Guests travel by boat through scenes of pirate treasure and through a Caribbean village that has been "pillaged and plundered" and even set on fire by a group of pirates.
Secret To Getting The Best Seat At Blue Bayou
Dateline: May 5, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Every Disneyland fan has their favorite restaurant, but if you were to poll a group of them, Blue Bayou would almost certainly be at the top of the list. The restaurant isn 't just a dining experience; it 's inside Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square and part of the attraction itself.
The tables just on the edge of the water are, by far, the
How Much Can You Afford We Asked Experts How To Fix Disneyland
Dateline: April 9, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
When Disney CEO Bob Chapek was fired in November 2022, and previous CEO Bob Iger was reinstated for a temporary two-year term, fans were overjoyed. Iger was widely perceived as a beloved steward of the company 's - and Walt Disney 's - original vision. The cost-cutting, increased prices, sacrificing of quality and indefinable “loss of magic” that many complained
New Toontown Channels The Parks Lost Land
Dateline: March 19, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
In Disneyland 's newest ride, Mickey and Minnie are headed out to the country to go on a “perfect picnic” - that is, until Goofy gets involved and everything goes wrong.
Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway, a trackless dark ride that 's the first Disney attraction to star the world 's most famous mice, opened in January 2023. It 's the centerpiece of the
Pulling Back The Veil On 21 Royal Experience
Dateline: March 10, 2023
Status: Current
Source: voiceofoc.org
Last weekend, I spent an evening above New Orleans Square at a destination known to few. While many visitors may be familiar with the members-only establishment named Club 33, most guests are unaware of the neighboring dining space known as 21 Royal and its significance. I 've seen a handful of articles and videos that approach the subject, but I believe I 'm the
6 Women Who Were Instrumental In Building Disneyland
Dateline: March 9, 2023
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
When Disneyland opened in 1955 it was unlike anything the world had ever seen before. It was not simply an amusement park, but a theme park, an intricately designed experience, and one that continued to evolve over the years to come. As we celebrate Women 's History Month, it 's a good time to take a look at some of the women who made Disneyland the place that it
20 Best Restaurants At The Disneyland Resort Ranked
Dateline: February 25, 2023
Status: Current
Source: tastingtable.com
If the Disneyland Resort is known for anything, it has to be the rides and characters. Can you imagine visiting the popular theme park without waving hello to Mickey and Minnie or touring California Adventure without taking a ride on the Incredicoaster? There's so much to do and see at the Happiest Place on Earth; it's practically impossible to do it all in one
These Are The Best Rides
Dateline: February 10, 2023
Status: Current
Source: thepointsguy.com
While there are two main Disney theme park resort complexes in the U.S., they are not duplicates of each other.
In fact, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort are distinctly different with their own set of hotels, restaurants and attractions. Even when Disney rides and attractions share the same name at multiple parks, they are often very
Why Some Rides Shut Down When It Rains
Dateline: January 5, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Ask a longtime Disneyland fan, and they 'll likely tell you that Disneyland can still be enjoyable on rainy days. So many people decide to stay home and wait for better weather, the general thinking goes, that ride queues clear out. For those who brave the elements, it can be a better, if not wetter, park experience. But does that thinking hold up now that so many
Riverfront Square The Failed Disneyland Park Successor That Beer Helped Kill
Dateline: November 6, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Walt Disney was no teetotaller. At the end of his work day, his secretary would often pour him a Scotch Mist: scotch, plenty of ice and a kiss of lemon peel on top. But when it came to his theme park empire, Disney abhorred the thought of alcohol served to his guests. He despised places like Coney Island, full of debauchery, necking teens and plenty of booze. When
Disney Legend Alice Davis Passes Away
Dateline: November 5, 2022
Status: Current
Source: themeparkinsider.com
Alice Estes studied animation and costume design at Chouinard Art Institute, which trained countless Disney animators and artists and was one of the precursors of Walt and Roy Disney's California Institute of the Arts. It was at Chouinard where Alice met her future husband, Marc Davis - one of Disney's Nine Old Men and later one of the leading creators at what
How Haunted Mansion Popularized The Haunted House And Changed Halloween Forever
Dateline: October 31, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Think of Halloween 's most basic elements: candy, costumes, spooky parties and haunted houses designed to scare you for fun. But what if those haunted houses didn 't exist? It turns out we have Walt Disney to thank for revolutionizing modern Halloween entertainment. And it all started with Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion.
Scary stories have existed for
How Eddie Murphys Movie The Haunted Mansion Could Change A Popular Attraction
Dateline: October 27, 2022
Status: Current
Source: somagnews.com
Nothing came of it, but there was an idea to change the attraction “Haunted Mansion” to match the Eddie Murphy movie.
Most of the attractions at Disneyland or Walt Disney World are based on popular movies. Some of the others, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, became films themselves, which, in turn, inspired the renewal of the wave itself. It turns out
Something Nostalgic Something New Disneyland Blends Both With A Touch Of Pixie Dust
Dateline: October 22, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Calgary Herald
An ideal vacation often serves up a perfect fusion of experiences - some familiar, some new and others a tad bit magical.
Creating that blend isn 't always an easy task, but one destination that celebrates its classic attractions while changing with the times is Disneyland. As founder Walt Disney said decades ago, “Disneyland will never be completed. It
Splash Mountain Princess And The Frog Retheme Everything Unveiled So Far
Dateline: September 20, 2022
Status: Current
Source: cnet.com
Disneyland is finally showing off more details of the long-awaited Princess and the Frog retheming of its iconic ride Splash Mountain. Tiana's Bayou Adventure is expected to open at Disneyland in late 2024, with imagineers speaking at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, in September to describe the ride concept.
The ride will be set in 1927, when
Disneyland Looks To Accommodate All With New Mickey Mouse Ride
Dateline: September 20, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Of all the new rides and attractions teased at Disney 's D23 Expo in Anaheim earlier this month, the first to open to the public likely will be Disneyland 's Mickey & Minnie 's Runaway Railway. The anchor attraction for the reimagined Mickey 's Toontown is a trackless dark ride through a modern Mickey Mouse cartoon. But that 's not the most significant thing about
Rides Reportedly Experiencing Blatant Issues
Dateline: July 22, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Since Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort reopened during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Disney Parks have struggled to maintain their pre-pandemic operations.
Despite ongoing maintenance and refurbishments, certain Disney Park attractions are reportedly in “embarrassing” condition. At Magic Kingdom, one of Splash Mountain 's Br 'er Rabbit
Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride With Captain Jack Intact Plus Long Lines And Temporary Closures
Dateline: July 1, 2022
Status: Current
Source: deadline.com
Captain Jack is back!
The original Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland has reopened to throngs of enthusiastic fans - and a few technical hiccups.
The ride, which debuted in 1967, was closed for refurbishment on March 14 and was originally scheduled to reopen in “summer 2022,” and then July 1. Accordingly, Disneyland dropped the
My Trip To Disneyland The Year It Opened 1955
Dateline: June 28, 2022
Status: Current
Source: beaconseniornews.com
The jungle hung low over the green-gray waters, thick and humid. Exotic bird calls sounded around us. Something slithered and splashed into the river as the captain guided his boat downstream, pointing out beasts only seen in comic books and tropical art.
Suddenly the water surged as a gigantic beast broke the surface, its huge mouth opening wide in a
Jungle Cruise Its History Criticisms And The Changes Made By Disney Parks
Dateline: June 8, 2022
Status: Current
Source: itechpost.com
Disneyland's Jungle Cruise ride is one of the amusement park's more popular rides since 1955. Yes. You've read that right. The ride's been with the park ever since it was first opened to the public on July 17, 1955, according to Time. As such, if it could talk, the ride can tell you how much the amusement park has changed since then.
However,
One Of Most In Demand Restaurants Now Taking Walk Ups Only
Dateline: June 7, 2022
Status: Current
Source: disneydining.com
There are a ton of great places to dine while visiting Disneyland Resort. Whether you are looking for a light snack, a quick meal, or a full sit-down experience, there is something for everyone. Disneyland offers a wide variety of food, from classic Disney treats like Mickey pretzels, DOLE Whips, and Mickey Premium Bars to more substantial things like specialty hot
When Will Pirates Of The Caribbean Reopen
Dateline: June 7, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The popular Pirates of the Caribbean attraction that has been closed for months while Disneyland prepared for the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular is set to return in a few weeks after a seasonal refurbishment.
The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland is scheduled to return from refurbishment in early July, according to
7 Tips For Watching The Return Of Fantasmic
Dateline: June 3, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Press-Enterprise
“Fantasmic” has returned to Disneyland after a two-year pandemic pause and an extensive reconfiguration of the waterfront viewing area that will require first-time and longtime visitors alike to adjust their strategies for watching the venerable nighttime spectacular.
Disneyland presented the return of “Fantasmic” along the Rivers of America on Thursday,
Fight Breaks Out As Crowds Wait For Fantasmic
Dateline: May 31, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
A fistfight briefly disrupted the crowd waiting for the return of Disneyland 's Fantasmic! on Saturday night, May 28, as brawlers were pulled apart by Disneyland security guards.
The return of the Fantasmic! nighttime spectacular after more than two years had been eagerly awaited by fans, and people lined along the banks of the Rivers of America to see
Blue Bayou Restaurant Will Begin Phased Reopening In June
Dateline: May 25, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The Blue Bayou restaurant in Disneyland 's New Orleans Square will begin a soft reopening in early June, according to Disney officials.
The restaurant, which closed for refurbishment on April 21, will initially reopen for dinner only. A podium will be in front of the restaurant when it 's open and guests can inquire about dining opportunities. The Blue
Pirates Of The Caribbean Reopens This Summer
Dateline: May 20, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
Pass the rum! After a lengthy refurbishment, Pirates of the Caribbean reopens at Disneyland this summer.
The swashbuckling adventure has been closed since March 14. So guests have been curious about when the attraction would set sail once again.
Well, it 's time to raise the Jolly Roger. Keep reading to find out when the Pirates of the
10 Most Expensive Items In Auction Featuring 1500 Theme Park Collectibles
Dateline: May 18, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
An upcoming auction featuring hundreds of Disneyland items expected to fetch as much as $600,000 apiece will give Disneyana enthusiasts a chance to add a bit of the Anaheim theme park 's history to their personal memorabilia collections.
Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills will hold the Disneyland Signature Auction: The Rummell Collection on Saturday, May
When Disneyland Turns Into The Land Of Greed
Dateline: April 26, 2022
Status: Current
Source: thepolypost.com
Disneyland is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, yet after its reopening in 2021, it has left guests disappointed with its minimal efforts to provide the charmful experience it once had.
I have held a season pass to Disneyland since September 2021, so I have experienced most of the problems guests are reporting this year. Problems such as
Disneyland Walls Off Blue Bayous Signature Waterfront Ambiance
Dateline: March 30, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The famed bayou ambiance and waterside setting of Disneyland 's Blue Bayou restaurant has been temporarily hidden behind construction walls as the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction undergoes a seasonal refurbishment.
The Blue Bayou restaurant in New Orleans Square at the Anaheim theme park will close for refurbishment beginning on April 21, according to
Blue Bayou About To Shut Down As Part Of Larger Refurb
Dateline: March 17, 2022
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
Most people would probably agree that Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the best attractions inside Disneyland. Many people would probably also agree that the Blue Bayou restaurant is one of the best places to dine inside Disneyland. The food is pretty good, and has become even better with a recent update to the menu, but the thing that makes it great is that the
Pirates Of The Caribbean Closes Till Summer 2022
Dateline: March 14, 2022
Status: Current
Source: parksavers.com
Starting today the New Orleans attraction at Disneyland Park will close until summer of 2022. Guests viewing the app can see the “Closed for Refurbishment” with the following statement, “Pirates of the Caribbean will be closed for refurbishment beginning March 14, 2022 and is expected to reopen early summer 2022.”
Disney has stated that the attraction is
Disney Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride Was Once Decorated With Real Life Human Remains
Dateline: March 13, 2022
Status: Current
Source: cheatsheet.com
Disneyland is perhaps the best theme park in the world thanks to its wide variety of activities and theme park rides. For avid Disney fans, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride remains to be the gold standard of amusement attractions. The ride lent inspiration to almost every experienced-based Disneyland ride, including Jurassic Park.
Once ahead of its time, the
Disneyland To Improve New Orleans Square Traffic Flow Before Fantasmic Returns
Dateline: March 11, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Daily Bulletin
Disneyland plans to launch a two-month project to improve traffic flow in New Orleans Square at a notoriously crowded pinch point near Pirates of the Caribbean ahead of the return of the “Fantasmic” nighttime spectacular along the Rivers of America.
The New Orleans Square work will start after the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction closes on Monday, March 14
Pirates Of The Caribbean Will Close Indefinitely In Days
Dateline: March 9, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Guests visiting Disneyland Resort this month will be without a fan-favorite attraction after the Park indefinitely closes Pirates of the Caribbean.
Nestled in Anaheim, Southern California, Disneyland first opened decades ago in 1955. Walt Disney 's first amusement theme park brought Disney magic to the masses and has continued to provide magical vacations for
Disney Announces Splash Mountain Will Soon Reopen After Refurbishment Closure
Dateline: January 27, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
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
History Of Blue Bayou Disneyland Most Popular And Perennially Booked Restaurant
Dateline: January 17, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
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
Fire Alarm Evacuates Disney Restaurant Guests Into Rain For Over 1 Hour
Dateline: January 2, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
If you are ever visiting a Disney Park, it is rare that something will go wrong. That being said, even in a world of fantasy such as this one, Guests will sometimes experience real-world upsets.
We have written about attraction evacuations multiple times, but it is much rarer for a building or restaurant to be evacuated. Typically, if a ride breaks down and
Does It Pass The Smell Test Rides Ranked By Their Scents
Dateline: December 31, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
In an era when social media has made everyone with an annual pass a theme park influencer, it seems like we 've got rankings of every Disneyland ride, wait time, snack, souvenir and entertainment offering. But no one is talking about one of the most crucial elements to the park experience: the smell. Walt Disney himself knew that scents were important to forming positive
12 Essential Tips For Enjoying Disneyland On A Rainy Day
Dateline: December 23, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
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 two dozen days when it rains each year on average in Anaheim.
A series of storms headed for Southern California are expected to bring showers to the region over the next two weeks,
Its A Small World Closes Again Due To Suspicious Water
Dateline: December 11, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Ah, the smell of Disney water.
It 's something many Disney Guests look forward to - the unique and nostalgic smell of Disney 's H20 on attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise.
But this famous water is also home to some dirty secrets, dirtiness which has recently closed down the fan-favorite “it 's a small world” attraction in
Disneyland Covers Up Sexy Jessica Rabbit In A Detectives Trenchcoat And Fedora
Dateline: December 9, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Sexy cartoon actress-turned-private eye Jessica Rabbit has covered up her signature sparkly red dress with a detective 's trenchcoat and fedora on a Toontown dark ride in the latest change to make Disneyland attractions more culturally relevant.
Roger Rabbit 's Car Toon Spin is the latest Disneyland attraction to undergo a major refresh to remove outdated and
Employees Wade Into Pirates Of The Caribbean Waters To Evacuate Stranded Riders
Dateline: November 1, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Riders stuck on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction were evacuated by Disneyland employees wearing fisherman-style rubber waders who walked through murky waters and pushed stranded boats to “land” so visitors could escape the swashbuckling cruise cut short.
The Pirates of the Caribbean water ride at Disneyland broke down for approximately 90 minutes
Hugs With Mickey Not So Fast Disney Attractions Are Coming Back Slowly
Dateline: October 29, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Los Angeles Times
Disneyland and California Adventure Park have relaunched attractions at the parks in phases since reopening in April after a 13-month pandemic shutdown.
Disney fans have not been particularly understanding about the closures and phased ramp-up - designed to allow for the orderly implementation of COVID-19 safety protocols and retraining of staff - especially
Keep The Wenches Row Has Been Labeled Poison By Fans Who Are Divided About Attraction Upgrades
Dateline: October 24, 2021
Status: Current
Source: brinkwire.com
The ‘Keep the Wenches ' Disneyland row has been labeled ‘poison ' by fans, who are divided about attraction upgrades.
A FEW Disneyland enthusiasts have expressed their displeasure with the park 's decision to remove culturally offensive characters from its rides and attractions. The world-famous brand operates 12 theme parks worldwide.
On social
A Really Weird Experience The Oddest Places Readers Have Ever Been Stuck On Rides
Dateline: October 20, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
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
Why Disneyland Has Some Of The Most Toxic Fans On The Internet
Dateline: October 19, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
"This has to stop," a Disneyland fan said.
There had been a stream of troubling comments for the past few days in the "Vintage Disneyland" Facebook group. People were getting offended and others were starting to speak out.
It started innocently, with people sharing memories of the park with the phrase “My Disneyland had …” My Disneyland had the
Blue Bayou Will Soon Offer An Exclusive Dining Experience
Dateline: September 24, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Earlier this month, Disney announced that a special Christmas Party would finally be coming to Disneyland Resort. The hard-ticketed event is called Merriest Nites, and it will take place for 5 select nights between November and December. Merriest Nites will feature a ton of fun experiences, including six different Christmas parties, as well as specialty food, drinks, and
It Will Not Be Easy For Disneyland To Transcend The Rigid Hierarchies Of Its Founding
Dateline: September 24, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Washington Post
Disney theme parks have made recent headlines because officials have moved to update the content and imagery of attractions, while relaxing restrictions on employees ' appearances. This is all part of the company 's broader push toward diversity and inclusion.
Right-wing fans of Disney entertainment have pushed back, saying that Disney theme parks are being
Roger Rabbit Attraction Expected To Stay Open As Disney Updates Scenes
Dateline: September 23, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Disney is in the process of updating Roger Rabbit 's Car Toon Spin, a popular attraction in Mickey 's ToonTown in Disneyland Park. But during the ride reimagining, will the attraction have to close for refurbishment? We have the scoop!
Disney has been gradually updating several attractions at the theme parks. We saw Redd the Pirate given a fresh new story in
Disneyland Removes Jessica Rabbit From Part Of Roger Rabbits Car Toon Spin
Dateline: September 14, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
A figure of Jessica Rabbit has been pulled from part of the popular Roger Rabbit 's Car Toon Spin attraction in Disneyland's Toontown. The change was first reported by Disneyland News Today.
The dark ride, based on the 1988 film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," lets riders hop into taxi cabs for a swirling trip through the movie's main plot points. Both the
Toontown Ride More Relevant With Jessica Rabbit As Central Character
Dateline: September 14, 2021
Status: Current
Source: sbsun.com
Walt Disney Imagineering is rebooting another Disneyland attraction with a female lead character and revamped backstory to make it “more relevant” as the Anaheim theme park continues to update rides that have become culturally outdated.
Roger Rabbit 's Car Toon Spin at Disneyland is getting a new plot twist that throws Jessica Rabbit into the lead role as a
15 Best Restaurants
Dateline: September 11, 2021
Status: Current
Source: travelandleisure.com
Uninitiated park goers might think that Disneyland is all about the iconic attractions and Mickey Mouse, but true fans know that the food is half of the fun of spending a day at the "Happiest Place on Earth." Whether you're a fan of classic snacks like churros and pretzels or you prefer the new treats popping up at Avengers Campus and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, no
Everything You Need To Know About Sit Down Dining
Dateline: August 10, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Pretzels and popcorn and churros, oh my! When it comes to dining at the Disneyland Resort, there are over 100 food locations that will fit the taste buds of anyone who walks through the magical gates. Making dining choices at Disneyland can seem overwhelming, especially when Guests are figuring out which sit-down dining locations will be best for their party.
How The Jungle Cruise Movie Helped Bring Change To Ride
Dateline: July 29, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Los Angeles Times
A single Instagram post in 2017 caused a momentary panic in the Disney community.
Dwayne Johnson, standing in front of a Herb Ryman-drawn map of the initial proposal for Disneyland, stated that he and his production company were partnering with Walt Disney Imagineering - the secretive division of the company responsible for theme park experiences - to
Even Seasoned Pros Are Doing Disneyland Wrong Right Now
Dateline: July 23, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Whether you 're a first-time visitor or a local who used to visit the parks every week, the Disneyland experience has changed tremendously in 2021. Advice that was once sound no longer applies, and many old rules of thumb to maximize your experience at the park have gone out the window.
I feel like my Disneyland strategy is pretty fine-tuned - I rarely wait
Wonderful Wizard Of Bras
Dateline: June 22, 2021
Status: Current
Source: rdnewsnow.com
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not!
What comes to mind when you think about Disneyland? Perhaps, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, or the Matterhorn Bobsleds? Or maybe you 're a fan of the Main Street Electrical Parade? No matter your immediate association with the wonderful world of Disney, we 're guessing the history of underwear
Snow White Ride Makeover How Critics Underestimate The Timeless Princess
Dateline: May 26, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Los Angeles Times
True love, such a naive thing.
A romantic happily ever after has been depicted in overly idealized ways for generations in animated fairy tales but is no longer the rage among modern Disney heroines.
At the end of “Frozen 2" Elsa is just getting to know herself while her sister, Anna, had to let go of her preconceived notions of love before she
Disneyland Teases Indiana Jones Themed Bar For Expansion Project
Dateline: May 14, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Dailynews.com
An Indiana Jones restaurant and bar at Walt Disney World themed as a pilot hangout in an airplane hangar is one example of the high-end “eatertainment” concepts that Disneyland could build under a reimagined long-term vision for the Anaheim theme park resort district.
