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Disneyland Tour Follows Walt Disney's Journey
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A tour of Disneyland from the perspective of Walt Disney ends with the guide quoting a newspaper article describing Disney's success as a "product of luck."
The 180-minute tour, titled "A Walk in Walt's Footsteps," shows that Disney's rise from a struggling animator to Academy Award-winning filmmaker and creator of the most famous theme park in the world had little to do with luck.
The guided ...
Storm In A Teacup
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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 over his body. One day our ...
California_vs. Paris: Main Street USA
This month, I shall be comparing the Main Street, U.S.A.'s which can be found in the Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris).
Both are based loosely on Walt's home town of Marceline Missouri. Anaheim's is set in 1910, as part of the original idea that various Lands were set in years when Halley's Comet could be visible from Earth. According to themed studs in the pavement, Main Street ...
Leaping Into Spring On Leap Day
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It was "Leap Day" at the Disneyland Resort, and even though spring doesn't start for another three weeks, flowers are blooming all over the place.
In Frontierland, crews are continuing their preparations around the Rivers of America for the start of construction of "Star Wars" land. They installed two temporary dams on the Rivers of America so they can drain the northern portion of the river to ...
This Is How Disneyland Changed In The 2000s
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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.
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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 the largest one when it started ...
10 Best Places To Take A Break At Disneyland
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Hot and tired of tromping around theme parks at the Disneyland Resort? We're there for you. Here are the best places to catch a break and cool down.
At some point, like most of us, you've probably been inside the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln theater. Yes, it's a little dated. But you know why its moments are still great?
Because you get 16 minutes of blissful, dark, uninterrupted, air ...
Every Town USA
The final stop on my lovely tour of Disneyland, at least until "Star Wars Land" is completed, is the entrance to the entire park.
Said to be inspired by Walt's hometown of Marceline, Missouri, "Main Street, U.S.A" is designed to look like the idealized center of a town at around 1910. One of the designers, Harper Goff, showed Walt some pictures of his childhood home in Colorado and Walt liked the ...
Jungle Cruise Is Now A Self Sustaining Ecosystem And Requires Very Little Landscaping
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If you've ever been on Disneyland's jungle cruise you might be surprised to know that after so much work that's been done to it that it's now a self-sustaining ecosystem. It almost seems as though that could have been the intention of the landscapers and management looking after the park in the first place. From what I recall of the ride it was more native-looking the last time I saw it than anything, ...
Every Attraction Ranked By Three Disney Superfans
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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 few hundred miles away from the ...
How To See And Hear The 2018 Candlelight Ceremony This Weekend
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There's still an opportunity to see and hear the 2018 Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland this weekend even if you still haven't received your VIP invitation yet.
The 600-member candlelight choir will parade down Main Street U.S.A. on Saturday and Sunday for two performances each night in Disneyland's Town Square. Expect the main entrance to the Anaheim theme park to be busy and crowded both nights ...
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 ...
Mary Poppins Returns Art Exhibit Brings Film Costumes And Props
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The Art of Mary Poppins Returns gallery exhibit at the Disneyland Opera House is the practically perfect place to find costumes, props, memorabilia and concept art from the combination live action-animated film sequel coming to movie theaters this Christmas season.
The limited-time exhibit featuring items from the London sets and Shepperton Studios sound stages where the movie musical was filmed is ...
12 Essential Tips For Enjoying Disneyland In The Rain
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A day at Disneyland is usually fun in the sun thanks to Southern California's reputation for year-round sunshine - unless you happen to show up at the theme park on one of the 23 days when it rains each year on average in Anaheim.
This will go down as one of the rainiest weeks of the year in Anaheim, with the forecast calling for showers stretching into the weekend. While Disneyland remains open ...
20 Best Places To Rest With Kids
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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 slow-moving dark attractions and quick ...
Live-Action Dumbo Sneak Peek Flies Into Main Street Opera House For A Limited-Time Preview
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A sneak peek of the new "Dumbo" film about a ridiculed young circus elephant who learns to fly with the help of his enormous ears is now playing for a limited time in Disneyland's Main Street Opera House.
The preview promotes Disney's new live-action "Dumbo," opening in theaters on March 29. The remake expands on the flying elephant story of the original 1941 animated film that celebrated differences ...
When At Disneyland Let Walt Be Your Guide To His Magical Kingdom
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The first thing most people do when they visit Disneyland is head straight for the rides.
They have it all wrong.
To truly experience Disney magic, you need Walt to be your guide to his kingdom. Here's how a prominent group of Gonzaga alums experienced that for themselves while in Anaheim for Gonzaga's Sweet 16 games.
