You're standing in a seemingly endless line at Disneyland twiddling your thumbs as the minutes tick by. Why aren't you using those thumbs to flip through your phone? Because, at the worst moment, you lost cell service. This exact scenario happened to me while waiting for Soarin' Over the World in Disney California Adventure (while I was trying to book my next

Just a day after The Walt Disney Co. released a trailer for its latest "Star Wars" movie, Disneyland dropped a major hint of what might inhabit Star Wars land: Galaxy's Edge in 2019. An orange and white J4-K3 droid better known as "Jake" was seen roaming around Tomorrowland on Tuesday, Oct. 10, beeping, interacting and mingling with visitors in front of the Star Wars

When Walt Disney's theme park opened 62 years ago,  it was named Disneyland and christened "The Happiest Place on Earth."  It was a thrill to behold all the rides and exhibits making Disney's movies, cartoons,  and characters come to life. My sister, Diane, and I were treated to an even more special event. Our preview of the park occurred a year earlier than the

When Disneyland opened its doors in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, the word astronaut was not yet a household term. But a bright white rocketship towered over Tomorrowland (and, in fact, the entire park), poised to blast off into soon-to-be explored galaxies. Behind it stood a geometric space station, red letters over the entrance labeling it "Rocket To The Moon,"

Martin A. "Marty" Sklar, a right-hand man of Walt Disney and central figure in the development and expansion of his company's theme parks around the world, has died. Disneyland spokeswoman Suzi Brown confirmed Sklar's death for The Associated Press. He died Thursday at his Hollywood Hills home at age 83, a company statement says. No details were released on his cause

Disneyland's opening day, July 17, 1955, was a nightmare. ides broke down. Restaurants ran out of food and drink, and a plumbers' strike meant drinking fountains were in short supply. Long lines formed at bathrooms. Bunting hid unfinished attractions. Women's high-heeled shoes sank into the fresh asphalt. All in front of a national audience of 90 million, then

Few people know Disneyland like Jeff Reitz. The 44-year-old Air Force veteran from Huntington Beach, California has visited the park every day since 2012, racking up 2,024 visits so far. Reitz received his first annual pass as a gift from a friend and started his habit as a fun way to get out of the house while unemployed. He's since purchased his own annual passes,

With demand continuing to grow for Disney parks and movies, the entertainment giant announced plans to add new attractions throughout its parks, including a new Marvel superhero expansion in Anaheim. During its fan exposition D23 in Anaheim, Disney officials on Saturday revealed details of planned attractions at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and at its Florida

"Fantasyland" is said to be Walt Disney's favorite Land. And it's tough to blame him. "Sleeping Beauty Castle" welcomes you, as both the main entrance and park icon. "King Arthur Carrousel" was built in 1875 and operated in Ontario, Canada from 1922 until 1955 when it was relocated to Disneyland. Until 1975, only one horse was white, and now all of them are. Merlin hosted

Disneyland, the idea, came from the mind of Walt Disney, but Disneyland, the theme park, was a collaborative effort. It took a great many men and women to create it. Since all men are created equal, everyone who contributed should be credited. I've known about C.V. Wood for many years, and although he was not an Imagineer, he was a land developer who made significant

The future of transportation arrived 50 years ago on a revolving platform where gleaming tram cars whisked passengers away on a fantastic voyage. The cars didn't have motors, but the roads did. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Akron ushered in a new mode of travel June 28, 1967, when it unveiled the PeopleMover at Disneyland's newly rebuilt Tomorrowland in

If you were in Disneyland Park on May 27, 1977, you A) might have been sporting culottes, tube socks, feathered bangs, or one of the other awesome looks from the time and B) you might have been talking about the opening of "Star Wars," which had only been out for 48 hours and C) you surely were imploring your pals to ride the brand-new, outta-sight Space Mountain. We

Going to Disneyland with small children can take a lot of energy. Parents quickly realize the importance of diaper navigation skills, managing potty-training scenarios, having adequate snack supplies and figuring out how to fit nap times in between all of the Disney magic moments. If you find yourself in this position, have no fear, because here are a few tips and

Although Disney had a dislike for the typical carnivals of the time, it wasn't so much the content, but the environment and the lack of attention to detail. Long before the park was built, after one of his frequent visits to Griffith Park with his daughters, he stated, "Things could be done better than this. A park should be designed for total family enjoyment. Besides a

Tomorrowland was originally going to be called World of Tomorrow. Frontierland was Frontier Country. Lilliputian Land never became a reality at Disneyland. And no one could have foreseen a "Star Wars" land opening in 2019. Walt Disney spent a marathon weekend in 1953 brainstorming ideas for the new family amusement park he envisioned called Disneyland. There would be

Star Wars fans have claimed May the Fourth as their day and typically it is nowhere more evident than Disneyland. May the Fourth is a play on the Star Wars phrase "May the force be with you." Many attend the park that day dressed in Star Wars costumes, but not as many came in costume this year. Disneyland changed the rules and now limit costume-wear by adults at

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Space Mountain, Disneyland is debuting a new retro lounge in Tomorrowland. The Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience will feature a unique view of Tomorrowland, and give guests an "interstellar snack box" full of desserts. From the press release The new Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience features retro decor and

If Disney CEO Bob Iger ends up running for California governor - as has been rumored - I'm sure that the environment will stand atop his platform, because nobody in the entertainment business recycles more than Disney. Animated movies becoming live action films, movies becoming theme park rides, theme park rides becoming movies. It's the Circle of Life, Hollywood

Somewhere in Disneyland Park, right now, or at least very recently, or soon in the future, this exact question is being put to someone who just rode Star Tours by someone who opted to visit another attraction: Where'd ya go? Because, as is the way with the popular motion simulator adventure, a person could visit Hoth or Naboo or Tatooine due to the fantastical fact

Did you know there used to be live mermaids at Disneyland in the late 1950s and 1960s? It's true! In this excerpt from Chris Strodder's book The Disneyland Book of Lists, one of these former Disneyland mermaids shares her tale. When the new Submarine Voyage launched in mid-1959, eight costumed mermaids splashed around in Tomorrowland's lagoon

George McGinnis, the last Imagineer hired by Walt Disney, has died. He was 87. McGinnis was the show designer on a variety of projects while at Walt Disney Imagineering including Space Mountain at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. McGinnis' senior project while attending the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles was for a high-speed train that caught

Where did you first sit behind a steering wheel, with your foot hovering over the gas pedal, ready to finally go, go, gooooo? It might have been a quiet cul-de-sac in your neighborhood, with a parent at your side. Or you might have initially driven a car through the carless parking lot of a local stadium or ballpark. Or, if you grew up in Southern California,

Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive has no interest in having theme park visitors strap on virtual reality headsets that block out their view and place them inside a digital world. Smaller rivals, including Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld and Six Flags, have turned to such virtual reality experiences as an affordable way to spice up rides, but Disney CEO Bob Iger said

If Disneyland is correct, the most popular thing in tomorrow's world will be, wait for it, strollers. That's what you see most days when you enter Disneyland's Tomorrowland from the central hub: rows upon rows of strollers, clogging the pathway between Star Tours and Buzz Lightyear. Disney's cast members seem to be trying their best to keep the strollers organized

Disneyland fans and garden lovers alike are in for a treat on May 13, when the Walt Disney Family Museum opens its doors for a presentation by two landscape architects - Kelly Comras and Julie Bush - who will share their insight into Disneyland's landscaping and Ruth Shellhorn, the woman who influenced its design. If you plan to go, though, buy your tickets now, as

Definitively proving that we live in a cruel world, Disneyland just upped their ticket prices. As of yesterday, tickets for each tier of the park's newish seasonal pricing system are as follows: * $97 for value days (up from $95) * $110 for regular days (up from $105) * $124 for peak days (up from $119) Pricing for certain annual passes was also

Over 60 years ago, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California. In the decades since, Walt Disney's original theme park vision has undergone changes both big and small. Rides, attractions, and entire swaths of land have sometimes been overhauled or torn down to make way for modern amusements. But thanks to documentaries and numerous Disney bloggers, we can still look

"I know it's here somewhere" I'm not sure if that's exactly what was said upon first sight of where the Rivers of America used to be, but I'm sure it was something similar. Maybe with a little more salt. A lot of the excavation for the layout of the park revolved around removing existing trees and vegetation, digging out what would be the basin for the riverbed that

During the rush of getting the Park constructed, "Tomorrowland" was the last land finished. Budget cuts didn't allow all of its attractions to be opened that first day. One of those cuts was to use the "Nautilus" sets from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" as a walk-through. When it closed in 1966, the organ belonging to Captain Nemo was moved to the ballroom of the "Haunted

I could see a slight sneer pass across the face of my teenage daughter as we walked past the line-up for a Sheriff Woody meet and greet on Paradise Pier in California Adventure a couple weeks ago. Now, I've been covering theme parks for pretty much her entire life, so she's used to theme park crowds. So I couldn't figure out what bothered her about the queue of

Steve Finley is not a firefighter, but every day he gets to drive a fire engine for work, as he has since 1984. How does he do it? As an attractions host at Disneyland where five days a week he drives the Fire Engine up and down Main Street U.S.A. "It's no worse than the freeways. I probably drive faster here then on the freeways," he said. That speed is

The birth of space exploration in the middle of the 1950s affected both sides of the globe, but before the Space Race there was the Cold War. There was a fair share of unilateral fear from several previous wars. As a result, it pitted the United States against Russia in a "race" for strategic military superiority. Although the Cold War came first, the Space Race wasn't

When Disneyland closes for the night, members of its overnight shift are just arriving. Starting at 11:30 p.m., the third shift crew at the Disneyland Resort begins its nightly routine. Machinists inspect the rides, gardeners mow lawns and trim trees, and the custodial crew rolls out 150-foot-long fire hoses to wash everything down. "That's one of my favorite

And look, a full day at Disneyland can easily get you 20,000 to 30,000 steps on your Fitbit (my stint yesterday got me 27,000 - about 11 miles with 2,500 calories burned), so honestly, you don't need to worry about it too much, especially if this trip is a once-a-year treat to yourself. But if you really are trying to stay on course (or you have an annual pass!), there

The jack-o'-lanterns started magically appearing this week at Disneyland as the Halloween season grows near. At the same time, the 60th anniversary decorations were magically disappearing into Yesterland. The large "60" button on the front of Sleeping Beauty Castle was removed, as were most of the related decorations on the lamp posts on Main Street U.S.A. Other

Picture this You're an artistic designer; You're scheduled to attend a design meeting for a project you drew the design that "greenlighted" the project you're currently working on; Deadlines are rapidly approaching; And in walks your boss He looks concerned -- something between worried and extremely serious; He opens the meeting and begins

The electrified Paint the Night parade, the Disneyland Forever fireworks show and World of Color: Celebrate! will end their runs next month when Disneyland's 60th anniversary celebration comes to a close. On the Disney Parks Blog, officials said this week that the nightly attractions will make their final performance Sept. 5. All three shows were created to

Being a frequent Disneyland visitor, I never figured a day would come that the highlight of a Disney resort visit would be a live-action performance of a cartoon beloved by 8-year-olds everywhere. But, yes, perhaps hell has "Frozen" over. Of course, my main motivation in going to Disneyland and California Adventure this year was to see all the "Star Wars"

A Disneyland Monorail train encountered mechanical problems Tuesday, causing passengers to be stuck on one of the trains for about 50 minutes, a park official said. A train, with no passengers aboard, broke down around at 5 p.m. at the Tomorrowland Station, according to a Suzi Brown, a Disneyland spokeswoman. As a result, passengers aboard another train couldn't

The new century started out with few changes inside Disneyland, as the company was focused on big changes outside the park, but things would liven up as the century progressed. 2000 Parking at Disneyland changed with the opening of the Mickey & Friends parking structure on the land that was a strawberry farm for decades. The more than 10,000-space structure was

Disneyland, the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney, opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. Construction lasted for exactly one year, and cost only $17 million to complete. The opening was only intended for about 11,000 invited guests and press, though a total of 28,000 attended due to a rush of counterfeit tickets. The event was

It was a "Fantasmic!" start for Disneyland in the 1990s, and the decade ended with a new Tomorrowland and the disappearance of the parking lot. 1990-92 Not much happened for the first two years in terms of changes or additions of new attractions until 1992. Mission to Mars had its last flight and was grounded. In New Orleans Square, something new was coming to

The day after Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, many newspapers had a field day with the myriad of problems the park had, such as gas leaks, failing plumbing and a lack of drinking fountains. Some called it Walt's Folly and more. But that didn't seem to matter to the public because when the park opened its gates the next day, there was a long line of people waiting

The seventies at Disneyland started with an invasion, then went into space, and ended with a wild ride in the frontier. Unfortunately for Disneyland, the riots that had been happening in cities across America during the latter half of the sixties and some of the protesters turned their attention to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom. On Aug. 6, 1970, the Yippies (an

Changes at Disneyland in the 1980s started slow, then ended in a splash down a mountain. During the first couple years of the decade, Disney Imagineers were busy with the design and building of Epcot Center (as it was called then) at Walt Disney World. But they were also planning a project for Disneyland - rebuilding Fantasyland. 1980-83 In early 1982, most

It was the '60s, a decade of change. And just like society, Disneyland would change too - in dramatic fashion. 1960 Just like previous years, Walt Disney was constantly tinkering with Disneyland as the decade started. The first year of the decade, he added more scenes to the Rainbow Ridge Mine Train, and changed its name to the Mine Train Through Nature's

When Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, there were sections of it that were not done. A reporter noticed all the construction still ongoing and asked Walt Disney if Disneyland would ever be finished. Disney replied in what has become an oft quoted quote: "Disneyland will never be completed, as long as there is imagination left in the world." Disney was true to his

I guess it's a fact of life that not every idea for an attraction or Land can actually be built. Occasionally, the failed idea was a revamp or replacement of an older attraction that was shut down for various reasons. Other times, the idea was scrapped because of the success of another, similar, ride. There are a multitude of other reasons things can be scrapped.

The Land that Never Was One of the themes that Disney toyed with was the birth of the nation, continuing on through the Colonial Era, following inventors and political figures that shaped our country. Officially, it wouldn't be referred to as a land per se, the same as Main Street USA, New Orleans Square and Toontown. Actually the proposed idea was a combination of

As Disneyland heads into the future with "Star Wars" land, the park is letting go of some of its past. Disneyland officials have filed a permit with the city to demolish the Skyway Chalet in Fantasyland, once one of two endpoints for open-air gondolas that floated via cables over the park beginning in 1956. Visitors hopped aboard the ride, affectionately called

Disneyland's Autopia is back on the road again after shutting down in January for a makeover, and this time, they've got Honda on board as a new sponsor. Autopia, the only existing Tomorrowland attraction dating back to the opening day in 1955, was one of many Disneyland attractions that were temporarily closed for refurbishment as the theme park underwent a number

Walk near the northwestern section of Disneyland and you might think you are hearing Imperial walkers from Star Wars, but you are only hearing the sounds of demolition. Machines are tearing up the foundations of buildings beyond the berm that used to house support facilities for the theme park, but have been demolished to make way for the eventual construction of the

What was once in a galaxy far, far away is coming to a theme park near you. Construction begins on Disneyland's new Star Wars Land this month. The debut of the much-anticipated 14-acre mega-attraction will be the biggest land expansion ever at Disneyland - but fans will have to wait a while to see it. In the meantime, Disneyland's Tomorrowland has been given a Star

You've probably heard about Star Wars Land, the new themed area coming to Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando. Like all things Star Wars, it's gotten a ton of press over the last few months, including a heavily hyped prime-time sneak preview during the Disneyland 60th Anniversary special a couple of weeks ago. There's no launch date yet, but it's safe to

The Cap is back. Spider-Man is moving. And Thor is saying goodbye. Disneyland's Super Hero HQ, which features Spider-Man and Thor meet-and-greets and Marvel merchandise, is closing on April 2, the theme park announced Monday. The following day Captain America will come back to join Spider-Man in a new meet-and-greet at Hollywood Land in Disney California

Visitors to Disneyland will soon be able to travel to a galaxy far, far away. In January of 2016, Harrison Ford broke ground on Disney's upcoming Star Wars-themed land, an attraction that promises to satisfy the Jedi or Jawa in all of us. In August of 2015, Disney executives announced plans to build a Star Wars-themed land (name pending) in two of their theme parks.

