In the load area guests board ride vehicles after Captain Hook's famous pirate galleon. Once aboard, the ships take flight and steer a course toward Never NeverLand.
Opening Day Attractions You Can Still Enjoy At Disney
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Opening on July 17, 1955, Disneyland Park changed the world.
Over the past few decades since then, it has undergone multiple changes, including the addition of adjacent hotels, Downtown Disney, and Disney California Adventure Park. But let 's explore the attractions that were there from the very beginning.
The Mad Tea Party
Several Classic Rides To Temporarily Close
Dateline: April 25, 2023
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Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort in June won 't be able to enjoy several classic rides due to scheduled refurbishments.
Beginning on June 5, Peter Pan 's Flight, Mr. Toad 's Wild Ride, Alice in Wonderland, and The Little Mermaid: Ariel 's Undersea Adventure will be closed. The resort hasn 't provided a specific reopening date for the rides.
Hidden Peter Pan Ride Trick Is Such A Delight For Visitors
Dateline: April 6, 2023
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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
Visiting Without The Kids Here Are Some Attractions To Ride
Dateline: January 1, 2023
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Adult-only Disney days are something I regularly look forward to! There 's nothing better than strolling through with my favorite person, coffee in hand enjoying the sights and sounds of the Parks. If you are planning an adult-only Disney day, here are the best rides at Disneyland without the kids.
1. Buzz Astro
Challenge your partner to see
Disney Imagineering Made A Significant Mistake On A Classic Disneyland Attraction
Dateline: October 26, 2022
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Did you know Disney Imagineering made a huge mistake on a Disneyland opening day attraction? Blink, and you 'll miss it.
Disneyland Resort has been a staple for family fun in America since the 1950s, welcoming millions of families each year, eager to experience Disney magic through breathtaking storytelling, immersive lands, timeless attractions, innovative
Matterhorn Was Supposed To Be Candy Here Is The Story Of Rock Candy Mountain
Dateline: July 31, 2022
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If you 've ever grabbed a Disneyland snack from Trolley Treats as you walked into Disney California Adventure, you 've likely been face to face with a huge piece of Disney history hidden in plain sight.
The model of Disney Imagineering 's first-ever attempt at expansion of Disneyland park, Rock Candy Mountain, which later became Matterhorn Bobsleds, lives
Heres How To Create Magical Moments When Meeting Your Favorite Disney Characters This Summer
Dateline: June 21, 2022
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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
Five Stages Of Disney Parks For Parents
Dateline: March 12, 2022
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I've been talking about writing this story for years but until today, the eve of my youngest daughter's 13th birthday, it felt disingenuous.
Now that I officially have two teenagers, and have experienced all of these phases, I feel I can share what I have dubbed the "five stages of Disney" with parents.
The first is obviously the baby
Disney Announces Splash Mountain Will Soon Reopen After Refurbishment Closure
Dateline: January 27, 2022
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Pirates of the Caribbean, “it 's a small world,” Matterhorn Bobsleds, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Indiana Jones Adventure, Peter Pan 's Flight, Buzz Lightyear 's Astro Blasters, Roger Rabbit 's Toon Spin, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Astro Orbiter, Disneyland Railroad, Space Mountain, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Millennium
Secret Way To Make This Ride Even More Terrifying
Dateline: January 5, 2022
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While Walt Disney World is a huge Resort featuring tons of attractions within its four Parks, many Guests prefer the iconic Disneyland when on going on vacation. Something about Disneyland is so magical and so, well, “Disney”. From classic rides like Mr. Toad 's Wild Ride, Space Mountain , and Peter Pan 's Flight to the original Sleeping Beauty Castle at the end of Main
A Really Weird Experience The Oddest Places Readers Have Ever Been Stuck On Rides
Dateline: October 20, 2021
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There 's one moment on the Haunted Mansion - my favorite ride, my only must-do on any given Disneyland day - that I absolutely dread. Sometimes I close my eyes, sometimes I just avert them to focus on something more agreeable to my sensibilities, sometimes I just fix my gaze, staring down my own demon in grotesque horror.
It has absolutely nothing to do with
Is Rope Drop Still The Best Time To Arrive
Dateline: July 27, 2021
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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
11 Attractions From Opening Day
Dateline: July 11, 2021
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When Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, it wasn 't an immediate success. The park experienced numerous setbacks, including counterfeit tickets, concession shortages, and malfunctioning rides. But it also featured many rides and attractions that are considered classic parts of the Wonderful World of Disney today. Here are 11 attractions guests got
Is A New Gumbo Shop Coming To New Orleans Square
Dateline: June 10, 2021
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Ever since Disneyland reopened in April, we 've been scouring the entire resort looking for all the changes, refurbishments and new offerings that were produced during its COVID closure. Some things have been very obvious like the new queue lines for Peter Pan 's Flight and Storybook Canal Boats.
Others, like the refurb of Snow White and the addition of
I Went To Disneyland Opening Weekend Here Is What It Was Like
Dateline: May 2, 2021
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Standing at the Disneyland gates at 8:30 on Friday morning, we heard a sound in the distance. A sound no one had heard in more than 400 days: a long, friendly whistle, followed by the chugging of a steam train engine.
