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10 Most Expensive Items In Auction Featuring 1500 Theme Park Collectibles
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 21 and Sunday, May 22. ...
12 Fun Things You May Not Know About Disneyland
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Test your Disney trivia mojo here. How many of these items do you already know? 1. King Arthur Carousel. The lead horse on the iconic Fantasyland carousel is named Jingles. Walt Disney wanted all horses on the carousel, and he wanted them all to be leaping, so when a classic carousel was purchased, it was supplemented with other horses and those that had straight legs were redesigned. 2. Main ...
12 Ultrasecret Areas That Thousands Of People Walk By Every Day But Never See
1. Recently, Disney invited me to see the Star View Station, a members-only lounge for Disney Vacation Club, smack dab in the middle of Tomorrowland at Disneyland in California.
It's hidden in plain sight, and a welcome respite complete with cozy chairs, retro futuristic theming, Disney antiques, and a kids' area.
It also had complimentary beverages, which you could take out ...
12 Unique And Magical Memories To Be Made At Disneyland
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When visiting Disney, many families head straight for the E-ticket rides, from Space Mountain to the Matterhorn to Dumbo. But in doing so they not only spend a whole lot of time in long lines, but they miss out on so many magical moments and memories that can be made at the "happiest place on earth.' Though these attractions are less popular, they are just as special and endure in family memories far ...
15 Absolute Best Restaurants In Disneyland
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From corn dogs to ultra-exclusive luxury dining, there's a place for everyone to eat at Disneyland. Here's a list of just some of the best in alphabetical order (it's too hard to rank them otherwise!). Hit 'em all on your next visit. Blue Bayou Right in the middle of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, this sit-down restaurant excels at things you might think you ...
15 Financial Facts You Never Knew About Disney
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1. The theme park reportedly took an initial investment of $17 million to get up and running. That was in 1955 - today those numbers would be closer to $148 million! 2. The first Disneyland ticket reportedly cost $1. It was purchased by Walt Disney's older brother, Roy O. Disney. 3. 11,000 tickets were sold on the park's opening day. However, counterfeit tickets resulted in ...
20 Surprising Things You Can And Can Not See Do And Taste At Your Next Visit
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Blue milk. Human ashes. Feral cats. Disneyland may be 85 acres of carefully curated mirth, but even after nearly 65 years of operation in Anaheim, Calif., the vacation destination can still surprise -- as park-goers who 've encountered the blue milk, human ashes and, yes, feral cats can attest. Before you next pass through the turnstile en route for the old-timey Main Street ...
24 Surprising Things About Disneyland We Did Not Know But Should
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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 masterpiece of Walt Disney's ...
25 Things Walt Disney Never Wanted Visitors To Know
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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 possible. Some of these secrets are ...
45 Surprising Secrets About Disneyland
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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 request of Walt Disney himself, by ...
5 Disneyland Secrets That Nobody Knows
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If you're heading to Disneyland this summer, you can increase your knowledge and impress your traveling companions by sharing these 5 little-known secrets from the park. So without further ado: 1. The Disneyland "Test Bricks" If you are heading down Main Street toward Sleeping Beauty Castle, take a quick right toward the locker rentals. There, just to the right of the entrance to the lockers, ...
5 Ways To Get Kicked Out Of Exclusive Club 33
Nobody wants to get kicked out of Club 33 after spending years on the wait list and paying thousands for the membership but that 's exactly what can happen if you break the rules of Disneyland 's secret and exclusive hideaway.
Club 33 rules govern the behavior and actions of members of the private restaurant and bar above New Orleans Square at the Anaheim theme park, according to New York ...
7 Unusual Things You Did Not Know About Disneyland At The Holidays
If Disneyland uncovers your inner child during the summer months, you've got to see the resort when the holiday season rolls around. From icicles draping the spires of Sleeping Beauty Castle to hand-pulled candy canes, the entire Disneyland Resort is a remarkably festive place to celebrate the winter holidays. With this year's celebrations running from Nov. 11 until Jan. 8, 2023, there ...
8 Secrets About Disneyland
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From how to score a cocktail to where to scatter grandma's ashes, this is your ticket to the real Magic Kingdom. 1. There are dead bodies in the Haunted Mansion The Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland is one of the scariest places in the park, but not for the reasons you'd expect. In his 1994 book "Mouse Tales," former Disney employee David Koenig tells the story of a tourist group that ...
9 Amazing Secrets To Look For During Your Next Visit
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As Disney lovers, we 're always looking for ways to visit the parks and TBH, we 've already binged well over half of our favorite childhood classics on Disney Plus. For those of you planning out your dream Disneyland visit, we 've got some news you 'll love to hear. You can go on a magical adventure to find Disneyland secrets. The park is full of them. All you have to do is look. From hidden ...
A Secret Dining Experience Fit For Royalty
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Disneyland aficionados already know about the exclusivity of Club 33. But for a taste of that Disney high life, non-members can enjoy an exclusive dining experience at the park. While it's not cheap, it certainly fits the price tag. Just upstairs from the park's Pirates of the Caribbean ride sits 21 Royal, sporting a name and setting fit for a Disney princess. The 19th century inspired venue is ...