A replacement for a ride that closed at Disney California Adventure's Cars Land after poor reviews and several injuries is set to open March 7. Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters will debut next month to replace Luigi's Flying Tires, one of three attractions that were built at Cars Land, an expansion that revitalized Disney California Adventure in 2012. Luigi's Flying

Officially, Star Wars Land at the Disney Parks is still a few years away, but anyone visiting Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., will notice that Disney's latest franchise has invaded nearly every aspect of the resort. Disneyland visitors will notice that Star Wars is, literally, everywhere, including in merchandising, food and park attractions. And the experience

The key to a great theme park attraction is the same as with any other form of entertainment -great attractions tell great stories. But what makes a story great? Obviously, some tales endure for generations and passing that test of time is as good a sign as any that a story has reached greatness. But Disneyland fans with long memories might have noticed how

The Disneyland Resort is undergoing a few changes, some temporary, others permanent. It's A Small World is closed as its holiday overlay is removed, while the Haunted Mansion is open after its holiday overlay has already been removed. Scrims have been erected around the Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland to block views of the Rivers of America while

In less than two months, restaurant critic Brad A. Johnson and I embarked on a gastronomical journey through Disneyland Resort that, at times, was both gut-wrenching and palate-pleasing. It was a plum assignment. We bought annual passes - before the prices went up! - and spent most workdays doing what we love to do: eat and evaluate. To review 70 restaurants in

Disneyland is set to close multiple attractions and eateries next month to make room for the new "Star Wars"-themed land in the Orange County theme park. The 14-acre project would be Disney's largest single themed land expansion, CEO Bob Iger said when he announced the project in August at the D23 Expo. Groundbreaking is scheduled to take place in 2016 at

To make way for "Star Wars," Disneyland is about to launch its largest expansion ever, which means shutting down a significant chunk of the Anaheim theme park. In January, 10 attractions and eateries will close - some temporarily, some permanently - only a few months after the resort hiked the price of annual passes as much as 31%. This spring, Disneyland's biggest

In honor of Star Wars: The Force Awakens as well as the massive IRL land they're building, Disneyland has temporarily turned Tomorrowland into a nerd's wet dream, filling the futuristic corner with movie props, videos, Darth Vader meet-and-greets and even a baller gift shop selling $3,000 Yoda statues. The most important detail, though, is that Disney has transformed

A car from Disneyland's long-running PeopleMover has sold at a Los Angeles auction for $471,500. The PeopleMover was an elevated tram that took visitors on a slow moving ride through the Tomorrowland attraction. It carried its first passengers in 1967 and ran until 1995. The buyer was not identified. Van Eaton Galleries says the auction over the weekend

Attention Space Rangers! You are called upon to go to infinity and beyond while visiting Disneyland to aid Buzz Lightyear in his battle against the Evil Emperor Zurg and defeat his plans to steal all the batteries from Earth. Zurg needs the batteries to power his evil robots and more in his effort to take over the galaxy. You, as a Space Ranger, must venture inside

What if Disneyland converted Tomorrowland to a "Star Wars"-themed area rather than building a 14-acre Star Wars Land? Starting Friday, you can see what that would have looked like with Star Wars Season of the Force at the Anaheim theme park. The "Star Wars" festival officially kicks off Monday, but you can check out all the new additions to Tomorrowland right

As usual, the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 bicker as Star Tours opens, with the speeder in hyperdrive heading to a desert planet. But the destination is not Luke Skywalker's Tattooine - it's Jakku, the home of Rey, one of the main characters of the upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The popular Star Tours ride, closed since early November, has been updated to

The modern era has caught up with pay phones at the Disneyland Resort. Thanks to the incredible growth of cellphones, the resort has quietly removed all the pay phones from its original theme park. Locations such as those across from the exit to Space Mountain have been cleared of the phones, and in other areas of Disneyland. In the 1960s, AT&T, along with

Van Eaton Galleries, one of the world's premier animation artwork and collectibles galleries located in Sherman Oaks, California, has announced a rare exhibit and auction, "Collecting Disneyland." The auction will take place Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Van Eaton Galleries located at 13613 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks, California. Collecting Disneyland is an

I recently interviewed a cast member who works inside the Haunted Mansion. She talked about the belief, among Disney employees, that the place is inhabited by more than the Disney-created 999 haunts. She said female employees talk about ghosts that untie the ribbons in the cast members' hair. She said props move from one side of a room to the other. She said there

Star Wars Land won't open at Disneyland for several years, but construction will start bringing changes to the park soon after the New Year. The changes Star Wars Land is bringing to Disneyland reflect much more than the addition of a wildly popular entertainment franchise to a wildly popular theme park; they represent a cultural shift that is affecting theme parks across

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is coming Disneyland. As part of the theme park's Super Hero HQ attraction opening Nov. 16 in Tomorrowland, a Spider-Man character will join other Marvel superheroes, including Thor and Iron Man, to pose for pictures and sign autographs with park visitors, the theme park has announced. The bad news is that Captain America

While many amusement parks have opened up and closed down soon enough, Disneyland remains sustainable and popular while celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The popularity of this fantasy land has been consistently maintained for both adults and children "despite shifting demographics, the rise of video games and all the other societal changes that have sunk

Disney raised even more questions with the recent announcement of plans to temporarily close the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Disneyland Railroad to allow for construction of Star Wars Land. Here's what we know so far: The new 14-acre land will feature two attractions set in a remote frontier town on the outer rim of the "Star Wars" galaxy. While no

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

Last month, Disney revealed plans to bring Star Wars into its family of various theme parks in a bigger way, and the company has now announced the first few additions are opening surprisingly soon at California's original Disneyland, on November 16th. Among these attractions are Star Wars Launch Bay, where guests can visit with Star Wars characters, see special

As Disneyland engineers tinker on top-secret designs for the park's new Star Wars Land, a mothballed attraction at nearby Disney California Adventure provides a stark reminder that even the most creative ride ideas can land with a thud, costing park operators lots of money and frustrating visitors.. Luigi's Flying Tires was an ambitious effort that lofted visitors in

Disney announced many new coming attractions and entertainment during the D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim this past weekend. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek delivered a behind-the-scenes look at what is coming to Disneyland. He was joined on stage by Imagineers working on the projects to give insight into the future of the lands. Of the many announcements,

Now that we've had some time to recover from the R2D2-style head-spins we all did after the announcement that a Star Wars-themed land will be coming to Disneyland, we've honed in on why the news is so good. Not only will the 14-acre Star Wars Land introduce a much-needed new experience (the last major addition to Disneyland park was Mickey's Toontown, opened in 1993), it

I went to Disneyland for the first time when I was 10-years old. My parents, aunt, and grandma loaded my sisters, two cousins, and me into two Oldsmobile Cutlass wagons and we caravanned from Portland (OR) to Anaheim (CA) in a sprawling, Vacation-esque road trip. We visited the Redwoods, Universal Studios, and San Diego. Wonderful places, all. And yet I only have

The Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Mo., is hoping to revive the vintage Disneyland attraction known as Midget Autopia, the first park ride ever moved to a non-Disney property.. The museum plans a $500,000 Kickstarter campaign to bring back the 10-car ride that ran in Anaheim from 1957 until It's a Small World displaced it in 1966. In a chapter known

After photos of Disneyland's performing mermaids surfaced on the Internet a few years ago, one former sea nymph recalled a peculiar question a park monorail conductor once fielded from an elderly visitor. "Are they real?" she asked of the mermaids. The conductor responded in the affirmative, to which the visitor mused, "I wonder where they found them. Probably the

Today, Disneyland's Tomorrowland is populated with characters from "Star Wars," "Toy Story" and, increasingly, figures from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But long before there were meet-and-greet sessions with the likes of Captain America or Thor, Tomorrowland was home to a different sort of critter.. When the park opened 60 years ago today (July 17) in 1955,

TV show named "Gunsmoke" made its debut, and another named "Make Room for Daddy" won two Emmys. Elvis Presley and Pat Boone had young hearts all shook up, and for the first time, they could listen to those crooners and others on a new gadget called a pocket transistor radio. A new car cost $1,900, gasoline was 23 cents a gallon and rents averaged $87 a month.. It was

Like the animator and entrepreneur, Disneyland was ambitious and imaginative - a real-life play land for children and adults alike. Thomas, a longtime Hollywood reporter for AP and author of a Walt Disney biography who died in 2014, wrote that Disneyland cost $17 million to build, and that no detail was spared. He also noted that a day trip was doable but "you'd no doubt

Don DeFore's Silver Banjo Barbecue Restaurant in Frontierland Disneyland fans who have enjoyed the park numerous times might say they too "grew up in Disneyland." But my family's story is a bit different. Our Mom loved to quote us kids saying, "gee, do we have to go to Disneyland again? Such was the case in the early years of the Park when Dad owned a restaurant in

What could be more exciting for a 10-year-old? It was June 1955. My family had just driven across the country to our new home in Lakewood. Not only were we returning to our California roots, but the kids' paradise of Disneyland was just about to open for the first time. My sisters and I used to watch the weekly TV show "Disneyland" in our suburban Washington

A Millennium Falcon ride? Going for a spin in an Iron Man suit? Disney executives have announced plans to spend $1 billion on new attractions in Disneyland and/or Disney California Adventure. Here are some options: 'Star Wars' More Yoda? Natural, it would be. The Star Tours ride has been running since 1987, and the stories and characters from "Star Wars"

Did you know there used to be live mermaids at Disneyland in the late '50s and '60s? It's true! In this excerpt from Chris Strodder's book The Disneyland Book of Lists, one of these former Disneyland mermaids shares her tale. When the new Submarine Voyage launched in mid-1959, eight costumed mermaids splashed around in Tomorrowland's lagoon as part of the celebratory

Oh, boy! The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration begins today! Disneyland Park opened in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17, 1955, and ever since, it has entertained millions of guests from all over the world. That's no small feat! "It's amazing to contemplate all that Disneyland has come to mean to so many people around the world," Tom Staggs, COO of the Walt Disney

In his 27 years as a Disney Imagineer, Bob Gurr was known for doing the impossible: He designed a submarine fleet, the cars of Autopia, and the Monorail that soars above the park on a single beam. With the opening of Tomorrowland in 1955, Gurr shaped a vision of the future (1986 to be exact) that still feels out of reach. Six decades after Gurr began creating ride

Back in 1972, when New York City was a post-apocalyptic hell hole overrun by crime and on the verge of bankruptcy, architect Peter Blake opined that to save it, the government should be banished and Manhattan should instead be turned over to an unlikely savior. "The only new towns of any significance built in this country since World War II are Disneyland . . . and

This past weekend, theme park fans around the globe collectively lost their minds as images of the Hatbox Ghost began to pop up online. "And what's the big deal with the Hatbox Ghost?," you ask. Well, you have to understand this gruesome ghoul was originally supposed to have been one of the 999 happy haunts that Disneyland Guests would encounter whenever they visited

Here's a challenge: Try to condense 60 years of Disneyland history into a single museum-like exhibit. That's the test facing Becky Cline, Walt Disney Archives director. She's putting the finishing touches on "Walt Disney Archives Presents - Disneyland: The Exhibit," which in August will attempt to encompass the theme park's past six decades for D23 Expo, Disney's

It's the theme park that started it all, but no matter how many times you've visited Disneyland, there are some things you probably don't know about the Magic Kingdom. As the park comes up on its 60th anniversary this year, San Diego 6's John Carroll traveled to Anaheim to reveal some of Disneyland's surprising secrets. "To all who come to this happy place,

Disneyland overlords, all about branding and stealth marketing, apparently have an in-house name for the likes of me: "nonfamily guests." I've been called worse. It's nothing derisive - derision and mockery, after all, is verboten at "The Happiest Place on Earth" - but I cannot help but feel the term connotes something vaguely sad and pathetic, a sense of

Disney has the most popular amusement parks in the world, and their ticket prices reflect it. A 1-Day adult ticket to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida costs $105, and the same ticket to California's Disneyland is $99. With prices that high, families need to make the most of their money. Here's a secret, for the past three years there's one day at Disney that's

Director Brad Bird and writer Damon Lindelof have concocted something mysterious in Tomorrowland, Disney's new live action adventure movie starring George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, and Britt Robertson. The initial annoucement about the film included a mysterious box that Lindelof and Bird claimed to have unearthed from the Disney archives. The so-called "1952 box" was

Walt Disney Parks have announced that they'll present sneak previews of Brad Bird"s film Tomorrowland starting in mid-April. At California's Disneyland, the sneak will be in actual Tomorrowland theme park and in Florida, it'll be at Epcot Center. Below, read more details on the Tomorrowland preview and see some new footage from the movie in a commercial linking the film

Disneyland's Innoventions attraction is closing March 31, a Disneyland spokesman said Friday, and rumors are already flying that "Star Wars" attractions could end up there. "As part of our continuing efforts to offer our guests new magic, we regularly make modifications and enhancements throughout the Disneyland Resort," said John McClintock, a Disneyland spokesman.

An extensive private collection of Disneyland memorabilia that went on the auction block over the weekend generated sales of more than $1.7 million by the time the final gavel had come down, with an animatronic bird from the Enchanted Tiki Room fetching the most at $153,400 and a drinking skeleton prop from the Pirates of the Caribbean proving second-most popular with a

It's when she's perched at the top of a five-storey watery descent that my daughter and I both have epiphanies. In the nanosecond before descent, she realises just how profoundly angry a little girl can possibly be with her dad and I realise that she will still get that angry despite me bringing her to Disneyland. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Taking our

Disney California Adventure is getting a much needed tire rotation, and will soon change out the Cars Land flat that is Luigi's Flying Tires. The attraction is shutting down when the gates close on Feb. 16, according a message posted Friday on the Disney Parks Blog. The bumper-car-like ride, where tires hovered (and never flew) on a cushion of air, was perhaps

Disneyland fans, you've got your annual pass and zillions of pins. But do you possess an original bird from the Tiki Room? Or an etched glass E-ticket sign that once hung at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride?. Now you can. As Disneyland rolls out plans for its 60th year celebrations, more than 1,000 items from the theme park's early days are going on the auction

While Disneyland is technically and geographically not even in Los Angeles County, it has been a big part of the L.A. lifestyle dating back to the 1950s. A fine pictorial map created by Sam McKim in 1968 shows the Magic Kingdom during a year when the park as most vintage Angelenos know it was in place and making indelible memories. Baby Boomers can mark stages of

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is a one-of-a-kind celebration of chilling, family friendly fun. From Friday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Oct. 31, guests will explore their spooky Disney Side with special Halloween transformations of Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain; encounter Disney villains conjured by a magic cauldron; dance to the Mad T Party band and meet

We may be older than your average kid, but we still love Disneyland. Kids of all ages do. Even more so now that we get to visit and see the park through the eyes of our 4-year-old daughter, Simone. There are so many reasons why people come back to the Disney resorts time and time again: the rides, the characters, the amazing parades, the fireworks show. When we were

Take a stroll on Main Street USA inside Disneyland in Anaheim and you will find a plaque in middle of the main square with Walt Disney's famous July 17th 1955 opening day speech. "To all who come to this happy place, Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past. And here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.

There is a site called Yesterland and it details all attractions that have closed, from the PeopleMover to the House of the Future, Main Street Electrical Parade to Carnation Ice Cream Parlor, as well as the seasonal Explorer's Canoes. Of the aforementioned attractions, House of the Future closed twenty years before I was born and that's the main one I've

Since Marvel joined the Disney family, superheroes have been popping up at Disneyland to meet and greet fans. While it started with Tony Stark's Hall of Armors becoming an installation at Innoventions, Thor and Captain America have since come to the park in the flesh for new immersive experiences in Tomorrowland. Now, it looks like even more characters from the Marvel

When ABC television host Art Linkletter greeted viewers from Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he marveled that 15,000 happy visitors were in attendance. Beaming and resplendent in his suit, Linkletter was unaware of the seven-mile gridlock backing up the Santa Ana Freeway, that children who had been trapped in cars for hours were relieving their overtaxed bladders in the

Children, you have no idea what your parents endure to get you a little "Frozen." Merchandise is scarce. Birthday parties with official tie-in decorations are nearly impossible to pull off. And the theme-park lines to meet Anna and Elsa, the sibling royals at the heart of the world's highest-ever-grossing animated movie, are long. Very, very, very long. I

So we established in the past two articles that I love Disneyland. Hearing my daughter giggle uncontrollably in the presence of princesses has brought so much joy and rest to our vacations, I just couldn't imagine a better place to take her. Another thing that makes my life rich is food. I believe food is meant to be enjoyed with every possible sense. The smell,

The head of the Disney company confirmed Tuesday that there could be more room for "Star Wars" and Marvel attractions at Disneyland. But they won't go where Nemo swims. Bob Iger, chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Co., said Disney has no plans to get rid of the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ride at Disneyland, addressing well-circulated rumors that the

Dining is a highlight for my family at the Disneyland Resort. There are so many tasty treats throughout the Disneyland Resort. We also love staying at a Disney hotel for a completely magical vacation, and that means eating at the Disneyland Resort during our entire vacation. As a family of six, we've learned how to eat our favorite treats without breaking the bank. I'd

Visitors to Disneyland in recent weeks might have noticed some areas around "It's A Small World," Matterhorn and other areas blocked off. There's a new movie in the works, titled "Tomorrowland," that crews were filming at the park. The movie is billed as a live action, science fiction mystery movie starring George Clooney and slated for a May 2015 release.