A rousing cheer erupted from the thousands of people waiting in line. The Disneyland railroad emerged from the trees and pulled into the Main
Disneyland Reopens To The Public After 13 Month Coronavirus Closure
Dateline: April 30, 2021
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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
How Disneyland Made Snow White Ride Less Scary And More Happily Ever After
Dateline: April 27, 2021
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Walt Disney Imagineering 's Dave Caranci remembers feeling a mix of trepidation and excitement about riding the Snow White dark ride in Fantasyland for the first time as a 5-year-old visiting Disneyland with his family.
“The first time I rode it was in the early ‘70s and it scared me to death,” said Caranci, Imagineering 's manager of creative development.
New Version Of Disneyland Debuts
Dateline: April 27, 2021
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Welcome to Disneyland 2.0.
After a pretty much uninterrupted run of nearly 65 years, Disneyland is returning after a break of more than 13 months. It 's been a hard reset for the resort, which now will be forced to operate in ways different than it has before.
Some of these changes will be temporary. But some might endure, as Disneyland adapts to
Disneyland Gives Renamed Snow White Dark Ride A New Happily Ever After Ending
Dateline: December 22, 2020
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Disneyland has removed the scary ending from Snow White 's Scary Adventures and added a happily ever after finale to the classic Fantasyland dark ride that will return when the Anaheim theme park reopens following an extended coronavirus closure.
Walt Disney Imagineering updated the interior and exterior of the Snow White 's Scary Adventures attraction during
How 50 Attractions Could Change When The Parks Reopen
Dateline: August 1, 2020
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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
Disneyland Can Be Done In One Day But Here Is What You Will Want To Prioritize
Dateline: May 6, 2020
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Disneyland probably is the best place on earth... The number of roller coasters and fun activities you can do is huge and that's why you will want to prioritize your visit and follow the tips we have for you.
Disneyland can be fun, but you'll want to do some things first so that you don't miss the park's greatest part! Make sure you book your trip
Disney Recalls The Small World War And The Challenges Of Changing Classic Rides
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Dateline: December 19, 2019
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Walt Disney Imagineering faces an never-ending challenge: Should Disney 's creative team change a classic Disneyland ride or preserve the beloved attraction for nostalgia 's sake?
The fifth episode of “The Imagineering Story” on the new Disney+ streaming service delves into the dilemma of updating cherished Disneyland attractions and the inevitable uproar
Refurbishing Snow Whites Scary Adventures
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Dateline: November 28, 2019
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Disneyland officially announced that they are refurbishing one of their classic dark rides next year, Snow White 's Scary Adventures. The Disney Parks blog announced that Disneyland plans to update the ride “with new magic inside and out in 2020.”
Snow White 's Scary Adventures will still have familiar elements when updated, but will implement new effects,
Snow Whites Scary Adventures Dark Ride A Major Facelift In 2020
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Dateline: November 8, 2019
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Snow White 's Scary Adventures is about to become the latest classic Fantasyland dark ride to undergo a major refurbishment when the Disneyland opening day attraction goes under the knife in 2020.
Disneyland filed a building permit with the city of Anaheim for a $445,000 refurbishment of Snow White 's Scary Adventures, according to city records.
Why Pirates Of The Caribbean Is The Best Ride According To Bob Iger
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Dateline: October 4, 2019
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Every ride at Disneyland is probably somebody's favorite, but there are a few clear front runners in that never ending debate. If you love roller coasters than it may be all about Space Mountain or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. If you prefer dark rides then your favorite might be the Haunted Mansion or possibly Peter Pan's Flight.
One ride that is
Staying Cool When The Sun Shines Bright
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Right now there are so many new things to see and do at the Disneyland Resort, that it 's a great time to visit! As the Southern California sun shines bright, here are some ways to keep cool during your stay:
First up is Disneyland park!
Break away from the bright sun in a galaxy far, far away at Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge. Within the planet of
20 Surprising Things You Can And Can Not See Do And Taste At Your Next Visit
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Dateline: August 13, 2019
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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
10 Hidden Details Only True Fans Noticed
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Dateline: June 14, 2019
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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
4 Disneyland Attractions That Desperately Need An Upgrade
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Dateline: April 30, 2019
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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
A Perfect 48 Hours Of Eating At Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: April 11, 2019
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Theme park food normally brings to mind wilted hot dogs and sad soft serve cones, but Disney cares far too much about its culinary program to stoop so low at its original park. The perfect 48 hours in the Happiest Place on Earth are filled with much less junk food than you'd anticipate, with generous options for strong cocktails, sit-down dinners that don't disappoint,
10 Tips For Visiting With Toddlers And Preschoolers
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Dateline: January 11, 2019
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Toddlers and preschoolers can be challenging travel companions, but travel destinations like Disneyland are made for them. I've never been a parent to wait until a certain age to travel with my kids anywhere, and there was no way I was going to miss out on the magic of Disney when my kids believed in it the most (and kids are free until they turn 3 at Disney).
24 Surprising Things About Disneyland We Did Not Know But Should
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Dateline: December 2, 2018
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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
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Millennium Falcon Missions
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TV Spots are Filming Now!
