He Spent 21 Million Dollars Just For Fun
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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 will continue to grow, to add new ...
Head Custodian Retires After 47 Years At Disney
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When Ray Sidejas started working at Disneyland in 1964 as a busboy, things were quite different.
The park would close on Mondays and Tuesdays during the fall and Walt Disney himself would roam Disneyland. And the department Sidejas worked in was called Janitorial, not Custodial.
Now, nearly 50 years later, Disneyland and California Adventure are open seven days a week and, like Disney himself, ...
Heat Exhaustion Hits 2 Disneyland Performers
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Two girls in a youth music group that was performing at Disneyland's Magic Music Days were hospitalized Sunday for heat exhaustion, fire officials said.
Authorities were called to the park about 11:45 a.m. after the group, consisting of about a dozen 13- and 14-year-old girls from Woodland, Calif., complained of being overheated, Anaheim Fire Department spokeswoman Maria Sabol said.
The teens were ...
Hell No, We Won't Go - Mickey!
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Disneyland's ambitious expansion plans in California are meeting an unexpected snag. Longtime campers in its campground are a headache for Walt Disney's planned California Adventure, a $4.1 billion adjunct to Disneyland. While the company expects to break ground on some sections of the new 55-acre park next year, the task would be complicated by having to work around the campground. Disney wants to build a ...
Here Are 20 Hacks That Will Get You Into Disneyland For Cheaper
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While vacations are definitely wonderful and people look forward to them for months, they can also seriously break the bank. And while Disneyland is considered a place full of magic, we know that paying for a few days or a week there can start adding up.
From booking a bunch of nights in a hotel to shelling out for every single meal, not to mention the price of the passes and tickets, it can ...
Here Are 5 Films Based On Disneyland Rides That Should Be Made
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A few months ago, I saw the news that Disney is developing a movie based on the Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland. It will star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The news reports also mentioned that it will likely take place not in the present day, but in the past. I imagine it's a past where obscene amounts of protein powder was available so that they can explain how the Rock even exists in that time frame.
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Here Are All the Things That Went Wrong On Disneyland Disastrous Opening Day In 1955
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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 minute special called "Dateline ...
Here Come Dem Jazz Fireballs
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Half a hundred -of the world's great Dixieland jazzmen will come "floatin' down the river" at Disneyland next Saturday night, trumpets blowing and banjos strumming when the second annual "Dixieland at Disneyland" show rocks.thc Magic Kingdom with New Orleans music and fun.
Louis Armstrong, the Yankee Doodle Grandee of jazz (born July 4, 1900, in New Orleans), heads the star-studded list of Dixieland ...
Here Is Everything We Know So Far About New Star Wars Attraction
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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 architecture and towering ...
Here Is How Much You Will Spend On A Trip To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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It should come as no surprise that a trip to a galaxy far, far away will cost you quite a few galactic credits - but just how much money should you prepared to drop on your trip to Disneyland 's new Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge?
Before you make your travel plans to visit the new land in Anaheim after it opens to the general public on June 24, here 's a roundup of some of the expenses you can ...
Here Is How One Cast Member Keeps The Magic He Grew Up With Alive Every Day
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When Michael Estes was a little boy, Disneyland was part of his every day summer experience. When one cast member went out of her way to smile at him and treat him special, it changed his life forever.
"I feel like I grew up inside the park," Estes told Patch in interview. In the 9os, it was less expensive for a family to get an annual pass to the park than to be dropped off at the YMCA. Estes and his ...
Here Is What Is Changing When Mickeys Toontown Gets Transformed
Late last year it was revealed that Mickey 's Toontown at Disneyland was going to get a major overhaul. While we knew that a Disneyland version of Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway was already under construction, we learned in November that all of Toontown would be closing down at some point this year for a major overhaul, set to be finished sometime in early 2023. But now we know exactly when Toontown ...
Here Is What Is New At Disneyland This Summer Besides Star Wars
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Not long after Disneyland revealed plans to build a Star Wars-themed area, visions of large and ominous crowds hovered over fans like the Death Star.
But now that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has opened, those expectations have been blown to smithereens.
The new Star Wars land is drawing healthy but not overwhelming crowds (kept in check by a reservations system) and Disneyland is ...
Here Is What Started Fire That Closed Adventureland
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A state agency that inspects amusement rides has concluded that a backstage fire that forced Disneyland to temporarily close Adventureland and caused isolated power outages in the Anaheim theme park was caused by a construction generator.
The fire that erupted in a backstage area on Feb. 6 between the Disneyland Firehouse and the Emporium gift shop was quickly extinguished by Disneyland 's ...
Here Is What The New Tropical Hideaway In Adventureland Looks Like
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The tiki torches are lit and the tables are ready. Now, get ready for some outdoor dining overlooking the Jungle Cruise, as Disneyland's Tropical Hideaway prepares to open for business.
This new eatery will serve grab-and-go exotic foods such as warm bao buns with spiced vegetable, kaffir lime chicken and bulgogi beef fillings, ramen salad, spring rolls with cream cheese and pineapple and more.