Have you ever wondered why you get that warm and fuzzy feelings just as you walk into Disneyland? We caught up with Katie, a Disneyland VIP tour guide who says the magic is hidden in the details. You can find them all over the park. It starts at the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA, where vents work overtime to pump out the sweet smell of yummy goodness being

Whether you're young, or just young-at-heart, the magic of Disneyland appeals to the child in all of us. But each of us gets something different from the experience -- some have an adventurous side that longs for the thrill of the scariest ride, some have a girly side that wants nothing more than to meet the dazzling princesses of the park, some have an indulgent side

When my colleague Denise Goolsby was interviewing a World War II veteran not long ago, she couldn't wait to tell me that his wife, Dorothy Wrigley, had been Walt Disney's secretary for five years during the 1950s. She was there for the development, building and opening of Disneyland - and so much more. Being able to sit down with her and talk about Walt and the

It had been more than seven years since we last visited the Disneyland Resort. So much has changed since 2006 ... and, thankfully, so much remains the same at Walt Disney's ground-breaking theme park, known universally as The Happiest Place on Earth. Disney fans who live on the East Coast and spend the majority of their vacation time in Walt Disney World in

After Disneyland closes for the night, the security officer stands alone under the Main Street flagpole getting ready to go home. He looks up at the light still burning in the apartment window above the firehouse, and tips his hat. "Goodnight, Mr. Disney," Ernie Napper says to himself. "The flag retreat ceremony was beautiful again tonight, sir. Big crowd with lots

Disneyland opened its doors today for a special preview of the brand new, Thor: The Dark World-themed "Treasures of Asgard" attraction and ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype was on hand to take an early peek at the fantastic artifacts contained within. Located right next to Stark Industries' Iron Man tech display inside Tomorrowland's Innoventions building, "Treasures of

It's often said that you can't go home again, but you can definitely return to your childhood during Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland in Anaheim, part of the amusement park's holiday celebration through Oct. 31. This family-friendly event is filled with happy surprises, a few scares and a lot of memory-making fun. And unlike at some parks, everyone is

After a recent getaway to Anaheim, California to visit Disneyland and California Adventure Park, I have compiled a few tips to make sure your future visit does not involve waiting in long lines and junk food. 1) Use the Single-Rider Line -- If you don't want to wait 50+ minutes in the stand-by line and you don't have a FASTPASS, the single-rider line is your best

It's known as the Happiest Place on Earth. And judging by the wide-eyed look on my daughters' faces as we walked through the front gates of Anaheim's Disneyland Park, the statement is spot on. Wandering up Main Street USA, the central thoroughfare at the world-famous theme park, one of the first things we see is Sleeping Beauty's castle. It looms before us like a

Here's a provocative and mind-bending question for you lifelong SoCalers out there, as well as those people who visited a certain Anaheim destination when they were children: When you think of Disneyland, or even go to Disneyland now, do you still see the park as it was on your first visit? Nostalgia is such a powerful driver for the world's most famous theme park

Fifty-eight years ago today, on a hot and sunny day in Anaheim, Calif., the noble experiment called Disneyland opened to the public. There were great expectations for the world's first-ever theme park ... as well as a flood of criticism from doubters and bad reviews from just about every major news outlet. The park was woefully overcrowded, thanks to thousands of

Friday the 13th - Sept. 13, 2013 - will offer extra chills this year at the Disneyland Resort. On that day, The Happiest Place on Earth gets spookier as Halloween Time returns with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes, a Dia de los Muertos celebration and the special after-hours Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Park. In addition,

Halloween is one of the biggest holidays of the year, especially when it comes to theme parks. While most places generally offer strictly terrifying thrills, Disneyland Resort offers spooky fun for the whole family. From September 13th through October 31st, guests will be able to enjoy all sorts of fun Halloween festivities. The general favorites are returning, but

Chuck Schmidt's recent Staten Island Advance story is about the 50th Anniversary of Tomorrowland DVD that documented the 2009 Disneyland event. But the more interesting story Schmidt found involved the relationship between former Anaheim City Manager Keith Murdoch and Walt Disney and his theme park. Murdoch, one of several speakers Ape Pen Publishing enlisted

Mickey Mouse and a cast of beloved Disney characters will embark on a series of musical adventures through the magical powers of a sorcerer's map in "Mickey and the Magical Map," the all-new live show coming to the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park May 25. Created by Disney Creative Entertainment, "Mickey and the Magical Map" was conceived for children of all

They say that Disneyland Resort can't be experienced fully in one day, and they are right. There are just too many rides, dining locations, shows, parades, shops, interactive areas, character meets, and all of those famous Disney touches along the way to really do everything. Pace yourself. Luckily, on Friday, May 24, Disneyland Resorts Disneyland Park and Disney

Every lady knows the emotional weight of that memory -- when, in a not-so-metaphorical typhoon of confusion, you discover that peculiar splotch in your panties and your world breaks in half. Now, take that thrilling adolescent recollection you have, and imagine it set to the saccharine soundtrack of Disneyland's Main Street parade. Bam! You have my life. Also,

In the land of Disney, princess always reigned supreme. However, though Sleeping Beauty's Castle, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and those ever-popular princesses may get a lot of the attention, Disneyland and California Adventure offer a pixie dust-less world for the guys in your life too - all in time for Father's Day in June. Cars Land Route 66 comes to life

Grab your mouse ears and get ready to spend an all-nighter at Disneyland and Disney World at the start of Memorial Day weekend, with Pixar characters from the upcoming movie "Monsters University" roving around and other special events. The Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, Fla., as well as Disneyland and California Adventure Park in Anaheim will open at 6 a.m. May 24

Innoventions at Disneyland might not be getting a full Stark Expo overhaul any time soon, but Marvel is flying in for the release of Iron Man 3. On April 13, the Tomorrowland staple at Disney's flagship location will welcome Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries. The exhibit will feature Tony Stark's Hall of Armors from the film itself and give park visitors the

Disneyland may be where all childhood dreams come true, but Disneyland is also quickly becoming a foodie mecca as well. With a wide array of culinary pleasures to choose between, from carts to fine dining, here are our picks for best Disneyland eats. On The Go For a quick bite on the go without the muss and fuss of sitting to eat because you've got places to

They worked, met, had their first date, and got engaged at Disneyland, with proposal coming in a dreamy location. Ride operator Andrew Salter met Alyssa Allinson on her first day on the job at Disneyland. Five months later, Salter asked her out for a first date at Disneyland. Four years after that, Salter bent down on one knee to propose marriage to

An upcoming George Clooney movie is called "Tomorrowland" but is it tied to that famous, futuristic area of Disneyland? Walt Disney Studios announced Monday that it was producing the live-action movie in which Clooney will star; the film was written by Damon Lindelof of "Lost" and Brad Bird of "The Incredibles." While the studio is secretive about the

Disneyland is a big place. Sometimes it's the smallest thing that counts. It's early Sunday evening last weekend, and even as Space Mountain boasts a 45-minute wait, crowds are thin at one of my favorite places from childhood: Innoventions in Tomorrowland. I remember gaping as a kid at the way the building -- then called the Carousel of Progress -- slowly rotated.

A worker fell while cleaning the Space Mountain ride at Disneyland Wednesday, breaking a leg and several other bones. The 37-year-old subcontractor, working for HSG Inc., was cleaning the roof in a bosun chair when it came loose shortly after 7 a.m., according to Anaheim Fire Marshal Jeff Lutz. The employee fell 20 to 30 feet and a barrier on the roof kept the

It's D-Day for Daniel Fallon as he fulfils a lifelong dream, his three children in tow. Disneyland. This single word can evoke so many images. As a child I would dream about Mickey Mouse clowning about with his famous cartoon friends behind the walls of Sleeping Beauty's castle, as fireworks exploded above and visitors enjoyed fabulous rides. Now, as a father

I never thought I would get a chance to work at Disneyland. This was my life's' goal - to be a Cast Member. Growing up in the Southern California desert, we were close enough to get to visit Disneyland at least once a year. The 2-hour drive seemed to never end until I or my siblings could finally see the tip of Space Mountain from the freeway - we were there! I

A Disneyland machinist, struck by a Space Mountain vehicle last week, remained hospitalized Tuesday in a critical-care unit, officials said. The 68-year-old employee was injured Oct. 3 after the park closed. The machinist was returning a vehicle that had been out of commission back onto the ride when something went awry and the vehicle hit him. The impact caused

This month I shall conclude my comparisons of California's Tomorrowland with Paris's Discoveryland, by looking at their versions of Autopia and Captain EO. Captain EO, the $30million 3-d musical starring Michael Jackson and Anjelica Huston, was an opening day attraction at Disneyland Paris, by which time the film had already been showing for five and a half years in

A half-dozen venues at the two local Disney parks are scheduled to temporarily close for at least part of this month. Crews will start installing holiday decorations in It's a Small World on Oct. 22. The Disneyland ride will reopen Nov. 8 with Christmas songs, lights and other holiday decor. Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure, Casey Jr. Circus Train and

The 11th Circuit upheld a class action settlement that lets Walt Disney World ban Segways while it develops its own stand-up vehicle. Disney bans the use of all two-wheeled vehicles in all of the parks and hotels within its Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The ban provides no exception for those with disabilities who rely upon the two-wheeled vehicles

This month I shall continue my comparison of California's Tomorrowland with Paris's Discoveryland, by looking at their versions of Nautilus and Star Tours, as well as the two Lands' arcades, shows, theatres and eateries Les Mysteres du Nautilus at Disneyland Paris is nothing like the submarine attraction in California, either in its present Finding Nemo state or its

When I told a friend I was heading to Disneyland to explore its appeal for adults, his immediate retort was that it would be a very brief visit. And when our group, not a person under 35, walked through the gates of Disneyland on a warm Saturday and contemplated the crush of elbow-high humanity before us, I wondered if perhaps he was right. Yet seven hours and eight

This month and next, I shall be comparing the Lands of The Future found in the two Disneyland parks closest to my heart (California and Paris). In California, as per Florida, Tokyo and Hong Kong, this land is called Tomorrowland; in Paris this is called Discoveryland. For the benefit of these articles, when I say Tomorrowland, I am only referring to the California

When I told a New York friend I was heading to Disneyland to explore its appeal for adults, his immediate retort was that it would be a very brief visit. And when our group, not a person under 35, walked through the gates of Disneyland on a warm Saturday and contemplated the crush of elbow-high humanity before us, I wondered if perhaps he was right. Yet seven hours

Steps away from the honking traffic jam of humanity crushing into the grand opening of Cars Land on Friday, Disneyland quietly welcomed back one of its icons the Matterhorn Bobsleds. The Swiss-Alps themed ride was the park's first roller coaster in 1959 and has been undergoing much-needed minor repairs and refurbishment during the last six months. The most notable

Disneyland is not just for sugar-soaked kids. Consider, all you grown-up women out there, going for a gals' day out. That's exactly what my childhood friend Joanna and I, both of us in our 30s, recently did instead of heading to the beach or shopping. Did we channel our inner princesses? Nope. Did we regress to a state of childlike delight and strategically map out

This month, I shall be comparing the Adventurelands found in the two Disneyland parks closest to my heart (California and Paris). Standing in front of the castle, with your back to Main Street, U.S.A./World Bazaar, the first land you encounter clockwise in four of the five Magic Kingdoms is Adventureland. Internet rumors abound that in Shanghai, Adventureland will

Two years ago, fans lined up overnight to catch the first showing of Michael Jackson's "Captain EO" movie after a 13-year absence, thinking that it would show for only for a limited time at Disneyland. But Disney has yet to announce when "Captain EO" will depart and what will replace it, said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman. Thursday marks the

Sure, tickets to Disneyland are usually pricey. But you don't need a hoard of cash the size of Scrooge McDuck's to have a great time. They say that money can't buy happiness, but Disney seems to prove that statement false. As the self-proclaimed "Happiest Place on Earth," Disneyland (along with California Adventure) is indeed a lot of fun for the whole family.

The Scharff family of Spokane, Wash., made a special trip to Disneyland recently to celebrate the birthday of 5-year-old Mason with a ride on the Matterhorn. So they were disappointed to see the 147-foot-tall attraction covered in scaffolding and closed for repairs until June. "We came to the park for a few specific rides, including It's a Small World and

In November 2011, I wrote an article comparing the Railroads found in the two Disneylands parks closest to my heart (California and Paris). This month, I shall be comparing the stations at which they stop and the Dioramas which they pass. The Railroads were opening day attractions at their respective parks and go clockwise at each. Main Street Station was also an

As a lawyer for Disneyland defended the park's preference of wheelchairs for the disabled over Segways, the 9th Circuit judges joked about sedan chairs held aloft by porters, as practiced in ancient times. Tina Baughman says that muscular dystrophy makes it difficult for her to walk or get up from a seated to position. She filed suit in 2007 because Disneyland barred

Having grown up in Southern California, I can't remember a time when I wasn't aware of Disneyland. I've loved the amusement park and all things Disney since I was itty bitty. I can remember being carried out to the car while it was still dark out when I was a little girl only to wake up again at Disneyland in awe. Now as an adult, I still find the "Happiest Place on

Disneyland at Christmas Time is even more magical It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if the kids stayed off the naughty list they might just get lucky enough to be screaming "I'm going to Disneyland!" As the parents, brace yourself for a busy trip. I was there last week and it's already in full holiday mode. Here are a few hints to make the trip an

This past Sunday, November 6, marked the fifth unofficial Harry Potter Day at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. According to the organizer's website: "Our event draws Potter fans from all over the Southland and far beyond for a day of mirth, mischief and magic! The elves are hard at work putting together this year's festivities, which will include a scavenger hunt

This month, I shall be comparing the Railroads which circle the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris). Both versions were opening day attractions, although in Anaheim it was called the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad until 1974; in Paris, the attraction was known as Eurodisneyland Railroad up to 1994. The name change for the former was due to

Reports are surfacing that Disneyland is actively looking to replace Captain EO in its 3D theatre in tommorrowland. The park brought it back for an encore run after a 13 year run of "Honey, I shrunk the audience" made its home there. Now Captain EO's return has run its course as well and the park is looking for an upgrade. Disneyland brought back Captain EO in

Who wants sugar in their tea? The Mad Hatter asked. Everyone cheered. It is at this moment when I realised the greatest thing for the 'little traveller' was the parks unique way to bring treasured favourites to life, such as a favoured classic, Alice in wonderland. Many years on from its opening on 17 July 1955, Walt Disney's theme park has sparked the imagination

The self-proclaimed "happiest place on Earth" is about to become a whole lot happier. When Disneyland Resort's new 12-acre Cars Land opens in time for next summer's tourist blitz, it will represent the latest achievement in the world of "imagineering" a word that was coined to emphasize the imagination of Disney engineers. Presently under construction in the

Disneyland Resort's Halloween Time is almost here, and Disney Cast Members and fans are getting into the spirit of the holiday. One of the highlights of the season is Mickey's Halloween Party, the after-hours event that takes place at Disneyland Park. On Sept. 7, Disneyland released information to help guests planning their visit. Here are some highlights of what's

Separate-ticket 'Mickey's Halloween Party' Offers Trick-or-Treating In Disneyland Park on 10 Special Nights The spirit of Halloween Time will invade Disneyland Resort this fall with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes, along with the seasonal transformations of Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain into Space

Stormtroopers, Duffy the Bear and Phineas and Ferb are set to crash Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. Mickey's Halloween Party is a series of after-hours parties that include an exclusive fireworks show, trick-or-treating, a character costume party and dance parties. Beginning on Friday, Sept. 30, 10 events are scheduled for alternating Mondays and

With a boy of his own, Stephen Lacey makes his first visit to the Disneyland of his childhood. When I was a boy, my idea of Disneyland was pretty sketchy; it was where Mickey and Donald lived. And there was a ride where you sat in a giant spinning teacup. I knew only one kid who had been, a boy in third class named Brian. He was terribly thin, with bruises all

Since its opening in 1955, Disneyland has seen plenty of attractions come and go, but one has stood the test of time. The Disneyland Railroad was Walt's original idea and continues to be a favorite amongst guests. Long before Walt had the idea to create his magic kingdom, he developed a love for trains. "It started when he took his first job as a news bush, one of

"The thing will get more beautiful year after year. And it will get better as I find out what the public likes; I can't do that with a picture it's finished and unchangeable before I find out whether the public likes it or not." Walt Disney on Disneyland. Walt Disney found different reasons to build his seventeen million dollar Magic Kingdom in Anaheim in 1955.

Two months ago, I was warned that my article for the July issue would be about my first memories of Disneyland. I knew from the outset how hard this would be. If I had been asked about my first visit to Florida's Magic Kingdom this would be easy. It was November 18th 1988, which was Mickey's 60th birthday. I could write reams about my memories: the parades; my

The Disney Gallery is marking the 45th anniversary of "it's a small world" at Disneyland by exhibiting conceptual art of the attraction by famed artist Mary Blair. Kim Irvine, a concept director for Walt Disney Imagineering, said Blair was chosen to do the concept art for "its a small world" because of her ability to draw images from the viewpoint of a child.