I've heard a lot of rumors about the Millennium Falcon ride coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the Star Wars themed land coming to Disney Parks in 2019. Recently a commercial was filmed for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge centered around "early access" to the land. We aren't sure if the early access will be for everyone or if this is a "Golden
Every Attraction Ranked By Three Disney Superfans
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Dateline: August 15, 2018
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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
From Dumbo To Mr Toad Disneyland Collection Goes Up For Auction
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Dateline: July 23, 2018
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For years, Dumbo the Flying Elephant hung from his living room ceiling, a Mr. Toad Wild Ride car was parked in his library and Bashful's cart from Snow White's Scary Adventures sat on his front lawn in suburban California.
Now collector Richard Kraft is selling off his 750-item collection of theme park vehicles, props and artifacts spanning six decades of Disneyland
How We Rode 17 Attractions In One Day With Time To Spare Using Apps As Our Guide
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Dateline: June 10, 2018
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Apologies to Walt, but Disneyland might now be described as, "The app-iest place on Earth." Or it should be if you want the best vacation experience with the least time standing in lines.
Crowds and long attraction waits at the original Anaheim park and its Disneyland Resort neighbor, Disney California Adventure, may suck joy out of even this happiest place. But
Is MaxPass Worth The Price A Skeptic Puts It To The Test
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Dateline: May 31, 2018
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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.
19 Seriously Amazing Disneyland Hacks To Make Your Trip Even More Magical
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Dateline: May 5, 2018
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You've bought the plane tickets, booked the hotel, stocked up on super stylish Mickey gear, got your nails did, and have your Disneybounding all ready; you're truly invested in that upcoming Disneyland trip. Now it's time to do absolutely everything you can to ensure that you have the BEST TIME EVER. We can help! Here are 19 tried-and-true Disneyland hacks to assist you
5 Best Rides 5 Things To Avoid
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Dateline: April 7, 2018
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Five can't-miss Disneyland rides
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: A gold-mine-themed runaway train ride, it has nothing to do with Disney characters, except you'll yelp as high-pitched as Minnie Mouse through its twists and turns. And yet it wasn't too much for our 6-year-old.
Space Mountain: Of course! The famed inner-space thrill ride hasn't lost its starry
Disney World And Disneyland Have 11 Iconic Matching Attractions Heres Which Park Has The Best Version Of Each Ride
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Dateline: February 27, 2018
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Disney parks are known for thrilling rides, epic foods and drink, and a creatively magical experience. The original Disneyland park in California has many rides that match up with Florida's Disney World, but not all rides are created equal. For example, the Space Mountain in Disney World is drastically different (and worse) than its California counterpart.
After
Everything We Saw At First-Ever Vintage Theme Night
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Dateline: January 30, 2018
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When Disneyland throws a party, you know we're gonna be there - and Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite was no exception. Disneyland's first event in a forthcoming series of themed nights this year was an ode to the rides, tunes, and thrills of yesteryear, complete with food, music, entertainment, and characters fit for vintage-obsessed Disney fans.
There were few
Um Disneyland Opening Day In 1955 Sounds Like It Was A Dystopian Hell
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Dateline: October 16, 2017
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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
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 13
Dateline: July 14, 2017
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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
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 12
Dateline: May 15, 2017
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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
Castle Heraldry Shoppe Closing At Disneyland
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Dateline: December 19, 2016
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The shop where visitors could look up their family crest or purchase a coat of arms at Disneyland is closing.
Disneyland officials confirmed that the Castle Heraldry Shoppe will close Jan. 12.
The shop first opened inside a space within the castle in 1994. It moved to its present location in 2008, when the park re-opened the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough.
Disneyland Preps For Halloween As 60th Anniversary Fades Away
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Dateline: September 7, 2016
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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
Frozen Stage Show New Rides
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Dateline: July 27, 2016
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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"
This Day In History Disneyland Opened 61 Years Ago Today
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Dateline: July 17, 2016
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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
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 4
Dateline: November 15, 2015
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Last time we left off, we were meeting some of the Imagineers who were responsible for the initial creation of Disneyland. We began to see the park take physical shape and learn about the origins of Main Street USA and Sleeping Beauty's Castle. There were roughly 6 months until the opening. The orange and walnut groves that once existed all to themselves were being
Disneyland Ride Review Pinocchios Daring Journey Is A Little Wooden
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Dateline: November 9, 2015
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It's time to take a ride on Pinocchio's Daring Journey at Disneyland, which is based on Walt Disney's second animated feature film, "Pinocchio," which was based on the children's novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi.
This attraction appeared in 1983, occupying the space that once held the Fantasyland Theater. Above the entrance there is a small figure
Disney Voice Over Actors Bring Theme Park Rides To Life
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Dateline: July 28, 2015
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Voice-over actors are the hidden artists who provide the audio atmosphere and essential back stories that bring theme parks to life..
From the parking lot tram spiel to park-wide announcements to ride narrations, the best work of voice-over actors often goes unnoticed simply because it blends so seamlessly into the overall theme park experience.