The key is not to rush, especially right after you walk through the front ...
Top 5 Tips For Visiting With Small Children
We 're going to keep it real here. Bringing younger children to Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth, isn 't always the easiest. A day at the park involves a lot of planning; outfit changes may be involved, you 're dealing with cold or hot weather, lines can be long, etc. But you 've been dreaming of the day when you can take your little one(s) to Disneyland and get that magical picture with ...
An Exclusive Look Inside Disneyland's Mr. Lincoln
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Disneyofficials say the Mr. Lincoln animatronic figure will star in a new show, "The Disneyland Story Featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln," as early as Dec. 18.
Disney spokesman John McClintock said Imagineers - the Disney technical pros - are still tinkering with the classic attraction, which has been on hiatus for several years.
The Mr. Lincoln robotic figure was innovative when it debuted ...
Captain EO Returns To Disneyland
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"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 the theater inside Tomorrowland, ...
Mr. Lincoln Returns To Disneyland
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Does it thrill you when something you grew up with, something known the world over, returns after a long absence?
Doesn't always happen. Frequently doesn't happen. But it is happening on Friday, December 18th, when "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" returns to Disneyland.
The show had been retired for years, while other attractions took over the theater space near the main Disneyland gate. But ...
A Great Destination For All Generations
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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 again. This time, it was a whole new ...
8 Great Tips For Enjoying Disneyland, Despite The Crowds
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For Southern Californians and thousands of lucky Southwest Riverside residents Disneyland is a conveniently close source of fun and fantasy. But, with well over 14 million guests visiting the park each year, the masses have a way of overwhelming even the most die-hard Disney fans.
So, you're going to Disneyland. For millions across the world, it is the happiest place on Earth a holiday requiring ...
Disneyland Offering Plenty Of Old West Fun for Summer Visitors
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Take a bit of the Old West, mix in a hair-raising thrill ride or two, and what do you get? A great way to have fun on this year's family summer vacation.
For 2010 Disneyland offers great combinations of fun rides and touches of Western heritage for the family.
Here's a quick run down of what's going on at the park for this summer season.
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A Brighter Sleeping Beauty Castle Is Just One Way Kim Irvine Keeps The Magic In Disneyland
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Here 's how deep Kim Irvine 's connections are to Disneyland: About three years before she started working for Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative arm of the company responsible for theme park experiences, the then-15-year-old simply wanted her mother to stop embarrassing her.
“Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween,” Irvine says today, mimicking her mother and raising her voice as she ...
10 Hidden Details Only True Fans Noticed
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All Disney fans know that Disney parks are full of surprises and hidden Easter eggs. Many of these hidden details pay tribute to creator and cartoonist Walt Disney and the long, celebrated history of the parks. Others are just fun little gags that are sure to delight children and adults alike. Disneyland in Anaheim, California was the first park to be opened by Walt Disney, and it has undergone many ...
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 ...
Dates For 2019 Candlelight Ceremony
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Disneyland has announced dates for the annual Candlelight Ceremony with a 600-member choir that always draws thousands of holiday fans anxious to get into the Christmas spirit.
The 2019 Candlelight Ceremony will be held at Disneyland on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, according to Disney officials.
In past years, the candlelight choir has paraded down Main Street U.S.A. for ...
Which Attractions Have The Most And Least Downtime You Will Be Surprised
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The only thing more disappointing than finding your favorite Disneyland out of service is having the ride break down while you 're waiting in line to board.
Fortunately, that doesn 't happen very often.
Disneyland experienced an average downtime of 4% across all of the Anaheim theme park 's attractions according to data collected from January through October by Touring ...
Animatronic Pirates And Ghosts Cannot Dress Themselves So She Helps Them
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Carlos the sopping wet “bilge rat” who gets dunked in a well all day long in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride goes through about a dozen shirts a year courtesy of Disneyland 's animatronic costuming department.
Disneyland 's Lupe de Santiago is on a first-name basis with Carlos and many of the nearly 1,000 audio-animatronic figures at the Anaheim theme park that need costume changes from time ...
How Disneyland Helps Show The Difference Between Fiction And Fake
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When lazy writers want to dismiss something as fake, they often compare it to Disneyland. The implication is that theme parks are fake places - artificial creations that are not as worthy as something authentic and real.
I always wonder if such writers are as dismissive of Broadway shows, novels or motion pictures. Those are all works of fiction, as are most theme park attractions, but those ...
How 50 Attractions Could Change When The Parks Reopen
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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 extensive sanitization measures throughout ...