Nearly two years after Michael Jackson's death, "Captain EO," is still playing at Disneyland. The "Captain EO Tribute," the 3-D film and music video featuring Jackson, originally ran from 1986 to 1997 and was revived on a temporary basis in 2010. Recently, the Oriental Land Company, which operates the Tokyo Disney Resort, indicated the scheduled end date for

The revamped Star Tours attraction at Disneyland is subtitled "The Adventures Continue," which is appropriate since right now just getting in is an adventure. Star Tours officially opened last week and has been generating lines that grow like the price of gold or oil. On Monday, the wait in the standby line reached 210 minutes, which makes one wonder what it

It's safe to say that the last week has been one of the craziest weeks of high school. I had family fly in from France and Texas, and although May 31 was my official last day of classes, the 2011 seniors had to return to school June 1-2 for graduation rehearsals. The ceremony started at 8 p.m. Friday, and many of my classmates had mixed feelings of excitement

Disneyland Park opened its gates for the first time ever on July 17, 1955. Since that notable date in history, Disneyland has grown, expanded, and renovated countless times making it the enticing vacation point that it is today. For some people, however, Disneyland is not just a vacation spot. The rich history that Disneyland holds along with the captivating

Disneyland plans Friday (today) to reopen a gift shop with an expanded "Star Wars" section in time for the debut of the upgraded Star Tours ride. Star Trader in Tomorrowland is set to return after undergoing renovations for almost three months, beginning Feb. 14. The remodeled store will have a larger selection of "Star Wars" merchandise and items promoting the Star

My articles so far, in which I have compared the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris), have focused on individual attractions found in Fantasyland. This month, after previewing what I shall be writing for the site in the future, I shall be looking at any aspect of Fantasyland which does not fit into any of my other articles (past or future). As

Opened in 1955, Disneyland in Anaheim, California has delighted visitors for decades with its eight themed "lands" of rides, shows and attractions. It just isn't possible to forget a first spin on Dumbo, rocketing through darkness on Space Mountain or singing along with those musical pirates before Johnny Depp stole their fame. The skallywag! But with the park constantly

Disney parks are renovating eight attractions and other venues that are shut down for at least part of March. Many of the areas are already closed and some are slated to reopen later this month in the two parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The closures include eight attractions, four restaurants and one shop. Crews are finishing up a paving

Disneyland recently closed the time-saving Fastpass service for one ride and soon plans to use the tickets for another. The Fastpass system allows visitors to get tickets stamped with times when they can come back for shorter lines for certain rides. Disney recently stopped operation of the Fastpass machines for Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, an interactive,

Disneyland brought back the Michael Jackson movie, "Captain EO," for what was billed as a limited run. A year ago Wednesday (today), the 3D movie is still at the park. And Disney officials have yet to announce an end date. The return of the 1986 film brought lines for a few days to the Tomorrowland theater, but crowds soon waned, said Kelly Johns. Fans

We're going to Disneyland. When you say those words to your child, the last thing you expect to hear is, "I don't want to go there." I was surprised by my son's initial reaction until I learned the reason behind it. Disneyland is for girls, he said. Only princesses live in Disneyland. Determined to prove him wrong, we sat at the computer and within

Spring with all its vibrant colors arrived a week before Groundhog Day at the Disneyland Resort. Southern California's signature theme parks are getting ready for a busy 2011 that will include, among several other attractions, the first all-new ride since "Toy Story Mania" in 2007. Disneyland's "it's a small world" ride was the first out of the gate with a

Hello friends, I'm back for another personal look at Disneyland from my distorted perspective, Dateline 1974. Yes the days of bell bottom jeans, bun hugger pants and tight 501's. Tight? (You mean you guys wore your pants tight back then?) Yes son "tight" not loose and down not to our knees like you guys do today. Wow, totally gross Dad. Without argument, I just chalk it

Disney theme parks are offering rare coupons for discounts on meals over the busy holiday season, but visitors must eat during off-peak hours. Guests can get 30 percent off meals at 10 restaurants at Disneyland Resort's two theme parks by bringing vouchers that can be printed on the Disney Parks blog. The vouchers are valid before noon or between 3 and 4:30 p.m. from

You may be distracted by the holiday lights and decorations at Disneyland this time of year, but if you look closely, lots of weird secrets are waiting to be discovered all over the iconic amusement park. Strodder told AOL News that one of his weirdest discoveries while researching Disneyland was finding out just how many graveyards are actually scattered throughout the

I went to Disneyland at least five days a week this past summer and all three summers before. It's a bit excessive, I know, but they pay me, so it's all good. I'm a cashier and host for Disney's quick-service restaurants (a.k.a. fast food). It's not as glamorous as being a character or performing in shows, but because all of the systems in these restaurants are the

Disneyland has long talked of giving their Tomorrowland section of the park an overhaul. And with the new "Tron Legacy" film set to be released later this year, the wheels are in motion to add it to the plans. "Tron Legacy" is a much-anticipated sequel to the popular original '80s "Tron" film. With the success of several other remakes/sequels that have come out in

You can't do it all, and truth be told, a child doesn't miss what she doesn't know about. A look back at what we saw and did -- and didn't do -- in one day. Don't miss the Toontown roller coaster, somebody said. Don't bother with Toontown, somebody else said. Don't risk the Matterhorn with a first-grader, somebody said. Don't miss the Matterhorn with a first-grader,

Preteens are a little easier to handle at Disneyland, but sometimes not much. They are not really babies anymore, but not quite ready to let go of all the "baby" activities. This can make them a great age to take to Disneyland. They are big enough to go on most of the roller coasters, yet still young enough to enjoy everything else. To start off your day with a

Disneyland visitors can expect to go on a different journey just about every time they get on the new Star Tours ride, which opens next year. Disney officials are slowly releasing details about the upcoming changes to the Tomorrowland ride, including during a Disney fan club event over the weekend. The new ride will feature 54 different experiences, meaning

Disneyland, which celebrated its 55th birthday in July, drew more than 1,300 rabid devotees to a two-day, sometimes irreverant, sometimes reverential convention starting Friday at the Disneyland Hotel. Being a Disney fan, I was there, feverishly taking notes in the dark as "Disney Legends," men and women who made Disneyland what it is today, pop singers and

A moon-walking, animatronic Michael Jackson. A uranium exhibit. A crocodile aquarium inside the mouth of a big crocodile model. All were attractions that Disney creators dreamed up. But they never made it into Disneyland. Disney presented rare pictures and concepts of Disneyland rides that never came true during a presentation at a Disney fan club event

The Disneyland Resort president hinted this weekend that the park could bring back a popular attraction: the PeopleMover. But George Kalogridis revealed no specific plans to do so soon. Kalogridis was asked Saturday about plans to bring back the ride during a presentation at an official Disney fan club convention, called Destination D. The PeopleMover rode

The Happiest Place on Earth will transform into a spooktacular celebration for Mickey's Halloween Party. Families can bring their children to Disneyland Park for a safe and enjoyable way to trick-or-treat and celebrate Halloween. There will be trick-or-treat stations, dance parties, Disney Villain encounters and plenty of not so scary Halloween screams. Tickets And

When it first opened in 1987, the Star Tours attraction was an amazing experience at Disneyland and crowds lined up to experience the innovative amusement park ride. Star Tours combined a large-screen video with a motion-based ride that created the illusion of traveling through space. The attraction was combined with the popular Star Wars franchise to create a memorable

Disneyland is a magical place where kids and adults can go and have fun together. Disneyland is also an expensive place with some very expensive places to eat. However, there are a lot of places in Disneyland to eat that are really not much more expensive than eating at fast food joints. All of the food is delicious and filling. Sometimes if a person is not real hungry a

The PeopleMover has always been among my favorite Disney attractions. It's quiet, relaxing and there's rarely a wait. It affords riders a panoramic view of Tomorrowland, as well as many other sections of the Magic Kingdom. When it was first introduced at Disneyland in 1967, the WEDway PeopleMover like the monorail was hailed as a mass transportation idea of the

Disney villains will invade Disneyland park along with Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 17 through Oct. 31. Highlights of the Disneyland Halloween season include the return of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy the thrillingly "haunted" version of the popular Tomorrowland attraction and the longtime

In 1954, Bob Gurr was in the fast lane -- albeit a scaled-down version -- to success. The man who would go on to become a Disney Legend five decades later was hired by Walt Disney months before the opening of Disneyland to take part in the creation of the Autopia car attraction in the Tomorrowland section of the park. Gurr had worked previously for the Ford

Disneyland was Walt Disney's baby, a dream he nurtured for years which eventually turned into a flat-out obsession ... an obsession that had as many skeptics as it had bank creditors demanding that Disney make good on all the loans he needed to make his pie-in-the-sky come true. Tomorrow, The Happiest Place on Earth celebrates its 55th anniversary. Five and a half

"I'm not Disney-obsessed, but I never discount the effect it had on me as a child," says the pop-culture humorist and author, best known for blending comedy and commentary in shows based on other people's family and vacation slides. "It helped make me a visual person in terms of recognizing motifs and themes. I like to say I studied at the Disneyland School of Style."

After tossing caps, the graduated seniors of Downey and Warren boarded rowdy school buses for Grad Nite, held at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim on June 18, to be herded like cattle, thoroughly patted down, and finally allowed to enter the amusement park and enjoy the festivities. "I loved Grad Nite, I thought it was awesome," said Downey graduate Stephanie Sanchez.

Disneyland. Like many another native of Los Angeles, I have a vexed relationship with The Happiest Place on Earth.¹ A childhood spent in pure enchantment during every trip to Disneyland gave way to an adulthood plagued with guilty doubts about that special Disney brand of child consumerism and corporate greed. My love of fine graphic design dates, I think, to an

With his infectious enthusiasm and keen eye for detail, Charles Phoenix celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom's grand opening with his Retro Disneyland Slide Show. One performance only takes place at the Crown Plaza Hotel Anaheim Resort in Garden Grove on Saturday morning, July 17 at 10 a.m. Charles shows ands tells the back story of long-gone

Disneyland The Happiest Place on Earth turns 55 this summer. Clearly, Walt Disney's dream of creating a family park where parents and children could have fun together is here to stay. But that's not to say Disneyland hasn't seen its share of changes in 5½ decades. Indeed, one of the biggest overhauls in the Anaheim, Calif., resort's history is currently under way

My how time fly's, seems like yesterday I was asking about when the Rivers of America would be filled again. I never like to visit the park when any of the water is not working. It even bummed me out during the renovation of It's a Small World when I saw the canals were dry. I know, weird eh? Yeah that's me; the water kind of calms me down. Those of you that

A part of Disneyland was briefly evacuated because of a suspicious bag that was spotted near a ride. Anaheim police Sgt. Tim Schmidt said Wednesday about 1,000 people were asked to leave Tomorrowland for about 90 minutes because of the unclaimed bag. Schmidt says a bomb squad determined the bag -- described as a rolling ice chest -- was harmless and contained

Disney Parks' Star Tours attraction will soon go out of commission to make way for a 2011 upgrade, but it's not shutting down without a send-off. From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on August 14, Disney Parks is hosting the "Last Tour to Endor," a special event that coincides with the official Lucasfilm fan convention, "Star Wars" Celebration V. Star Tours is a Disney and

Summer nights at Disneyland Resort will be brighter and more exciting than ever as Summer Nightastic! returns, bringing with it the most dazzling show of all: the new "World of Color." Presented on Paradise Bay, "World of Color" is a major milestone in the multi-year expansion of Disney's California Adventure park. The show combines hundreds of versatile, performing

TimeStream Software today is pleased to announce the release of the new "Disneyland Secrets Gold!" Notescast app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Over 110 secrets about Disneyland are revealed in a fun self-guided tour. Complete with more than 100 photos, guests can now tour with their iPhones in-hand throughout Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, New Orleans

Yesterday, I celebrated Easter by going to Disneyland and witnessing the resurrection of Michael Jackson. Before you call me a heretic, let me add that there was a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that lasted an entire minute. Trust me: Something awesomely holy was afoot. I hadn't seen Captain EO since 1987, the year after it premiered at Disneyland's Tomorrowland. I was in

I had been pretty neutral on all things Disney while I was growing up, and as a young adult I didn't seek out any Disney entertainment. I had been to Disney World once when I was eight or nine, but that was pre-Epcot and all I remembered was loving Peter Pan and hating Space Mountain. But in 2006 when my kids were five and two, I had the chance to go to Disney World

Disneyland guests have waited up to an hour to see "Captain EO", but the lines usually have been much shorter since the movie re-opened last week. The 17-minute, Michael Jackson movie returned Feb. 23 for a limited engagement in the Tomorrowland theater following the surge in interest since the singer's June death. The 3-D film appeared in Disneyland from 1986 to

Michael Jackson fans hooted, chanted and clapped for the first showing of "Captain EO," which officially returned to Disneyland at 10 a.m. Tuesday. About 200 fans, who began gathering Monday night near the main gate, were led in from a special line to see the 3-D movie, which has been absent from Disneyland since 1997. Many screamed and chanted "EO!' as they

We arrived at the Disneyland gates at 9 a.m. and the line was surprisingly short. Considering the holy trifecta of popularity here (Disney, Michael Jackson, a post-mortem tribute), only about an estimated 400 fans had started lining up as early as 9 p.m. last night. Men, women and children were in Jackson Tees, some had fedoras, a couple of girls even had the Jim

Disneyland has set an official date for the re-opening of Michael Jackson's 1986 3D film "Captain EO." The film will officially open to Disneyland guests on Tuesday, February 23rd. "Captain EO" will return to its former home in the California theme park for a limited engagement. The 17-minute musical film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and executive produced by

The biggest theme park news lately has been all about Harry Potter, but there's something else pretty interesting ready to reappear at Disneyland. Captain EO, the snazzy laser-filled 3D movie starring Michael Jackson, is set to return to Tomorrowland sometime this month. We knew it was coming since late last year, but it seems that sneak peeks of the retro attraction

If you are planning a trip to Disneyland then working out how to get there will no doubt be on your to-do list. It also helps to have plans for your time inside the Disneyland resort as it covers a large area of ground. Regardless of where you are travelling from, either within the United States or from further afield, you will be able to navigate your way to

Disneyland guests will have to find a new place to pick up cheeseburgers and fries until this summer. The Tomorrowland Terrace is scheduled to close starting today while workers expand and renovate the kitchen, said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman. The outdoor restaurant is set to reopen before July 4. The service-counter eatery mostly sells

"Captain EO," the 3D film starring the late "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, is returning to Disneyland for a limited time starting in February, Disney announced today. It's the first time Disney has confirmed rumors of the film's return - rumors that have been flying since shortly after Jackson died in June. The 17-minute film will return to its original home at

It was as if Tinker Bell flew in from Neverland and sprinkled some of her fairy dust as pure magic occurred for some very special kids Thursday. Eyes sparkled and smiles beamed while 81 children with life-threatening illnesses and severe physicial disabilities explored Disneyland. And when Dreamlift came to a close, they had forever touched the hearts of those who

The International Space Station was seen with the naked eye at Disneyland last night as it passed by- At Disneyland last night, everyone who was in the park could see a special star known as the International Space Station in a rare opportunity. Coming into sight at exactly 5:33 p.m. -- no matter where theme park guests were standing -- the International Space Station was

Ghouls and goblins and spooky new fireworks are just a few of the chilling changes at Disneyland for Halloween fun -- starting tonight! For the younger kids, "Halloween Time" offers families a chance to celebrate the season with some of Disney's most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. In

Tonight, Disneyland is debuting a brand new fireworks show called "Halloween Screams - A Villainous Surprise in the Skies." We've got some tips to help you make the most of your fireworks viewing experience. *Arrive early! Since the show will only be running for about a month, expect crowds because many guests will want to experience the spectacle. *The best

You know, being a ghost stuck at Disneyland doesn't sound all that bad. It's better than haunting some family in Texas, right? Like any place with a rich history, Disneyland's got its fair share of urban legends and myths surrounding it--take the cryogenically frozen head of Unky Walt for an example--but cast members and guests alike have reported over the years

Nobody does fun better than Walt and his successors. She lost her stuffed puppy somewhere between the Enchanted Tiki Room and Tomorrowland. Too much ground to cover and thousands of people meant the search was futile -- we retraced our steps, but no puppy. To us, her parents, it was just another toy, but to our three-year-old daughter, the lost

After Michael Jackson's death, memorials, funeral and wake, his past musical and acting projects are beginning to resurface and take on a life of their very own. One such is that of the short film Captain EO. Captain EO (1986) is a 3-D film starring The King of Pop and directed by Francis Ford Coppola that was shown at Disney theme parks in the 1980s and 1990s, and

Halloween Time Returns Sept. 25 as Mickey and Pals and Disney Villains Transform Parks for the Season Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney's most beloved

A spectacular fireworks show still lights up the sky over the Fantasyland castle every night at Disneyland in California. THE DISNEY "cast members" (known more commonly as park employees) were directing one-way pedestrian traffic around the Disneyland square as if it were rush hour on Interstate 95. In the distance, the banner over Fantasyland's castle waved

On various Internet sites, including the "Captain EO @ Disneyland" Facebook page, Disneyland is being urged to bring back the Captain EO attraction to honor Michael Jackson. Captain EO, which debuted at Disneyland on Sept. 18, 1986 (six days after its world premiere at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida), and ran continuously through April of 1997,

1957: Chemicals manufacturer Monsanto opens its House of the Future at Disneyland. In the midst of the Cold War and standing at the threshold of the Space Age, the future is where we all want to be. The striking, futuristic structure - elevated on a central pedestal with its four wings cantilevering outward from the center - perched over a landscaped garden featuring

It's apparently going to be a good summer for theme park rides and theme park ride rumors. After half a decade of teasing, it looks like the Star Tours attraction at Disneyland might finally get an face lift. The simulator ride debuted at the Anaheim park's Tomorrowland all the way back on January 9, 1987. For the next decade and a half it was one of one of