During the
Disneyland Updates Classic Rides Like Haunted Mansion With New Magic For 60th Anniversary
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Guests visiting Disneyland these days will notice intriguing upgrades and changes to several classic, beloved attractions. As part of the park's 60th anniversary celebration, the Haunted Mansion, the Matterhorn and Peter Pan's Flight have all received tweaks, referred to as "New Magic" by Disneyland. The additions to Haunted Mansion and Matterhorn have been open for a few
Peter Pan Flight Reopens At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 30, 2015
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Visitors can fly over London and Neverland again.
After a seven-month hiatus, an enhanced version of one of Disneyland's original rides is back along with Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy, Captain Hook and Smee.
The Peter Pan's Flight attraction re-opens today, boasting new special effects and animation.
"Hopefully, it's the type of magical effect you've
Disneyland Turns 60 Ranking Its Attractions by Land
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Dateline: May 22, 2015
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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
25 Things You Need To Know About Disneyland's Diamond Celebration
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Dateline: May 15, 2015
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Disneyland is celebrating 60 years of magic with a Diamond Celebration set to begin May 22. Since opening in 1955, Disneyland has continued to hold a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. Here are 25 things you need to know if you are planning to celebrate with Mickey.
Diamond Celebration hours
1. Disneyland opens at 6 a.m. on May 22 for a
Anticipation Grows As Disneyland 60th Nears
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Dateline: May 3, 2015
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Since Disneyland announced it would debut its 60th anniversary fireworks show, parade and diamond-decorated castle on May 22, I have been eagerly awaiting the day like a little kid making her first visit to the park.
I purposely haven't been to Disneyland since mid-March, to help fuel the anticipation and excitement.
Finally, it's less than three weeks away.
60 Reasons To Visit Disneylands 60th Anniversary
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Dateline: April 22, 2015
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You don't really need a reason to visit Disneyland. It is the happiest place on earth after all. But when was the last time you stepped onto Main Street U.S.A. and took a spin on Dumbo the Flying Elephant?
If it's been awhile, you might want to consider planning a visit this year as the resort goes all out for its 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration. In honor of the
Disneyland Ride Enhancements To Arrive For 60th Anniversary Celebration
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Dateline: April 10, 2015
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Disneyland has already unveiled plans for a new fireworks show, a parade and "sparkling" features on two of its iconic buildings as part of the park's 60th anniversary celebration this summer..
Now Southern California's most popular theme park plans to add enhancements to several attractions, including the Matterhorn, Peter Pan's Flight and the Haunted Mansion.
Birth Of Disney's Dark Ride
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There are those who love carnival haunted houses and dark rides, and those who don't. The clackity-clack of the cars running along the track, the musty air with an occasional whiff of cotton-candy or bile, the gaudy plywood forms painted in florescent hues, the air-powered peek-a-BOO! pop-up ghoulies - all of these things inspire either fear and loathing or a giddy sense
Disneyland In 1955 Rides Now Long Gone Weird Glitches On Opening Day
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Dateline: July 18, 2014
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Disneyland was dedicated during a special preview opening day on July 17, 1955. The public opening was July 18. The dedication aired on ABC at 4:30 p.m. July 17. Some details of the opening:
Park attendance: 6,000 guests were invited for the special preview opening, but an additional 22,000 showed up with counterfeit tickets, making for a total of 28,000 guests that
Disneyland Resort Courts Local Residents After Holidays
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Dateline: January 7, 2014
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Southern California residents can "show their Disney side" in 2014 as the Disneyland Resort once again presents a ticket offer especially for them, with options for two or three days of fun and adventure at the parks -- all at special prices. To explore all there is to do at Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, Southern California residents may purchase a
Much Has Changed Much Thankfully Remains The Same
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Dateline: December 5, 2013
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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
Music is Magic
Dateline: November 1, 2013
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I don't even remember my first trip to Disneyland as a child. My first trip with my high school band, on the other hand, I do remember, if a little vaguely. Hey, I've been going since I was a kid, and even with my makeshift leash, all the wonderful memories have always tended to blend together. It was when I was a freshman in high school and we were to march down Main
Fitting In At Disneyland
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Dateline: March 22, 2013
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The trip to Disneyland was amazing. It had been twenty years since the last trip where I was able to enjoy any of the thrill rides. I was apprehensive and skeptical about my chances of fitting on any of the classics, let alone on the new attractions. But fortunately my worries didn't match reality.
The first ride was the Peter Pan ship, and it is built for three
Grown-Up Gals Have Fun Like Kids But Without Kids At Disneyland
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Dateline: May 21, 2012
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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
7 Tips For Tackling Disneyland In A Day
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Dateline: February 28, 2012
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I've been to Disneyland hundreds of times over the last two decades and have been writing the Funland theme park blog for about four years now. As a result, people are always asking me how to do everything at Disneyland in a single day.