Disneyland teased Jock Lindsey 's Hangar Bar in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World as one
What Is Happening With The Matterhorn
Dateline: May 13, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Disneyland fans all across the world were emotional (and for good reason) on April 30 as Disneyland finally reopened. Many Guests entered Disneyland Park early and were able to enjoy Disney attractions after waiting for over a year. The Disney life was good again, but some Disney rides including our beloved Matterhorn Bobsleds were still closed and undergoing
Disneyland Tests Virtual Queue With Indiana Jones Adventure Ride
Dateline: May 10, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland plans to test a virtual queue on Indiana Jones Adventure as the Anaheim theme park tries to reduce the length of the socially distanced standby queue for the popular Adventureland attraction.
Disneyland will begin testing the Indiana Jones Adventure virtual queue on Tuesday, May 11 as a temporary measure to alleviate foot traffic pinch points in
What It Is Like At A Reopened Disneyland
Dateline: May 1, 2021
Status: Current
Source: thepointsguy.com
Yesterday was a big day for theme park lovers and Californians alike.
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California finally reopened after more than 13 months of pandemic closures. California residents were the only guests permitted to visit on reopening day, so I hopped on a plane (my first flight since last March!) from my home in the San Francisco Bay Area
Disneyland Reopens To The Public After 13 Month Coronavirus Closure
Dateline: April 30, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
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
Employee Previews Offer First Look Inside Soon To Reopen Park
Dateline: April 28, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
It only seems appropriate that the first visitors to step foot inside Disneyland and Disney California Adventure after the coronavirus closures that shuttered the Anaheim theme parks for more than a year would be some of its 15,000 cast members, Disney parlance for employees.
“It was honestly so great to spend a full day back at Disneyland after well over a
Disneys Imagination Soars Again
Dateline: April 25, 2021
Status: Current
Source: newspress.com
Magical touches added before the reopening of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure
After the longest closure in its 66-year history, Disneyland will reopen Friday with magical changes to one of its original rides.
In Fantasyland, Snow White 's Scary Adventures has been reimagined as Snow White 's Enchanted Wish.
Visitors will see
Disneys Imagination Soars Again
Dateline: April 25, 2021
Status: Current
Source: newspress.com
Magical touches added before the reopening of Disneyland, Disney California Adventure
After the longest closure in its 66-year history, Disneyland will reopen Friday with magical changes to one of its original rides.
In Fantasyland, Snow White 's Scary Adventures has been reimagined as Snow White 's Enchanted Wish.
Visitors will see
How Costumed Characters Will Interact With Guests After The Park Reopens
Dateline: April 9, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland will change the familiar meet-and-greet photo opportunities with princesses, superheroes and villains to socially distanced wave-and-play impromptu moments when the Anaheim theme parks return after a yearlong coronavirus closure.
New physical distancing rules will mean that theme park visitors won 't be able to hug Mickey Mouse, high-five Goofy or
Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride Once Had Real Human Bones And Maybe Still Does
Dateline: March 28, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate 's afterlife for me.
That 's probably not what the people who willed their remains to UCLA 's Medical Center imagined would be their final repose, but for some, it actually was. Maybe even still is - the jury is out on that. But one thing is absolutely certain: When Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland in 1967, all of the
Woman Of Color At Center Of Revamped Jungle Cruise Backstory
Dateline: March 19, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Walt Disney Imagineering has made a woman of color the central character of the revamped Jungle Cruise rides at Disneyland and Walt Disney World set to undergo major makeovers to remove “negative depictions of native people.”
Alberta Falls is the free spirited adventuress and descendant of world explorers from India and England who will serve as the fictional
Mr Disneyland Ron Dominguez Passes Away On New Years Day
Dateline: January 1, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
The year has started off on a sad note for the family and friends of Disney Legend Ron Dominguez, also fondly referred to as “Mr. Disneyland.”
Disneyland Alumni Club Facebook group member Mark Eades shared the unfortunate news, writing:
Some sad news to start the new year. The Disneyland Alumni Club has learned that Ron Dominguez, to many known
4 Ways Technology Powers The Disneyland Metaverse
Dateline: November 18, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
A day at Disneyland in the very near future will be filled with a slew of behind-the-scenes technology that will help place your lunch order, arrange a meeting with your favorite character and change your ride itinerary as part of the Disney theme park “metaverse.”
What is the Disney theme park metaverse?
“It all starts with having a connected
John Stamos Disney Collection Is The Stuff Of Legend
Dateline: October 28, 2020
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Making it big on a television series is a great way for a performer to make a legacy in acting, and this is precisely what John Stamos was able to do on the series Full House. Before Friends, The Office, and The Bachelor made their way onto the small screen, Full House was dominating on television, and Stamos used his time on the show to become a major star.
Preps For Reopening Plexiglass Installed At Park
Dateline: August 21, 2020
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As Disneyland Park still does not have a timeline announced to the public about its reopening, they are still hard at work implementing health and safety measures as they await more guidelines from state officials for reopening theme parks in California. On a visit to Downtown Disney, it can be seen that they are installing physical distancing measures at the entrance to
How Disneyland Stayed Dry For Almost 65 Years
Dateline: August 15, 2020
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In 2019 Disneyland made headline news around the world with one simple change: For the first time in the Southern California park 's 64-year history, it would serve alcoholic beverages to the general public.
Disneyland 's prohibition was part of the original design, a mandate by none other than its creator, Walt Disney. A year following the park 's opening,
Find These 5 Easter Eggs In Haunted Mansion
Dateline: August 9, 2020
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On this day, 51 years ago, Disneyland 's Haunted Mansion opened its doors to foolish mortals everywhere! In celebration of the attraction 's 51st anniversary, we 've uncovered a few Easter eggs we 've been just dying to crack open for Disney fans!
1. Like a Bat Out of Hell
The organ in the ballroom scene is actually Captain Nemo 's pipe
How 50 Attractions Could Change When The Parks Reopen
Dateline: August 1, 2020
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Source: Orange County Register
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
Will Critter Country Be Gone Soon
Dateline: June 28, 2020
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Disney recently announced that they will be retheming Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Walt Disney World to Princess and the Frog featuring Tiana and her friends. Along with this announcement, Disney said that the reimagined attraction will join New Orleans Square at Disneyland.
This land, found only at Disneyland in California, is currently home to Pirates
What To Expect When Disneyland Rethemes Splash Mountain
Dateline: June 26, 2020
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The Splash Mountain makeover coming to Disneyland will transform the classic log flume ride with a new Princess Tiana backstory that will take riders down on the bayou and tie the venerable Critter Country attraction to the New Orleans Square themed land next door.
Disney plans to update the Splash Mountain log flume rides at Disneyland in Anaheim and Magic
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
Myth Has Been Confirmed Thanks To New Disney Series
Dateline: April 30, 2020
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The relationship between Pirates of the Caribbean, the Disneyland attraction, and Pirates of the Caribbean, the film franchise, is one of perpetual influence of one upon the other. The original 1960s attraction inspired the movie that became Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and then the characters from the movie became part of the ride itself.
Animatronic Pirates And Ghosts Cannot Dress Themselves So She Helps Them
Dateline: February 28, 2020
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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
Many Voices Of Thurl Ravenscroft The Man Behind Tony The Tiger
Dateline: February 8, 2020
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Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft was a bass singer and American voice actor most commonly known for his work with Kellogg 's. He made a career working with the brand for over five decades, as well as other well-known animated characters.
From Singing to Voice Acting
Born in Norfolk, Nebraska, Ravenscroft moved to California to study at the Otis Art
45 Surprising Secrets About Disneyland
Dateline: January 15, 2020
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It's been 45 years since Disney Parks first took intrepid thrill seekers into the darkest corners of outer space.
We're talking, of course, about Space Mountain.
And while it's true that the iconic indoor roller coaster opened first at Walt Disney World in Florida on January 15, 1975, did you know that it was first dreamed up, at the
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
Diver Finds Lost Wedding Rings Tossed Turkey Legs And Mysterious Sunken Head Under The Sea
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Dateline: December 19, 2019
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland diver Thomas Self has discovered a lot of strange things in the waters of the Anaheim theme park, but he 'll never forget what he found one night in the Jungle Cruise river.
Self and his fellow divers were called out to investigate a mysterious banging sound after Jungle Cruise skippers repeatedly heard something thumping on the bottom of their
I Paid 300 Dollar An Hour For The Vip Experience And It Made Me Realize How Wealth Has Transformed The American Dream
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Dateline: November 22, 2019
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I've never tired of returning to my old stomping grounds at Disneyland every couple of years or so. On a recent visit, the weather was scorching, and the lines were murderously long. Signs posted above the entrance to each ride estimated the misery: "Approximate Standby Wait Time 150 Minutes." No one seemed overtly upset by this. Having paid hundreds of dollars to
Which Attractions Have The Most And Least Downtime You Will Be Surprised
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Dateline: November 22, 2019
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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
Walt Disneys Original Planning Documents Among Rare Disneyland Memorabilia To Be Auctioned Off
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Dateline: November 13, 2019
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Disney collectors and enthusiasts now have a chance to get their hands on decades of coveted Disney memorabilia dating back to the 1950s.
The History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World auction, hosted by Van Eaton Galleries, will offer a collection of more than 1,500 collectible relics from the Disney dynasty.
The auction will take place December
How To Celebrate Your Anniversary So It Is Romantic And Fun
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Dateline: October 24, 2019
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Your anniversary is coming up, and you're on the lookout for the most romantic and fun way to celebrate. For Disney lovers, heading to the Magic Kingdom may be an obvious choice, but you're wondering exactly how to celebrate your anniversary at Disneyland. Of course, there's no right or wrong way to do Disneyland, but there are a few things you can plan to do in
Meet Fabio Rodriguez The Official Spanish Voice
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Dateline: October 15, 2019
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Hailing from Colombia, 74-year-old Fabio Rodriguez has been the official Spanish voice of Disneyland for 21 years, narrating announcements for parades, shows, and attractions. You might have heard his ghoulish safety spiel at The Haunted Mansion, which sounds even more foreboding in Spanish.
How did you become the Spanish voice of Disneyland?
I was
Blue Bayou Restaurant Lights Up Their Menus
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Dateline: October 8, 2019
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Known for its dark atmosphere, Disneyland's Blue Bayou restaurant (the one you see from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride) has finally added tiny lights to their menus. So, next time you dine there, you can keep your cell phone where it belongs and order food without its assistance. To turn on the lights, lift up the menu's main cover and on the right-hand side
Tomorrowlands Empty Hope
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Dateline: October 8, 2019
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Last year, 157 million people traveled to Disney 's 12 theme parks across the globe. The parks are a $4.5 billion a year business, and one that 's been skewing older and older. Adult Disney fandom no longer holds the stigma it once did, despite the best efforts of the New York Post. We 're all going to die soon, why not let a 28-year-old ride some teacups?
What Works What Is Missing And What Needs Fixing At Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: October 7, 2019
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In late May, about 10 days before Disneyland opened Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, I booked a weekend near the resort believing I 'd outsmart everyone and find a near-empty park before the wave of visitors expected to check out the new 14-acre land.
Instead, I found claustrophobia-inducing crowds flooding the paths of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure,
These Are The Best Places To Eat Right Now
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Dateline: October 4, 2019
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A while back we ranked every single place to eat inside Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. But times have drastically changed in the Southern California House of Mouse thanks to the addition of Star Wars Galaxy 's Edge, and it will continue to morph with the just-announced Avengers Campus. And that means that the food items, too, have changed.
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
New Rise Of The Resistance Ride Will Last At Least 15 Minutes At Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: September 30, 2019
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The new Rise of the Resistance attraction coming in January to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland that has been billed as 4 rides in 1 will be at least 15 minutes long from start to finish, according to Disney theme park officials.
“Imagine being chased for 15 minutes by Kylo Ren and the First Order. Stormtroopers everywhere. Lightsabers coming at you,”
10 Fun Activities To Do In Between Rides
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Dateline: September 19, 2019
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Disneyland is a big place full of walking. Lots of walking. While it is full of rides, sometimes you just need a break. Sure, you can definitely do the 1-2 of Guardians and Screamin' back to back over and over, but at some point you need to stop and eat your weight in ice cream and churros before you go again like the vision of health that you are. Today we'll be
Did You Know
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Dateline: September 18, 2019
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1. The Elliot float in the “Main Street Electrical Parade” is the tallest in the parade.
FALSE: The clock tower in the “Cinderella” sequence of the parade is the tallest float at 18½ feet. Elliot measures 16 feet tall.
2. The Super Hero-themed land coming to Disney California Adventure park will be called Avengers Campus.
TRUE:
Church Official Embezzled Millions To Buy A Membership At Club 33
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Dateline: September 18, 2019
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There's been a lot of talk, especially recently, about just how expensive Disneyland is. Hotels are expensive, theme park tickets are expensive, food is expensive. Serious Disneyland fans save their money to make sure they have the cash for that all important annual passport every year, but for some with bigger bank accounts, there's a goal out there with a
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad At 40 A Timeless Triumph Of Theme Park Design
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Dateline: September 2, 2019
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When the D23 Expo unveiled a series of theme-park announcements in late August, one of them was unsurprisingly focused on the upcoming Epcot attraction centered on Marvel 's Guardians of the Galaxy. This new roller-coaster, subtitled “Cosmic Rewind”, is meant to be a 360-degree immersive ride; among its many elements, as noted in the press release, Cosmic Rewind will
10 Great Places To Eat At Disneyland Ranked
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Dateline: August 24, 2019
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Disneyland is pretty fantastic, isn't it? Save for the $4,586 price of admission, the parks have just about anything you could ever want. Fun characters to meet, amazing rides to enjoy, great attractions and shows, but there's one thing that we can't forget. The food. The dining experience at Disneyland and California Adventure is a thing of dreams. Today,
What Is Club 33 Really Like
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Dateline: August 20, 2019
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Learn All About Club 33: Past, Present and Future
We 've been asked countless times by our readers about Club 33 and that we should do an “insider article” on what it 's like inside this infamous club at Disneyland. We 'll, here you go! We finally put something together after gathering countless interviews from current and former members (all who will remain
Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Celebration Inside Special Event
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Dateline: August 16, 2019
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I couldn 't have been older than six or seven years old when I first stepped foot inside The Haunted Mansion. Even at that young age I was already attracted to scary stuff, so on my first trip to Disneyland, I was drawn more to the creepy house in the middle of New Orleans Square than I was to the flying Dumbos or spinning tea cups.
I 'm not one of those
Ride Capacity How Long Will You Have To Wait In Line
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Dateline: August 16, 2019
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Many a Disneyland guest has walked past the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and been struck by the long line pushing through the attraction 's entry arch. Yet the posted wait time is a reasonable 20 minutes.
Conversely, those drawn to the Astro Orbiter 's short line tend to think the wait time on the sign is wrong. How could it be possibly be 40 minutes?
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
At Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Bash Stays Weird
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Dateline: August 9, 2019
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Vintage Disney attractions are loaded with oddities. Seemingly outlandish creations - operatic tropical orchids or rum-hungry feral cats - are less likely in today 's modern theme parks, where referencing the thing we saw in a movie too often takes priority.
But even for '60s-era Disneyland, when weird wasn 't in short supply, 1969 's long-in-development
Haunted Mansion Is Celebrating It Is 50th Anniversary And These Grim Grinning Ghosts Have Plenty Of Memories
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Dateline: August 7, 2019
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Welcome, foolish mortals, to this tale of a haunted house so legendary that it 's lasted 50 years. That 's right, it 's been half a century since the Haunted Mansion opened in Disneyland as a landmark of New Orleans Square.
Since then, this antebellum manor, known to millions as the “home of 999 ghosts with always room for one more,” has spawned books,
Can You Name All 15 Eticket Rides Still At Disneyland It Is Not As Easy As You Think
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Dateline: August 5, 2019
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As Disneyland celebrates the 60th anniversary of the E-ticket, it seems like a good time to look back at the rides that earned that distinction at the Anaheim theme park.
But what are the E-ticket rides of Disneyland? Naming them all is not as simple as you might think.
There were 23 E-ticket attractions during the ticket book era that stretched
Which Attraction Has The Most Riders Since Star Wars Galaxys Edge Opened You Will Be Surprised
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Dateline: July 24, 2019
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You 'd be forgiven for assuming the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction has had the most riders of any Disneyland attraction since Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge opened - but you 'd be off by a long shot.
Disneyland announced last week that 1 million riders have ridden the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction since Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge
It Is Not Your Grandparents Disneyland Anymore
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Dateline: July 7, 2019
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When I first started going to Disneyland shortly after the park opened in 1955, the most advanced high-tech item you could buy was an authentic Davy Crockett coonskin cap. You wore it proudly and recorded your visit (in black and white) with your trusty Brownie Sure Shot camera.
Today you'll need a lot more interactive smartphone savvy if you and your
Here Is What Is New At Disneyland This Summer Besides Star Wars
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Dateline: June 7, 2019
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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
My Sordid Disneyland Past Confessions Of A Magic Kingdom Popcorn Man
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Dateline: May 31, 2019
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I really want to not care about Galaxy 's Edge. All the hype, all the lines, all the money.
The last time I was in Disneyland I couldn 't wait to leave. It was so crowded. I felt so old. I am a baby boomer, the real kind. I quit the football team after I read the Beats, protested Vietnam, fled to San Francisco. I lived next door to the Grateful Dead in the
15 Absolute Best Restaurants In Disneyland
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Dateline: May 22, 2019
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From corn dogs to ultra-exclusive luxury dining, there's a place for everyone to eat at Disneyland. Here's a list of just some of the best in alphabetical order (it's too hard to rank them otherwise!). Hit 'em all on your next visit.
Blue Bayou
Right in the middle of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, this sit-down restaurant excels
Disneyland Summons A Spirited 50Th For The Haunted Mansion
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Dateline: May 21, 2019
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Your cadaverous pallor betrays an aura of, what's the word we're searching for...
Foreboding.
Of course, those aren't just words heard over and over again inside a beyond-iconic attraction in Anaheim; they're currently true, for many Disney devotees.
For perhaps you have a profound sense that something is on the wind, a
A Brighter Sleeping Beauty Castle Is Just One Way Kim Irvine Keeps The Magic In Disneyland
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Dateline: May 16, 2019
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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
Rare Walt Disney 20000 Leagues Under The Sea Personal Presentation Nautilus To Be Auctioned
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Dateline: April 27, 2019
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700 Items to Auction in One Day
Van Eaton Galleries has announced The Art of Entertainment, a pop culture & Disneyland auction taking place May 4, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT at Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, California. A striking item included in the collection is a very rare, one-of-a-kind original presentation Nautilus used by Walt Disney in 1954 to
TV Shows Walts Plans For Small World Carousel Of Progress
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Dateline: April 26, 2019
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A 1964 episode of "Wonderful World of Color," a television show hosted by Walt Disney, gives old-school insights into the making of what would become classic theme park rides. The show, now available via the website of the D23 fan club, goes behind the scenes of Disney's involvement in the 1964/1965 World's Fair in New York.
The footage shows preparation for "it's a
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,
How To Do Disneyland In A Day And Not Lose Your Mind
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Dateline: February 25, 2019
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Here's the story: you want to wish upon a star and take your kids to Disneyland, but you want to make it as pixie dust-magical, efficient and meltdown-free as possible.
I've always had a soft spot for Disneyland ever since my parents first took me when was I was seven years old. I loved it then and have always wanted to return with my own kids. My wife and I have
20 Best Places To Rest With Kids
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Dateline: January 27, 2019
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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
12 Essential Tips For Enjoying Disneyland In The Rain
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Dateline: January 16, 2019
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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.
She Decorated Her Husband Home Office To Look Like Haunted Mansion
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Dateline: January 11, 2019
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Anyone who's ever been inside the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland might feel a sense of dejà vu when they walk inside Michael Collins' home office in Valencia.
That's because his wife, Donna, decorated it as a tribute to the Haunted Mansion ride, using artifacts she'd been collecting for 20 years. He went out of town for five days, and she completed the transformation
How Long Will You Have To Wait In Line To Ride New Millennium Falcon Attraction
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Dateline: December 6, 2018
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The Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run flight simulator coming to Star Wars: Galaxy Edge this summer will only have enough capacity to allow about half the people that visit Disneyland on a typical day to ride the highly anticipated new attraction.
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run will accommodate up to 1,800 riders per hour when the new 14-acre themed land opens in
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
Pirates Of Caribbean Reboot Will Reportedly Follow Another Character From The Ride
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Dateline: November 17, 2018
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The first Pirates of the Caribbean film took a lot of inspiration from the ride, mostly in the form of making skeleton pirates a major part of the story. Following the franchise's success, many of the characters from the films became part of the ride itself. Now, it appears that Disney may be going back to the ride to look for new inspiration, as a new rumor indicates
It Is A Favorite Spot To Scatter Family Ashes
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Dateline: October 24, 2018
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Custodians at the Walt Disney Co. theme parks in Orlando, Fla., and Anaheim, Calif., use code words to disguise the messier aspects of their work from visitors.
When a manager radios for a "Code V" cleanup, it means a patron has vomited. "Code U" signals urine.
No code is kept more under wraps at Walt Disney World and Disneyland than the call for a "HEPA
Will There Be Any Space Left To Sit At Disneyland Anymore
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Dateline: September 25, 2018
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Moving people around a theme park is like one of those slide-tray puzzles. You move from one place to any other space that is clear, in the hope that eventually you will get to wherever you actually wanted to go.
Except that at Disneyland, there's often not that extra, empty space you need to move around the board. It's gridlock.