Disneyland Rocket Rods in Disneyland was the centerpiece of an overhaul of Tomorrowland in the late 1990s, but while the vehicles had a Buck Rogers feel, they had all the kick of Roy Rogers' horse. The folks at WED Enterprises (now Walt Disney Imagineering) have come up with some pretty spectacular rides, attractions and innovations over the years at the Disney

With no new major attraction to promote this year, Disneyland has strung together a series of existing nighttime shows under the banner of Summer Nightastic - in the hope visitors will ignore the giant construction site next door that is Disney's California Adventure. With a heavy sprinkling of pixie dust, Disney has transformed what is normally regarded as periodic

So you've just flown across the country, and arrived in California. You're excited to start your vacation, but wonder, is it worth heading right to the park? Maybe you're tired from a long flight. Maybe it's already after noon, and you're thinking how much can you really see? Maybe you're flying in for work, you only have a half day, and you're considering going to

Guests downing chicken nuggets and french fries at Disneyland's Tomorrowland Terrace are no longer just fueling themselves for a day of walking the park and riding the Matterhorn. These days, they're also helping fuel the Disney trains. On Wednesday, the five Disneyland Railroad trains that circle a one-mile perimeter of the park began running on cleaner burning

Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain Rank as Park Favorites Tower of Terror Provides a Perfect Thrill Blue Bayou and Napa Rose Sweep the Restaurant Competition Disneyana and World of Disney Set Shopping Pace Zagat Survey today released its first Disneyland Resort Insider's Guide, a comprehensive overview of 279 rides, attractions, dining,

That line from the classic movie, The Graduate shows a scene from Benjamin's graduation party. "It's plastics, my boy - there's the future . . ." was indeed a sign of the times when the movie was made in 1967. In fact, the 1957 Monsanto 'Plastics Home of the Future' at the original Anaheim Disneyland provided a practical demonstration of the almost limitless potential

It's been over 30 years since I took my six year old son to Disneyland in Anaheim, California and over 20 years since my last visit. So, when I began thinking about how fun it would be to take my granddaughter there, I had some catching up to do. For starters, the Disneyland® Resort is now two theme parks in one, Disneyland Park® and Disneyland's California

The giant Mickey Mouse Jack-o'-Lantern and the Town Square Christmas Tree will be the symbols of celebration for their respective holidays at Disneyland this fall. But the traditional fan favorites are only the beginning as Disneyland Resort welcomes new shows and immersive experiences, along with an exciting preview of things to come at Disney's California Adventure

Disney bosses are hoping to cash in on the success of the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movie series - by taking another theme park attraction to the big screen. The swashbuckling adventures started life as a ride at Disneyland, California. And movie executives have headed back to the magical kingdom, this time to create a movie based on Tomorrowland, a futuristic

A "House of the Future," a concept of what tomorrow holds for cutting-edge living, usually tells us more about the dreamers than the dream. In the mid-1950s, Disneyland, with the help of Monsanto, cooked up its "House of the Future," nearly all of it made of plastic, with a microwave range, gigantic TV screens, an ultrasonic dishwasher, "cold zones" instead of

Although the new craft has made appearances, riders will have to wait a little longer. Those yearning to ride Disneyland's long-awaited new monorail found they had to hang on a little longer Saturday. The Mark VII, which had appeared off and on late in the week, never made it out of its shelter, to the dismay of some visitors hoping to step aboard. "I'm a little

At about 5 p.m. today the first members of the public boarded the new Mark VII Monorail at Disneyland's Tomorrowland station. While some people who went on the first red monorail trip seemed to think it was just another monorail, some guests were thrilled to be on the new train. "It was air conditioned and it was pretty," said 8-year-old Bethany Masten from

The Anaheim Fire Department responded to Tomorrowland in Disneyland at 7:21 a.m. after reports that a worker fell from a ladder onto a roof. Officials said the worker fell while working on the roof of a gift shop near the Space Mountain ride. Rescuers were able to get the worker off the roof using a crane, and he was taken to a local hospital as a precaution.

Theme Park Opens $15 Million High-Tech Dream Home, 41 Years After Tearing Down The First Disney has its vision for the future, and in case you're wondering, there are no flying cars or sweet-faced robots anywhere to be found. But there are touch screens. Want to dim the lights and pull down the shades? Touch the screen. Want to sort through photos from your

Disneyland opening new Innoventions Dream Home, with high-tech help from Microsoft, plus its new Toy Story Mania, a 3-D ride based on the popular films Disneyland has seen the future, and the future is now-ish. For its "Innoventions Dream Home" that opens to the public on Tuesday, Disneyland has combined cutting-edge technology from Microsoft and other companies

Jonathan Cluts is the type of guy who once rewired his dorm room to control all the lights from a central switchbox. And as a kid, he thought it would be great to be an "Imagineer," one of the creative minds behind the Disney theme parks. He hasn't realized that particular ambition, but he has come pretty close as the director of Microsoft's strategic prototyping

But many gadgets in Microsoft-centric Innoventions Dream Home are available now Welcome to 360 Tomorrowland Way, the residence of the Elias family. If you like technology, you'll feel right at home here. Step into the foyer with one of the Elias family members, and the pictures and music change to fit their personality. When 10-year-old Robbie comes in,

Bradenton-based home builder Taylor Morrison has agreed to build Disneyland 's "Innovations Dream Home" at the California theme park. The 5,000-square-foot house, to be built in Tomorrowland, will showcase current and future technological advances in home building, featuring actors playing the fictional Elias family as they move from room to room preparing for a trip to

It's not the first time Disney has unceremoniously cut the work of once-beloved 1940s feminist Mary Blair (Tomorrowland, ironically, is long gone), but making her Small World smaller will leave a lasting scar. More after the jump... Blair, known for her colorful, geometric designs and the sets she created for Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and other post-war

Builder Taylor Morrison to partner with Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, and Exceptional Innovation, maker of LifeWare, to build 21st-century home. In June 1957, the same year Sputnik ignited the Space Race, the Monsanto House of the Future opened at Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park. The house portrayed a modern home in 1985 and featured devices we think of today as

I had never been to Disneyland. When I was growing up, we watched "The Wonderful World of Disney" TV show and thought it looked like a magical place, but the idea of piling all seven of us into the 1953 Plymouth and heading for California was not something that occurred to us. I didn't even know anyone who lived in California, and in those days our few vacations were

Millions of Disneyland visitors lined up a half-century ago to catch a glimpse of the future: a home teeming with mind-blowing gadgets such as hands-free phones, wall-sized televisions, plastic chairs, and electric razors and toothbrushes. The "House of the Future," a pod-shaped, all-plastic dwelling that quickly seemed quaint closed its doors a decade later. Now

Reflecting the American sense of informality widely associated with the movie studio's namesake and founder, people know the chairman of the Walt Disney Studios as Dick, not Richard, Cook. The former Disneyland cast member, who was asked during an event at the Anaheim theme park to be interviewed at his Burbank office, is in charge of development, production, distribution

Bruce Gordon, a formerlongtime Disney Imagineer who was involved in the creation of numerous Disney theme park attractions around the world and wrote or co-wrote an array of Disney-related books, has died. He was 56. Gordon died at his home in Glendale on Tuesday, a Disney spokesman said. The cause of death has yet to be determined. A Disneyland fan since he

The OC may have gotten the axe but the real Orange County is alive and thriving. Our very own Dennis Hensley ventures behind the orange curtain for Gay Days at Disneyland and much, much more. Do these mouse ears make me look gay? Day 1 - Thursday, October 4 - Anaheim, CA A Menage I can get used to When you think of staying at a hotel near Disneyland,

A new version of Honda's popular humanoid robot, ASIMO, is now appearing in its very own stage show at Disneyland in California. Twenty years in the making, the first generation ASIMO has undergone numerous improvements and has even appeared as a spokesperson for Honda , featuring in a series of television advertisements in the UK. The latest enhancements to ASIMO

Disneyland is well-known for its "Imagineers," the people who combine imagination and engineering to create the spectacular. Their most amazing work, of course, is seen in commercials for the "Happiest Place on Earth." Ever notice how Disneyland isn't crowded in the commercials? With some serious Imagineering, and a few actors, the most-crowded place on Earth looks

Every now and then, as you're digging around trying to find some old tax papers in all those boxes crammed into your garage, you'll stumble across some forgotten but potent artifact from your childhood. It could be the teddy bear you carried everywhere when you were 5; it could be the Star Wars lunch box that mysteriously vanished when you were 6; it could be some

It's a little-known fact that Sombrero Grande's first job out of high school was working at Disneyland as a "captain" on the Submarine Voyage attraction in Tomorrowland. In 1998, I left the park's employ and the Subs were mysteriously closed down soon afterwards. Immediately rumors began swirling on the Internet theorizing that the Subs were closed due to "budget cuts" or

Fake fish dangling from strings, animatronic mermaids and a menacing sea serpent are out. Talking cartoon clown fish, bouncing iridescent jellyfish and a dark trip into a whale's mouth are in. The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage may be in the same vessels and location as the previous Disneyland sub ride that closed nine years ago, but the new technology is among

Just as Disney is celebrating the second Pirates of the Caribbean film picking up the award for best film at the MTV awards, Disneyland has opened an all-new pirate-themed attraction at Disneyland. Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island is a refurbished version of the old pirate fort and provides a whole host of new features based on the Pirates of the Caribbean

In the spirit of Walt Disney's renowned ability to create magic, the Disneyland Resort is sprinkling some pixie dust on the calendar and virtually creating an "8th Day" in its operating week in anticipation of high demand for the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction, which resurfaces June 11 in the Tomorrowland Lagoon. The subs return as part of the ongoing Year

The cheesy robotic mermaids and plastic fish have been beached, and Disneyland's submarine ride in Tomorrowland is now the domain of everyone's favorite flounder. Nemo, Marlin, Dory and company will accompany guests on the new Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, set to open June 11. Visitors sign on as crew members of the eight thoroughly overhauled vessels for an

As soon as I heard Disneyland would be giving Space Mountain a "rock and roll" makeover, I quickly made the appropriate arrangements. When Disneyland tries to be all rockin', things can get pretty cute up in that bitch. Take, for example, the outdoor concert area in Tomorrowland. It looks like a set from The Jetsons, or LAX - all retro-futuristic, with a stage that

The construction phase of Disneyland's submarine ride is about 75 percent to 80 percent complete, on track for reopening in June after a nine-year absence. Workers are putting finishing touches on glass-speckled rocks, starfish molds and pliable coral and kelp in the lagoon. About 6.3 million gallons of water will be flowed in during the first week of January, Disney

For four decades, Renie Bardeau's job was simple: Capture the magic. If he had been a farmer or chef or bus driver, Bardeau's task would be difficult, because magic in the real world is rare and fleeting. But Bardeau did not work in the real world. He spent his time at a place where castles were real and fantasy had its own land, a cloistered kingdom built by a

Tennis shoes, hamburgers and being a child again "Don't you think a 3-year-old is too young to take to Disneyland?" my aunt asked me over dessert and coffee. I told her that when my son was three, I took him on his first trip to Disneyland. "Yes, but did he get much out of it? -- Is it safe? -- Do you have to always be watching your kids or can they just

I remember visiting Disneyland as a child and digging Tommorrowland. When I was older, not only could I expect the promise of taking a Flight to the Moon and partaking in a Mission to Mars, but I'd be using one of those spiffy video phones. Maybe some aspects of Tomorrowland should have found a home in Fantasyland, but I can now see who I'm talking to while they're in

June 27, 1955: In preparation for the opening of Disneyland, Walt Disney studios unveiled Circarama, a film projection technique to be used in the park's Tomorrowland. "Eleven projectors utilizing 16-millimeter film were called into service to make possible this completely circular picture on a 360-degree screen," The Times reported. "As one observer said, this new

Because of my lifelong passion for Disney theme parks, I've become something of a counselor to friends and co-workers considering a visit to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. They'll stop by my office before a vacation to tell me their fears or ask for tips. Believe it or not, the park is still just as magical to me today as it was when I was 9 and made my first

Checkered flags waved, crowds cheered and engines roared as two American traditions teamed up to celebrate special milestones. In honor of Disneyland's 50th anniversary and the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500, "The Happiest Place on Earth" and "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" teamed up for the "Minnie Indy Charity Race" on Wednesday, May 24 (Thursday, May 25

When we asked readers to share their favorite Disneyland moments, we expected to hear about "Snow White's Scary Adventure" and shaking hands with Mickey Mouse. What we didn't expect were the more poignant moments -- the Vietnam vet overcome by emotion when a greeter welcomed him home from the war. The adopted orphan from Russia who started to embrace her new culture

Some people preserve family memories in scrapbooks and dresser drawers, filling them with vintage photographs of mom and dad, mementos of wartime service, souvenirs of that first trip to Disneyland. Diane Disney Miller has all that, too -- and she's planning a museum to share it with us. It will be a lot more than a scrapbook, but it won't look like a monument,

Barely more than seven months after its official launch, Virtual Magic Kingdom, a free multiplayer gaming community inspired by Disney's famous theme parks, has acquired the one-millionth character in its virtual community, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online announced. Quickly establishing itself as one of the coolest destinations online for gaming fans, the

Disneyland spokesman Tim O'Day, hired as a parade performer in 1976 and knowledgeable about virtually every Disneyland detail, is practically the grand marshal of the theme park's rich history, including its integration to motion pictures. The co-author of Disneyland: Then, Now and Forever talked with Box Office Mojo about the Happiest Place on Earth. Box Office

A recent four-night stay at Disneyland proves that this rich, glorious theme park, celebrating its 50th anniversary from now until 2007, is best enjoyed as a planned excursion, not as a whim. Begin with Birnbaum's, an indispensable annual paperback that's available for around twelve dollars. The goal-oriented guide should be read by every visitor to insure unit

An overstatement, certainly. But the truth is that every aspect of Disneyland -- from its Fastpass ride system, to its months-in-advance reservations for popular "character meals," to its early-entry admission perks -- rewards organization and discourages instant gratification. Can you have a great time flying seat-of-your-pants at Disneyland? Absolutely. But I

Visitors making their annual pilgrimage to Anaheim over the next 10 days could be greeted by this sign: Disneyland is full. The holidays are the busiest time of year at the Disneyland Resort and this year, with heavy marketing for the 50th anniversary, even more people are trekking to see the Christmas tree, entertainment and nighttime snow on Main Street. While

From a parade grand marshal who's a real turkey named Marshmallow to giant Christmas trees and Elvis sightings, both real and perhaps imagined, the holidays have arrived at The Merriest Place on Earth. And, along with nightly snow showers on Disneyland's Main Street USA has come a flurry of speculation as to what the future holds for Walt Disney's original Magic

In honor of Disneyland's 50th anniversary, we present 50 cool, obscure and simply odd things you probably didn't know about the self-proclaimed Happiest Place on Earth. Many were culled from Mouse Tales by David Koenig (Bonaventure, $19.95). Some were provided by Disney archivist Dave Smith, and others came from 101 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland by former park

Congratulations to Robert Iger, who takes the lead to run the great Walt Disney Company-Iger's only the sixth man to do so, following Michael Eisner-and cheers to his restoration of what was once America's most magical motion picture company. Walt Disney was a genius-Mr. Eisner had his day, too, especially early on-and if low-key Iger merely polishes and protects what Mr.

Like Tinkerbell's fairy dust, the magic of Disneyland cannot be contained. It started sparkling in Anaheim, Calif., 50 years ago with the birth of Walt Disney's original theme park. It has since spread to in Orlando, Paris, Tokyo and now Hong Kong. Now the magic has reached Dearborn. More specifically, it has cascaded into a 7,500-square-foot exhibit space

Disneyland is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a bang. A lot of them, actually. A pyrotechnic extravaganza is being unleashed nightly as the latest manifestation of the park's fireworks show, and it's an impressive one. As Disneyland pays homage to some of its most popular attractions down through the years, fireworks are not aimed straight into the sky but at

Disneyland opened on this day in 1955. For five decades, the Anaheim attraction has worked its magic on our culture and transformed the entertainment industry. To build his dream theme park in Anaheim a half-century ago, Walt Disney borrowed against his life insurance policy and cashed in property, including a vacation home in Palm Springs, to pay the $17-million

Disneyland finally 'fessed up, admitting Friday what hard-core fans have been saying for weeks. "The subs are coming back," said Jay Rasulo, president of Walt Disney's Parks and Resorts division. In a trifecta of events and announcements, Disneyland said Friday that it was upgrading the old submarine ride and calling it the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. It also

Craftsmen must use their hands, heads and hearts to create the rides and inventions that make the park distinctly Disney. Walt Disney dreamed the idea for Disneyland, but it took an army of innovators to build a place where people could step inside a story. Disney tapped the best artists and risk-takers in his film studio to transform their two-dimensional

A new PC mini-game available at the Disneyland website allows those playing from their home computers to team up with parkgoers on the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters ride at Disneyland's Tomorrowland area. The home players can use the online game to light up special targets in the real-world park, which their teammate can shoot for extra points. Team scores are saved and

The summer of 1955 was magical for two children living in Southern California. Like thousands of others, they visited Disneyland. But, unlike their peers, the visit by cousins Bill Krauch and Sybil Stanton was part of a revealing peak at the Magic Kingdom weeks before the park opened to the public. Walt Disney personally served as their host and tour guide.