The short answer is you probably can't. It can be a struggle for even hard-core fans with military assault-like strategies. The
Disney's Do's And Don'ts
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Dateline: February 13, 2012
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Source: The Daily Aztec
Disneyland is often called "The Happiest Place on Earth". When you break it down, this claim has a lot of validity. Magic comes to life when your favorite childhood characters begin dancing in front of you. Suddenly Belle, Prince Charming and Mickey Mouse come alive in one location, forcing you to discover your pupils aren't big enough to take in the entire scene all at
Five Unique Artifacts From Disneyland's Opening That Remain At The Park
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Dateline: January 18, 2012
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Source: Orange County Weekly
A lot has changed at Disneyland since the park first opened in 1955.
Over the nearly six decades that have passed since its debut, many things at the Happiest Place on Earth have either been lost over time or met with a wrecking ball during one of the park's many expansions and refurbishments.
We list five original Disneyland artifacts that existed in the park
Harry Potter Day At Disneyland Turns Hope To Tears With The Wave Of A Wand
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Dateline: November 9, 2011
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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
Environmental Group Files Suit Against The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: October 18, 2011
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Minnie's House, the Haunted Mansion and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride are all attractions families may want to avoid during their next Disneyland adventure, according to an environmental group alleging the California theme park is riddled with attractions that can expose children to potentially dangerous levels of lead.
The Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation filed an
Disneyland It All Started With A Mouse
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Dateline: October 3, 2011
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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
Storm In A Teacup
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Dateline: July 30, 2011
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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
Making Kinect Disneyland Adventures
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Dateline: July 24, 2011
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Disneyland has remained one of the world's most popular attractions ever since it was built on a 160-acre site near Anaheim, California, in 1955. Love it or loathe it, there is no denying that nearly 16 million people eagerly flock every year to gawp open-mouthed at the Technicolor playground inhabited by Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other famous characters. Frontier
A Brief History Of Disneyland, An American Classic
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Dateline: July 5, 2011
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"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.
Survival In Mauschwitz
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Dateline: June 29, 2011
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Source: East Bay Express
Not for nothing did a grizzled lifer at Disneyland refer to his worksite as "Mauschwitz." In this case, "lifer" means "one condemned to wear a Donald Duck suit, day in and day out, even when it's 110 degrees in the shade, even when he can't see well enough through the eyeholes to make out which kid is kicking him in the nuts, and even when he's so saturated in sweat that
How To Actually Be Happy At The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: June 13, 2011
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School is out, the kids are full of energy and expectations and parents across Utah are making summer plans. Gasoline prices have driven many Utahns to choose Disneyland as their summer destination. Here are five tips and little-known secrets for making your Magic Kingdom visit more memorable.
1. Know when to go
The crowds at Disneyland are often a concern for
California vs. Paris: Alice In Wonderland
Dateline: April 7, 2011
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
In the seventh of my series comparing the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris), I shall be looking at selected references to Disney's 1951 animated movie Alice in Wonderland within the parks.
The best place to start is perhaps the "Teacups ride", officially known as Mad Tea Party (MTP) in California, and Mad Hatter's Tea Cups (MHTC) in Paris.
Most Exhausting Place On Earth
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Dateline: April 6, 2011
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The happiest place on earth is even happier with a four-month-old Golden Retriever. An integral and fun part of the service dog training experience is taking a trip to Disneyland. Sights, sounds, smells, and millions of distractions await the service dog-in-training at a Disneyland Park. People are overjoyed when they see a service dog partaking in the Disney experience,
Discover Disneyland Hidden Park Secrets
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Dateline: March 22, 2011
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Source: thedailyaztec.com
It's hard to deny that magical feeling when leaving the real world behind and entering the gates of Disneyland. No matter how many trips have been made to this wonderful amusement park, part of the magic of the "Happiest Place on Earth" is that millions of people have been visiting for more than half a century, and there are still secrets to be revealed.
Many people
California vs. Paris: Peter Pan
Dateline: January 5, 2011
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
In the fourth of my series comparing the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris), I shall be looking at Peter Pan's Flight.
When I mention California's Peter Pan's Flight in this article, I am referring only to its current post-1983-refurb version, which added the interior queue-line, a Peter Pan audio-animatronic, the pirate-ship deck scene and
Smoke Closes Fantasyland Section Of Disneyland
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Dateline: December 2, 2010
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A handful of Disneyland rides were closed Thursday when an electrical problem sent smoke wafting into Pinocchio's Daring Journey.
The smoke was reported just after noon in the Fantasyland section of Disneyland, said Maria Sabol of the Anaheim Fire Department.
"It was described as a wall producing smoke," Sabol said. "We were called out because people could smell
Disneyland Rides Temporarily Closed After Reports Of Smoke
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Dateline: December 2, 2010
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Several Disneyland rides were temporarily closed Thursday afternoon after reports of smoke in an area near the Pinocchio Daring Journey ride in the Fantasyland section of the theme park, according to fire department and park officials.
More than 20 personnel from the Anaheim Fire Department responded shortly after noon to reports of smoke in a 5-square-foot area near
Most Disney Rides Re-Opened After Smoke
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Dateline: December 2, 2010
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Disneyland has re-opened seven Fantasyland rides shut down this afternoon because of smoke behind the scenes.
More than 20 firefighters were sent to the park about 12:07 p.m. regarding smoke coming from a large electrical conduit inside the wall behind Pinocchio's Daring Journey ride, said Maria Sabol, an Anaheim Fire Department spokeswoman.