Disney latest step to address
Disneyland vs. Knott's Berry Farm Which Is Better For You
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Dateline: September 13, 2018
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When it comes to storied rivalries, there's nothing like the Red Sox vs. Yankees, Army vs. Navy or Arizona vs. Arizona State.
Then there's Disneyland vs. Knott's Berry Farm, which on its face seems akin to Tiger Woods taking on that guy over there hitting bucket of balls.
You're probably nodding and thinking, "Sounds about right, but I haven't been to Knott's
5 Things You Should Know Before Eating At Super Exclusive 21 Royal
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Dateline: August 23, 2018
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If there's one thing you should know about Disneyland, it's that there are tons of places to eat with delicious food for reasonable prices. The park's 21 Royal is not one of those places. Yes, of course, the food is A+, but it'll cost you $15,000. Literally. And that brings us right to the first thing you need to know
You can reserve this magical dining experience
Disney Just Updated Its Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride. Here's What Changed
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Dateline: August 15, 2018
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We know a little more about why Disney decided to update its Pirates of the Caribbean rides.
Visitors to the Pirates of the Caribbean rides at Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom have gone through the same experience for 50 years.
Few people ever noticed a scene in which pirates auction off women to pirates to be their brides.
Disney announced
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
Disneyland Fan Ousted From Exclusive Club 33 Will Not Be Returning
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Dateline: July 6, 2018
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A man who was such a Disney fan that he wrote a book about Walt Disney has quietly settled his lawsuit against the company after he was ousted from Disneyland's exclusive Club 33, accused of breaking its rules.
For four decades, according to court documents and interviews, Joseph Cosgrove of Lake Forest considered himself a self-proclaimed ambassador to the park's
Pirates Of The Caribbean Bride Auction Redo And Why People Hate It And Love It
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Dateline: June 14, 2018
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"Take a wench for a bride" read the banner above the auction block. Front and center was a buxom redhead, clearly the Mercado's prime merchandise.
Dressed in crimson and bound with rope to a chain gang of several more female abductees, she winked at prospective buyers as other prisoners cried into dainty hankies over their fate.
"Shift yer cargo, dearie. Show
Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride Is Reopening Without The Bride Auction Here Is What They Put Instead
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Dateline: June 7, 2018
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After being closed for six weeks due to refurbishment, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride is reopening with a few key updates. Starting Friday, June 8, the new and improved "Pirates' ride will no longer feature the "bride auction" scene.
(Ah, 2018. A time when the casual reenactment of human auctioning was still occurring at the happiest place on earth! Cute!)
Pirates Ride To Reopen With New Female Pirate Without Bride Auction
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Dateline: June 7, 2018
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Disney's foray into revisionist history is just about over.
Pirates of the Caribbean reopens Friday, June 8, after a six-week refurbishment in which Imagineers altered an auction scene.
Now, rather than pirates offering brides for a price, the rapscallions are auctioning goods taken from villagers. The change was meant to reflect modern sensibilities, Disney
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
Disneyland Is Getting A Walk Around Redhead From Pirates Of The Caribbean
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Dateline: May 4, 2018
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For years, fans have chanted "We wants the redhead," along with the drunken pirates in the auction scene of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney theme parks around the world. Last year, Disney announced that it would redesign the scene, changing the role of the iconic Redhead from trafficked victim of the pirates raiding the city to an active participant in that
Disney Making It’s A Small World Into A Movie
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Dateline: April 1, 2018
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In a surprise move, The Walt Disney Company CFO Christine M. McCarthy announced in a call to shareholders that the House of Mouse is adapting the popular Disneyland ride "It's A Small World" into a live action feature movie written and directed by Jennifer Lee (Frozen, Frozen 2). The movie will be a "globetrotting adventure about a pair of siblings that must travel around
7 Secrets About Disney Rides Direct From The Imagineers Who Designed Them
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Dateline: March 25, 2018
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From Space Mountain's backwards architecture to Tinker Bell's secrets of flying, there are plenty of insider-y tidbits to know about Disney's parks.
But these bits of insider info are different, because they come straight from members of Walt Disney Imagineering, the brilliant minds behind the rides, attractions, hotels, restaurants and entertainment at Disney Parks
Pirates Of The Caribbean Is Ditching Brides For Sale Scene
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Dateline: March 16, 2018
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They drink, they shoot, they pillage. But Disneyland draws the line at animatronic pirates auctioning off women for brides.
The brides-for-sale scene in Pirates of the Caribbean will be re-Imagineered starting April 23, when the attraction shuts down so workers can adjust the scene to reflect modern sensibilities.
The new scene will still feature a sale, but
Say Goodbye To The Pirates Of The Caribbean Bride Auction
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Dateline: March 13, 2018
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Disneyland is preparing to nix the familiar scene on its Pirates of the Caribbean ride where captive, tied-up women are auctioned off as brides, presumably to pirates, as it will be shut down temporarily starting April 23 to make the switch.
As visitors riding in small boats enter the scene currently, they come upon a sign that reads, "Auction: Take a wench for a
No One Can Die At Disneyland And Other Insane Conspiracy Theories About The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: March 8, 2018
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Disneyland and Disney World aren't all laughter and magic all the time. In fact, there are many dark - not to mention insane - secrets behind the happiest place on Earth. That said, not all of these so-called "secrets" are true, including one Disney conspiracy theory about not being allowed to die at Disney parks.
Curious to know more? Keep reading for some of the
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
Lunch At Blue Bayou
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Dateline: December 4, 2017
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Blue Bayou, is one of Disneyland's most coveted dining locations. If you're ready to step it up from churros, turkey legs and pretzels, Blue Bayou Restaurant is a must-try for Disneyland lovers. I didn't know about Blue Bayou and its high demand until 2015, and when I saw the restaurant as a passenger on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, I knew I had to try it the next
We Saw The Blueprints For Disneyland Star Wars Galaxy Edge And This Is What They Show
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Dateline: November 17, 2017
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The visitors who enter Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge after it opens in 2019 will step into the most intricate and immersive environment the park has ever created, with lush trees, exotic buildings, a land speeder garage, a droid shop and even a version of the Mos Eisley cantina, according to building plans Disney has filed with the city of Anaheim.
The "Star
9 Ghosts That Reportedly Haunt Disney Parks From Urban Legends To Actual Events In The Parks History
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Dateline: October 20, 2017
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In 1955, something spectacular happened: Disneyland opened in Anaheim, Calif., forever changing the face of amusement parks in America. Given its long and storied history, of course, it's to be expected that over the years, rumors that ghosts allegedly haunt Disneyland, as well as Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. And all the other Disney properties that have opened in
If You Are Not Taking Advantage Of This Perk You Are Majorly Missing Out
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Dateline: October 14, 2017
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You're standing in a seemingly endless line at Disneyland twiddling your thumbs as the minutes tick by. Why aren't you using those thumbs to flip through your phone? Because, at the worst moment, you lost cell service.
This exact scenario happened to me while waiting for Soarin' Over the World in Disney California Adventure (while I was trying to book my next
X Atencio Disney Animator And Imagineer Dies At 98
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Dateline: September 11, 2017
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X Atencio, the legendary Disney animator and Imagineer who worked on "Pinocchio" and "Fantasia" and helped bring the Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion attractions to life at Disneyland, died on Sept. 10. He was 98.
Atencio worked for Disney from 1938 through 1984. He left the studio temporarily during World War II to join the Army Air Corps. He was
These FastPass Tricks Will Save You Lots Of Waiting Time At Disney Parks
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Dateline: August 25, 2017
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Visiting a Disney park is a magical experience no matter how old you are. What's not so magical, however, is having to line up for hours on end, just to have one go on the Space Mountain ride. With the parks packed with Disney lovers all year round, queuing up has become an inevitable part of the experience.
It's no secret that the best way to skip the wait is by
This Is What It Is Like To Eat At The Secret Club In Disneyland That Has A 14-Year Waiting List
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Dateline: August 24, 2017
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Right in the middle of New Orleans Square in Disneyland, located across from La Mascarade d'Orleans, is the inconspicuous entrance to one of the most-whispered-about spots in Disney parks across the globe: Club 33.
Club 33 is a secret five-star restaurant that the regular public cannot access. There are only two ways to get into Club 33: being an exclusive member, or
10 Most Essential Foods At Disneyland True Fans Know These Classics Well
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Dateline: August 14, 2017
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The rides and attractions aren't the only experiences at Disneyland. Any regular Disney-goer can conjure up a few must-eat items -and, yes, there are mouse-shaped snacks aplenty - but other great dishes are flying just under the radar or off the main tourist drag. These are the Disneyland foods that will make your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth completely
There Are Rules To Obey When Going On A Disneyland Trip
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Dateline: July 28, 2017
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We said we'd wait at least another decade before going back to Disneyland after the last exhausting visit, but there we were, only two years later, going back.
Such a reversal is not without precedent. How many women, after giving birth, say they're never going to have another child, and then they go ahead and do it again anyway? Disneyland, like reproduction, is
10 Best Places To Take A Break At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 21, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
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,
5 Behind The Scenes Stories You’ve Probably Never Heard About The Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 14, 2017
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The Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland is 50 years old, but there are probably still things that you don't know about it.
Disney Imagineering Legends Marty Sklar, Orlando Ferrante, Tony Baxter, Kim Irvine, Luc Maynard and Nancy Seruto gathered at the D23 Expo's "Pirates of the Caribbean: 50 Years of Swashbuckling Adventures in Disney Parks" panel Friday to
Disney Parks Want Us To Escape Reality But Real-World Conflicts Are Sometimes Unavoidable
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Dateline: July 13, 2017
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On June 29, Disney announced that as part of its ongoing renovation of old attractions, it would be removing the "wench auction" scene from its popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Many people online have expressed outrage. "Never have any of these wonderful scenes ever made me think of negative things!" wrote one fan on the Disney Parks Blog. Another posted, "I
Fantasmic Dining Reservations Open
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Dateline: July 7, 2017
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Perhaps you've visited a certain theme park located at 1313 Disneyland Drive in Anaheim over the last few months with a specific, sparkly-eyed goal in mind: Be dazzled, once again, by the Main Street Electrical Parade.
The limited-time experience, which has wended its way through Disneyland Park since January 2017, at least on this particular go-around, came with
Disneyland Will Remove Bride Auction Scene From Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride
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Dateline: June 30, 2017
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Disneyland has plans to make changes to their classic "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride by removing the bride auction scene.
The ride, which first opened in 1967, features a redheaded woman standing on what appears to be an auction block with a banner in the background that reads: "AUCTION: Take a Wench for a Bride" while pirates shout, "We wants the redhead!"
Disneyland To Halt Wench Sale On Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride
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Dateline: June 29, 2017
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Disney will remove the infamous "bride auction" scene from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland next year, the company announced on Thursday.
During the planned ride refurbishment, Disney will alter the roles of the auctioneer, the redhead woman and other characters participating in the "Auction: Take a Wench for a Bride"
Disneyland Was Born On Paper Over A Marathon Weekend In 1953
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Dateline: May 10, 2017
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Tomorrowland was originally going to be called World of Tomorrow. Frontierland was Frontier Country. Lilliputian Land never became a reality at Disneyland. And no one could have foreseen a "Star Wars" land opening in 2019.
Walt Disney spent a marathon weekend in 1953 brainstorming ideas for the new family amusement park he envisioned called Disneyland. There would be
Johnny Depp Spent A Day At Disneyland Pretending To Be A Robot Capt Jack Sparrow
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Dateline: April 28, 2017
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Actor Johnny Depp, star of the film series Pirates of the Caribbean, spent Wednesday pretending to be an animatronic at the Disneyland ride that originally inspired the movie.
Pirates of the Caribbean, which opened 50 years ago, is a "dark ride" in which boats full of riders are floated past elaborate full-size tableaus depicting a pirate takeover of a Spanish
Disney Getting Good At Recycling Movie Ideas From Disneyland Rides
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Dateline: April 19, 2017
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If Disney CEO Bob Iger ends up running for California governor - as has been rumored - I'm sure that the environment will stand atop his platform, because nobody in the entertainment business recycles more than Disney.
Animated movies becoming live action films, movies becoming theme park rides, theme park rides becoming movies. It's the Circle of Life, Hollywood
Star Tours Adds A New Planet
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Dateline: April 18, 2017
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Somewhere in Disneyland Park, right now, or at least very recently, or soon in the future, this exact question is being put to someone who just rode Star Tours by someone who opted to visit another attraction: Where'd ya go?
Because, as is the way with the popular motion simulator adventure, a person could visit Hoth or Naboo or Tatooine due to the fantastical fact
Five Things You May Not Know About Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride
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Dateline: March 30, 2017
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The theme-park ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, is celebrating its 50th anniversary over golden churros and beignets and a new movie to be shown in cinemas in May. In honor of Disney's most famous and longest-running ride, here are a few facts you should know.
It was the last attraction Walt Disney saw when he was alive. Walt Disney was diagnosed with lung cancer in
You Can Get Gold Dusted Churros For A Limited Time
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Dateline: March 17, 2017
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It's all in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
When it comes to things that need improvement, we're pretty sure "churros" and "Disneyland" don't top the list. And if it ain't broke Right?
But we have to admit: This recent upgrade gives both of them a boost - and provides some pretty stellar eye candy, too.
For the
Why Pirates Of The Caribbean At Disneyland Is So Great At 50 Years Old
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Dateline: March 15, 2017
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Why is Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean still a "must-see" for theme park fans, 50 years after its debut?
Not even the most dominant sports teams enjoy a 50-year winning streak. No movie or Broadway show has played to paying audiences in one place nearly every day for 50 years, much less to packed crowds for almost all of those days. And no other theme park ride
Steel Is Landing In The Star Wars Land Project
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Dateline: February 14, 2017
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Source: Orange County Register
Those aren't droids, they're tall construction cranes above the treeline at Disneyland. The cranes were putting up structural steel as the buildings for "Star Wars" land started taking shape in the northwest section of the theme park.
Related to that, the rock work that will line the new route for the Disneyland Railroad and the Rivers of America was getting new
Disneyland Just Opened An Ultra-Exclusive Dining Space Called 21 Royal
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Dateline: January 26, 2017
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When Walt Disney was still tinkering with his plans for Disneyland, he and his wife Lillian envisioned a private family apartment hidden above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride where they could host prominent guests. Their plans were never fully realized-until now. Walt's designs for the space have been "faithfully and painstakingly recreated" as a private dining space
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 10
Dateline: January 9, 2017
Status: Current
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"I know it's here somewhere"
I'm not sure if that's exactly what was said upon first sight of where the Rivers of America used to be, but I'm sure it was something similar. Maybe with a little more salt. A lot of the excavation for the layout of the park revolved around removing existing trees and vegetation, digging out what would be the basin for the riverbed that
Beignets Pirates And Ghosts Oh My
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Dateline: October 15, 2016
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When New Orleans Square opened in July of 1966, the mayor of New Orleans, Victor Schiro, participated in the dedication. Schiro announced that Disney was an honorary citizen of the real city and joked that adding the Square cost as much as the original Louisiana Purchase. The dedication was Walt's last public appearance before his death that December.
There are two
Make Disneyland The Healthiest Place On Earth With These Cleaner Eating Hacks
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Dateline: September 21, 2016
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And look, a full day at Disneyland can easily get you 20,000 to 30,000 steps on your Fitbit (my stint yesterday got me 27,000 - about 11 miles with 2,500 calories burned), so honestly, you don't need to worry about it too much, especially if this trip is a once-a-year treat to yourself. But if you really are trying to stay on course (or you have an annual pass!), there
One Free Thing Everyone Should Do When Visiting Disneyland For A Special Occasion
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Dateline: September 6, 2016
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If you're heading to a Disney park for any type of celebration - birthday, anniversary, honeymoon - the first stop you make should be City Hall to pick up a free button. Many parkgoers don't know that visitors celebrating a special occasion can get free buttons to wear all day - and it makes the day way more magical.
Disney parks are already designed to give
Is Disneyland Overdoing Its Nostalgia
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Dateline: August 18, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
"When can we do this again?"
Like any pervasive earworm, that chorus from Disneyland's Paint the Night parade has burrowed its way into my brain over the past 15 months it has been playing at the park. Yeah, like many Disneyland fans, I bought into the parade's not-so-subliminal message and kept coming back to see it again and again - helping that theme song slip
This Is How Disneyland Changed In The 2000s
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Dateline: July 17, 2016
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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
This Is How Disneyland Changed From 1956 To 1959
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Dateline: July 14, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
The day after Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, many newspapers had a field day with the myriad of problems the park had, such as gas leaks, failing plumbing and a lack of drinking fountains. Some called it Walt's Folly and more.
But that didn't seem to matter to the public because when the park opened its gates the next day, there was a long line of people waiting
This Is How Disneyland Changed In The 1980s
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Dateline: July 14, 2016
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Changes at Disneyland in the 1980s started slow, then ended in a splash down a mountain.
During the first couple years of the decade, Disney Imagineers were busy with the design and building of Epcot Center (as it was called then) at Walt Disney World. But they were also planning a project for Disneyland - rebuilding Fantasyland.
1980-83
In early 1982, most
This Is How Disneyland Looked And Changed In The 1960s
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Dateline: July 12, 2016
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It was the '60s, a decade of change. And just like society, Disneyland would change too - in dramatic fashion.
1960
Just like previous years, Walt Disney was constantly tinkering with Disneyland as the decade started. The first year of the decade, he added more scenes to the Rainbow Ridge Mine Train, and changed its name to the Mine Train Through Nature's
There Is A Secret Menu Just For Disneyland High Rollers
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Dateline: June 15, 2016
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When Disneyland first opened in 1955, an admission ticket cost one dollar. Today, it is nearly 100 times that amount, and it's easy to spend a lot more. For those truly committed to luxury, for whom price is no object, there is a secret menu just for Disneyland high rollers.
The masterminds behind the park have set up separate offices that keep celebrity visits under
Dangerous Disneyland Mental Fatigue Part 2
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Dateline: February 14, 2016
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It wasn't until I was almost finished with the human stupidity portion of this "Dangerous Disney" article that I realized that this should be a two-parter, so that (in addition to keeping it from being too long) some might hopefully regain some faith in humanity. Here is that second part. Again, some of these I've only read about on one site.
I start with the
Going Inside The Dream Suite And Walt Disney Apartment At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 12, 2016
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Some of us are just born Disneyland fanatics.
It's hard to dislike the classic theme park of course, but if you're a superfan, as I'd consider myself, there are a few places within the park that you're aware are very difficult to gain access to - some nearly impossible, in fact. These are places many attending the park likely don't even know exist, even as they are
We Just Got A Big Hint About How Cool Disneyland's Star Wars Rides Will Be
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Dateline: January 7, 2016
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Jon Snoddy, Disney EVP of Imagineering - the House of Mouse's artist-scientist genius division - dropped some big hints about just how cool the rides at Disneyland's forthcoming "Star Wars" area will be on stage at a CES 2016 panel.
Thanks to the involvement of Industrial Lights and Magic, the legendary special-effects firm that Disney acquired in its big 2013
Dangerous Disneyland Mental Fatigue Part 1
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Dateline: January 6, 2016
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Disneyland gets sued for injuries and deaths all of the time. Believe me, I get that accidents happen, but most of these tourists are simply victims of their own stupidity. Mild disclaimer: a few of these I've read about on only one site, so I'm not entirely sure they happened. Now, let's get down to business.
Matterhorn, Space, and Thunder Mountains are not most
Of 999 Ghosts In Disneyland Haunted Mansion These Are The Stars You Need To Know
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Dateline: November 5, 2015
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There are 999 ghosts inside Disneyland's Haunted Mansion (and always room for one more), but some of them are breakout stars. How well do you know your favorite haunts?
Ghost Host: The basso profundo voice of Paul Frees, known as the "Man of a Thousand Voices," guides guests through the tour of the Haunted Mansion. The Ghost Host is not the owner of the mansion, but
Rare Collecting Disneyland Exhibit And Auction
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Dateline: October 20, 2015
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Source: finebooksmagazine.com
Van Eaton Galleries, one of the world's premier animation artwork and collectibles galleries located in Sherman Oaks, California, has announced a rare exhibit and auction, "Collecting Disneyland." The auction will take place Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Van Eaton Galleries located at 13613 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks, California. Collecting Disneyland is an
10 Scary Legendary Ghost Tales Of Disneyland Haunts
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Dateline: October 19, 2015
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Source: Orange County Register
I recently interviewed a cast member who works inside the Haunted Mansion. She talked about the belief, among Disney employees, that the place is inhabited by more than the Disney-created 999 haunts.
She said female employees talk about ghosts that untie the ribbons in the cast members' hair. She said props move from one side of a room to the other. She said there
Digging Up The Ghosts Of Disneyland Haunted Mansion Ride
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Dateline: October 16, 2015
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Long before there were hitchhiking ghosts or merry ghouls frolicking in a ballroom, there was the tale of a sea captain - a sea captain who murdered his wife and buried her in a brick wall.
This sea captain was once destined for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, but this gruesome tale of a ship commander has largely been forgotten.
To delve into the Haunted
Some Cool Behind The Scenes Secrets Of Disneyland Haunted Mansion
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Dateline: October 9, 2015
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Source: Orange County Register
The best illusion happens when you don't even know you've been tricked.
Take the mysterious case of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. That "dark ride" (all indoors) may be the most visited hoax of all time.
1) The Haunted Mansion is, along with Pirates of the Caribbean, one of the landmarks of New Orleans Square. But the mansion was not inspired by anything in
Disneyland Designers Face Pressure To Ensure Star Wars Land Doesn't Flop
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Dateline: September 8, 2015
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As Disneyland engineers tinker on top-secret designs for the park's new Star Wars Land, a mothballed attraction at nearby Disney California Adventure provides a stark reminder that even the most creative ride ideas can land with a thud, costing park operators lots of money and frustrating visitors..