The two old men are holding hands. In the sunlight outside the Mountain View, Calif., rest home, while a parakeet sings in the lobby, Ed Morgan and Karl Bacon reach across 60 years of being each other's muse. Among the wrinkles in their faces there are twinkles in their eyes. They are laughing about the time the elephants refused to fly. It was opening day at

After half a century, those mad teacups are still spinning, the baby elephants are still flying, the hippos' ears are still wiggling and the cash registers are still jingling. Disneyland, a place both timeless and frozen in time, hits a milestone this summer when it turns 50 in Anaheim, Calif. But not everybody sees the self-proclaimed Happiest Place on Earth as

Pam Wells has been to Disneyland, she estimates, 50 times in her 43 years. In fact, she's going again this weekend, for her 44th birthday. She can still remember being too excited to sleep the night before a Disneyland outing. And she can list all the places you used to be able to make out and/or smoke pot (Monsanto, the Sky Buckets) back in her teenage days. She talks of

Disneyland's golden anniversary party began Thursday and will run through Thanksgiving 2006. We asked Bee readers to share memories of the park's early days. Here's what they recalled. Pop on your golden mouse ears and take a trip back in time ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My wife and I were married Sept.

Last week, Disneyland kicked off its golden-anniversary celebration by waxing nostalgic as well as announcing some new attractions that will be coming to Disney's West Coast theme parks. Over at Disney's California Adventure, the young park's horrendous Superstar Limo ride will be replaced with a family ride themed to the animated hit Monsters, Inc., while Finding Nemo

The last time I went to Disneyland I got to drive the jeep in the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ride. Unfortunately, my family disobeyed instructions and looked into the eye of the idol, so we were condemned to a terrifying adventure before finally returning safely to the loading dock. The sense of triumph I derived from what was a predictable outcome far

It was the summer before first grade, and John Quisling had learned a new word. He'd heard it on the radio and listened to his parents talk about it and wondered if it could be as magical as everyone said. Disneyland did not disappoint. The Santa Ana, Calif., boy and his family visited the innovative park just days after it opened 50 years ago this summer on

Backed by the sound of trumpets, the release of doves and the explosion of fireworks, Julie Andrews stood before Sleeping Beauty Castle Thursday to kick off Disneyland's 18-month birthday celebration. Andrews, dressed in a white suit, stood with Dakota Sandak, who has appeared in a Disney commercial, and said, "Do it together, one, two, Welcome Home!" Art

1955 Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week in summer; closed Mondays the rest of the year. Size: 60 acres, plus 100 acres for parking. Zones: Fantasyland, Frontierland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Main Street USA 18 attarctions Admission: $1 (including tax) for adults. 50 cents for children. Ride tickets, sold separately, priced from 10 to 35

Mickey Mouse is planning a blowout as Disneyland Resort in California celebrates its 50th anniversary, starting Thursday. Sure, it'll be hot, and the lines will be long. But you know you want to go: the Matterhorn; Mickey-shaped, chocolate-covered ice cream; mouse ears with your name embroidered on the back. Arizona is second only to California for the number of

You have to look quickly, and you have to know exactly where to look. But if you do, you'll catch a pretty cool inside joke at Disneyland. On the Star Tours ride, just before your runaway Starspeeder exits the space station, keep your eye on the lower right side of the screen: You flash past what looks like a giant electron microscope. Old-timers will recognize it

Disneyland was built on a dream. And it was Walt Disney's dream that has made millions of wishes come true during the past 50 years. Hundreds of millions of wishes, really. And also special moments - first dates and honeymoons, birthdays and anniversaries, and fun days spent with kids and later with grandkids. Several weeks ago, we asked readers to recall their

The 50th anniversary bash will last 18 months - long enough to give every Disney fan on the planet a chance to attend the party. Most of these changes will premiere Thursday (that's 05/05/05, a date Disneyland chose for numerical emphasis): * A new parade, "Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams," will feature floats that become mini-stage shows, music and more than

Summer 1948: Walt Disney visits the Chicago Railroad Fair, a spectacle that spurs his dream for a "Mickey Mouse Park." June 1953: Stanford Research Institute is tapped to conduct a survey for a site within metropolitan Los Angeles and accessible by freeway. Search ends with purchase of 160 acres of orange groves in Anaheim. July 21, 1954: Construction of

A half-dozen new or revitalized attractions will be unveiled May 4: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters: Piloting individual Space Cruisers in Tomorrowland, riders fire laser cannons at targets to protect outer space from the evil forces of Emperor Zurg. Total scores appear in the Space Cruiser at the end of each ride. But get this: Via the Internet, at-home participants can

The 50th anniversary bash will last for 18 months -- long enough to give every Disney fan on the planet a chance to attend the party. Most of these changes will premiere May 5 (that's 05/05/05 for numerical emphasis): * A new parade, ``Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams,'' will feature floats that become mini-stage shows, music and more than 50 Disney characters.

No one said magic would be easy. Still, 50 years later, what almost no one remembers is the opening day that stumbled like Dumbo dancing in leg irons. When the widely anticipated, but hardly completed, Disneyland opened its doors on July 17, 1955, so eager was the world to share Walt Disney's dream that instead of 6,000 invited guests, more than 28,000 people - most

515 million: Number of guests the park has welcomed since it opened. 26 million: Hand towels used in Disneyland's restrooms during the year. 13.3 million: Guests welcomed last year, making it the second-most-visited theme park in the country. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., was No. 1, with 15.1 million. 4 million: Hamburgers sold at the

WHAT: "The Happiest Homecoming on Earth," the 50th anniversary celebration of the opening of Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Anaheim is 27 miles south of Los Angeles and 100 miles north of San Diego. * WHEN: The 18-month fete begins May 5 and runs through October 2006, which means there's no rush to get there -- especially since Disney sources concede that, just like

Disney was inspired a half-century ago to build a special amusement park in California-a place where adults and children would be amazed by a tropical forest, astonished by a fairy tale castle and astounded by sights of the space age. Disney, a man of creativity, talent and perseverance, ran a successful movie studio where he put in a lot of hours. He also was father

Disneyland, an oasis of niceness in a cynical world wracked by terrorism, war and scandal, celebrates its 50th anniversary on May 5. And what a birthday party it promises to be: 18 months of "the Happiest Homecoming on Earth", starring every Disney character you know, from Mickey Mouse to Mary Poppins. Julie Andrews, who won the best-actress Oscar for her role

A new 10-year business alliance was announced today between American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and the Disneyland Resort that provides sponsorship of the theme park's new 50th Anniversary fireworks show and its annual Grad Nite celebrations. The parties are also in the process of finalizing an agreement to develop a new exhibit at Innoventions in Tomorrowland that may

A woman was taken to a hospital and three other people were treated at the scene after they were struck by a Disneyland parade float tonight. "A Christmas Fantasy Parade" was near the end of its route, near the "It's a Small World" attraction, when it hit the four spectators at about 8:15 p.m., park spokesman Rob Doughty said. Anaheim fire Capt. Jamie Hirsch

Here's the deal with Disneyland. The two women ahead of me in line were Elizabeth and Lexi, twins fromWinnetka, Ill. Elizabeth is a communications and political science major at the University of Southern California. Lexi is a philosophy major atYale. They knew the words to ''We Can Fly,'' a song from Walt Disney's ''PeterPan.'' It's the song the chorus sings when

Disneyland is a place where a grown man looks perfectly normal wearing Mickey Mouse ears and where a little girl can feel like a princess. The first true theme park also is a melting pot where an Indian woman in traditional dress poses for a photo in front of the Small World ride featuring children from around the world and where instructions to ride the Winnie

Was a time when Tomorrow was big. Back in the '60s and '70s, despite-or perhaps because of-Vietnam and nuclear missiles, Tomorrow was a good place to be. They even gave it a name: Tomorrowland. Unlike the rest of Disneyland's fluff, Tomorrowland had the feel of an exhibit, a place where we learned that the future would burst with helpful robots, time-saving products,

It was sometime in the 1940s, and a young father sat on an amusement park bench, licking a Popsicle and feeling slightly disgruntled. While his two daughters rode the merry-go-round, he waited restlessly, wondering why there was no amusement park that was equally "amusing" for children and adults. Had this been anyone else, the thought might have disappeared

They took away the wench-chasing pirates. Now, they've stopped shooting the hippos. Disneyland officials, who say they're only keeping up with today's sensibilities, have quietly disarmed the skippers of the Jungle Cruise, raising eyebrows among fans of one of the park's oldest, most cherished attractions. No more do the wisecracking skippers reach for their

If Disneyland was once our great escape, California Adventure is an unsettling reminder of home We all live in Disneyland and we know it. The question is, What does it mean? On one hand, Southern California is a palm-studded paradise where any dream can come true. On the other, our cities are vast deserts of parking lots and strip malls, cluttered with power lines and

As he was led manacled away after his conviction, serial killer Richard Ramirez, Los Angeles's infamous "Night Stalker," turned to the courtroom audience and snarled "See you in Disneyland." America recognized the turn of phrase from the familiar TV as that invariably follows the World Series or Super Bowl. After a montage of key plays - with "When You Wish upon a Star"

Disneyland is famous for its helpful, smiling cast members. But even in that crowd, attractions host Maynard Smith stands out. He's the guy using finger puppets to direct passengers to their doom buggies in The Haunted Mansion and serenading the babies as he helps parents park strollers outside a Fantasyland theater. DM: Instead of just wearing different

Disneyland is always a feast for the senses--and a trial for the feet. Truly observant folks can get a tantalizing glimpse of a charming inside joke: the world of the Hidden Mickeys. Here and there in the park, sly Disney imagineers have tucked a graphic symbol of their boss's greatest achievement: three adjoining circles that together spell M-I-C-K-E-Y. Most of us

Pioneer unveiled an aggressive branding campaign at Disneyland Wednesday, one that incorporates advertising, a revamped web site, and sports and entertainment sponsorships. Such sponsorships include Pioneer's presence at Disneyland's "Innoventions," a showcase in Tomorrowland for new- and next-generation digital technologies for home and mobile entertainment.

As goes Disneyland, so goes its monorail. Introduced in 1959 as a one-stop closed loop, the emblematic train system has undergone its share of changes over the years. The first major renovation occurred in 1961, when Walt Disney and Disneyland VP of operations Joe Fowler (in suits, above) oversaw construction of a monorail station at the Disneyland Hotel.

At the end of Disneyland's opening week we had just two cars running out of the (37) Autopia ride vehicles built. Walt's custom car was safe on its rotating display turntable parked in Tomorrowland, while the two police cars were still running good enough for ride operators to give the tiny kids a ride. I was still repairing the cars with my own tools, working out of

If Imagineers David Mumford and Bruce Gordon have gained fame among Disney fans, it may be because they haven't forgotten their roots. Gordon spent his childhood building Disneyland models in his garage and went on to become a show producer on the park's new Autopia. Mumford, meanwhile, filled his early years with Disney memorabilia and worked his way up to his current

Disneyland and Chevron today unveiled a remodeled Autopia featuring restyled cars and roadways with interactive surprises, visual puns, unexpected road hazards and humorous billboards. The new attraction, which officially opens to the public tomorrow, combines the Fantasyland Autopia and Tomorrowland Autopia roadways into a single attraction with access through a new

If the new Autopia at Disneyland needs a slogan, it could be "Cars are people, too." At Tomorrowland beginning June 29, guests will have the choice of three personality-filled vehicles to "drive": Suzie, a cute, curvy compact; Dusty, a rugged and roomy SUV; and Sparky, a Ferrari-like sports car. "Today, being on the open road is a common experience, but the thrill of

The First Hint that my mission will be daunting: I tell the cast member in Guest Relations the title of the article I'm researching, and she starts to giggle. Disneyland in a day? Who am I kidding? "It might be a little hard," she says, handing me my tickets, "to do it all in a day." Disneyland has its own special feel, and nostalgia is only part of it. Yes, it's

In 1955, Tomorrowland was one of Disneyland's most popular attractions. House made of plastic, flying saucers and other items in the park showed Walt Disney's vision of what 1986 would be like. Over the years, that vision became less cutting edge and more, well, cheesy. But thanks to a two-year, $100 million face-lift, Tomorrowland is back in the future business.

The Disneyland Resort announced today a joint 13-year marketing, promotion and sponsorship agreement with Chevron that will update and improve Disneyland's Autopia attraction. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The remodeled Autopia, tentatively scheduled to open in mid 2000, will feature new visual show elements, restyled cars, the introduction of an

Consider the notion that Walt Disney might be better remembered as one of the late twentieth century's biggest influences on urban planning than as the man who drew a cartoon mouse. That's the premise of The Architecture of Reassurance: Designing the Disney Theme Parks, an exhibition that offers an unprecedented peek into the archives of the Imagineers. Originally mounted

Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it will retire one of Disneyland's oldest rides, the venerable fleet of yellow submarines that have taken millions of passengers on underwater journeys, without ever fully submerging the vessels. The 39-year-old Submarine Voyage will close following the Labor Day weekend, to make way for a new, snazzier attraction that will debut

For the third time in its history, Disneyland has opened a revamped Tomorrowland. Gone are the impersonal chrome and steel of the old structures, along with the Mission to Mars ride, the PeopleMover and the Circle-Vision theater. In their place, Disney has built a kinder, gentler tomorrow with buildings decorated in lush jewel tones and gardens filled with fruit

Disneyland of Southern California's refurbished Tomorrowland opened on May 22, 1998. Many of the area's classic attractions have been updated, and new attractions have been added. The new attractions include a simulated rocket ride, an interactive technology/imagination pavilion, and a 3-D experience. The Rocket Rods ride provide Disneyland's fastest, longest

The future isn't what it used to be. Take Tomorrowland. When it opened in 1955 as one of the five original sections of Disneyland, Walt Disney himself appeared on the live opening-day telecast and promised "a step into the future with constructive predictions about things to come." He may have been a dull public speaker, but in envisioning "the world of 1987," as it was

With rocket ships zooming overhead, Marsha Berlo shaded her eyes from the midday sun and wondered how long she would have to wait to step into the future. “It won 't be the 21st century when we get to the front,” Berlo said from the rear of a three-hour line. “It 'll just feel like it.” The Las Vegas resident, with husband Bill, was one of

The sign out front says it's "The Happiest Place on Earth." These days, Disneyland, Walt Disney Co.'s Anaheim (Calif.) flagship, is also one of the most construction-happy places on earth. Workers in bulldozers crisscross the 100 acres that used to be a parking lot. Outside, streets are being widened, snarling traffic in all directions. Signs tell passersby that a new

Two boys vacationing at Disneyland sprinted to Space Mountain when the park opened Wednesday morning, hoping to be first in line. But the escalator leading to their favorite roller coaster was on fire. The English boys were told the ride, being worked on as part of Tomorrowland improvements, would be down for an hour. ''Ah, man!'' yelled Matthew Hickson, 14.