That ride, as of
Family Fun At Disneyland
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Dateline: August 18, 2010
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With the recent launch of a new direct flight between Toronto's Pearson International Airport and the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA, Air Canada teamed up with the folks at Disneyland and the tourism boards of Orange County, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach to send a select group of Toronto-based media to tour the West Coast paradise in
Breaking Up With Disneyland
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Dateline: July 16, 2010
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A life-long love affair has officially and finally come to an end. A relationship based on a deep and unqualified affection that began back in 1955 when we were both young, and has lasted for about 40 years, is over kaput.
The magic is gone and, it pains me to say so, never again to be recaptured. The last slender thread of attachment was severed just last week when
Cool Clear Water Water
Dateline: June 5, 2010
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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
Trivial Pursuit At The Venerable California Theme Park
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Dateline: April 22, 2010
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Disneyland, the theme park that bills itself as "the happiest place on Earth," filled with people during a recent spring-break April day when the temperature hovered near 90.
People waited for more than two hours for a chance to ride Splash Mountain. Finding a bench to sit for a moment with a napping grandson proved challenging. Lines formed to use restrooms or
Disneyland Memories
Dateline: April 7, 2010
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Sitting here in the hub of Main Street, coffee in hand, and hands sticky from the cinnamon roll I just devoured, I would like to start my first article with the past, my past, and my early Disneyland experiences that have implanted themselves in my heart and brain over the years.
"Here age relives fond memories of the past"
-Walt Disney
Today, as a man at
To The Lands Of Make-Believe
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Dateline: April 2, 2010
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Depending on your view of the world's most famous rodent, a plan to visit Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida, one after the other, is either a dream or a nightmare. Those in support of an oversized mousetrap would warn that dragging an adventurous seven-year-old and a jet-lagged nine-year-old across the US to do it is a sign of madness.
Separated by
A Great Destination For All Generations
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Dateline: March 8, 2010
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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
Margaret's Musings: Mickey And Me
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Dateline: January 15, 2010
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It is hard to tell when exactly this affair of over 50 years started. This year, the land where we met is celebrating its founding after 55 years. The "government' runs smoothly, cleanliness is number one and no one is privy to the inner workings, even the public restrooms are discreet and nearly invisible.
New Year's Eve weekend we had a family reunion of sorts.
Disney Parks Offer Devices For Visually Impaired Visitors
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Dateline: November 3, 2009
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After becoming legally blind at age 30, Brenda Woodrum missed seeing the details of one of her favorite Disneyland rides, Pirates of the Caribbean.
So, Woodrum teared up when she heard a description of cannons shooting from pirate ships on the ride using a new listening device that just became available at Disney parks.
"It was really an emotional experience,"
Disneyland For Haters
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Dateline: June 25, 2009
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Source: Las Vegas Weekly
Think you're too cynical, sophisticated, debauched or underfunded to visit the Happiest Place on Earth? This one's for you.
I am of Disneyland. My love for Walt Disney's 54-year-old theme park can move (space!) mountains. In fact, my love for Disneyland is so perfect and so complete that I don't really mind if you hate it.
Somehow I've managed to acquire a
The Magic Endures At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 18, 2009
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When my adventurous eight-year-old resorted to a sympathetic pep talk to convince me to ride Disneyland's Space Mountain with him, the role-reversal was too embarrassing to refuse.
On that magical, starlit, pleasantly disorienting plunge, with my son holding my hand, I had my Disneyland moment: the thrill of a great ride shared with an ecstatic child.
At its
Disneyland On A Date: Perfect For A Couple
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Dateline: June 15, 2009
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If you live within an hour of the Disneyland Resort, you might want to have your next date at the Park. I mean if you think about it, Disneyland is made for fun and what could be more fun than getting a chance to know someone while playing a little too. It could ease the tension and bring a delightful evening. Plus, and I do mean this is a good way, those who love
Disneyland Attractions Perfect For Toddlers
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Dateline: June 12, 2009
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You have to love how the Disneyland Resort caters to the whole family. As you walk around you will see that there are rides for every age group as well as the entire family. This includes toddlers.
Yet, say you are going on a play date with just toddlers, do you know where you can take them so they can have some fun while you do to? Here are the best rides for
Disneyland Magic Endures Older Attractions Still Appeal, While Fresh Thrills Keep Fans Returning
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Dateline: April 30, 2009
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When my adventurous eight-year-old resorted to a sympathetic pep talk to convince me to ride Disneyland's Space Mountain with him, the role-reversal was too embarrassing to refuse.
On that magical, starlit, pleasantly disorienting plunge, with my son holding my hand, I had my Disneyland moment: the thrill of a great ride shared with an ecstatic child.
At its worst,
Why I Prefer Disneyland To Disney World
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Dateline: March 25, 2009
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There is no denying that Utahns love all things Disney, including the company's theme parks, television and radio stations, movies and iconic cartoon characters. For many of us, a trip to Disneyland was an essential rite of growing up. I first went when I was 12 and I have taken my kids and grandchildren to the park.