Luigi's Flying Tires was an ambitious effort that lofted visitors in
Book Written By Two Disneyland Janitors Dives Into Dirty Details Of Cleaning The Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: September 2, 2015
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What's the cleanup needed after a "Code V?" What about a "Code H?" Those terms and many other secrets of keeping Disneyland clean are revealed in a book by two former members of the park's custodial staff, titled "Cleaning the Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless."
The book, by Ken Pellman and Lynn Barron, takes readers on a detailed tour of what
In Defense Of Disneyland Why Its Worth Revisiting As A Jaded Adult
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Dateline: August 30, 2015
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I went to Disneyland for the first time when I was 10-years old. My parents, aunt, and grandma loaded my sisters, two cousins, and me into two Oldsmobile Cutlass wagons and we caravanned from Portland (OR) to Anaheim (CA) in a sprawling, Vacation-esque road trip.
We visited the Redwoods, Universal Studios, and San Diego. Wonderful places, all. And yet I only have
Disneyland Haunted Mansion Closes To Prep For Halloween
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Dateline: August 24, 2015
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Source: Orange County Register
Ghosts are coming back to Space Mountain. And Jack Skellington and the rest of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" crew are taking over the Haunted Mansion.
But before those attractions can take on their Halloween season look, they will shut down for a bit.
The Haunted Mansion closed today for nearly three weeks so the popular attraction can get its semi-spooky
Disney Voice Over Actors Bring Theme Park Rides To Life
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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 60 Things You Might Not Know About The Magic Kingdom
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TV show named "Gunsmoke" made its debut, and another named "Make Room for Daddy" won two Emmys. Elvis Presley and Pat Boone had young hearts all shook up, and for the first time, they could listen to those crooners and others on a new gadget called a pocket transistor radio. A new car cost $1,900, gasoline was 23 cents a gallon and rents averaged $87 a month..
It was
Blaine Gibson Disney Legend Behind Pirates And Haunted Mansion Dies At 97
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Dateline: July 6, 2015
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Legendary Disney animator and sculptor Blaine Gibson, who designed some of the most iconic images in the company's theme parks around the world, died on Sunday, according to the Orange County Register.
He was 97.
Gibson worked alongside Walt Disney during the development of Disneyland, and his sculptures were used to create the faces on characters in rides
Everything You Need To Know For The Perfect Disneyland Holiday
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I'm on bended knee in front of hundreds of strangers when it strikes me that the magic never really dies.
Beauty and the Beast - the 1991 Disney film that made history as the first animated movie up for Best Picture at the Oscars - was also the first film I ever saw at the cinemas.
And here I am 24 years later, hand outstretched, heart on sleeve, asking for
What Would Disney Build At Disneyland With $1 Billion
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Dateline: June 26, 2015
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A Millennium Falcon ride? Going for a spin in an Iron Man suit? Disney executives have announced plans to spend $1 billion on new attractions in Disneyland and/or Disney California Adventure.
Here are some options:
'Star Wars'
More Yoda? Natural, it would be. The Star Tours ride has been running since 1987, and the stories and characters from "Star Wars"
How Southern California Attractions Like Disneyland Cater To Theme Park Junkies
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Dateline: June 17, 2015
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Can theme parks become even more addictive? That's what parks in Southern California and around the country are hoping to do with their new crop of attractions for this summer.
Anyone in business knows it's more cost-effective to get your current customers to come back and buy more than it is to find a new customer for every sale. So park owners always design
Disneyland Turns 60 Ranking Its Attractions by Land
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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
How Walt Disney Obsession With Futurism Inspired Tomorrowland
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Back in 1972, when New York City was a post-apocalyptic hell hole overrun by crime and on the verge of bankruptcy, architect Peter Blake opined that to save it, the government should be banished and Manhattan should instead be turned over to an unlikely savior.
"The only new towns of any significance built in this country since World War II are Disneyland . . . and
25 Things You Need To Know About Disneyland's Diamond Celebration
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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
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 5
Dateline: May 14, 2015
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Last time we left off, opening day was rapidly approaching. Teams of artists were working in their respective areas and time truly was of the essence. The lifestyle in the mid-50s was a family oriented, hard working culture, with a new-found desire for excitement. World War II had been over for almost ten years and the subsequent opening of the park would be two years
Disneyland The Exhibit Takes A Ride Through 60 Years Of History
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Here's a challenge: Try to condense 60 years of Disneyland history into a single museum-like exhibit.
That's the test facing Becky Cline, Walt Disney Archives director. She's putting the finishing touches on "Walt Disney Archives Presents - Disneyland: The Exhibit," which in August will attempt to encompass the theme park's past six decades for D23 Expo, Disney's
Disneyland For Adults Without Kids A Primer
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Dateline: May 2, 2015
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Disneyland overlords, all about branding and stealth marketing, apparently have an in-house name for the likes of me: "nonfamily guests."
I've been called worse.
It's nothing derisive - derision and mockery, after all, is verboten at "The Happiest Place on Earth" - but I cannot help but feel the term connotes something vaguely sad and pathetic, a sense of
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 Diamond Days Sweepstakes Will Give Away Diamonds
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Imagine winning a Disney Diamond or a Cinderella glass slipper, or enjoying a private excursion and dinner in Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. Those are a few of the exciting prizes that will be awarded to some lucky guests during the Disneyland Diamond Days sweepstakes, part of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration that begins May 22, 2015.
On A Culinary Adventure At Disneyland
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Disneyland is more than a fairytale getaway with all its variety of attractions, shows, and chance interactions with your favorite Disney characters. What often doesn't come to guests' attention is that it can also be the perfect place to experiment with new foods exclusively to Disneyland.
Often mottoed as "The Happiest Place on Earth' it offers everyone a chance
Diamond Celebration Will Light Up The Disneyland Resort Beginning With Dazzling 24-Hour Event
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A dynamic 24-hour party will kick off the summer and launch the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, May 22-23, as guests enjoy the thrilling premieres of three, new nighttime spectaculars: the glittering "Paint the Night" parade and the groundbreaking "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show at Disneyland Park, plus the new presentation, "World of Color - Celebrate! The
Disneyland Memorabilia Fetches $1.7 Million At Two-Day Auction
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An extensive private collection of Disneyland memorabilia that went on the auction block over the weekend generated sales of more than $1.7 million by the time the final gavel had come down, with an animatronic bird from the Enchanted Tiki Room fetching the most at $153,400 and a drinking skeleton prop from the Pirates of the Caribbean proving second-most popular with a
1000 Items From Disneylands Earliest Days To Go To Auction
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Dateline: January 30, 2015
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Disneyland fans, you've got your annual pass and zillions of pins. But do you possess an original bird from the Tiki Room? Or an etched glass E-ticket sign that once hung at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride?.
Now you can.
As Disneyland rolls out plans for its 60th year celebrations, more than 1,000 items from the theme park's early days are going on the auction
What Was Disneyland Like In 1968
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Dateline: October 22, 2014
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While Disneyland is technically and geographically not even in Los Angeles County, it has been a big part of the L.A. lifestyle dating back to the 1950s. A fine pictorial map created by Sam McKim in 1968 shows the Magic Kingdom during a year when the park as most vintage Angelenos know it was in place and making indelible memories.
Baby Boomers can mark stages of
Club 33 Could Very Well Be Disneyland Best Attraction
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Disneyland is known as "The Happiest Place on Earth." But nestled within the Southern California amusement park is a restaurant and bar that could easily be called "The Most Exclusive Place on Earth." It's Club 33, and for a rumored initiation fee of $40,000, and annual dues of $11,000, you too can be a member, provided you get off the waiting list that lasts 10 years or
Disney Fast Pass Program Datacenter Style
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Dateline: August 25, 2014
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My wife and I have 21-month-old identical twin boys. Maybe a month ago we took them down south for their first trip to Disneyland (and the companion park California Adventure). As a southern California native (I still cannot bring myself to type out SoCal), I had been to Disneyland enough that once I headed north, I had no real urge to go back. So this particular trip was
Its A Small And Less Complicated World On This Ride
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Although It's a Small World was updated in 2009 to include modern Disney songs and movie characters like Ariel, Flounder, Nemo, Woody and Bullseye, the ride has stayed the same and outlasted other attractions that have changed as new technology has rendered them old and clunky.
It's a pastiche of Arab dolls flying on magic carpets, Mexicans wearing sombreros, Peter
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 1
Dateline: August 10, 2014
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There's no I in Team, but there are three in Imagineering.
Introduction
Well, it's not quite as long as the title from that 60's Mixed-Up Zombie movie, but it's close, and in my mind a lot more entertaining, and there's no corn or cheese here.
Growing up a railroad kid, spending time with my father when he would go to work in the freight house or, even
Birth Of Disney's Dark Ride
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Dateline: August 7, 2014
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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
How To Eat Your Way Through Disneyland Like You're A Kid Again
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Dateline: July 18, 2014
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We may be older than your average kid, but we still love Disneyland. Kids of all ages do. Even more so now that we get to visit and see the park through the eyes of our 4-year-old daughter, Simone.
There are so many reasons why people come back to the Disney resorts time and time again: the rides, the characters, the amazing parades, the fireworks show. When we were
24 Hours In Disneyland So Long, Happy Place
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It was not a pretty sight. Staggering through the exit turnstiles of California Adventure, I was stricken with the sort of randomly anxious thoughts I have not experienced since my hardest drinking days..
If cotton candy is green and slightly tangy does that make it a fruit? Was the music I kept hearing real or just in my head? Were my feet and hands swollen because
Eating In Disneyland Food Allergies To Favorite Spots
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Dateline: March 28, 2014
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So we established in the past two articles that I love Disneyland. Hearing my daughter giggle uncontrollably in the presence of princesses has brought so much joy and rest to our vacations, I just couldn't imagine a better place to take her.
Another thing that makes my life rich is food. I believe food is meant to be enjoyed with every possible sense.
The smell,
Disneyland Is Friendly To Those With Disabilities
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Almost 60 years ago, Walt Disney stood at a podium at the entrance to Main Street and declared "To all who come to this happy place, welcome."
Ask my family, every time I hear a recording of that speech I turn to mush. My breath catches and I fight all the good tears because I am always one step away from the ugly cry.
Why? Because "all" means all.
Young,
Unlocking The Secrets Of Disneyland The Magic Is In The Details
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Have you ever wondered why you get that warm and fuzzy feelings just as you walk into Disneyland? We caught up with Katie, a Disneyland VIP tour guide who says the magic is hidden in the details.
You can find them all over the park.
It starts at the Candy Palace on Main Street, USA, where vents work overtime to pump out the sweet smell of yummy goodness being
Utah Couple Secretly Weds On Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride
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Pirates and cannons may not be typical wedding features, but they were the perfect setting for a Utah couple recently married on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland.
Tory Elegante had always dreamed of getting married at Disneyland, so when his bride-to-be said a Disney wedding would be OK, he got to planning. He surprised her with packets containing
How To Enjoy Halloween Time At The Disneyland Resort
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As a native of Southern California, I've been visiting Disneyland ever since I was a little girl. I have very fond memories of not being able to sleep the night before, my body positively buzzing from excitement - Disneyland! The drive to the park was almost unbearable too, especially when I caught sight of the snow-capped mountain of the Matterhorn. That meant we were
Top 5 Things To Do At Disneyland And California Adventure In 2013
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Disneyland has so much to do throughout its two parks that it actually may lead to adult onset ADD. There are so many options, visitors really should have a plan to maximum Disney splendor. This can be confusing for new park visitors and they may miss out on a few amazing experiences. LaDiscountTickets.com has been keeping tabs on what Disney goers think, and so they
Disneylands Super Exclusive Club 33 To Undergo Renovations
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Disneyland's super-exclusive Club 33, where it costs $25,000 to join and membership fees are $10,000 a year, is reportedly undergoing a major renovation.
According to the unofficial Disney blog, Inside the Magic, the famous restaurant in the Anaheim theme park will get a new layout, including a makeover of the entrance, lounge and kitchen, as well as a whole new
Visiting Disneyland By The Numbers
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Dateline: July 4, 2013
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"Have a magical day!" is a familiar greeting you'll get at Disney's parks, or even their corporate offices. For those eager to visit Disneyland's theme park and California Adventure, the question is, what's the cost of a magical day? Especially with the parks' recent raise in prices.
To do the math, we consulted a plethora of resources, from Disneyland Resort theme
Disneyland Announces Plans For Halloween Time 2013
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Dateline: July 1, 2013
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Halloween is one of the biggest holidays of the year, especially when it comes to theme parks. While most places generally offer strictly terrifying thrills, Disneyland Resort offers spooky fun for the whole family.
From September 13th through October 31st, guests will be able to enjoy all sorts of fun Halloween festivities. The general favorites are returning, but
Sandy In Disneyland
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During the early 1970s, Sandy Duncan saw her star ascend in a series of pleasant (if forgettable) films and television programs. Even though she wasn't the sexiest chick in show business, and even though her singing and dancing could hardly be considered as show-stopping, Duncan possessed a spunky vibrancy that appealed to casting directors - hell, she even turned up as a
Deplorable Scheme To Skip Lines
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It's made headlines recently. We all know how frustrating it is, waiting in those long lines at Disney. But now some families are cheating the system. They're hiring disabled tour guides so they can cut right to the front. We went undercover and caught it all on tape.
The rides, the characters: Disneyland is "the happiest place on earth" -- except if you're waiting
Disneyland For Dads
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Dateline: April 29, 2013
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In the land of Disney, princess always reigned supreme. However, though Sleeping Beauty's Castle, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and those ever-popular princesses may get a lot of the attention, Disneyland and California Adventure offer a pixie dust-less world for the guys in your life too - all in time for Father's Day in June.
Cars Land
Route 66 comes to life
Dreams Come True On Blue Bayou
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Dateline: April 25, 2013
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Much has been written about dining at Disneyland, and frankly, quite a bit of it was written by me. I'm like that-from kid meals to churros, no giant turkey leg has been left unturned (rotisserie?). We work up an appetite.
Over the years we have dined at Disneyland as omnivores, vegetarians, gluten-free, and at various levels of healthily snacking. I am fairly
Best Places To Eat At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 27, 2013
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Disneyland may be where all childhood dreams come true, but Disneyland is also quickly becoming a foodie mecca as well. With a wide array of culinary pleasures to choose between, from carts to fine dining, here are our picks for best Disneyland eats.
On The Go
For a quick bite on the go without the muss and fuss of sitting to eat because you've got places to
Disney Couple Seal The Deal With Pirates Gold
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Dateline: February 13, 2013
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They worked, met, had their first date, and got engaged at Disneyland, with proposal coming in a dreamy location.
Ride operator Andrew Salter met Alyssa Allinson on her first day on the job at Disneyland.
Five months later, Salter asked her out for a first date at Disneyland.
Four years after that, Salter bent down on one knee to propose marriage to
Is Tomorrowland Movie Tied To Disneyland Area
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Dateline: January 28, 2013
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An upcoming George Clooney movie is called "Tomorrowland" but is it tied to that famous, futuristic area of Disneyland?
Walt Disney Studios announced Monday that it was producing the live-action movie in which Clooney will star; the film was written by Damon Lindelof of "Lost" and Brad Bird of "The Incredibles."
While the studio is secretive about the
Disneyland vs. Knott's
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People who are traveling in the southern California area always wonder should I go to Knott's Berry Farm or got to Disneyland. Personally I think they are both great places to visit and have a good
time with family and friends. The both have great attractions to ride and play at. For example, Disneyland is the perfect place for small children because it has a variety of
Disneyland Day Every Day For This Couple
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Dateline: December 31, 2012
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At 8 a.m. today, Tonya Mickesh and Jeff Reitz were to go through the entrance turnstiles to Disneyland for the 366th day in a row. It's a journey that's seen them spend 24 hours in the park for the 24-hour Leap Day, watch baby ducks grow up, and go from unemployed to full-time jobs while becoming nationally known as the "everyday Disneyland couple."
"It was a way
Memories From The Mansion
Dateline: November 30, 2012
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It was August 1969 and I had just turned 9 the month before. Summer was rapidly coming to an end so, as a treat, my Dad let me go with my summer camp group on a day trip to the Magic Kingdom. We were scheduled to leave early the morning of the 12th which was a Tuesday. We would spend the entire day at the park and return early the morning of the 13th. Little did I know
Disneyland Still Has The Magic
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Dateline: November 27, 2012
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To think it all came from one man's imagination.
Where once there were orange groves and a couple of acres of walnut trees, there is now a collection of craggy peaks, fathoms of coral reef-filled sea, a jungle full of animals, subterranean caves that serve as a pirate lair, a parsec of space, a turreted castle and entry to the many other worlds conceived by one of
Still Returning After 36 Years
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Dateline: September 3, 2012
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Having first visited Disneyland as a 2-year-old, Fairfax journalist James Croot reflects after his recent sixth visit.
"To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savour the challenge and promise of the future."
Walter E Disney's words when he opened his theme park in
Disneyland For Adults Only
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Dateline: September 1, 2012
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When I told a friend I was heading to Disneyland to explore its appeal for adults, his immediate retort was that it would be a very brief visit. And when our group, not a person under 35, walked through the gates of Disneyland on a warm Saturday and contemplated the crush of elbow-high humanity before us, I wondered if perhaps he was right.
Yet seven hours and eight
Learning To Love Disneyland Again
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Dateline: September 1, 2012
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As we walked across the broad, brick-paved plaza, a burst of music swelled, the strings rising to cinematic heights amid a pounding of kettle drums. A man in a crisp white shirt waved and beamed. Perfectly manicured flowers swayed in the breeze.
It felt, for a moment, that we had accomplished something greater than simply walking out the gates at Disneyland in
Disney Top 10 Innovations Of All Time
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Dateline: August 1, 2012
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The Walt Disney Company is known for its creativity, innovative thinking and technological advances.
Who, but Walt Disney, could have given us a motion picture like "Snow White," the first full-length animated feature film which was a movie industry first?
Who, but the Walt Disney Company, could have given us Epcot, perhaps the most unique theme park experience
Disney Adventure Without The Kids
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Dateline: July 19, 2012
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When I told a New York friend I was heading to Disneyland to explore its appeal for adults, his immediate retort was that it would be a very brief visit. And when our group, not a person under 35, walked through the gates of Disneyland on a warm Saturday and contemplated the crush of elbow-high humanity before us, I wondered if perhaps he was right.
Yet seven hours
California vs. Paris: Pirates of the Caribbean and Blue Bayou
Dateline: July 1, 2012
Status: Current
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This month, I shall be comparing the versions of the Pirates of the Caribbean found in the Disneyland parks closest to my heart (California and Paris).
The Californian of Pirates of the Caribbean (POTC) can be found in New Orleans Square (NOS), was the first attraction of its kind worldwide when it opened in 1967 and was the last attraction Walt was thought to have
Solo Parent Can Do Disneyland
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Dateline: June 3, 2012
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Fear not, intrepid parent. Going solo at the Happiest Place on Earth isn't the worst idea you've ever had. With some planning, expert advice and a shot of courage, it could be one of your most memorable trips to Disneyland.
For Amanda Ficili, mother-and-daughter trips to Disneyland are great opportunities to bond.
"It was a little intimidating the first time
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
Visit Disneyland Every Day This Couple Has So Far
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Dateline: April 9, 2012
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The turnstile clicked for the 100th day in a row Monday for a couple continuing a streak of visiting Disneyland every day in 2012.
Jeff Reitz and Tonya Mickesh met while scuba diving in 2006, and found they shared a love of Disneyland. They got the idea to visit every day in 2012 when the theme park announced it would be open for 24 hours on Leap Day.
"I woke
California vs. Paris: Adventureland
Dateline: March 29, 2012
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This month, I shall be comparing the Adventurelands found in the two Disneyland parks closest to my heart (California and Paris).
Standing in front of the castle, with your back to Main Street, U.S.A./World Bazaar, the first land you encounter clockwise in four of the five Magic Kingdoms is Adventureland. Internet rumors abound that in Shanghai, Adventureland will
Disneyland Names Honoree For Main Street Window
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Dateline: March 20, 2012
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Disneyland plans to give its highest honor a Main Street U.S.A. window to costume designer Alice Davis, Disney announced Monday.
Davis is best known for designing park costumes, including the supervision of about 150 dolls in "it's a small world" ride and animatronic characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
Davis was married to the late Marc
Shiver Me Timbers! Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride Is 45 Years Old
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Dateline: March 18, 2012
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"Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me."
Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland turned 45 years old on Sunday.
The ride was the last one at Disneyland that Walt Disney helped create. Sadly, he died just before it opened.
The ride, which continues to be one of the most popular in the park, was initially intended to be a walk-through museum.
But
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
Disneyland Matterhorn Ride Closes For Extensive Overhaul
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Dateline: February 7, 2012
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The Scharff family of Spokane, Wash., made a special trip to Disneyland recently to celebrate the birthday of 5-year-old Mason with a ride on the Matterhorn.
So they were disappointed to see the 147-foot-tall attraction covered in scaffolding and closed for repairs until June.
"We came to the park for a few specific rides, including It's a Small World and
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
3 Reasons Disney Is More Valuable Than You Think
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Dateline: January 12, 2012
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Source: Motley Fool
Few businesses ever strive for excellence. Advantages, yes. Profits, undoubtedly. But excellence? Not so much. Thanks to a Christmas-break trip to Disneyland in California (not China), I now believe Walt Disney is a notable exception to this rule, and I'm backing my thesis with a CAPScall.