An Early Designer Won Over Walt Disney With His Rebel Reputation Now He Laments The Park Is Gone
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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 assistant animator in the Disney films ...
At Disneyland Even Grown-Ups Have Fun
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It happens every time we set our eyes on the iconic visage of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle: Swelling up inside us is a fierce urge to plunge through the crowd and make a mad dash toward Space Mountain. At least that's the way it goes when we have children in tow. A parent's gut says pick up the pace and get to as many rides as possible. All the better to keep the little tykes happy and ...
Behind Closed Doors At Disney's 10 000 Dollar A Year Private Members Club
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Secretive club opened since 1967 has been visited by dozens of celebrities and dignitaries enjoying the only place in Disneyland to serve alcohol Over the years it has boasted a membership of presidents, world leaders and celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks and offers fine dining in decadent surroundings at the heart of Disneyland - at a hefty price. As such it has ...
Best Places To Eat At Disneyland
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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 go and lines to wait in! Fresh ...
California vs. Paris: Adventureland
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 take up the ...
Chef Confessions From Inside Ultra Exclusive Club 33
This summer, Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary. But, if you ask Club 33 and 21 Royal chef de cuisine Gloria Tae, she 's already looking forward to the holidays.
“For the Club, the big one for us is Candlelight. Candlelight [Processional] weekend that 's when we 're completely booked out,” Tae told SFGATE. “They 're projecting to do over 1,300 covers in two days for both lunch and ...
Church Official Embezzled Millions To Buy A Membership At Club 33
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There's been a lot of talk, especially recently, about just how expensive Disneyland is. Hotels are expensive, theme park tickets are expensive, food is expensive. Serious Disneyland fans save their money to make sure they have the cash for that all important annual passport every year, but for some with bigger bank accounts, there's a goal out there with a significantly higher price tag that the ...
Cinematical Uncovers The Secret Side Of Disneyland
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In spite of what some internet pundits and self-righteous types would have you believe, being a film critic and entertainment journalist does not mean you're handed the keys to Hollywood along with your W-9. Attending screenings and junkets, transcribing interviews, and spending the vast majority of every single day (all day) sitting in front of a computer is far more exhausting than one might expect. In ...
Club 33 Could Very Well Be Disneyland Best Attraction
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Disneyland is known as "The Happiest Place on Earth." But nestled within the Southern California amusement park is a restaurant and bar that could easily be called "The Most Exclusive Place on Earth." It's Club 33, and for a rumored initiation fee of $40,000, and annual dues of $11,000, you too can be a member, provided you get off the waiting list that lasts 10 years or more. Club 33, named for its ...
Club 33 Dress Code Prohibits Mickey Hats And Minnie Ears
Club 33 will turn you away at the door for dress code violations if you show up for your dinner reservation dressed like you 're going to Disneyland in an Avengers t-shirt, Darth Vader hoodie or Mickey Mouse ears.
Disneyland 's secret and exclusive club won 't let you wear t-shirts, shorts, hooded sweatshirts, Mickey hats or Minnie ears if you want to eat in the main dining room above New ...
Club 33 The Best Place To Enjoy A Mint Julep At Disneyland
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One of Disneyland's worst-kept secrets is the existence of a private club located in the heart of New Orleans Square. Named Club 33, this exclusive restaurant is located behind a small door adjacent to the Blue Bayou Restaurant, not far from the exit of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Even though Disneyland's New Orleans Square recently spruced up its popular mint julep soft drinks by adding a ...
Club 33 Wines Make Disneyland Debut
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Mickey Mouse has developed a taste for alcohol: Get ready for Disneyland wine. Club 33, a private, exclusive restaurant at the Anaheim theme park, has commissioned its own private labels of chardonnay and cabernet from Creston Vineyards of San Luis Obispo County. Located above New Orleans Square near the Blue Bayou restaurant, Club 33 is the only place where alcohol is served in Disneyland. Members ...
Coronavirus Closure Ends One Mans 2995 Day Streak
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Jeff Reitz won 't resume his 2,995 consecutive day streak of visiting Disneyland when the Anaheim theme park reopens after an extended coronavirus closure. “The streak 's been ended,” Reitz said at Disneyland on the last day before the closure. Disneyland closed on Friday, March 13 and won 't reopen for the rest of the month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure of the park ...
Couple Sues After They Were Kicked Out Of Club 33
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A Los Angeles couple who said they were banned from Disneyland's pricey and private Club 33 have sued the park, contending they were retaliated against for criticizing sexual harassment and other problems that arose as a result of new management. "There is a waiting list to become a Club 33 member. It's our belief that new management has been told to force the older members out so they can bring in ...
Dining At Disney's Club 33: The Good, The Bad And The Shopping
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There is a special population obsessed enamored with all things Disney, and a completely unrelated group that wants to be a part of all things exclusive. Rarely do these two collide, except when discussing a certain door adjacent to the Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square, its only marker being their address, the buzzer behind a discreet panel your only way in. Happiest place on Earth? Try toughest ...