In my day, our only choice was Disneyland. Now,
Disneyland Most Dizzying In Anaheim
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Dateline: December 14, 2008
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"Are you in good health?" asks Olivia, my 9-year-old niece. We're waiting in line for the Hollywood Tower of Terror, which she says is the scariest ride at Disney's California Adventure, the theme park that opened next door to Disneyland in 2001.
"I like to think I am," I respond.
"Do you barf easily?"
"No, not really. I recently had a nine-year no-barf
My First Long-Awaited Much Anticipated Wonderful Trip To Disneyland
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Dateline: March 2, 2008
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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
A Magic Day
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Dateline: July 13, 2006
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A magician can pull a rabbit out of a hat, he can cut a woman in half, and he can even make a grown man disappear-I've seen it. But I can't say I really believe in magic. That is, I didn't believe in magic until my wife and I recently took our son to Disneyland.
Going to Disneyland is a major deal to me. My parents took my siblings and I to the "happiest place on
Oakland Museum's Disneyland Exhibition
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Dateline: May 4, 2006
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Walter Disney's daughter and a longtime collaborator were in Oakland Wednesday to launch the Oakland Museum of California's new exhibition "Behind the Magic -- 50 Years of Disneyland.''
Diane Disney Miller and Martin (Marty) Sklar, vice chairman and principal creative executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, were on hand to talk about the exhibit and the idea behind
Fifty Years And Five Days Of Disneyland
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Dateline: January 31, 2006
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It's hard to say when it was decided to schedule a vacation at Disneyland. A year of pictures dominated by apes, lions and burning flesh-and those were just the kids' movies-probably had something to do with it. In any case, it was time to celebrate Disneyland's golden anniversary in style.
Buyer's remorse set in as soon as the trip was confirmed. What could one
Disneyland From A to Z
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Dateline: January 31, 2006
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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
Going To Disneyland? Tips To Keep You Sane
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Dateline: January 13, 2006
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It's been a little more than a week since we've returned from our family trip to Disneyland. I'm almost scared to admit this, but I'd happily return with my four-year-old son, Nolan and his eight-month-old brother, Quin. Now that we've experienced the chaos once, I know what I'd do to make it even better the next time. Here are six of my tips that could make your
Horoscopes
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Dateline: October 17, 2005
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This week, our unlicensed astrologers tell your fortune based on your favorite attraction at Disneyland.
Splash Mountain
Drinking a can of beer through a straw is totally unclassy, but drinking an entire pitcher that way will make you the biggest badass in a 12-mile radius.
Dumbo
You'll attend a "Funk and Waffles" party. Waffles - $1. Funk - free. Funk
Walt, Meet Henry: The Henry Ford Premieres Disneyland Art And Artifacts
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Dateline: September 29, 2005
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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 Still Magical At 50
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Dateline: August 5, 2005
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Disneyland is giving itself a 50th birthday bash and we're all invited. The party began on the fifth of May and my family and I visited on the eighth. When I passed through the turnstile, the employee greeted me with a hearty, "Welcome home," in keeping with the 50th Anniversary theme, "Happiest Homecoming on Earth." I did feel I was coming home, and I'm sure other guests
Disneyland Turns 50 Magic Kingdom's Opening In 1955 Was Treat For All
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Dateline: June 19, 2005
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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.
A Considerable Town
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Dateline: May 13, 2005
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Source: Los Angeles Weekly
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
Dizzy For Disneyland
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Dateline: May 6, 2005
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Source: USA Today
Mickey and Minnie Mouse welcomed some famous friends to their Disneyland home Wednesday to help the theme park kick off its Happiest Homecoming 50th anniversary celebration, which continues through the end of 2006.
Former Mouseketeer Christina Aguilera was spotted in the Haunted Mansion, wrapped in the arms of her fiance, music exec Jordan Bratman.
Jim
Disneyland Remains Forever Young
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Dateline: May 5, 2005
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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
Disneyland Then And Now
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Dateline: May 1, 2005
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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
Confessions Of A Disneyland Junkie
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Dateline: May 1, 2005
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Disneyland junkie. That's me.
I just can't get enough of the place.
There truly is something magical that happens when you pass through the tunnel and enter Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom.
It feels like that passion has been with me forever, because for as long as I can remember, I have been in complete awe of Walt Disney's boundless imagination, and
50 Ways To Love Disneyland
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Dateline: May 1, 2005
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Source: Arizona Republic
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
Magical Memories
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Dateline: April 30, 2005
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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
Glaring Glitches Aside, The Debut Was Glorious
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Dateline: April 29, 2005
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It was sweltering that day. And crowded. People swarmed to the entrance to Disneyland even if they didn't have tickets, that's how eager they were to get inside.
"Hotter than hell" is how Art Linkletter, the emcee and Walt Disney's longtime friend, remembers the opening day of Disneyland July 17, 1955.
"The asphalt had just been rolled, and people's shoes got
Disneyland At 50: Walt's Wild Ride
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Dateline: April 17, 2005
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"Hotter than hell" is how Art Linkletter, the emcee and Walt Disney's longtime friend, remembers it. "The asphalt had just been rolled and people's shoes got stuck in it. But we carried on. We didn't worry about stuff like that."