Three things I learned on our winter vacation
When it comes to Disneyland,
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
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Dateline: December 20, 2011
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Source: Victorville Daily Press
Having grown up in Southern California, I can't remember a time when I wasn't aware of Disneyland.
I've loved the amusement park and all things Disney since I was itty bitty. I can remember being carried out to the car while it was still dark out when I was a little girl only to wake up again at Disneyland in awe. Now as an adult, I still find the "Happiest Place on
X Made His Mark With The Walt Disney Company
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Dateline: December 7, 2011
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Source: silive.com
Marty Sklar, the former head of Walt Disney Imagineering, tells a great story about Francis Xavier Atencio the man known to everyone in Disney circles as simply X and how Walt Disney unexpectedly tapped X do write the script for a new ride being developed for Disneyland.
"Walt was the greatest casting director that ever lived," Marty said. "How he put people
Two Disney Rides Will Close Temporarily
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Dateline: December 1, 2011
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Two Disneyland rides are closing for maintenance for a few days in December, a traditionally busy month for tourists.
The park usually postpones major closures until January when traffic slows down following the bustling holiday season.
For December, the closures are:
Jungle Cruise is undergoing routine maintenance on Monday (today).
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Five Things Disneyland Has Over Disney World
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Dateline: November 10, 2011
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Source: Orange County Weekly
When Walt Disney World opened its gates in Florida in 1971, Disneyland started taking the proverbial backseat to its younger (and much larger) sibling.
Disneyland was just a theme park. Disney World was a destination.
Of course, since then Disneyland has made great strides in making its resort a vacation destination as well, but Disney World has also continued
Six Disney Attractions Temporarily Closing
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Dateline: October 6, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
Three attractions at Disney California Adventure and three at neighboring Disneyland are scheduled to close during October for holiday decorating and routine maintenance.
Disney spokesman Kevin Rafferty, Jr. said Disney California Adventure's California Screamin' is closed until Oct. 14 for routine maintenance.
California Screamin' is the only roller coaster at
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
Disneyland Resort Offers Plenty Of New Attractions
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Dateline: October 2, 2011
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Source: The Bulletin
The self-proclaimed "happiest place on Earth" is about to become a whole lot happier.
When Disneyland Resort's new 12-acre Cars Land opens in time for next summer's tourist blitz, it will represent the latest achievement in the world of "imagineering" a word that was coined to emphasize the imagination of Disney engineers.
Presently under construction in the
California vs. Blackpool: General
Dateline: September 1, 2011
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Earlier in the year, I wrote an article for DLDHistory.com comparing the Alice in Wonderland ride in Disneyland to Alice's Wonderland at Pleasure Beach Blackpool (the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom).
As I have recently come back from a week's vacation in Blackpool (and seeing as my main article this month was shorter than usual) I thought I would
A Disneyland Summer Vacation
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Dateline: August 1, 2011
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Source: Wired News
My family just came home from a wonderful week-long vacation at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. We are big Disney fans, and have a blast every time we go, but this trip we saw some new stuff, and actually learned a cool secret that I'm willing to share with you GeekDad readers, as long as you all promise to use the knowledge sparingly.
First, the interesting new stuff:
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.
Disneyland Memories
Dateline: July 1, 2011
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Two months ago, I was warned that my article for the July issue would be about my first memories of Disneyland.
I knew from the outset how hard this would be.
If I had been asked about my first visit to Florida's Magic Kingdom this would be easy. It was November 18th 1988, which was Mickey's 60th birthday. I could write reams about my memories: the parades; my
Disney Prepping Adventure Movie Based On Matterhorn Ride
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Dateline: June 29, 2011
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Disney is developing an adventure movie project inspired by the Matterhorn ride and has set Jason Dean Hall to pen the script. Justin Springer (Tron Legacy, Prom) is producing the project, which has a working title of The Hill.
The Matterhorn, also known as the Matterhorn Bobsleds, is part of Disneyland's Fantasyland section. Opened June 1959, the elaborate ride was
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
Trip To Disneyland A Night To Remember For Graduate
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Dateline: June 8, 2011
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Source: Desert Sun
It's safe to say that the last week has been one of the craziest weeks of high school.
I had family fly in from France and Texas, and although May 31 was my official last day of classes, the 2011 seniors had to return to school June 1-2 for graduation rehearsals.
The ceremony started at 8 p.m. Friday, and many of my classmates had mixed feelings of excitement
New Character Coming To Disneyland Ride
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Dateline: May 17, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
Starting Friday, the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland will feature the watery image of legendary pirate Blackbeard, who will invite riders to proceed "if they be brave or fool enough to face a pirate's curse."
Since 2006, the face of Davy Jones was featured in a curtain of mist in the grotto scene during the 44-year-old water ride.
The change
Pirates of the Caribbean Inside the Disneyland Premiere
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Dateline: May 8, 2011
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Johnny Depp skipped most of the press line to instead spend time with thousands of screaming fans. Invited guests swarmed the free rides with virtually no lines. And a fireworks show capped the outdoor screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides at the film's world premiere at Disneyland on Saturday night. Yes, Disney knows how to throw a party.
"I've
Pirates Premiere Has Disneyland Scurrying Many Scallywags Expected
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Dateline: May 4, 2011
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If you plan on going to Disneyland, then plan on massive crowds this week. On Tuesday the final preparations for what is expected to be the biggest premiere yet are currently under way with the completion of the giant screen. The Pirates of the Caribbean 4 is taking sail at the Disneyland Resort and scallywags from cities (and islands) far away are planning to attend the
22,000 Expected At Disneyland 'Pirates' Premiere
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Dateline: May 4, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland plans to set up 20,000 bleacher seats for fans who want to watch celebrity arrivals, including possibly Johnny Depp, for the "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" premiere Saturday.
Another 2,000 invited guests, stars and ticket holders only are allowed to watch the "Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides" premiere along the Rivers of America.
Fans can
Disney Know It All's
Dateline: May 1, 2011
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
As a Disney "know it all" and contributing writer here at DLDHistory.com I have to admit there are times when I am quite annoyed when listening to another fan talk about material concerning the history of Walt, his Family and the Disney Theme parks. I often have examined (in my head) my rational for having such feelings and why I get so bothered about. They usually range
Disneyland Closes Attractions For Pirates Premiere
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Dateline: April 28, 2011
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Disneyland this week temporarily closed five attractions as the park prepares for next week's celebrity-studded premiere of the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" movie.
Crews are building a screen and seating along Rivers of America for the outdoor viewing May 7 of "Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides" for celebrities, invited guests and ticket holders.
Disney Worker Collapses, Dies Of Natural Causes
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Dateline: April 22, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
A longtime cast member at Disneyland died after collapsing inside the amusement park on Wednesday afternoon.
Philip Doyle, 58, of Corona died of natural causes, Deputy Coroner Larry Esslinger said Friday. Doyle had been under a doctor's care for a previous medical condition.
Philip Doyle, 58, a food-services cast member at Disneyland collapsed at the park
Disney Imagineer Collin Campbell Passes Away, Leaves Legacy
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Dateline: April 10, 2011
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Disney Imagineer Collin Campbell passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011.
Campbell, an employee of WED Enterprises, the division of the Walt Disney Company directly responsible for creating the iconic Disney theme park attractions, was involved in many aspects of the design of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the international Disney theme parks. Campbell's
Disneyland To Premiere Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 May 7
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Dateline: April 6, 2011
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Disneyland has announced they will hold the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere on May 7, 2011. It will be the first showing of the film and it will be shown outdoors in 3D.
All of the stars of the film will be in attendance as well as what will certainly be a host of Hollywood A-listers. Joining the cast of Johnny Depp (Jack Sparrow), Geoffrey Rush
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,
Pirates 4 Debut, Johnny Depp Set For Disneyland
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Dateline: April 5, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
The star-studded premiere of the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, including an expected appearance by actor Johnny Depp, is set for May 7 at Disneyland, Disney announced Tuesday.
The 3D movie screening is reserved for invited guests and a limited number of patrons who pay $1,000 for tickets. The proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Planning A Trip To The Happiest Place On Earth- Here's Some Tips From Experts And Fans
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Dateline: March 28, 2011
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"Mommy, we need to go to Disneyland."
My son delivered this suggestion over a bowl of Cheerios, just after he and his little sister waged their daily war over which identical blue spoon they'd prefer.
Neither of my preschoolers remembered that their father and I had forked over hundreds of dollars to take them to the Happiest Place on Earth less than two years
Exclusive 'Pirates' Clip Debuts At Disneyland
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Dateline: March 28, 2011
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Four hours before the debut, Laura Henderson and her husband sat down on rock wall to make sure they were first in line to see an exclusive clip of the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie at Disneyland.
They were the only ones there for about an hour on Friday. By the clip's premiere shortly after 7:30 p.m., hundreds, if not thousands, lined up behind them.
Long-Lost Disneyland Rides
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Dateline: March 16, 2011
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Opened in 1955, Disneyland in Anaheim, California has delighted visitors for decades with its eight themed "lands" of rides, shows and attractions. It just isn't possible to forget a first spin on Dumbo, rocketing through darkness on Space Mountain or singing along with those musical pirates before Johnny Depp stole their fame. The skallywag! But with the park constantly
Disneyland Set To Show Exclusive Pirates Film Clip
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Dateline: March 15, 2011
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Disneyland visitors can see an exclusive 3D movie clip of the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean" film starting March 25, Disney announced Tuesday.
The park plans to host nighttime, preview shows in advance of the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," the fourth film in the series based on Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The "Pirates"
Tom Hanks And Tim Allen Set For Jungle Cruise
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Dateline: March 3, 2011
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Disney enjoyed huge success transforming its Pirates of the Caribbean theme park ride into an adventure movie franchise.
On Wednesday it announced similar plans for its popular Disneyland ride Jungle Cruise.
The new movie will star Tom Hanks and Tim Allen in what is expected to be a rollicking cinematic ride.
Details of the plot are being held strictly
Taste Of Disney
Dateline: March 3, 2011
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As a fat person who enjoys eating, and more importantly enjoys the camaraderie of eating with friends or family at the table. I have to admit one of the main thoughts of visiting Disneyland for a day is the thought of all the snacks to be had and eaten while there enjoying the park.
I mean for me it really is a main concern. At 52, Italian, and carrying a 250 pound
Ultimate Guide To Disneyland Theme Parks
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Dateline: February 24, 2011
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A recent visit to the Disneyland Hotel with my children inevitably led me to the adjacent world-famous Disleyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, which now offer a plethora of perks for the luxe-minded family vacationer.
When even an extraordinary day at Disneyland just won't do, consider these elite experience options:
Disneyland
VIP Tour
Bill Justice, Walt Disney Studios Animator Worked On Fantasia And Bambi
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Dateline: February 10, 2011
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Bill Justice, a former Walt Disney Studios animator who worked on classics such as "Fantasia," "Bambi" and "Alice in Wonderland" and later joined Walt Disney Imagineering where he helped program Audio-Animatronics figures for attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, died Thursday, a day after he turned 97.
Justice died of natural causes in a nursing home in
A Four Year Old Boy's Delight There Was Not A Princess In Sight
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Dateline: February 5, 2011
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Source: Vancouver Sun
We're going to Disneyland.
When you say those words to your child, the last thing you expect to hear is, "I don't want to go there."
I was surprised by my son's initial reaction until I learned the reason behind it.
Disneyland is for girls, he said. Only princesses live in Disneyland.
Determined to prove him wrong, we sat at the computer and within
No Trip To Disneyland Is Complete Without Ralphing
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Dateline: January 5, 2011
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Source: Contra Costa Times
She just couldn't stand it anymore. Not with talking birds, harmonizing plants and drum-beating tikis overhead, all flooding her senses.
My 2-year-old, whom we call Lucy because that's her name, jumped off her seat and began dancing in the aisle of the Tiki Room at Disneyland last weekend. The first trip to Disneyland is almost a rite of passage in my family, and I
Graveyards At Disneyland Weird Finds At The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: December 7, 2010
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You may be distracted by the holiday lights and decorations at Disneyland this time of year, but if you look closely, lots of weird secrets are waiting to be discovered all over the iconic amusement park.
Strodder told AOL News that one of his weirdest discoveries while researching Disneyland was finding out just how many graveyards are actually scattered throughout the
Pirates Of The Caribbean 4 Event And Stars At Disneyland On Dec. 13
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Dateline: December 1, 2010
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"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" won't hoist its sails at theaters until next summer but Disney has a lot riding on its flagship film franchise. The first trailer for the film will premiere on Dec. 13 with a promotional event in Anaheim that will bring lucky fans in for a 3-D screening of the trailer at Downtown Disney, special admission to the Disneyland
Inside Disneyland's Exclusive Club 33
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Dateline: November 21, 2010
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Source: Orange County Register
You know a restaurant is exclusive when you not only have to ring a doorbell, but are made to stand outside as they verify your identity.
Club 33 at Disneyland is that exclusive spot, and I don't mind the screening one bit, given the near-impossibility of scoring an invite. It also helps that there's no special treatment for celebs my friend Holly and I see actor
A 6-Year-Old's First Visit To Disneyland Hits Some Attractions, Misses Others
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Dateline: November 14, 2010
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You can't do it all, and truth be told, a child doesn't miss what she doesn't know about. A look back at what we saw and did -- and didn't do -- in one day.
Don't miss the Toontown roller coaster, somebody said. Don't bother with Toontown, somebody else said. Don't risk the Matterhorn with a first-grader, somebody said. Don't miss the Matterhorn with a first-grader,
Jon Favreau To Direct Magic Kingdom For Disney
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Dateline: November 11, 2010
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Disney has already turned theme park attractions into movies such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Haunted Mansion." Now it's one step closer to turning the entire park into the basis of a movie.
Jon Favreau is set to direct "Magic Kingdom," Disney's project centred around the Disneyland theme park in which attractions and characters come to life.
The deal is
Disney To Make Movie Loosely Based On Your 35th Favorite Disneyland Attraction
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Dateline: November 9, 2010
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As someone who works in an ostensibly creative profession, I understand that coming up with ideas is hard, but I think if Disney hasn't hit the bottom of the conceptual barrel with a movie sort-of-not-really adapted from the Enchanted Tiki Room, the second take on The Haunted Mansion certainly is.
"Pirates of the Caribbean" is one of the most successful franchises in
Disney Will Go Polynesian With New Ahmet Zappa Film
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Dateline: November 8, 2010
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"Pirates of the Caribbean" is one of the most successful franchises in the history of Disney. But when it comes to classic action-adventure, the company that Walt built isn't stopping with Jack Sparrow.
The studio is developing an adventure film from a script by Ahmet Zappa -- yes, son of Frank -- that's set against a Polynesian backdrop.
Sources close to the
Disney Parks Temporarily Close 10 Rides
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Dateline: November 2, 2010
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Source: Orange County Register
Ten attractions at two Disney parks will be closed for refurbishments for at least part of this month.
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin in Disneyland has among the longest closures in November. The Mickey's Toontown ride closed Sept. 20 and is set to reopen Dec. 17.
Most rides are scheduled for routine maintenance and refurbishments. The schedule is subject to
Preteen Activities At Disneyland
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Dateline: September 30, 2010
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Preteens are a little easier to handle at Disneyland, but sometimes not much. They are not really babies anymore, but not quite ready to let go of all the "baby" activities. This can make them a great age to take to Disneyland. They are big enough to go on most of the roller coasters, yet still young enough to enjoy everything else.
To start off your day with a
Disneyland At 55 Still A Marvel In Southern California
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Dateline: September 25, 2010
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Disneyland, which celebrated its 55th birthday in July, drew more than 1,300 rabid devotees to a two-day, sometimes irreverant, sometimes reverential convention starting Friday at the Disneyland Hotel.
Being a Disney fan, I was there, feverishly taking notes in the dark as "Disney Legends," men and women who made Disneyland what it is today, pop singers and
What To Do When The Weather Is Too Hot At Disneyland
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Dateline: September 8, 2010
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There is nothing like a summer vacation to the happiest place on earth. Sometimes, however, the happiest place on earth can seem like the most miserable place on earth if you are overheated and dehydrated. So what do you do when your vacation at Disneyland is threatened with ruination by sweltering, bone melting heat? You find a way to stay cool, of course, and here
Top 10 Disneyland Rides For Adults
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Dateline: August 31, 2010
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Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California is a special place adults and children can enjoy together. It is a place where all worries and cares can be forgotten and adults can be kids again.
Disneyland's has a lot of amazing rides for adults. Actually all of the rides at Disneyland are geared for all members of the family but there are a few that stand out more than
Brimming With Colour
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Dateline: August 28, 2010
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Over the top is a good thing at Disneyland California.
The bigger, the brighter, the brasher and the more blockbuster, the better at the Happiest Place on Earth.
Take for instance the theme parks' latest attraction World of Color - a night-time spectacle of 1,200 fountains that shoot water 75 metres into the air, creating a 6,000-square-metre projection surface
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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Source: Glendale News Press
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
An Ode To A Bygone Disneyland
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Dateline: July 10, 2010
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Source: Los Angeles Times
"I'm not Disney-obsessed, but I never discount the effect it had on me as a child," says the pop-culture humorist and author, best known for blending comedy and commentary in shows based on other people's family and vacation slides. "It helped make me a visual person in terms of recognizing motifs and themes. I like to say I studied at the Disneyland School of Style."
Evolution Of Disney's Pirates
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Dateline: July 9, 2010
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At Disney, it's always about the story. Always.
Where most other amusement parks put up a roller coaster, give it an ominous-sounding name and hope you find a connection, Disney goes the extra mile and builds a roller coaster with an elaborate tale to tell, embellishing that story with a variety of sensory cues; creating a believable environment that makes guests get
No Height Restrictions On Disneyland's Magic
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Dateline: July 8, 2010
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A full-toothed grin was plastered on my face as I walked down Main Street in Disneyland's Magic Kingdom a few weeks ago. It was one of those smiles so big that it that actually hurts your cheeks, but I couldn't wipe it off my face.
My family was in Disneyland to celebrate several major milestones three graduations, two birthdays and one unbirthday and all four
Disneyland 55 And Still A Major Force
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Dateline: June 9, 2010
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Disneyland The Happiest Place on Earth turns 55 this summer. Clearly, Walt Disney's dream of creating a family park where parents and children could have fun together is here to stay.
But that's not to say Disneyland hasn't seen its share of changes in 5½ decades. Indeed, one of the biggest overhauls in the Anaheim, Calif., resort's history is currently under way
Cool Clear Water Water
Dateline: June 5, 2010
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
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
8 Great Tips For Enjoying Disneyland, Despite The Crowds
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Dateline: April 5, 2010
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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
To The Lands Of Make-Believe
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Dateline: April 2, 2010
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Source: Sydney Morning Herald
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
Its A Small World Ignites Big Brouhaha
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Dateline: March 24, 2010
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The exterior of It's a Small World in Disneyland.For a ride intended to generate nothing but good will, the acrimony triggered by changes to It's a Small World in Disneyland has gotten a tad out of hand.
Last year, Disney decided to tweak the ride it first introduced at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair by adding some modern-day Disney characters to the existing
At Disneyland Even Grown-Ups Have Fun
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Dateline: March 19, 2010
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It happens every time we set our eyes on the iconic visage of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle: Swelling up inside us is a fierce urge to plunge through the crowd and make a mad dash toward Space Mountain.
At least that's the way it goes when we have children in tow. A parent's gut says pick up the pace and get to as many rides as possible. All the better to keep
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
Disneyland Looks Better Through A Child's Eyes
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Dateline: February 24, 2010
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Source: Kitsap Sun
I miss the mountains.
Not the Cascades. Not even the Olympics. I love 'em, but those aren't the mountains I'm talking about.
I miss Thunder Mountain. Space Mountain. Splash Mountain. I miss the Matterhorn.
I'm in Disneyland withdrawal, baby.
I've had the blues ever since my daughter and I trudged out the front gate of Walt Disney's baby born the same
Mr. Lincoln Returns To Disneyland
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Dateline: December 18, 2009
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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
Disneyland's Hidden Treats
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Dateline: November 30, 2009
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Since 1955, Disneyland has entertained guests of all ages with a mixture of rides, attractions and performances... but some of the most fun aspects of the park aren't necessarily well-known or easily seen by everyone (unless you're an avid visitor, hardcore fanatic, or trivia buff.)
There are countless little in-jokes, fun facts and visual hide-and-seeks around the
Disney Parks Offer Devices For Visually Impaired Visitors
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Dateline: November 3, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
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,"
Film Goes To Disneyland, Club 33 And The Disney Animation Research Library
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Dateline: October 21, 2009
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A couple weeks ago I traveled down to Los Angeles for a very unusual press day for Disney Animation Studio's new film The Princess and the Frog. Disney is really hoping to promote the return to hand drawn animation with an old school Disney look and feel, and took a group of online journalists on a day trip to Disneyland where we went behind the scenes, back to the Walt
When The Mouse Roared Back Part 3
Dateline: October 7, 2009
Status: Current
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So while things were heating up at Disneyland, what was going on over at a relatively secret location in Glendale where all the shows and rides found at Disneyland were created? The newly christened Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) was rapidly expanding staff to handle the massive project load that was building courtesy of the new management structure. WDI is unique in many
Disneyland Park Ghost Spotted Fans Think It Is Walt Disney
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Dateline: October 5, 2009
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Ghost Seen at Disneyland isn't official part of Halloween Time
The Disneyland Ghost was posted on Youtube very casually and it has got the chatter of Disney Fans going insane with theories.