Here's some advice for those Disneyland purists who have been howling over "Light Magic," the new show unveiled this month as a replacement for the venerable Main Street Electrical Parade: It's different from its predecessor, and entertaining in its own unique way. Deal with it! Life is about change. Hey, Walt embraced it. Even Disneyland needs to make an occasional

Disneyland is kicking off the summer season with its new nighttime show, 'Light Magic,' which debuts May 21. The show replaces the Electrical Parade on Main Street, which has captivated crowds for more than 24 years. 'Light Magic' will feature four shows nightly on weekends and holidays. The Electrical Parade's half-million tiny, colorful bulbs that illuminated Main

[*This article has been edited non-Disneyland Info removed--RLM*] More light, more action at Disneyland Disneyland has retired its decades-old Main Street Electrical Parade and is replacing it with a state-of-the-art light show/parade. "Light Magic: A Spectacular Journey" will begin Friday night. Eighty-foot stages will roll along the traditional parade route,

Brent Fidler gave it his best shot. He scrawled "Save Michael!" across a white T-shirt, distributed homemade "Pedal Captain Eo, not drugs" Pog milkcaps and even circulated a petition at school. Despite his allegiance, "Captain Eo" zoomed out of 3-D sight forever when Disneyland closed Sunday night. "I swear I'm going to cry," said Fidler, 14. Tomorrowland's 3-D

From Glendale Disneyland's new Tomorrowland won't open until May 1998, but in a drab gray and beige industrial building in Glendale the project already is mostly complete. The building is part of Walt Disney Co.'s Imagineering complex, where ideas are put to paper and then crafted into models of the company's future endeavors. The model for the rebuilt Tomorrowland

A major upgrade to chilled-water systems at Disneyland is improving cooling capacity, increasing flexibility and reducing energy costs at the world-famous Southern California theme park. The project included updating equipment in the 85-acre park's two 30-year old chiller plants and drawing together the two formerly separate plants to allow load sharing. Because the

Friends, the past few months have been a mere exercise in what is about to become the largest online and public battle against Disneyland-specifically its managers, starting with Paul Pressler. He is the one who will be held responsible for the destruction of Disneyland as we know it and as Walt planned it. I write this with a very heavy heart. I do not want my playground

Back in 1972, the heyday of the technology-heavy world's fairs. Disneyland rolled out its "Main Street Electrical Parade" in a high-tech blaze of 500,000 lights. Twenty-four years later, the electric light parade is a Disney institution, attracting 3 million visitors a year to see vintage characters like Snow White and Dumbo roll by. But all that will end on November 25,

The federal government is investigating alleged civil-rights violations at Disneyland based on a Covina family's claims they were assaulted by park security guards. Robin Paulson, 49, alleges that she and her four children were grabbed, shaken, kicked and punched April 19, 1995, by at least five Disneyland guards. Myron Marlin, a spokesman for the U.S. Department

[*This article has been edited non-Disneyland Info removed--RLM*] Long before the line became an advertising slogan used by sports celebs, youngsters in America held onto the hope that one day, their parents would walk in and say, "We're going to Disneyland!" Disney's properties have rewarded the company with the highest annual attendance of any theme park system in

In announcing a renovation of Disneyland's Tomorrowland, Walt Disney Co. imagineers acknowledged that men on the moon, home computers and time had caught up to the land, one of the five original areas in the 42-year-old-park. When Disneyland opened, "1986 sounded very futuristic," said Tony Baxter, senior vice president-creative development for Disney's imagineering

In recent years, when Hollywood executives have become as famous as the stars in their films, a number of big names at the Disney organization have achieved celebrity status. Even the general newspaper reader has become accustomed to reading about Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Frank Wells and others. Less known but no less important is Martin Sklar, president of

Federal law enforcement officials Saturday denied that a Japanese cult had planned to release nerve gas at Disneyland during the crowded Easter weekend and said that a threat received by park officials was a hoax. Justice Department spokesman Carl Stern said in Washington that the FBI has launched a criminal investigation to determine who is responsible for the

A fire broke out on a Disneyland attraction Friday, causing minor injuries to four people and forcing the closure of the Tomorrowland section for about 90 minutes. About 15 firefighters from Anaheim and several Disneyland employees quickly extinguished the fire, which occurred about 9 a.m. in an empty car of the People Mover attraction, authorities said. Four

I am here because of a promise to a child. It seemed so safe, 3000 miles from California, to be playing Lady Bountiful, perched on the side of my 9-year-old godchild's bed, saying munificently, "One Day, Auntie will take you to Disneyland." But now here he is, thumbs plugging away at a Game Boy while our bus edges through the Los Angeles traffic, onto the freeway,

Enjoy a Mickey Mouse flapjack for breakfast, then hit Splash Mountain early. Eat lunch at the Big Thunder Ranch. Top off your day at Disneyland by watching fireworks from a little know vantage point. Those are some of the tips we picked up after visiting Disneyland five times last season. We learned how to tackle the park during its busiest time-summer. We discovered how

Off-screen as well as on, the folks at the Walt Disney Co. have that certain touch. Recently they've announced two proposals for theme parks. Does Disney really intend to build both? Whatever the answer, the announcements have come so close together that it's as if Disney is trying to play Long Beach off against Anaheim to see which city will win the prize. This week

1954-Summer Construction gets under way and Disneyland begins to emerge from the surrounding bean fields and orange groves of Anaheim. 1955-July 17 The opening day ceremonies are beamed coast-to-coast in a TV special. One of the hosts: actor Ronald Wilson Reagan. 1956-October Attendance hits the five million mark; the Skyway, Tom Sawyer Island, Storybook Land

Disneyland, a monument to childhood, is also a test of how well you've grown up. Your first visit is guaranteed to be interesting, just as the first time you drive a car, have sex or spend a night by yourself is filled with wonder. But by the tenth or hundredth time you do it, amazement will elude you unless you apply an adult imagination to the experience. The adults

An aerial ride stalled Saturday, leaving about 150 people stranded 40 feet over Disneyland for up to five hours while firefighters worked to rescue them. The skyway cable cars stopped automatically, apparently after someone in one of the four-passenger gondolas began rocking the car vigorously, said Bob Mctyre, a Disneyland spokesman. No injuries were reported

Once upon a time in a popular tourist destination called the Magic Kingdom, there lived some very prosperous characters. They were happy all the time (except for Grumpy, but it was his job to be that way). They produced souvenirs, cartoons and movies that were the delight of families around the world. But one day a great disenchantment fell over the kingdom, for the magic

Part of the magic of the Magic Kingdom, of course, is that despite the slings and arrows peppering the outside world, it somehow remains as seemingly immutable as one of Aristotle's First Causes, or Walt's immortal mouse, whose 60th birthday the park-itself pushing a healthy 33-is celebrating this year from March 19 through September 8 with a new Mickey at the Movies

This past summer, as in previous summers, millions of people streamed into Disneyland, the self-proclaimed "Happiest Place on Earth." Not a single one of them, it's safe to assume, wondered how every retail shop and fast food stand kept their shelves fully stocked. You just don't think about such things in the Magic Kingdom. But in the Disneyland warehouse, that's all

The latest bit of magic at Disneyland's Magic Kingdom centers on "Star Tours"--an intergalactic adventure that combines flight simulation, film, and "Star Wars" mythology. Keeping visitors informed of "upcoming" events at the attraction is a liquid-crystal display (LCD) with its own kind of magic. The status board, located in a walk through preshow area, incorporates

When I was ten years old, my parents entrusted me to TWA for a rumbling eternity in a prop-driven plane that pulled me across the continent to California. I was going to visit my aunt and uncle, but they were merely the agents of my real goal: Disneyland. The park had opened two years before, in 1955, and its effect on me was every bit as magical as the publicists had

George Lucas was there because he is the producer. Francis Coppola was there because he is the director. But the star wasn't there because, after all, he's Michael Jackson. Although the premier of Jackson's sci-fi short, Captain EO, lured a slew of stars to an afternoon at Disneyland, the main attraction himself was mysteriously but predictably absent. After photographs

Andrew Exler never wanted to just dance, even if he spent more than three years fighting for the right to do so. What Exler wanted was to dance at Disneyland--with a boyfriend. And America's favorite fantasy park prohibited dancing by couples of the same sex. In September 1980, when he was 19, Exler went to Disneyland's "Date Night" with a male friend. There, on

Orange County's theme entertainment parks Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm are worth a visit any time. But this summer, they're pulling out all the stops, with parades, fireworks, and new attractions. Both are just an hour's drive from downtown Los Angeles. At Disneyland: Fantasyland revival and two new movies. You can visit dozens of storybook characters in the

PSA (Pacific Southwest Airlines) has been chosen as the official airlines of Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom Club. As a new Disneyland corporate participant, PSA will sponsor an exciting new film, "American Journeys," and what will now be called the "World Premiere Circle- Vision" attraction in Tomorrowland. The film is scheduled for a July 4th weekend premiere to

The sunbelt in general, and Disneyland in particular, seemed a logical place for a demobilized veteran of the Carter battalion to reprogram his brain before jumping back into age of Reagan. So off I went. Disneyland first opened in 1955, the year some of the new Republican members of Congress were born. Its designers consciously saw it as an ideogram of America. They even

Does everyone drive to Disneyland? The sea of cars outside the entrance shows that most visitors do. Even so, there are many forms of transportation besides the car that will get you to the park, so we present a summary of what's available. By air: You can fly into John Wayne Airport, Orange County (in Santa Ana), from Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and

Disneyland, the country's first truly big-time theme park, is located 27 miles southeast of Los Angeles in Anaheim. When the park opened in 1955, Walt Disney promised it would get bigger and better. Well, Disneyland is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, with a spectacle of special happenings. In fact, you may want to check into what's on tap when and schedule your

Next July 17 will mark the 25th anniversary of a national institution that emerged from one man's dream-Disneyland. The Disney folks jumped the gun last month with a private celebration for the park's friends-12,000 of them. The Friday night festival was said to be the only time Disneyland had been reserved for the management's own party. Guests included press,

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

"I suppose we could tie the world up in yarn. The amount of yardage and thread used to make costumes for Disneyland is unbelievable. I couldn't even hazard a guess how much material we use in one year." These comments came from Tom Pierce, guardian of the world's largest clothes closet -- Disneyland's Wardrobe Department. The

If grandmother's attic could produce treasures so interesting that they would convert a dull, rainy afternoon into an event of lasting memory, think what an "attic" a hundred times its size, serving a family of 6,000 could do. And the typical grandma's garret rarely exhibits such incongruities as a wall-full of tiki masks beneath draped red, white, and

Imagine it's 200 years ago and you're a passenger on a small boat picking its way carefully along a dark and treacherous stretch of coastline on the Spanish Main. Suddenly pandemonium breaks loose. The air resounds with the roar of cannons and the crack of muskets. A band of pirates is attacking a town and you're right in the middle! The rogues are everywhere-taunting the

For all the natural grandeur of the west, its greatest tourist attraction is a synthetic creation: Disneyland-the subject, along with Disney's films and Disney himself, of Richard Schickel's The Disney Version (Simon and Schuster, $6.50). Those who remember Disney fondly may find this book discomforting or worse. Schickel's view is critical and frequently provocative,

Boarding one of the four colorful trains in Disneyland is not just stepping aboard a train-it's actually stepping into a pioneer of early railroad history. It's experiencing a steam train ride of the past, at a time when the West was just really beginning to grow. The Santa Fe and Disneyland trains are the dreams and reflections of Walt Disneys love for trains -- an

In today's changing world, man is constantly striving for better, quicker, and more efficient means of transportation. The jet age has made business trips across the continent a matter of daily routine for many people. But the biggest problem, the need for transportation from the suburbs to the city and back without dangerous and time-consuming traffic congestion, is

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.

Monsanto's Adventure Thru Inner Space, one of the newest attractions in Disneyland, will treat Magic Kingdom Club members to a most unique experience-an intriguing journey through a giant snowflake and into the mysterious realm of the atom. To present this thrilling new attraction, the Disney organization has teamed with Monsanto's scientists to provide the most

There is probably no busier time in department stores and city streets around the country than Christmas, with last-minute-rushes, shoppers buying dozens of presents and people deciding what to buy. But at Disneyland. this is no problem. Not only is the Magic Kingdom more comfortable and less crowded in the winter, but it also provides the world's most unusual

One would never think that Disneyland, the most fabulous entertainment center in the world, would feature an interwoven complex of nearly every kind of transportation conceived. Transportation systems of the past, vehicles of the present and transporters of the future are a big part of the Disneyland show. The first vehicles a Disneyland visitor encounters

All new, and packed with excitement, the 1967 premiere of Walt Disney's Fantasy on Parade opens the Disneyland Christmas Season on Saturday night, December 16, at 9:00 p.m., with scores of Hollywood celebrities scheduled to attend. During the following two weeks, through December 31., the parade will he held twice on Main Street, U.S.A., at 3:00 and 9:00

Walt Disney always believed that entertainment of educational value should be presented so that everyone is able to see it, and the Disneyland staff holds on to that important ideal today. Since everything at Disneyland is set either in the past or the future, most of the free exhibits deal with history or things to come. Main Street, U.S.A. is a free show

One would never think that Disneyland, the most fabulous entertainment center in the world, would feature an interwoven complex of nearly every kind of transportation conceived. There are transportation systems of the past, vehicles of the present day and transporters of the future. The first vehicles Disneyland visitors come in contact with are the Main

Cars that don't have motors, and roads that do, are features of an automated transportation system introduced at Disneyland in a preview of a future without traffic jams. The system, named the Goodyear PeopleMover for its ability to carry large numbers of passengers in continuous motion is operating in the new Tomorrowland. It was hailed by Russell DeYoung, chairman

Tivoli, that Bosky enclave of pleasure in the center of Copenhagen whose name has become a generic term for amusement parks, is 124 years old, more than ten times the age of Disneyland, which will mark its 12th anniversary this summer. In these short dozen years. Disneyland has achieved a sudden, enormous and saturating fame. While its purpose to please is exactly akin to

No company in entertainment annals has provided visitors with such a variety of fabulous things-to-do as Disneyland - even in dining the Park excels. In fact, some of the finest eating places in all of Orange County are found in the Magic Kingdom. Located throughout Disneyland are more than 25 restaurants and refreshment centers, each designed in the "theme"

Realizing that time had naught It wish Disneyland's Tomorrowland, Walt may and his use at WED Enterprises began research in 1964 for an entirely new Tomorrowland - a $22 million project costing $5 million more than the total initial Disneyland investment. This complete rebuilding of Disneyland's world of Tomorrow follows Walt Disney, philosophy first

This article was conceived as a critique of a man, his works and organization. The recent death of Walt Disney necessitated not only changes in tense but a look at the Fantasy Empire's future. No other revisions of fact, opinion or judgment are deemed imperative. -The Author Walt Disney, grand vizer of fantasy, possessed the world's largest collection of personal

Construction of new facilities in the Tomorrowland area of Disneyland has been started by J.B. Allen & Co., Anaheim and Santa Barbara general Contractors following the company's demolition of practically all the old facilities. J. B. Allen, president of the firm, noted that the total construction cost projected for work in Tomorrowland totals approximately $25

Disneyland's fall schedule moves into October with three new adventures open, a fourth nearing completion special private nighttime parties for major groups and site preparations for a new Tomorrowland During the fall, the relaxed time to see Disneyland following the summer rush, the "Magic Kingdom "is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on

“Twenty years ago,” Walt said as we drove toward Disneyland, some 25 miles southeast of central Los Angeles, “I was always trying to think of a place to take my two small daughters on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon-a place where I could have fun, too. “At an amusement park, the only fun provided for a father, besides having his bottom dropped out from under

During its first 10 years, Disneyland's capital investment grew from $17 million on opening day to more than $53 million. In the next five months, the figure will jump another $20 million with the completion of four new gigantic attractions. "What we will do by this summertime," Walt Disney said after announcing the new attractions last week, "is to raise our

An entirely new kind of parade will greet. Disneyland visitors this Christmas season with daily performances of "Fantasy on Parade" from T Saturday through Jan. 2. Walt Disney his discarded the traditional "band, float and horse" procession for "a fresh new approach to parading-- a series of marching shows starring humorous and la colorful Disney characters.

Traditional concepts of holiday parades will be turned topsy-turvy for the coming Christmas season at Disneyland beginning Saturday night when Walt Disney unveils his new "Fantasy on Parade." Instead of a procession of four horses, marching band, float, four more horses, another band and another float, etc., the new Disney concept will feature a series of colorful

It is a place of improbable dreams, a 65-acre world drifted over with pixie dust. It is a place where Tinker Bell and Mary Poppins soar matter-of-factly through the evening sky, where Tom Sawyer plies his raft on the muddy Mississippi and the Lost Continent of Atlantis is cheek by jowl with the moon. It is, of course, Disneyland-Walt Disney's incredible pearl in the

Spike Jones and his City Slickers open a six-night engagement at Disneyland at 8 p.rn. Tuesday, with three shows nightly in Tomorrowland's 20,000 Leagues area. Songstress Helen Grayco will be featured. Other Disneyland special nighttime activities include the Elliott Brothers Orchestra, the Young Men from New Orleans, the Firehouse Five Plus Two, the Ward Gospel

The place is surrounded by a berm, a high barrow of earth, that insulates it from the external world. There is a single gateway where admission is charged. This, the land of Disney, is more secure than ancient Troy. No Trojan horse will get into Disneyland. Guards at the main gate closely scrutinize all who enter. Not even an unseemly teenager will get past them, much

One day last year in Los Angeles, as I was about to step aboard a helicopter that would take me to Disneyland with my teen-aged son and daughter, these two, smiling wanly, nodded toward a tourist poster that gave equal billing to our destination and to Forest Lawn cemetery. Their gesture reminded me that in earlier years they had wasted hundreds of child-hours vainly

Disneyland recreates another swinging chapter of the big band era beginning Sunday with the appearance of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra featuring Frank Sinatra Jr., the Pied Pipers and Helen Forrest. A surprise addition to the summer long parade of big bands at Disneyland, the Dorsey aggregation is under the direction of top bandsman Sam Donahue. Young Sinatra's

Disneyland really started more than 20 years ago, when Walt got the idea for an amusement park that grownups as well as children would enjoy. "I had all my drawing things laid out at home, and I'd work on plans for the park, as a hobby, at night." At the time, amusement parks were dying all over the country, "I talked Disneyland but no one could see it," Walt

In the third decade of this century America produced a young man of genius. He drew pictures with pen and ink and wash. Like other geniuses, such as Michelangelo, Leonardo and Bernini, he had a mechanical turn of mind; and, by means of all sorts of devices, he made his drawings into motion pictures which were works of art. He drew animals to perfection. With care and his

Running to a big success every night of the week, "Disneyland After Dark" today announced the addition of three more dancing areas with top bands on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer. A total of seven dancing areas include three new locations for Friday and Saturday nights: the Mall in Tomorrowland; the Pirate's Cove in Fantasyland, and dancing on the

If you're tired of freeways, or looking for something really different to do, Walt Disney has come up with the solution: a "trip far from civilization." The password is"Safari," and summertime visitors at Disneyland will be validating their passports, stepping aboard steamers and sailing off on a grand new tropical adventure that may set jungle exploration back to

Wooden soldiers will march, 20-foot tall dolls will glide past, and dozens of other "larger than life same animated toys will be featured is Disneyland's second annual "Parade Of Toys" during the Christmas season. The exciting parade, which widespread acclaim from guests and reviewers alike in 1960, will be premiered on Sunday, December 17 at Disneyland.