Fifty years is a long time, but those who were there when Disneyland opened its gates on July 17, 1955, still remember the tiniest details
Disneyland's Five-O--California's Storied Theme Park Celebrates A Half-Century Of Mouse Ears And Family Cheers
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Dateline: March 1, 2005
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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 Celebrates 50 Years
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Dateline: February 24, 2005
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Source: Australian Associated Press
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
Disneyland Turning 50
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Dateline: September 26, 2004
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Source: Knight-Ridder
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
Still Magic In The Kingdom
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Dateline: June 6, 2004
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Source: Salt Lake Tribune
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
Disneyland In One Day
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Dateline: March 1, 2000
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Source: Disney Magazine
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
Disneyland's Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Resturant
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Dateline: March 1, 2000
Status: Archive
Source: E Ticket
Walt Disney's first Fantasyland was designed to give the impression that Sleeping Beauty Castle (with its rockwork turrets and extended walls of stone) was the single permanent structure in the area. Fantasyland's rides and concessions were arranged in the castle courtyard as if part of a traveling fair or medieval tournament. Peter Pan and the other dark rides (housed
What Disney Gave The World
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Dateline: September 1, 1997
Status: Archive
Source: American Legion
Walt Disney had an idea. The 50-ish entrepreneur, already established as the premier figure in the animation industry, wanted to build a giant amusement park centered around the light-hearted themes embodied in his world-famous cartoons and their equally famous cast of characters: the likes of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Snow White, Pinocchio and the rest.
To Walt
A Little Night Light
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Dateline: May 23, 1997
Status: Archive
Source: Orange County Register
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
The Inner Child Gets His Kicks All Alone And Feeling Childish:
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Dateline: May 18, 1997
Status: Archive
Source: Seattle Times
But I wanted more of Disney's new Indiana Jones Adventure ride.
So I climbed aboard again. And again. And again.
And again. And again. And again.
And again.
Eight times altogether.
And why not?
At age 48, I was in Disneyland. Alone. I was vacationing for the first time without my wife, without kids, without anyone else. My time was my own. The choices
Disneyland Gears Up For New Toontown Ride
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Dateline: November 1, 1993
Status: Archive
Source: Seattle Times
Toontown, Disneyland's first new "land" in 20 years, will unveil its latest attraction--Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin--on Toontown's first birthday, Jan. 26.
Car Toon Spin is a gas.
Those at the Disney-sponsored second annual Disneyana Convention in mid-September were treated to a gala evening party after the park had closed.
The party was in Toontown, and it gave
Disneyland: A Parents' Survival Guide
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Dateline: June 1, 1989
Status: Archive
Source: California
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
Disneys' Five Ways To Make Dreams Come True
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Dateline: November 1, 1988
Status: Archive
Source: Readers Digest
Sixty years ago, in a state of shock, a struggling young animator boarded a westbound train in New York. Walt Disney had traveled east to negotiate a better distribution deal for his cartoons starring Oswald the Rabbit-only to be told that his distributor owned the rights to the rabbit and had signed up Disney's key artists. Defiantly, Walt told his wife, Lilly, that he'd
Babes In Disneyland
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Dateline: June 10, 1967
Status: Archive
Source: Saturday Review
"If you take me to Disneyland I will be your best friend," said the little girl who lives in my house. And the Crown Prince, who is going on five and lives there, too, allowed that he might put away his hammer, with which he alters the furniture, refrain from loud shrieks except an occasional one of joy, and generally act like the tall people if only he could go, too.
Dazzled In Disneyland
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Dateline: July 1, 1963
Status: Archive
Source: Holiday
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
Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: April 1, 1960
Status: Archive
Source: Readers Digest
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
Intrepid Kids Of Disneyland
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Dateline: June 28, 1958
Status: Archive
Source: Saturday Evening Post
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,
Walt Disney's Mechanical Wonderland
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Dateline: November 1, 1957
Status: Archive
Source: Popular Mechanics
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
Spectacular Plus
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Dateline: July 25, 1955
Status: Archive
Source: Newsweek
The newspapers boosted the event like a Community Chest drive. The Hollywood Bowl was jumping with thousands of kids wearing coonskin caps. ABC-TV put on a special one-and-half-hour telecast requiring 24 cameras, and Simon and Schuster published a special book about it. The man behind the trumpeting was Walt Disney, who gave the nation Mickey Mouse and Davy Crockett. The
Mouse That Turned To Gold
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Dateline: July 9, 1955
Status: Archive
Source: Business Week
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
Disneyland Gets Its Last Touches
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Dateline: July 9, 1955
Status: Archive
Source: New York Times
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
A Wonderful World
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Dateline: April 18, 1955
Status: Archive
Source: Newsweek
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
Disneyland
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Dateline: January 1, 1955
Status: Archive
Source: McCalls
This July, Walt Disney will realize a lifelong dream, when the fabulous wonderland he is raising out of the dust of a 160-acre tract in the heart of California's orange-growing country opens to the public. The 5 million young at heart who are expected to visit it annually will know it as Disneyland-"a place where you can leave Today, with its cares and worries, behind and