This is a video of a 'ghost' walking through Disneyland the back of the park including the Haunted Mansion, on the Rivers of America and in front of the Pirates of the
Disneyland Opens Disney Gallery On Main Street
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Dateline: October 3, 2009
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On Friday, Oct. 2, Disneyland opened the doors to its long-awaited new Disney Gallery, which has been relocated from the site of Walt Disney's intended apartment above the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction to the old Bank of Main Street building near the entrance to Main Street, U.S.A.
The original Disney Gallery, which was both a showcase for special exhibits and
Disney Gallery Set To Re-Open In New Location
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Dateline: October 1, 2009
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Disney art fans will have a new place to see displays and buy merchandise after a two-year absence at Disneyland.
The Disney Gallery is set to re-open Friday at the former Bank of Main Street building near Disneyland's entrance. The gallery had sat above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride until 2007 when it was closed for construction of the Disneyland Dream Suite.
Disneyland's Blue Bayou
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Dateline: September 23, 2009
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I had no idea Disneyland had a fine dining restaurant until my friend, Regina, told me about Blue Bayou. And after a long day of walking in the sun, it sounded like the perfect place for dinner. Nestled in New Orleans Square, the restaurant is known for its down-home, Louisiana-inspired cooking.
I was surprised to discover that Blue Bayou is actually located inside
Five Ghostly Disneyland Urban Legends
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Dateline: September 22, 2009
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Source: Orange County Weekly
You know, being a ghost stuck at Disneyland doesn't sound all that bad. It's better than haunting some family in Texas, right?
Like any place with a rich history, Disneyland's got its fair share of urban legends and myths surrounding it--take the cryogenically frozen head of Unky Walt for an example--but cast members and guests alike have reported over the years
Disney Magic, West Coast Style
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Dateline: September 1, 2009
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We were halfway through the six-hour flight from Newark to the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA when I began to question our decision to haul our two kids, ages 8 and 16 months, clear across country to visit Disneyland.
True, it's a shorter flight to Orlando, but my son shared our "been there, done that" sentiment about Walt Disney World. We were anxious to check
Disneyland Allows Guests To Sleep In Haunted Mansion
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Dateline: July 30, 2009
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Four brave souls are scheduled to spend the night in Disneyland's chamber with no windows and no doors.
Disneyland is permitting guests to sleep in the Haunted Mansion for what is believed to be the first time as part of the ride's 40th anniversary. Classic rock radio station, KLOS 95.5, is running a promotion to win an overnight stay inside the ride.
Beds will
A Trip Down Memory Lane At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 24, 2009
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Ignore those office emails, forget all about the economy and for an afternoon focus instead on what's really important, especially on vacation - making memories with the kids.
Judging by the crowds on a recent sunny day at Disneyland and it's sister California Adventure Park in Anaheim, a lot of families have decided to do just that, getting every dollar's worth out
5 Disneyland Secrets That Nobody Knows
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Dateline: June 30, 2009
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Source: Examiner
If you're heading to Disneyland this summer, you can increase your knowledge and impress your traveling companions by sharing these 5 little-known secrets from the park. So without further ado:
1. The Disneyland "Test Bricks"
If you are heading down Main Street toward Sleeping Beauty Castle, take a quick right toward the locker rentals. There, just to the right
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
Kodak's Photo Spots At Disneyland: Perfect Memory Pictures
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Dateline: June 21, 2009
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Click! Your perfect picture memory is only a shot away when you go to the Disneyland Park.
While you probably will take a least 100 pictures of the kids on attractions, standing next to characters and the vacation pose that's the kids smiling ear to ear, but there are special spots for a traditional pictures.
These spots are called 'Kodak's Photo Spots.' Located
C'mon Get Happy!
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Dateline: June 21, 2009
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Disneyland is billed as the happiest place on Earth. It's hard to argue otherwise.
A cast member helping visitors climb into a canal boat in Storybook Land told my family that Walt Disney's vision for his theme park was to "have every person, whether 9 or 90, feel like a kid again."
Were he alive today, Disney would see that vision in action.
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The Magic Endures At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 18, 2009
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Source: Vancouver Sun
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
Singles At Disneyland Solo Travel Fun?
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Dateline: June 16, 2009
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Sometimes you just need to get away. A day (or half a day) at the Disneyland Resort might just be your ticket. As I tell my friends, you won't be disappointed going to Disneyland solo, in fact it will be just the opposite. You have the opportunity to meet people from all over the United States (as well as locally) when you stand in line and you never know what you might
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
Disney Honors 5 Millionth Grad Nite Guest
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Dateline: May 29, 2009
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A graduate from Fontana received a special surprise when he entered the gates of the Magic Kingdom late Thursday.
Samuel Jacobo, a graduate of Summit High School, was tagged as Mr. 5 Million.
Jacobo was deemed the five millionth guest to pass through the gates of Disneyland for a Grad Nite - an all-night tradition that began in 1961 as a safe place for grads
Club 33 The Best Place To Enjoy A Mint Julep At Disneyland
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Dateline: May 24, 2009
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One of Disneyland's worst-kept secrets is the existence of a private club located in the heart of New Orleans Square. Named Club 33, this exclusive restaurant is located behind a small door adjacent to the Blue Bayou Restaurant, not far from the exit of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
Even though Disneyland's New Orleans Square recently spruced up its popular mint
Disneyland A Magical Kingdom, Even For Grown-Ups
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Dateline: May 14, 2009
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Source: Contra Costa Times
It happens every time we set our eyes on the iconic visage of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle: Swelling up inside us is a fierce urge to plunge through the crowd and make a mad dash toward Space Mountain.
At least that's the way it goes when we have children in tow. A parent's gut says pick up the pace and get to as many rides as possible. All the better to keep
When the Mouse Roared Back!
Dateline: May 1, 2009
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
The early 1980's were a very dramatic time for Disneyland. The company had recently survived the Saul Steinberg corporate raid event, and they had recently created the two new movie divisions that would allow Disney to produce R-rated movies and such to a non-Disney focused market. Michael Eisner and Frank Wells had just come on board and the energy that followed was like
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,
Only Half A Day For Disneyland? GO!
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Dateline: April 16, 2009
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So you've just flown across the country, and arrived in California. You're excited to start your vacation, but wonder, is it worth heading right to the park? Maybe you're tired from a long flight. Maybe it's already after noon, and you're thinking how much can you really see? Maybe you're flying in for work, you only have a half day, and you're considering going to
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,
Robot Lincoln Is Coming Back
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Dateline: February 26, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Famed robot statesman Mr. Lincoln will be pulled out of mothballs and put back on stage at the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland sometime later this year.
The attraction will reopen in celebration of the 200th anniversary year of Abraham Lincoln's birth - he was born on Feb. 12, 1809.
"The Disneyland Story, featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln," will be
Birthdays At Disneyland Really Are Free Heres How It Works
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Dateline: February 5, 2009
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When we heard that Disneyland was giving free tickets on your birthday, we thought the least we could do was go check it out.
The process for getting into Disneyland free on your birthday is pretty simple. The rules say bring a driver's license or passport for adults and a certified birth certificate for kids. The offer gets you into one park. Or you can upgrade to a
Small World Renovation Presents A Big Challenge
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Dateline: February 5, 2009
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The venerable Disneyland ride reopens Friday with new scenes and characters.
As Walt Disney Co. set out to renovate It's a Small World at Disneyland, the company's Imagineers had one thing in mind: Don't mess it up.
Despite being one of the oldest attractions in the park, the ride is among the most popular -- drawing about 6.7 million riders a year.
The
Disneyland In A Day Plan
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Dateline: February 3, 2009
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It's no secret Utahns love Disneyland!
Let me preface the posting by saying this plan has been tried and tested by hundreds of loyal viewers in addition to yours truly. It's a great way to tackle the very best Disneyland has to offer in a time efficient manner.
So first things first. When to go? Every Disney connoisseur knows there's certain months to run
First Ever Insiders Guide to the Disneyland Resort Covers Attractions
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Dateline: January 15, 2009
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Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain Rank as Park Favorites
Tower of Terror Provides a Perfect Thrill
Blue Bayou and Napa Rose Sweep the Restaurant Competition
Disneyana and World of Disney Set Shopping Pace
Zagat Survey today released its first Disneyland Resort Insider's Guide, a comprehensive overview of 279 rides, attractions, dining,
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
Silicon Valley Innovator Left Legacy Of Fun And Thrills
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Dateline: December 9, 2008
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Karl Bacon was a quiet guy who never wanted much of a fuss. So when he died last month at 98, he almost slipped away from us without being noticed.
And that just wouldn't have been right.
Bacon was a Silicon Valley inventor who did as much for the business of laughs, squeals and butterflies in the stomach as Bill Hewlett and David Packard did for the test
Disneyland Drama Centers On Jack Sparrow, Pixies, Flashing
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Dateline: December 6, 2008
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Disneyland management has fired four actors who portrayed swashbuckling pirate Jack Sparrow, but Disney officials deny charges that the pirates were replaced by Tinker Bell fairies, it was reported Saturday.
One former cast member says Disney officials were worried that the swashbuckling actors were causing young female parkgoers to flash more than their riggings and
Halloween At The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: December 5, 2008
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Disneyland donned its best Halloween costume to celebrate the season.
Smiling jack-o-lanterns peered out of windows on Main Street while candy corn littered Disney's California Adventure park. The ghouls of "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" took over the Haunted Mansion and children dressed in colorful costumes - lots of princesses, a couple of Jedi
Disneyland Doesn't Lose What's Familiar
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Dateline: November 18, 2008
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Disneyland will never be complete. It's a statement the amusement park's creator, the late Walt Disney, was fond of mentioning when talking about the future of Disneyland.
There will always be a change to be made, or new technology to add to the California theme park, Disney predicted.
More than 50 years after Disneyland's opening, the phrase continues to ring
Will I Love Disneyland As Much As Disneyworld?
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Dateline: November 12, 2008
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Some years ago, we took our two young boys to Disneyworld in Florida. They are grown up and my wife and I are going to California next year. Should we visit Disneyland, or is it a squib after the Florida park?
It's true that the Disneyland complex in Anaheim is smaller than the newer Disneyworld in Orlando, even the iconic Disneyland Castle and the peaks of Big
Disneyland California - Always Something New
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Dateline: November 10, 2008
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It's been over 30 years since I took my six year old son to Disneyland in Anaheim, California and over 20 years since my last visit. So, when I began thinking about how fun it would be to take my granddaughter there, I had some catching up to do.
For starters, the Disneyland® Resort is now two theme parks in one, Disneyland Park® and Disneyland's California
Imagineering Field Guide Lets Disneyland Fans Walk In Walt's Shoes
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Dateline: November 6, 2008
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The new pocket-sized "Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland" answers the question, "What would it be like to walk through Disneyland with Walt by your side?"
The 128-page paperback takes readers land by land through the Anaheim theme park, offering anecdotes, history and trivia from Disney Imagineers as well as early concept art, sketches and schematics of many
Disneyland Memories
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Dateline: October 17, 2008
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I'm in the process of planning my fifth trip to Disneyland this year, which would make it my thirtieth time, total. I went in January, May, July and August and I'm trying to make a trip in time for the Halloween decorations, but if not, then definitely for the It's A Small World re-opening.
I'm getting ahead of myself.
Hello, my name is Jessica and I'm a
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through To Reopen At Disneyland
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Dateline: October 16, 2008
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When the Sleeping Beauty castle walk-through "reawakens" after a seven-year slumber, Disneyland visitors will find a faithful re-creation of the original 1950s attraction that blends equal parts retro artistry, low-tech wizardry and ageless curiosity.
While all the characters from the original animated movie are represented - the sleeping beauty Aurora, the valiant
Sorcerers' Apprentices Concoct New Adventures
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Dateline: September 26, 2008
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Every childhood visit to Disneyland provoked the same argument between Patricia L. Caplette and her brother over which ride to hit first.
He wanted to head straight for the Haunted Mansion; she insisted on Pirates of the Caribbean. So they bargained: If she could start the day with her favorite scurvy crew, he could end it getting spooked.
"It still brings me
Dwayne Johnson To Star In New Disneyland Movie
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Dateline: September 18, 2008
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Disney bosses are hoping to cash in on the success of the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movie series - by taking another theme park attraction to the big screen.
The swashbuckling adventures started life as a ride at Disneyland, California.
And movie executives have headed back to the magical kingdom, this time to create a movie based on Tomorrowland, a futuristic
Disneyland The Happiest Place on Earth
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Dateline: September 14, 2008
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I went to Disneyland today.
I was expecting the worst. It's a Saturday. Great weather, the place would be packed.
I drive up and see parking is $12. Lame. But then, at a Charger game a few weeks ago, parking was $25. Yikes.
My girlfriend and I had both been to California Adventure previously, but neither of us went on that Hollywood Hotel elevator ride.
Harriet Burns Who Help Create Disney Rides Dies
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Dateline: July 29, 2008
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Harriet Burns, the first female artist at Walt Disney Imagineering and a designer of several famous Disneyland rides, has died. She was 79.
Burns died Friday at USC University Hospital of complications from heart surgery, Frank Reifsnyder, a spokesman for Glendale-based Walt Disney Imagineering, said Tuesday.
Burns worked for Disney from 1955 to 1986, beginning
Interpreter Allows Disney Attractions To Be Fully Enjoyed
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Dateline: July 25, 2008
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Source: Olympian
Recently, my family returned to California to attend a wedding and take a much-needed vacation. For months my wife and four kids were bubbling with excitement to go to Disneyland. As a native Californian, I went to Disneyland about once or twice a year and always had a great time.
We moved to Washington five years ago and haven't had a chance to return to
Im Going to Disneyland
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Dateline: June 16, 2008
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Source: Huffington Post
My wife and I went to Disneyland. Since becoming an adult, this was the first time I was ever there without kids or a joint. No strollers, no giant diaper bags, no getting home and realizing we had left somebody. Also, we had never seen the adjacent California Adventure so we wanted to go before it eventually shuts down or is completely rethought.
We figured: go
The Best Disneyland Ride Of All Time
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Dateline: June 10, 2008
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After our E Ticket discussion from last week, I thought picking the best Disneyland rides would be fun. I might follow up with a worst rides post, although I'm not sure if I want to relive this again.
As I've been riding the local roller coasters for a Chronicle magazine article I'm working on, I've noticed how little concern the newer rides place on production
Gone But Not Forgotten The Disneyland E Ticket
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Dateline: May 30, 2008
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I've been working on a Chronicle magazine article about Bay Area roller coasters, which doesn't suck as far as assignments go. You can expect a lot of coaster-themed posts when it comes out in July.
While conducting my research, I ran into an article about the Disneyland ticketing system, which I remember from when I went to the park in 1978. Up until 1982,
Disneyland Launches Its Own Indiana Jones Program
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Dateline: May 24, 2008
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Source: Los Angeles Times
At Disneyland, this is the season of Hollywood synergy as the park's grand old Adventureland district takes on the khaki-colored charm of Indiana Jones, who (in case you hadn't noticed) is back in the theaters in a big way.
That means a new live-action show at the Oasis theater. The 20-minute show is titled "Indiana Jones and the Secrets of the Stone Tiger" and is
A Visit To Disneyland Priceless
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Dateline: May 13, 2008
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Source: hanfordsentinel.com
My 9-month-old baby daughter had been good most of the morning. There hadn't been a single tear or even a squeak from her. We had driven to Disneyland, parked the car, taken the tram to the entrance gate and walked all the way to Mickey's Toontown at the other end of the park. I would have thought she was sleeping but she was too busing turning her head, with wide-open
Salem Family Shares Suite Dreams Of Disneyland
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Dateline: May 4, 2008
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Source: Oregonian
The trio win a stay in the Dream Suite, but the resort hotels also would dazzle.
She may not own glass slippers or a sparkly ball gown, but when Christine Terwilliger of Salem visited Disneyland on Jan. 31 this year, she starred in her very own fairy tale.
Terwilliger and her family -- husband Shane and 6-year-old daughter Marissa -- were randomly selected to
Disneyland Is Jeered Over Ride Restyling
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Dateline: March 29, 2008
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Disneyland's "Small World" will soon be getting a little more crowded.
The Anaheim amusement park is planning to add iconic Disney characters to the anonymous international cast of the beloved 'round-the-globe boat ride. The idea has sparked outrage among the family of the attraction's original designer and prompted a preservation campaign for the ride, which opened
A Dream Vacation
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Dateline: March 10, 2008
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Back in the 1960s, Walt Disney dreamed of a luxury apartment where he could entertain friends and special guests while enjoying the festive spirit
of Disneyland's New Orleans Square.
Disney hired famed "Gone with the Wind" set designer Dorothea Redmond to conceptualize this special apartment above Pirates of the Caribbean, located along Royal Street.
Sadly,
No One Asked Me But
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Dateline: March 5, 2008
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No one asked me but We have a young new track coach. Shane Hickman is one of us. He graduate from Moapa Valley High School and will be remembered for leading MVHS to state football and track championships. He was one of the "Cardiac Kids" who went down 20-0 at halftime against Truckee only to comeback and win the state championship 21-20.
Shane was that quick big
The DL On Disneyland
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Dateline: March 4, 2008
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After visiting Disney's California Adventure the previous day, head into the park when it opens at eight for shorter lines at those rides you are dying to get on. Sure, the newest ride in the park the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is interesting, but check out some less appreciated aspects of the park. After you have braved the two-hour line (at least) at Nemo, remember
Its A Scholl World
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Dateline: January 28, 2008
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After all, storyboard artist Larry Scholl has transformed his childhood home into a mini-park reminiscent of Disneyland.
It might be expected in Hollywood Hills, but not so much in the hills of Fair Oaks, where Larry Scholl has a pint-size Disneyland in his backyard.
He turned a portable garage into "River Mountain," a zip-quick train ride populated by four
Traveling To His Past Has Effect On Future
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Dateline: January 25, 2008
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Source: Modesto Bee
The boy lost track of him years ago.
It was nothing dramatic, really. He just, well, sort of faded away.
Davy Crockett, that is.
The boy first met him when he was almost 5 years old. That was about the same time the boy was hospitalized after being mauled by a dog.
For a time, Davy would become -- after the boy's father -- the most important man in his
Plan For Happiest Vacation On Earth
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Dateline: December 30, 2007
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Cheap airfare. Discounts on lodging and park admission. Short lines. No crowds. Sunny weather that's not too hot.
Those are just some of the reasons to consider taking your trip to the Magical Kingdom in the winter instead of during summer or spring break, like most people do.
I recently returned from a five-day trip to Disneyland with my three children, all
Walt Disney Pictures Chairman Dick Cook
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Dateline: November 15, 2007
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Reflecting the American sense of informality widely associated with the movie studio's namesake and founder, people know the chairman of the Walt Disney Studios as Dick, not Richard, Cook. The former Disneyland cast member, who was asked during an event at the Anaheim theme park to be interviewed at his Burbank office, is in charge of development, production, distribution
From Ashes To Ashes, At Disneyland
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Dateline: November 14, 2007
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Everyone who rides Disneyland's popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" attraction knows "dead men tell no tales," and its animatronic figures aren't talking either. But, oh, if they could.
On Friday, workers at the Anaheim theme park spotted a guest on the ride sprinkling an unidentified substance into the water, prompting them to close the attraction and alert police.
Community Contributions Send Kids To Meet Mickey
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Dateline: October 13, 2007
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Source: Napa Valley Register
Attention Mickey and Minnie Mouse: A group of kids from Yountville are looking to meet the both of you first thing this morning.
Nothing says excitement like a trip to Disneyland. For 45 Yountville kids and their families, that excitement reached a fever pitch as they boarded a bus Friday afternoon for the long drive to "the Happiest Place on Earth."
Getting on
Gay Days Disneyland: A Daily Report
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Dateline: October 5, 2007
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The OC may have gotten the axe but the real Orange County is alive and thriving.
Our very own Dennis Hensley ventures behind the orange curtain for Gay Days at Disneyland and much, much more. Do these mouse ears make me look gay?
Day 1 - Thursday, October 4 - Anaheim, CA
A Menage I can get used to
When you think of staying at a hotel near Disneyland,
Day For Night The Annual Goth Gathering At Disneyland
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Dateline: August 22, 2007
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Source: Los Angeles Weekly
A sweaty and irritable 6-year-old girl, in line for Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, asks, "Mommy, why is everybody wearing black?" Mommy shakes her head, befuddled, as riders on the Thunder train scream and the line of gloomies swathed in capes and robes and knee-high patent-leather skull-buckle boots creeps forward with paralyzing, agonizing slowness.
It
Disneyland Reveals The Magic To Good, Clean Fun
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Dateline: July 16, 2007
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Fog turns the streets of Disneyland spooky after midnight with even the merry music wafting from hidden speakers sounding sinister as the "Third Shift" arrives to restore order to the Magic Kingdom.
Walt Disney referred to Disneyland, the only park he saw during his lifetime, as "a show" and its workers as "cast members" who are on always stage when they are in the
Finding Nemo, Not Memories
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Dateline: July 8, 2007
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Source: Dallas Morning News
Disneyland is well-known for its "Imagineers," the people who combine imagination and engineering to create the spectacular. Their most amazing work, of course, is seen in commercials for the "Happiest Place on Earth."