Rustling her skirts with a chilly air, winter was back for another sojourn, and California's Sunday yard mechanics and professional horticulturists alike tuned their garden forks to cater to another changing season. But in Disneyland, recognized as something of a "botanical wonderland," the bristling lady of winter was greeted much as any other time of

Disneyland is the place. of course. From Walt Disney's parade of cartoons and motion pictures started 38 years ago, 33 of his most famous characters will come dancing out of fantasy and out of the silver screen to cavort with patrons as the seventh summer season gets under way at the famous park. Each year since Disneyland opened in 1955, new attractions and

Benny Goodman is coming to Disneyland. The King of Swing will reign over the Magic Kingdom for three consecutive nights beginning tomorrow. For dancing pleasure, and for those who just care to sit and listen, Goodman and his magic clarinet will appear at a specially built bandstand and dance area in Tomorrowland from 8 to 12 p.m. each evening. Goodman and

Benny Goodman, rated the most gifted clarinetist in show business, will be featured Memorial Day weekend at Disneyland. Appearing with Goodman will be the Young Men from New Orleans, Dixieland artists, and the Elliott Brothers Swing Band. Goodman and his 10 jazz performers will appear in Tomorrowland on a specially built bandstand for dancing from 8 p.m. until

Over 300 carrier boys from The News will visit Disneyland on March 18 as a reward for exceptional effort in their jobs. The young men will see all the sights of the world-famous center in Anaheim, with particular emphasis on the Frontierland area of the park. Plan Visit to "Wonderland" Although Frontierland is only one of the park's five major "lands," many

Gardening enthusiasts who visit Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., where adults outnumber youngsters four to one, are as fascinated by the wide variety of appropriate landscape plantings and colorful gardens as they are by the 50 or more major amusement attractions in this multi-million dollar center. These horticultural period plantings include a tree-bordered Main

No figment of the imagination, flying saucers are destined for the Park, to become one of Walt Disney's latest attractions for the 1961 season. Scheduled to open this summer,the new adventure will have a space station in Tomorrowland,where guests can climb aboard their own Saucer, take to the air, guide their own ship, and return to land on the outer space station.

Twenty years ago," Walt said as we drove toward Disneyland, some 25 miles southeast of central Los Angeles, "I was always trying to think of a place to take my two small daughters on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon - a place where I could have fun, too. "At an amusement park the only fun provided for a father, besides having his bottom dropped out from under him on the

It's a wonderful, leisurely time of year to visit Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom! Anytime is a "good time" to visit Walt Disney unique Magic Kingdom - just ask the 12 million adults and 4 million children who've already been here! But with the Fall season, there is particular appeal and a still different enchantment about Disneyland, where guests find themselves

Whatever you wish - quick snack and refreshments or a delicious dinner - you'll find "good eating" at Disneyland. Located throughout the Magic Kingdom's five "lands" are 20 distinctive restaurants and refreshment centers. And directly across the street from the Park is the beautiful Gourmet Restaurant, composed of Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge and Dinning Room, in the

Disneyland Guided Tour - a personally conducted visit to all the realms within the Magic Kingdom - starts its second season, beginning September 14. When it was introduced last Fall, the Tour enthusiastically received by thousands of Disneyland visitors. Their comments ranged from "wonderful" to "thoroughly enjoyable" And almost unanimously, those interviewed in

Where is Disneyland located? Disneyland is located at Anaheim, California, 27 miles southeast of Los Angeles. From Los Angeles, take the Santa Ana Freeway and turn right Harbor Boulevard. What hours is Disneyland open? Until September 27, Disneyland is open every day of the week. Effective September 28, Disneyland returns to its Fall-Winter

Our need for nourishment is never far distant and Disneyland visitors have been known to work up a handy man's appetite touring the Park. The mouth watering aromas drift from the 20 restaurants and refreshment centers located throughout Disneyland's sixty acres of entertainment make a combination that is almost irresistible. "Let's eat," is a good two word

Walt Disney, who got ahead by building a better mouse, trotted out his new people-trap last night. The occasion was a what-is-it called Disneyland '59, a 90-minute ABC-TV commercial-masquerading under the guise of entertainment - devoted to hymning the virtues of Disney's four-year-old California amusement park. It was a kind of Mike Todd party without champagne, a

Six spectacular new attractions, built at a cost of 5.5 million dollars, are nearing completion at Disneyland, the greatest enlargement of the Anaheim Fairyland of entertainment since its opening in 1955. Beginning in June, Disneyland visitors from all over the world will race in speedy bobsleds from the top of snow-capped Matterhorn Mountain; dive in submarines to

It was a normal Sunday afternoon at Disneyland. The Gay Nineties show had just broken at the Golden Horseshoe, a make-believe salon located in the Frontierland area. The tourist-packed Mark Twain, a scaled-down reproduction of a nineteenth-century Mississippi river boat, was sailing around Tom Sawyer's Island. Stagecoach passengers were jolting through the Painted Desert,

This is written in Mexico, my home in recent years. I've just returned from a visit to the United States, and am now once more enjoying the taste of unfrozen orange juice and fresh fish, conversations lasting four or five hours in which all sorts of cabbages and kings are discussed, meetings with friends where no one asks if I watched TV last night to see Mickey Rooney

Harry and Bess Truman were just another couple of out-of-season tourist here Saturday. The former president winked cupped his hands and shouted to his wife over the brassy din of a band playing. "I'm Just Wild About Harry": "Boy, is this plate a rubberneck's paradise." Then he set off on a 2 1/2 -hour tour of the park at a pace so brisk that his official

Take one creative genius with idea, engineers with mechanical know-how, a 160-acre orange grove in Anaheim, Calif., and mix thoroughly with $19,000,000. The result? Disneyland, U.S.A. Walt Disney, the genius behind this playground, has a mind that is constantly busy with new ideas, In fact, he used to bemoan the fact that there was little to do on weekends. But that

Last week the 9,474,254th visitor walked through the gates of Disneyland since they were opened July 18, 1955. And just for fun-that these visitors might have the time of their lives - $21 millions have been spent on the fabulous playground at Anaheim by its creator, Walt Disney. That's not all. Says Disney: "Disneyland never will be completed. . . . It

The wonderful world of make-believe called Disneyland is now two years old, and it continues to delight Westerners by the thousands-small children, teen-agers, adults alike. What's more, it doesn't lose it's luster in a day's visit, nor in two or three. Possibly it never will for a good many visitors. We won't try to describe in detail this imaginative combination of

Once upon a time, in the magic realm of California, there was a grown-up heady boy named Walt Disney who set out to create the happiest place on earth. So he went into his counting houses and to his moneylenders, and he collected millions of dollars. Then he ordered his royal artists and carpenters to build a whimsical wonderland of spaceships to the moon and Mark Twain

Disneyland has taken another giant step forward in the realm of creative and fascinating new adventures ready for this Summer season. Foremost amongst the "new" which are now ready for the enjoyment of guests at Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom is. the unveiling of the inside of the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Fantasyland. Previously a landmark to

Hop aboard the horse-drawn trolley (or if you prefer a surrey, a double-decked bus, a "horseless carriage" or fire wagon) and let's begin a tour through Disneyland with a jaunt down 1900 Main Street. To our right as we leave Town Square is the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad Station, where passenger and freight trains depart for a trip around Disneyland.

An entirely new concept in family entertainment awaits visitors at Disneyland. From the moment you enter its nostalgic Main Street of early America, you are transported out of the world of today into a realm where time seems to stand still, where memories of the past and dreams of the future combine to ensure a day in your life that will never be forgotten.

During World War II, Dad's artists designed thousands of insignia for planes, tanks and shoulder patches; over 4000 designs in all. I collected them in scrapbooks, so I ought to know. Uncle Roy figured that each of those insignia cost the studio about twenty-five dollars, and the studio did the work for nothing. That is a pretty big giveaway-$100,000. "How could you turn

A summer vacation with pay. . . traveling down the rivers of America into the past . . . the exotic and the whimsical . . . this was my summer travel adventure. Dozens of school teachers and college students shared this unusual tour, yet none of us traveled more than 50 miles. All of us met thousands of people from nearly every corner of the earth. We were part of

Yes, the magic kingdom of Disneyland abounds in genuine antiques. Some of them dating back to the 1500's, are in Tomorrowland (of all places!) as part of the interior of the "Nautilus," the submarine in "20,000 leagues Under The Sea." Since the Nautilus foretold what we know today as atomic-powered underwater craft, this exhibit is located in Tomorrowland. There are other

Above is pictured Disneyland as it looks today, some 14 months after the Grand Opening, of July 18, 1955. In that brief span of time the Anaheim Magic Kingdom has come to rank as the number one visitor attraction in the United States. It is expected that the Park will great its five millionth-visitor sometime during the current month. The now familiar "heart" shape

One of the newest exhibits in Disneyland is the display by Crane Co., makers of "Everything AND the Kitchen Sink." Giant cranes, fabricated of pipe, join Walt Disney's cartoon characters in a park dedicated to a new concept of entertainment for youngsters and adults. The Crane exhibit in the Tomorrowland section was dedicated by company President Frank F. Elliott and

When Walt Disney completed the $2,000,000 expansion program at Disneyland this summer, it was estimated by park officials that the capacity had increased by 100,000 rides per day. Completion of Disneyland"s first expansion program came this past month with the opening of the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train Ride in Frontierland. The Rainbow Caverns ride was the last

Disneyland is now past the half-way point in a spring construction program that will add 1 1/2 million dollars in new rides and amusements to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom in Anaheim. Major areas of activity are Frontierland and the Tom Sawyer Island in the Rivers of America. More than $250,000 is being spent to make the island a "playland out of a youngster's

When Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse and other animated film cartoon characters who have become household names, first viewed 160 acres of flat sandy land in suburban Anaheim, California, 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles, he envisioned what others would never have dreamed of--$17,000,000 Disneyland, which threw wide its gates to the public in mid-July of 1955.

Walt Disney's circus is one of the greatest values in Big Top history, show business surveys revealed last week. Once inside Disneyland, general admission tickets are only 50 cents. Reserved section tickets are $1. Admission to Disneyland with all its brilliant Christmas season music and decorations -- remains $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. The

How far is It to the moon? How long does it take to get there? These are just samples of the questions fired at Disneyland's "Space Man" by visiting small fry. The Space Man, known to friends as K-7, is really John Catone and he threatens to give Buck Rogers or Captain Video a run for the money these days. But even though he is a space man he frankly

It may be more than the kids can bear. It has an Adventureland from Tahiti, a Frontierland entered through the log gates of an old fort complete with a Davy Crockett museum, a Fantasyland full Snow White, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty and all their associates, and a Tomorrowland with a Space Port. Walt Disney arranged it all, of course, and then named it Disneyland. Sprawled

Disneyland--a steel-and-concrete Never-Never Land for youngsters--has come to life at Anaheim, Calif. It's Walt Disney's fantastic kingdom dropped out of a cloud onto 160 acres. There your child can drive the car of the future, ride in a Mississippi stern-wheeler or romp through a medieval castle. If he wants a glimpse of Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland or Main

The big attraction for the small fry at Disneyland Sunday was Fess (Davy Crockett) Parker. A swell of excited comment and shrill cries of "Davy! There's Davy!" rippled through the sidewalk crowds as Parker was spotted in the parade. And every youngster was hoisted to his father's shoulder for a glimpse of Davy in the flesh. Among the spectators were such

Disneyland, a $17,000,000 fairyland dedicated to the pleasure of children, opened Sunday in a special preview of 35,000 invited guests whose enthusiasm indicated that Walt Disney's dream had lived up to expectations. The spectacular park will be opened officially to the public at 10 a. m. today and upward of 50,000 persons are expected for the event. Sunday the

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

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

More than 50,000 visitors were attracted to Disneyland on Monday, July 18, when the Park officially opened its gates to the general public. Reactions were mixed but highly enthusiastic, ranging from exclamations of "fantastic" to "unbelievable" and "too terrific for words to describe. Governor Goodwin J.. Knight of the State of California assisted Walt Disney and some

Main Street, U.S.A., houses a complete American small town where visitors will find every type of shop, store and other business establishment which existed In a turn of the century city of its type. At Town Square, the Bank of America offers full banking service which will be available seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bekins Van and

For over 20 years- almost from the time Mickey Mouse's voice was first heard all over the world - Walt Disney envisioned a park that would appeal to young and old alike with every conceivable type of entertainment included, and an his cartoon fatally grew, so did the dream. This dream of the creator of characters which have brought enjoyment to people all over the

Man's activities in 1986, the world of the future, are being presented in various exhibits In Tomorrowland by some of the major corporations in the United States. The earth's history, dating back three billion years, is portrayed through an animated display by Richfield, while the "Story of Oil," in Cinemascope, is also present. The Autopia, gasoline

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

When the curtain goes up tomorrow on Walt Disney's fabulous new entertainment world of Disneyland, '60 acres of happiness for young and old will be completed and ready for an expected five million visitors a year. But behind the scenes, an equally fabulous story of the hectic, time and overtime-consuming hours of preparations to ready Disneyland in completed form has

Walt Disney's $17,000,000 Disneyland was formally opened to the public yesterday at 10 a.m. The 60-acre wonderland at 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim was previewed for the press civic officials and entertainment industry Sunday. Disneyland was formally dedicated by Disney "to the people of the world young and old with a dream in their hearts." Gov. Goodwin J Knight

No figure in the world today is closer to the hearts of children than at 54-year-old boy named Walt Disney. Despite his ever-growing fame and current financial solidly (thanks particularly to his Disneyland series and the Davy Crockett boom it touched off), the king of the animated cartoon has never lost contact with the dreams youngsters dream. Latest proof is what

In real life, fame rarely leads to fortune--particularly if you are a mouse. But in Hollywood, almost anything can have a fairy tale ending. After more than a quarter-century of paw-to-mouth existence, Mickey Mouse finally is piloting his creator, Walt Disney, to the pot of cheese at the foot of the rainbow. In some ways, the $17-million Disneyland amusement park that

The final fantastic touches are being put on Disneyland. The $16,500,000 amusement park created by Walt Disney, the film producer, is scheduled to open July 18. It covers sixty acres and is calculated to draw about 5,000,000 visitors a year. Disneyland is situated in this citrus-ranching suburb twenty-two miles from Los Angeles. For it the appellation

They're making the Long Beach breakwater out of Grapenuts, and putting waves in the Pacific Ocean with a portable hair dryer. Sounds like a lot of foolishness, but it's: all being done for Disneyland, and everybody knows that the gent behind Disneyland is foolish like a fox. The Grapenuts breakwater and ocean with a permanent are just two of the unique parts of

Byways, streets and rail lines of yesteryear, rivers of today, super freeways and sky-trails of the future, paths and celestial seas in the ageless realm of make-believe are ready for travel-and all can be traversed in a single day at Disneyland. Tours into four centuries in horse-drawn streetcars, stagecoaches. Mississippi stern-wheelers, old-time trains,

On A sprawling 160-acre tract near Anaheim, Calif.. there is rising a fabulous magic kingdom. a wonderland of entertainment without counterpart on earth. The fantastic dream world is being brought into reality by man famed for his vivid imagination and showmanship - Walt Disney. Called "Disneyland" the $9 million project is in ﬁnal stages of construction on a part

The Tomorrowland section of Disneyland near Anaheim will feature the ultimate in wide screens, a completely circular movie on a 360-degree screen. A part of the commercial exhibit by American Motors Corp., the new process was demonstrated Tuesday in Disney studio. It will be shown to a preview audience July "17 in Disneyland and be open to the general public the

Scheduled to open July 15, this world's greatest fantasy has announced prices that will prevail. Adults will pay $1 to enter and children under 12 will pay 50 cents. The general admission will permit the visitors to go through such places as Adventureland. Tomorrowland, Fantasyland and Frontierland without additional cost. Prices for the various rides in the

A wonderland of delights such as the World may never have seen before is rising out of the orange groves in this sunny suburb of Los Angeles. It is Disneyland, a 17 million dollar paradise for children. When the gates are opened on July 19, customers will see an amusement built on the scale of a World's Fair. The fantastic world of Disney films will be transformed

The saga of the aging cinema star is a part of American folklore-the heady upward trajectory, the few brief seasons on the summit, and the swift descent to "B" pictures, guest appearances, and, of late, odd jobs on television. Next October the saga will be re-enacted again, but with one big difference. The old friend taking a job as TV master of ceremonies will have all

Adventure is the goal of master showman Walt Disney as he transforms 160 acres of [arm land on the outskirts of Anaheim into a spectacular showpiece of past, present, future, feet and fantasy -- to be known as Disneyland. Opening date is set for July 15. Adventures will include activities of Frontierland, one of the four major realms of Disneyland. America's

With opening date set for July 15, construction is going full speed ahead on Disneyland, multi-million dollar wonder of the entertainment world at Anaheim in Orange County. The total investment is expected to approximate $17 million.Grading and bulldozing are completed. Excavation of the various waterways in Disneyland is finished. Construction has started on several

Forty passengers at a time will get a realistic impression of space travel in a huge moon rocket being built near Los Angeles as part of Walt Disney's $9,000,000 Disneyland recreation park. Strapped to their seats, the passengers will thrill at the vibration and roar of the simulated take-off, listen to the staccato commands of the rocket captain over the intercom,