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Here Is What Was Unveiled About Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge At Its Cast Party
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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 will be worn by people working the ...
Heres How To Create Magical Moments When Meeting Your Favorite Disney Characters This Summer
After a pause on character meet-and-greets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort guests can once again hug Minnie Mouse and ask for Cinderella 's autograph.
A trip to Disneyland parks in Anaheim, California, is not a cheap or easy endeavor for most people, so how can you get the most out of your experience?
The Arizona Republic spoke with a former employee - officially ...
Heres What Disneylands Overnight Shift Workers Do After The Parks Close
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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 jobs here," said Anaheim resident ...
Heres What Happened When I Took A Family Of Syrian Refugees To Disneyland
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I would like to introduce you to the Alamours. They are a family of Syrian refugees who have been living in the states for a couple months now. I met them for the first time this month and I loved getting to know all their personalities.
Our day at Disneyland
"In Syria, we would hear of Disneyland often. It is very well known. I can't believe we are actually here. Thank you," Alaa Alamour, a ...
Here's Your First View Of Disneyland
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Walt Disney's imagination is running wild again. At Anaheim, Calif., 25 miles from Los Angeles, bulldozers are piling up miniature mountains for a new product of Walt Disney's fertile imagination - a fabulous playground called Disneyland. At present, Disneyland exists mainly in drawings, models and the color map on these pages. But already its four major areas (see map) are backdrops for the Disneyland TV ...
Heroes For Hard Times
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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 the dance floor of Tomorrowland ...
Hidden Leprechaun House Have You Ever Seen It
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Patrick Begorra, 'The Little Man of Disneyland,' lives in a "wee snug house" in the Disney's California theme park
Disneyland in California is home to a hidden leprechaun house that belongs to a "little man" named Patrick Begorra.
The legend of leprechaun Patrick Begorra was first published for Disney's iconic Little Golden Book series in a story entitled 'The Little Man of Disneyland.' The book ...
Hidden Peter Pan Ride Trick Is Such A Delight For Visitors
With continuous innovations over the years, the Disney Parks have managed to keep their magic fresh and engaging for guests. Sometimes, though, guests get so engrossed in the big exciting changes that they overlook the special little Easter eggs scattered all over the park- and no, we're not just talking about the hidden Mickeys.
For example, did you know that there's a fun hidden secret ...
Hidden Secrets Of Haunted Mansion Pet Cemetery
The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park is one of the most iconic and beloved dark rides ever created. Since opening in 1969, it has entertained and spooked millions of guests with its ghostly inhabitants and imaginative scenes. But hidden away outside this popular attraction is a lesser-known feature - the Haunted Mansion pet cemetery.
History of the Pet Cemetery
The pet cemetery ...
Higher Prices Will Not Make Disneyland Any Less Crowded
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Next month marks the one-year anniversary of the most recent ticket price increases at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Given that price increases have become an annual tradition for Disney, it's probably a good bet that the next one is coming sooner, rather than later.
But no matter when Disney next increases the price of its theme park tickets and annual passes, I'll also bet you that the parks ...
Hints And Tips For Disneyland
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You can splurge or conserve on a trip to Disneyland, but Beth Van Horn, vice president of Travel Services for AAA Oregon/Idaho, suggests that $2,000 is a reasonable budget for a family of four to spend six days/five nights at Disneyland -- plus airfare or gasoline, and souvenirs.
That's based on a package deal (including meals and park admission tickets) in an economy hotel outside the park. To stay ...
Historical Decoration Makes Its Way Back Into The Park
Guests have recently gone through a real rollercoaster after a piece of Disneyland History was allegedly stolen from the firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A.
As we initially reported, the story was shared by Jose, Baileigh, and Amber from TikTok, saying that the bell at the Main Street firehouse had gone missing. Many feared that a Guest had stolen this historical item, but no official information ...
Historical Disneyland Photography By Mell Kilpatrick
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Historical Disneyland Photography by Mell Kilpatrick have been captured on film and can now be found in Disney Fine Art available for the first time in Northern Utah.
The authorized Disney Fine Art Gallery will be exhibiting over 10 Disneyland Photography pieces along with Post Cards, Pins, Coffee Table Books and Fine works of Art of Mell's Photography.
All this will be available in the Gallery ...
History Of Blue Bayou Disneyland Most Popular And Perennially Booked Restaurant
You decide you want to have a meal at Blue Bayou, the restaurant in Disneyland 's New Orleans Square inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. But you can 't just eat there whenever you want. You need a reservation. So you pick up your phone and open the Disneyland app to book a spot, only to find there 's no availability - not for a single table on a single day at any point in the future.
So ...
History Of Disneyland How Walt Disney Created The Happiest Place On Earth
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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
One Saturday morning, on 22 ...
History Of Disneyland The Surprising Way The Park Came To Be
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Disneyland wasn't always intended to be what it is today. If Walt Disney were not running the operation, Disneyland could have ended up as just another boring studio tour. Read on for a look at how the park came to be what it is today, including why the park ended up in Anaheim, California.
1. The demand was there
According to Designing Disney, "Due to the popularity of his cartoons, children ...