Ever notice how Disneyland isn't crowded in the commercials? With some serious Imagineering, and a few actors, the most-crowded place on Earth looks
Oceans And Seas
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Dateline: July 3, 2007
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Source: York News-Times
Hi, this is Marcia Schlegelmilch reporting from Disneyland in sunny southern California. Disneyland -- where Mickey, Minnie and friends reside in the cartooniest of homes. Where pirates landed as they escaped the Caribbean. Where storybook characters like Alice, Pinnochio and Peter Pan come to life on a parcel of land dubbed the "Happiest" on Earth.
I had been to this
A Spoonful Of Sugarforward Into The Past At Disneyland's Storybook Memories Exhibit
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Dateline: June 28, 2007
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Source: Orange County Weekly
Every now and then, as you're digging around trying to find some old tax papers in all those boxes crammed into your garage, you'll stumble across some forgotten but potent artifact from your childhood. It could be the teddy bear you carried everywhere when you were 5; it could be the Star Wars lunch box that mysteriously vanished when you were 6; it could be some
From the Silver Screen to Disneyland Resort: 'Finding Nemo' And 'Pirates of the Caribbean'
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Dateline: June 11, 2007
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The subs are once again diving and the pirates are even more conniving as Disneyland Resort launches into summer during the Year of a Million Dreams celebration.
Disney officials today dedicated Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, the much- anticipated return of a classic attraction with a technological twist that immerses guests into the colorful underwater world of the
Submarine Ride Returns To Disneyland
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Dateline: June 10, 2007
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Source: Orange County Register
Fake fish dangling from strings, animatronic mermaids and a menacing sea serpent are out.
Talking cartoon clown fish, bouncing iridescent jellyfish and a dark trip into a whale's mouth are in.
The Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage may be in the same vessels and location as the previous Disneyland sub ride that closed nine years ago, but the new technology is among
Pirates Steal The Show At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 6, 2007
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Just as Disney is celebrating the second Pirates of the Caribbean film picking up the award for best film at the MTV awards, Disneyland has opened an all-new pirate-themed attraction at Disneyland.
Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island is a refurbished version of the old pirate fort and provides a whole host of new features based on the Pirates of the Caribbean
New Pirates Themed Island At Disneyland
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Dateline: May 26, 2007
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Disneyland's Tom Sawyer Island in California has been overrun by pirates.
The family oriented tourist park opened the renovated attraction with a "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme to coincide with the release of the newest installment in the film series.
Thousands of visitors had already hunted for treasure on the old Tom Sawyer Island after it re-opened Friday,
Today's Tom Sawyer
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Dateline: May 24, 2007
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Source: Orange County Register
Let the lads and lasses loot, plunder and pillage to their hearts' content at Disneyland - if they can get past some scurvy scallywags ready to defend their precious spoils.
Now that facets of old Tom Sawyer Island have gotten the heave-ho, the attraction reopens today with a redesigned "Pirates of the Caribbean" theme meant to boost the aging interactive playground
From Disneyland To The Movies And Back Again
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Dateline: May 22, 2007
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A longtime favorite Disneyland Resort attraction is reopening May 25 with new swashbuckling adventures as Captain Jack Sparrow and his gaggle of mates take over Tom Sawyer Island and turn it into their own "Pirate's Lair." The pirates will loot and carouse as they attempt to recruit island guests into their brotherhood of freedom and greed at Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer
Disneyland Transformed For Pirates Premiere
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Dateline: May 21, 2007
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Teens bursting into tears at the anticipation of seeing Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush conducting interviews with a monkey on his shoulders, and fans chanting "Jer-ry! Jer-ry!" were some of the images seen and heard on the 1,000-foot long red carpet that stretched along Main Street, USA, at Disneyland in Anaheim Saturday at Walt Disney Pictures' premiere of "Pirates of the
Exclusive Pirates Of The Caribbean DS Content At Disneyland
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Dateline: May 21, 2007
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Timed to the release of the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End video games, Disney Interactive Studios announced today a partnership with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to release exclusive content for the upcoming Nintendo DS video game at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, where wireless capabilities are in beta testing as part of ongoing New Media
Pirates Premieres at Disneyland
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Dateline: May 20, 2007
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Disneyland closed early Saturday night for the private world premiere of "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End."
The films in the trilogy are based on one of Disneyland's most popular attractions.
The park will close to regular guests at 5 p.m. to make way for the red carpet, which will stretch down Main Street USA to Frontierland, where the film will be
Live The Pirates Fantasy At Disneyland
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Dateline: May 18, 2007
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First came the ride. Then came the movie. Then the movie found its way into the ride.
Now pirates will be taking over another part of Disneyland when Pirate's Lair at Tom Sawyer Island opens Friday. All those pirates - including Jack Sparrow, ladies - who have been milling around New Orleans Square singing sea chanties, posing for pictures and insulting tourists as
Pirates Aims For The Real Thing
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Dateline: May 6, 2007
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Source: Los Angeles Times
Under a high, hot September sky, Disney Studios has clearly surrendered. Deep in the heart of the back lot, all those striding, BlackBerry-monitoring employees give way to denizens of a different sort. Pirates of every hue, hair configuration and state of personal hygiene. Pirates in velvet, silk and leather. Chinese pirates and African pirates, French pirates and Arab
Pirates Of The Caribbean Sails Stronger Than Ever After 40 Years
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Dateline: March 19, 2007
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Source: Orange County Register
Francis X. Atencio remembers riding with Walt Disney through the dark swamp in Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride before it opened - from haunted caverns to a pirate galleon to a ransacked Caribbean seaport.
He turned to Disney and apologized as they drifted past a bustling marketplace scene, where a pirate auctioned off a woman to a crowd of rowdy
The Pirates of the Caribbean's 40th Anniversary at Disneyland
Dateline: March 18, 2007
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March 18, 1967 Disneyland, Anaheim California -
The day dawned gray and drizzly, and the passing of Walt Disney was still felt sharply, yet the Press, tourist and locals turned out for Disneyland's newest Attraction - the long awaited and much anticipated "Pirates of the Caribbean". This was the first big event at Disneyland since it's founders death, and was marked
Disneyland Re-Imagining The Familiar
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Dateline: March 13, 2007
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Source: Orange County Register
Welcome to the world of pirates," says Walt Disney Imagineering executive Bruce Vaughn as he describes the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland.
A "world" is how he conceives of the ride - a seemingly mundane description that has implications not only for Disney's recent updates of that attraction, but also for other organizations' innovations far different
Pirates Invade Tom Sawyer Island
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Dateline: January 27, 2007
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Disneyland officials are saying "Aye!" to pirates, but "Arrr!" to looting Tom Sawyer Island.
Officials announced Friday that live pirate characters and games will become part of Tom Sawyer Island, the classic Disneyland playground designed by Walt Disney himself.
Disney officials also announced plans to open the Toy Story Mania! ride next year in Disney's
Don Edgrren, 83 Engineer Helped Create Disney Parks
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Dateline: January 20, 2007
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Pirates of the Caribbean was already being built as a walk-through attraction at Disneyland when Walt Disney decided to transform it into a boat ride that would open in 1967. Suddenly, Don Edgren and his engineering crew had to figure out a way to take the expanded ride deeper underground.
"Don knew it was an engineering challenge, but he had that can-do spirit.
Ex-Disneyland Engineer Dies
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Dateline: January 9, 2007
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For a guy with a keen sense of humor like Don Edgren, working for the Walt Disney Company was a dream come true.
What better way to earn a paycheck, the Murrieta resident said when discussing his career last year, than to rub elbows with the man who practically invented animation and his legions of off-the-wall-thinking cartoonists, engineers and other artistic
A Land Of Dreams And A Land Of Fears
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Dateline: January 5, 2007
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My blessings are too many to count, so instead, I count the things I'm gonna miss when I die.
Originally, my list was made up of mostly family and friends. But then I started adding things like sex and Haagan-Daz, fried green tomatoes, Lucky Charms and pork chops, jump shots and over-the-shoulder catches, Chopin and Al Green, and before long, my miss-list was larger
Growing Up In Disneyland
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Dateline: October 11, 2006
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It has been said children grow up way too quickly these days, but every generation must have their own version of this story. At the same time it is also said that youth is wasted on the young. Thanks to the Disney Corporation, we now have indisputable, verifiable evidence that something is actually being done about all this.
Disneyland now considers a 10-year old
For A Homemade Magical Kingdom, You Need $300, Sheets And Backyard
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Dateline: September 29, 2006
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Most teens who have $300 to spend are going to come up with similar wish lists: An Xbox. An iPod. Fifteen copies of "High School Musical."
Andrew Vivas Anabu took the same amount of money and transformed his San Leandro backyard into a theme park experience -- building a nighttime special effects show that includes synchronized lighting, video screens, bubble
Disney Goes On A Jungle Cruise
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Dateline: September 21, 2006
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Following the record-breaking success of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Walt Disney Pictures is giving high-priority status to another movie project based on a Disneyland ride.
The Hollywood Reporter says "Smallville" showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar are in talks to write Jungle Cruise, an adventure movie and potential franchise that is being
Imagination Reigns At Disneyland!
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Dateline: September 15, 2006
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"To all who come to this happy place welcome!" Walt Disney's voice echoed over a loudspeaker when the park first opened. The Magic Kingdom's 18-month-long 50th anniversary celebration is slowly winding down, but the rides that have been refurbished, including the Pirates of the Caribbean, will remain.
When entering the park, guests pass under a simple bronze plaque
Puppy With Hidden Mickey Markings Ushers In Dog Days Of Summer 2006
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Dateline: August 31, 2006
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"The Dog Days of Summer" take on special significance today at Disneyland with the unusual visit to "The Happiest Place on Earth" by Nutmeg ("Meg" for short), a nine-month-old Beagle whose markings include a perfect Mickey Mouse-shaped silhouette on the top of her head. Disney "Imagineers" sometimes design subtle "Hidden Mickeys" into Disneyland Resort attractions, but
Magical Movement
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Dateline: August 15, 2006
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The idea of the company began with a young boy's trip to Disneyland. From that it has become the largest animatronics firm in the world.
As a youngster growing up in San Bernardino during the 1970s, Garner Holt convinced his parents to take him to the Disney theme park.
"I went on the Pirates of the Caribbean," Holt recalled. "By the time I got off that ride,
Taking The Kids - To Disneyland
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Dateline: August 4, 2006
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It's sweltering and Disneyland is packed, but 8-year-old Katie Grace Dhority and her 6-year-old sister, Laurel, are too excited to care that it's at least 90 degrees in the shade and there are lines everywhere, even at the water fountains.
This is, after all, their first trip to Mouseville, and since they live in Pocahontas, Ark., they aren't sure when they'll be
Disneyland Resort Debuts First-Ever Video Podcast; Introduces Newest Episode of Its Popular Audio Podcast
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Dateline: July 11, 2006
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Following the groundbreaking precedent of its popular monthly audio podcasts the Disneyland Resort in Southern California today introduces a new monthly series of video podcasts that will bring all the magic and fun of "The Happiest Place on Earth" to fans around the world via their desktop computer or video iPod. As one of the first organizations to successfully venture
Classic Disney Ride Adds A New Pirate
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Dateline: July 7, 2006
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Call it the "Pirates of the Caribbean featuring Capt. Jack Sparrow."
The anticipated reworking of Walt Disney World's classic ride Pirates of the Caribbean is complete and ready for a grand reopening today - the same day Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, the second movie of the franchise, opens in theaters nationwide.
The old ride, which inspired the
23-year-old Disneyland Die-Hard Still Feels Magic
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Dateline: July 6, 2006
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Sometimes he makes the two- to three-hour drive just for dinner. Lorenzo Salazar, 23, of Bakersfield goes to Disneyland at least two times a month, but in the last week, he has gone four times.
"For as long as I can remember, I've loved Disney. It is like I was born with it," Salazar said.
Recently, while at work, Salazar began to crave fried chicken and
Yo-ho, Yo-ho, No Pirate's Life For Me
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Dateline: July 6, 2006
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Say what you will about the Mouse, but Disneyland knows how to throw a party. Their ability to pander to the media is rivaled only by a handful of seasoned pimps in Southeast Asia, and even they struggle to keep up. For every whim and request lovingly catered to by smiling Disney cast members, and with unlimited food and booze supplied to party guests, positive coverage
Revamped Pirates Ride Sets Sail
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Dateline: June 29, 2006
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They're doing more than just swabbing the decks in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Disneyland's venerable attraction - the last one built under the creative supervision of Walt Disney - now has a special-effects makeover, new wrinkles in the story and some characters just off the ship from the 2003 movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and the
A Ride On Disneyland's Reimagined Attraction
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Dateline: June 29, 2006
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A ride on Disneyland's reimagined attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean, leaves one singing the Yo Ho song as never before. The overlay is, in a word, terrific.
Timed to promote this summer's sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, the 39-year-old attraction, located in Disneyland's New Orleans Square, takes place before Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp)
Pirates' Sets Sail At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 25, 2006
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Source: Orange County Register
By 5:30 a.m., Shelley Thompson and Caitlin Bruffey were already on a mission at Disneyland - to see Johnny Depp.
The 17-year-old Orange girls, sporting yellow T-shirts stating: "Captain Jack is Back," camped out all day on a blanket along the red carpet for the world premiere of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequel at Disneyland. The park opened early, at 6:30 a.m.,
Pirates to make splash at park Sequel's actors celebrate premiere at Disneyland.
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Dateline: June 23, 2006
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Yo ho! Yo ho! It's a pirate's life for O.C.
The stars of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," including Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, will take over Disneyland's Main Street on Saturday with a red-carpet stroll to the premiere of the movie sequel inspired by the ride.
The remodeled ride with features and characters from the movie will
Disney Adds More Depp
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Dateline: June 23, 2006
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Hey, isn't that Johnny Depp chasing the serving wench?
When the Pirates of the Caribbean ride reopens June 26 at Disneyland after being shuttered since March, visitors will be treated to bigger cannon explosions, more gold doubloons and an animatronic figure of Captain Jack Sparrow from the film franchise originally inspired by the classic theme-park attraction.
MSN and Disneyland Resort to Webcast the 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' Red Carpet World Premiere
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Dateline: June 22, 2006
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MSN® Video will broadcast live the world premiere of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" on Saturday, June 24, from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. PT to a worldwide audience on MSN Video. Pirates of the Caribbean, the popular Disney theme park attraction that inspired the movie, is once again brought to the big screen in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead
Disney's Pirates Ride Gets Controversial Cross-Promotional Makeover
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Dateline: June 19, 2006
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Back in 1997, Disney angered some of its fans by making the outlaw buccaneers in its popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride less rapey, altering it so that its horny bandits were chasing a meal instead of terrified wench tail. Today's LAT reports that the Most Synergistic Place on Earth has once again run afoul of purists by cynically inserting characters from their
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
Disney For Adults
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Dateline: April 15, 2006
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Disneyland is a magical place. Fifty years after it opened its doors, it continues to excite and thrill children - and children at heart - the world over.
It's a place where you can truly escape from the world and where you can act like a kid no matter your age. You see them all over the park, adults with Mickey Mouse ears perched on their heads, others joining packs
Disneywhirl: How Adults Can Maximize The Magic At The Two Parks
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Dateline: March 26, 2006
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Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
If you experienced a Disney theme park as a child, you might remember the joy of meeting Mickey Mouse, fear at the sight of ghosts in The Haunted Mansion or inevitable end-of-day exhaustion as fireworks burst overhead and Tinkerbell zipped through the sky.
But how do these Happiest and Most Magical Places on Earth stack up when you're a single adult searching for
Captain Jack Sparrow To Join The Pirates At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 3, 2006
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Funny thing, synergy.
It seemed like Disney would have a lot more to work with in constructing a film version of its beloved Haunted Mansion ride than its similarly revered Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Both elaborate "ride-thrus" strewn with "audio-animatronic" figures doing their things, the romp through Gracey Mansion seemed to offer more cinematic fruit
50 Years Of Disneyland
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Dateline: January 31, 2006
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Disneyland spokesman Tim O'Day, hired as a parade performer in 1976 and knowledgeable about virtually every Disneyland detail, is practically the grand marshal of the theme park's rich history, including its integration to motion pictures. The co-author of Disneyland: Then, Now and Forever talked with Box Office Mojo about the Happiest Place on Earth.
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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
Is Elvis In The Building?
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Dateline: November 29, 2005
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From a parade grand marshal who's a real turkey named Marshmallow to giant Christmas trees and Elvis sightings, both real and perhaps imagined, the holidays have arrived at The Merriest Place on Earth. And, along with nightly snow showers on Disneyland's Main Street USA has come a flurry of speculation as to what the future holds for Walt Disney's original Magic
Disneyland Marks 50 Years Of Magic
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Dateline: November 26, 2005
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Source: Los Angeles Times
To build his dream theme park a half-century ago, Walt Disney borrowed against his life-insurance policy and cashed in property, including a vacation home in Palm Springs, to pay the $17 million construction bill.When the theme park opened July 17, 1955, on a sweltering day, toilets clogged, the food ran out and women's high heels sank into wet asphalt. Disney officials
50 Things You Didn't Know About Disneyland
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Dateline: November 23, 2005
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Source: San Francisco Chronicle
In honor of Disneyland's 50th anniversary, we present 50 cool, obscure and simply odd things you probably didn't know about the self-proclaimed Happiest Place on Earth. Many were culled from Mouse Tales by David Koenig (Bonaventure, $19.95). Some were provided by Disney archivist Dave Smith, and others came from 101 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland by former park
Happiest Place On Earth' Calms Crankiness, Almost
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Dateline: November 7, 2005
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Source: Gilroy Dispatch
A while ago, I went on a vacation to Disneyland for a small-scale family reunion.
Now I have to tell you, I am not a stranger to Disneyland. I love the "happiest place on earth." It's a genetic thing, I guess, because my whole family loves it, too.
But on every trip I've ever been on, there is one constant: people around me complaining about the lines.
I
Secrets Of The Haunted Mansion
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Dateline: October 30, 2005
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I think it's safe to lament that Disneyland has not been the same since Walt died. Sure, they've added some new attractions. Space Mountain many years ago, and then California Adventure and what not more recently. But think about some of those early rides, the ones that still operate and treat kids to the kind of real life or, well, animatronic characters that make their
Horoscopes
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Dateline: October 17, 2005
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Source: Daily Orange
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
Disneyland In Dearborn
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Dateline: October 2, 2005
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The Henry Ford is collaborating with Walt Disney Imagineering, to create an unprecedented exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland -- Disney's original theme park. Titled "Behind the Magic: 50 Years of Disneyland," the exhibit brings to life Walt Disney's creation that established a brand new genre of family entertainment.
This rare and innovative
Walt, Meet Henry: The Henry Ford Premieres Disneyland Art And Artifacts
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Dateline: September 29, 2005
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Source: Free Press
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
Is Disneyland The Most Expensive Place On Earth?
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Dateline: September 26, 2005
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Source: Stuff.co.nz
Planning a trip to Disneyland? Prepare for high prices, terrible food and ridiculously long lines.
They call it the happiest celebration on Earth. And they could be right - no one puts on a show quite like Disneyland. But sadly, being part of the magic doesn't come cheap. Especially on a Kiwi budget.
The dollar was looking good. That's why we chose now to vist
Behind The Magic: 50 Years Of Disneyland
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Dateline: September 20, 2005
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Source: AntiquesAndTheArts.com
The Henry Ford Museum is collaborating with Walt Disney Imagineering to create an exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Disneyland, Disney's original theme park, titled "Behind the Magic - 50 Years of Disneyland." This exhibit debuts at The Henry Ford Museum on September 23. "Behind the Magic" is the first exhibition of Walt Disney Imagineering art and artifacts
Disneyland Model Maker Died
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Dateline: September 5, 2005
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Fred Joerger, one of Disneyland's original model makers who crafted miniature versions of the park's Sleeping Beauty Castle and other attractions, has died. He was 91.
Joerger died of natural causes on Aug. 26 at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, according to his niece, Gloria Penrose, The Los Angeles Times reported
Disneyland Still Magical At 50
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Dateline: August 5, 2005
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Source: Reno Gazette-Journal
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 Marks A Half Century
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Dateline: July 31, 2005
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Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Disneyland is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a bang. A lot of them, actually. A pyrotechnic extravaganza is being unleashed nightly as the latest manifestation of the park's fireworks show, and it's an impressive one.
As Disneyland pays homage to some of its most popular attractions down through the years, fireworks are not aimed straight into the sky but at
A Park With A Powerful Spell
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Dateline: July 17, 2005
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Source: Los Angeles Times
Disneyland opened on this day in 1955. For five decades, the Anaheim attraction has worked its magic on our culture and transformed the entertainment industry.
To build his dream theme park in Anaheim a half-century ago, Walt Disney borrowed against his life insurance policy and cashed in property, including a vacation home in Palm Springs, to pay the $17-million
The Big Ooh
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Dateline: July 15, 2005
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Source: Orange County Register
Craftsmen must use their hands, heads and hearts to create the rides and inventions that make the park distinctly Disney.
Walt Disney dreamed the idea for Disneyland, but it took an army of innovators to build a place where people could step inside a story.
Disney tapped the best artists and risk-takers in his film studio to transform their two-dimensional
First-Ever National 'Golden Ears' Survey
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Dateline: July 11, 2005
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On the eve of the actual 50th anniversary of Disneyland (July 17, 2005), Disney celebrates 50 years of theme park magic by announcing the results of a national consumer survey, conducted by independent research firm, Directive Analytics, that reveals what America loves most about Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
The "Golden Ears Survey"
California Supreme Court's Ruling On The 'Indiana Jones' Ride
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Dateline: June 27, 2005
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Source: FindLaw
Last week, the California Supreme Court decided that the "Indiana Jones" amusement park ride at Disneyland was like a city bus. It therefore held that Disneyland owed the duty of "utmost care" of a common carrier to the passengers on the ride.
As I will argue below, the majority opinion in the case is a telling example of bad common law reasoning.
The Facts of
Being Dopey
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Dateline: June 18, 2005
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I just wanted to be Dopey.
While all the other dwarfs clomped around Disneyland in lock-step, Dopey got to dawdle and wander, hamming it up for adoring tourists - especially teenage girls. When it came to the Seven Dwarfs, Dopey was the big draw.
Me? I wore tights and a loincloth, an embarrassing ensemble for a skinny 14-year-old coming of age in the turbulent
Two Magic-Makers Celebrate Life After Disneyland
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Dateline: June 14, 2005
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The two old men are holding hands. In the sunlight outside the Mountain View, Calif., rest home, while a parakeet sings in the lobby, Ed Morgan and Karl Bacon reach across 60 years of being each other's muse. Among the wrinkles in their faces there are twinkles in their eyes.
They are laughing about the time the elephants refused to fly.
It was opening day at
Voice Of Tony The Tiger Dies At 91
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Dateline: May 24, 2005
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Source: Orange County Register
Thurl Ravenscroft, whose voice was known worldwide through his work in movies, television and at Disneyland, has died of prostate cancer. He was 91.
Tony the Tiger?
That was Mr. Ravenscroft.
Disneyland? Too many voices to mention, but Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion and the Enchanted Tiki Room were all graced by Mr. Ravenscroft's pliable,
1st Disney Park Goes Golden
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Dateline: May 17, 2005
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After half a century, those mad teacups are still spinning, the baby elephants are still flying, the hippos' ears are still wiggling and the cash registers are still jingling.
Disneyland, a place both timeless and frozen in time, hits a milestone this summer when it turns 50 in Anaheim, Calif.
But not everybody sees the self-proclaimed Happiest Place on Earth as
Dear Walt, Thanks For The Memories
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Dateline: May 10, 2005
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Source: Seattle Times
From smooching in the tunnels to wide-eyed kids and sobbing adults, our readers have been through it all in Disneyland's 50 years.
We've chosen excerpts from our favorite stories and photos among scores of tales told by readers who've paid countless visits to "The Happiest Place on Earth."
Disney's celebration begins this week and runs for 18 months - some
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
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
Discovering Disneyland
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Dateline: May 1, 2005
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Source: San Francisco Chronicle
You have to look quickly, and you have to know exactly where to look. But if you do, you'll catch a pretty cool inside joke at Disneyland.
On the Star Tours ride, just before your runaway Starspeeder exits the space station, keep your eye on the lower right side of the screen: You flash past what looks like a giant electron microscope. Old-timers will recognize it
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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Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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
A Disneyland Chronology
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Dateline: April 29, 2005
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Summer 1948: Walt Disney visits the Chicago Railroad Fair, a spectacle that spurs his dream for a "Mickey Mouse Park."
June 1953: Stanford Research Institute is tapped to conduct a survey for a site within metropolitan Los Angeles and accessible by freeway. Search ends with purchase of 160 acres of orange groves in Anaheim.
July 21, 1954: Construction of
Frantic Kingdom: A Wild Ride In Search Of Lost Sister
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Dateline: March 25, 2005
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Source: Seattle Times
It was 1968, and Mom had volunteered to take us four girls from Portland to Disneyland while Dad was on a business trip.
We were a handful - I was the oldest at 13; Mary was 9; Jean, 5; and Sarah, 3. And we had big plans: the Matterhorn, Teacups, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Sleeping Beauty's Castle and those nutty submarines that weren't even completely submerged.
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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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
Lawsuit Claims Disney Pilfered Idea For Movie
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Dateline: February 1, 2005
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Walt Disney Pictures says its 2003 blockbuster, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, is based on rides at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland.
But a Seminole County man claims some character names and plot points were pirated from a low-budget short film he made in the mid-1990s.
Royce Mathew of Altamonte Springs outlined his case in a 200-page
Disneyland Turning 50
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Dateline: September 26, 2004
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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
Mouse House Boss All Ears
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Dateline: September 10, 2004
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Source: Orange County Register
It's a late summer morning at Disneyland, and Matt Ouimet makes one of his frequent strolls down Main Street.
He greets employees, stoops to pick up stray pieces of trash and searches for any detail that will illuminate the weekly surveys of guest satisfaction that he uses as his gauge for the park's success.
Are visitors moving easily through the walkways? Is
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 Trip With Grandma: Everyone's Flush With Enthusiasm
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Dateline: April 20, 2004
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Source: Seattle Times
I saw an old friend with new eyes last week. I went to Disneyland with three grandchildren, ages 7, 6, and 20 months. Understand that I first began going to the Magic Kingdom last century, when I was a teenager and a newcomer to Southern California. Disneyland became the big-date experience. It was fitting, considering that many of my classmates had been "Mickey Mouse
Disneyland Endures As A Rite Of Passage For Enraptured Lifelong Fans
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Dateline: April 4, 2004
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I came, I saw, I was conquered as a child. I came back as a parent, following the impulse of many eager-beaver new parents to anoint my offspring in the reflected glory of Disneyland's glow.
The pilgrimage to the Magic Kingdom is a California rite of passage, whether the children are ready or not -- and they usually aren't. But really, how many of you couldn't wait
Lifelong Fan Finds The Magic's Still Alive In Disneyland
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Dateline: March 24, 2004
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The Disney empire has struggled recently with attacks on CEO Michael Eisner, an unsolicited takeover bid, sour ratings at ABC and complaints that the theme parks are falling into disrepair. But none of that matters to my children or to me when we step into the Magic Kingdom. Indeed, all reality is suspended during those few days we visit Anaheim's Disneyland Resort each
Disney 'Pirates' Looking for Box Office Booty
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Dateline: July 8, 2003
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Walt Disney Co.'s "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" sets sail for movie theaters on Wednesday hunting for box office booty and looking to put some wind behind the aging "Pirates" ride at Disney's theme parks.
The live action pirate adventure has its risks since Disney can ill afford a flop on a big budget movie like last fall's animated "Treasure
Film Review: 'Pirates of the Caribbean'
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Dateline: July 7, 2003
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Since the previous Walt Disney Co. film based on one of its theme park attractions was the unbearable "The Country Bears," "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is surprisingly not bad.
For one thing, the filmmakers draw upon the entire legend and lore of pirate life -- of high-seas ambushes, mountains of gold, cruel captains, lusty rogues, feisty
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Dateline: July 1, 2003
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Johnny Depp joined about 1,500 guests at Disneyland Saturday for the premiere of his new action-adventure film, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl."
The movie is named after Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean water ride and the premiere was the first ever at the theme park. The film, which opens nationwide July 9, was shown on a giant screen
Pirates Film To Premiere At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 23, 2003
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The stars of the new movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" can shout they're "going to Disneyland." Since the movie was inspired by the Disneyland ride, that's where the premiere will be.
The studio's setting up a huge screen outdoors across the water on Tom Sawyer Island. And, invited guests will watch the film from seats set up in New
Disney's Rivers Of America All Dried Up
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Dateline: January 22, 2003
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Source: Orange County Register
Many guests are disappointed to find access to Tom Sawyer Island temporarily cut off.
Hard to say what the toaster was doing at the bottom of Disneyland's Rivers of America.
Sure, the cameras, beepers and video recorders make sense. But not the toaster. Or the full bottle of rum. The Rivers of America, which wrap around Tom Sawyer Island and hide underwater
Dinosaur Will Roam Free In Disney Park
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Dateline: December 21, 2002
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Source: Orange County Register
Walt Disney Imagineering has brought us birds that sing, pirates that wink and presidents that stand to greet us. Now, it plans to introduce the first walking Audio-Animatronic figure in a theme park.
An as-yet unnamed dinosaur will begin roaming through a designated area of either California Adventure or Disneyland this spring, said Marty Sklar, vice chairman of
Disneyland Hanging Up Its Gun Belt
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Dateline: September 3, 2001
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They took away the wench-chasing pirates. Now, they've stopped shooting the hippos.
Disneyland officials, who say they're only keeping up with today's sensibilities, have quietly disarmed the skippers of the Jungle Cruise, raising eyebrows among fans of one of the park's oldest, most cherished attractions.
No more do the wisecracking skippers reach for their
Mouse Mirage
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Dateline: September 1, 2001
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Disneyland is always a feast for the senses--and a trial for the feet. Truly observant folks can get a tantalizing glimpse of a charming inside joke: the world of the Hidden Mickeys.
Here and there in the park, sly Disney imagineers have tucked a graphic symbol of their boss's greatest achievement: three adjoining circles that together spell M-I-C-K-E-Y.
Most of us
A Walk with Walt
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Dateline: September 1, 2001
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Source: Disney Magazine
Where in Disneyland was Walt's private apartment? Did he have a favorite horse on King Arthur Carrousel? Is there really a basketball court in the Matterhorn?
For the ultimate scoop on Walt's life and his thinking behind the creation of Disneyland, nothing beats the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour. Now is an especially appropriate time to take the walk as we approach
It Fakes a Village
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Dateline: September 1, 2001
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Source: Los Angeles Magazine
If Disneyland was once our great escape, California Adventure is an unsettling reminder of home We all live in Disneyland and we know it. The question is, What does it mean? On one hand, Southern California is a palm-studded paradise where any dream can come true. On the other, our cities are vast deserts of parking lots and strip malls, cluttered with power lines and
Life In The Fast Lane
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Dateline: July 13, 2001
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Source: USA Today
By the time Michael Sahagian arrives at his favorite theme park ride, the Batman roller coaster here at Six Flags Great Adventure, the line already is hundreds of people deep. The wait time posted on the faux-granite entrance is 90 minutes.
Sahagian, however, is unfazed.
Whipping out a green paper pass marked "reserved," he blows right past the line and ducks into a
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
Main Street Magic
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Dateline: May 19, 1997
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Disneyland is kicking off the summer season with its new nighttime show, 'Light Magic,' which debuts May 21. The show replaces the Electrical Parade on Main Street, which has captivated crowds for more than 24 years. 'Light Magic' will feature four shows nightly on weekends and holidays. The Electrical Parade's half-million tiny, colorful bulbs that illuminated Main
All The News That's Correct To Print
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Dateline: May 6, 1997
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Source: Seattle Times
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Disney's pro-woman pirates
The pirates at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland are no longer chasing women around in wild abandon, as they have for 30 years. Instead, they are becoming sensitive New Age guys, showing the kind of respect for women that real pirates probably felt deep
Disney On Net: Rated G -- ... Or X
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Dateline: January 23, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
Walt Disney Co. is exploiting Internet commerce faster and more furiously than all but a handful of high-tech companies, allowing consumers to do everything from buying Winnie the Pooh to booking a vacation with the click of a mouse.
That same mouse, however, can lead Disney fans -- including children -- to World Wide Web sites unauthorized by the company that contain
Pirates May Be Pc Now, But Rest Of Disneyland Isn't
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Dateline: January 12, 1997
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Source: Seattle Times
A chubby Aunt Jemima slave woman no longer greets pancake-house patrons.
A cabin fire long blamed on marauding American Indians is now attributed to "carelessness."
And, as of last week, automated pirates at one Disneyland ride no longer pursue terrified maidens.
Finally, it seems, the forces of political correctness have caught up to the aging Anaheim theme
Women Who Bared Breasts On Disney Ride Posted On Net
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Dateline: January 11, 1997
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Source: Seattle Times
While critics have worked themselves into a lather denouncing Disneyland's cleanup of lusty swashbucklers on its Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, it appears that a park insider has pulled off the ultimate in politically incorrect pranks.
More than a dozen photographs of women baring their breasts on the park's Splash Mountain log ride have appeared on sites across
Disney Pirates Are Going PC
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Dateline: January 3, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
After 30 years of rowdy behavior, Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean are becoming more politically correct.
The pirates always have been naughty fellows -- robbing, drinking, carousing and chasing women. Soon though, they will have one less vice.
Disney will close the ride Monday for a two-month refurbishing of the attraction's controls and scenes. Gone when the
Litigious World After All
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Dateline: April 16, 1995
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A fun-filled day at Disneyland came to an abrupt end two years ago when Edward Bates tried to help his elderly mother step from an It's a Small World boat.
A novice ride operator is alleged to have accidentally hit a switch that caused the boat to lurch, throwing Bates off his feet and wedging him between the boat and walkway. The 50-year-old truck driver from Walnut
For Disneyland's New Indiana Jones Adventure, Waiting Is Half The Fun
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Dateline: March 13, 1995
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Source: Orange County Register
Imagine you run a theater and you're faced with 21,000 people in line every day expecting nothing but the best. There are 2,400 eager customers queued at any given time waiting to get in. Your venue seats 180 people for each performance.
Those impossible numbers would make most producers with any sense throw in the towel.
But not Disneyland. The Magic Kingdom has
Your Best Day Ever At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 1, 1992
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Enjoy a Mickey Mouse flapjack for breakfast, then hit Splash Mountain early. Eat lunch at the Big Thunder Ranch. Top off your day at Disneyland by watching fireworks from a little know vantage point. Those are some of the tips we picked up after visiting Disneyland five times last season. We learned how to tackle the park during its busiest time-summer. We discovered how
Disneyland Says It Took Action When Riders Became Ill
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Dateline: March 10, 1992
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A Disneyland spokesman Monday said the amusement park reacted swiftly to help about 30 people who suffered breathing difficulties, nausea and skin irritation near the end of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride Saturday night.
Some people who became ill said Monday that they are still experiencing health problems from the incident at the park. "In some ways I'm worse,"
Disneyland Through The Years
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Dateline: January 1, 1990
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1954-Summer Construction gets under way and Disneyland begins to emerge from the surrounding bean fields and orange groves of Anaheim.
1955-July 17 The opening day ceremonies are beamed coast-to-coast in a TV special. One of the hosts: actor Ronald Wilson Reagan.
1956-October Attendance hits the five million mark; the Skyway, Tom Sawyer Island, Storybook Land
Uncle Herb's Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: November 1, 1989
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Source: Los Angeles Magazine
In the early '50s an artist drew up plans for an amusement park, but not just any amusement park. This was to be a land of its own, a center of magic and imagination, a place where everyone could be a child, one that was wholesome and good, set apart from the world and all its problems. And he saw it as nostalgic and innovative, offering great diversity so that visitors
Disneyland: A Parents' Survival Guide
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Dateline: June 1, 1989
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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
Time's Stephen Koepp's Cover Story On Disneyland
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Dateline: April 25, 1988
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Source: Time
Associate Editor Stephen Koepp still likes Pirates of the Caribbean best. "As a kid growing up in Wisconsin, whenever I went to Disneyland, I was always yearning to get out of the boat and join the pirates." As writer of the main story in this week's cover package on the burgeoning Disney empire, Koepp was able to revisit Disneyland and Pirates of the Caribbean, and, of
California Dreaming
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Dateline: May 1, 1981
Status: Archive
Source: Travel-Holiday
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Disneyland
It's not surprising that the 1955 breakthrough occurred in Los Angeles. It grew out of the resident movie industry's capabilities and the special kind of ingenuity that for years had gone into inventing convincing effects for the camera. The park's chief innovator, Walt Disney, was a
California's Disneyland
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Dateline: February 1, 1980
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Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Disneyland, the country's first truly big-time theme park, is located 27 miles southeast of Los Angeles in Anaheim. When the park opened in 1955, Walt Disney promised it would get bigger and better. Well, Disneyland is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, with a spectacle of special happenings. In fact, you may want to check into what's on tap when and schedule your
Flax Shredders, Spaghetti Rakes And Pickle Plungers
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Dateline: June 1, 1973
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Source: Vacationland
If you're searching for a Russian samovar or an English duck press -- even if you're just looking for you're just looking for "ordinary" items such as olive tongs or parsley mincers -- Disneyland has just the shop for you, "Le Gourmet."
Only a few steps from the "Pirates of the Carribbean" attraction in New Orleans Square, Le Gourmet features a window framed with
New Wonder In Disneyland; Strike
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Dateline: September 21, 1970
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Source: Newsweek
What is going on, anyway, in the magic kingdom of Disneyland? As if it weren't bad enough that a band of hippies invaded the park last month, some of its own inhabitants chose to walk out last week in a potentially crippling strike-the first in the fifteen-year picture-book history of the Anaheim, Calif., multimillion-dollar wonderland.
The strike started as a demand
Up In The Attic
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Dateline: October 1, 1969
Status: Archive
Source: Disney News
If grandmother's attic could produce treasures so interesting that they would convert a dull, rainy afternoon into an event of lasting memory, think what an "attic" a hundred times its size, serving a family of 6,000 could do.
And the typical grandma's garret rarely exhibits such incongruities as a wall-full of tiki masks beneath draped red, white, and
New Fun For The Whole Family At Disneyland
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Dateline: January 1, 1969
Status: Archive
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Imagine it's 200 years ago and you're a passenger on a small boat picking its way carefully along a dark and treacherous stretch of coastline on the Spanish Main. Suddenly pandemonium breaks loose. The air resounds with the roar of cannons and the crack of muskets. A band of pirates is attacking a town and you're right in the middle! The rogues are everywhere-taunting the
Disneyland's Big New Pirate Ride
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Dateline: September 15, 1967
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Source: Life
Cutlasses to all hands and prepare to take the town! In the costliest and most technologically sophisticated amusement park ever built, California's Disneyland has evoked the blood-curdling buccaneering past of the Spanish Main. Called The Pirates of the Caribbean, it is a 15-minute boat ride through the sacking of a town, marked by as harrowing a series of misadventures
Tory And Old Whig Fun
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Dateline: August 22, 1967
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Source: National Review
Conservatism is enjoyment," Walter Bagehot wrote a century ago. It is of some significance that America's two principal fun-fairs are situated cheek by jowl in the heart of Goldwater-Reagan territory, and that both are the creations of conservative gentleman of imagination.
I refer to Disneyland and to Knott's Berry Farm and Ghost Town, in Orange County, California.
Happy Parks II: Disneyland
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Dateline: June 10, 1967
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Source: Saturday Review
Tivoli, that Bosky enclave of pleasure in the center of Copenhagen whose name has become a generic term for amusement parks, is 124 years old, more than ten times the age of Disneyland, which will mark its 12th anniversary this summer. In these short dozen years. Disneyland has achieved a sudden, enormous and saturating fame. While its purpose to please is exactly akin to
Dinning In The Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: June 1, 1967
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Source: Vacationland
No company in entertainment annals has provided visitors with such a variety of fabulous things-to-do as Disneyland - even in dining the Park excels. In fact, some of the finest eating places in all of Orange County are found in the Magic Kingdom.
Located throughout Disneyland are more than 25 restaurants and refreshment centers, each designed in the "theme"
Pirates Of The Caribbean
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Dateline: June 1, 1967
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Source: Vacationland
Picture, if you will, the eerie and cavernous headquarters of the infamous Blackbeard, or the swampy bayous on the treasure-laden island of John Laffite. Take a page out of history when pirates sacked the Spanish Main, looted cities, set them ablaze, auctioned off the fair ladies and conquered fortress after fortress. Combine all of this with the most hilarious
New Disneyland Adventure Introduced To Newsmen
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Dateline: April 20, 1967
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Source: Pasadena Independent
A shipload of newsmen, some accompanied by their wives and a number of small children, were "captured" by a band of pirates Wednesday as they sailed the Rivers of America somewhere in the waters of Disneyland.
The mass abduction, engineered by Edward Meck, Disneyland publicist, and its band of newsroom raiders was arranged to introduce the Park's newest action -
Pirates, Puppets And Pterodactyls
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Dateline: January 1, 1967
Status: Archive
Source: Motorland
Disneyland, Walt Disney's 70-acre "Magic Kingdom" at Anaheim, California, probably draws more visitors each year than any other attraction in the world-6.5 million annually, 58 million to date. Each season new visitors come, and others return for repeat visits.
Disneyland is worth returning to again and again because something new is always being added. During its
Disneyland Announces New Attractions For Fall
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Dateline: October 3, 1966
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Source: Pasadena Independent
Disneyland's fall schedule moves into October with three new adventures open, a fourth nearing completion special private nighttime parties for major groups and site preparations for a new Tomorrowland
During the fall, the relaxed time to see Disneyland following the summer rush, the "Magic Kingdom "is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on
New Orleans Square Dedicated In Disneylands Growing Union
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Dateline: July 25, 1966
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Source: Pasadena Independent
United States acquired New Orleans "and environs" for $15 million in the Louisiana Purchase. Sunday another $15 million New Orleans joined the Union with the dedication of New Orleans Square in Disneyland.
Walt Disney himself came down the river on, the paddle-wheeler Mark Twain for the ceremonies. He told newsmen this new section of the Magic Kingdom is but a part
Disneyland Capital Investment Grows
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Dateline: February 6, 1966
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Source: Independent Press Telegram
During its first 10 years, Disneyland's capital investment grew from $17 million on opening day to more than $53 million.
In the next five months, the figure will jump another $20 million with the completion of four new gigantic attractions.
"What we will do by this summertime," Walt Disney said after announcing the new attractions last week, "is to raise our
Growth Of Disneyland Expected To Continue
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Dateline: January 30, 1966
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Source: Independent Press Telegram
"Disneyland will continue to grow, to add new things as long as there is imagination left in the world."
So said Walt Disney when the world famous amusement park opened in 1955.
Disneyland has been growing ever since.
Since the facility opened in Anaheim 11 years ago, it has doubled its number of attractions and drawn more than 50 million visitors.
Tinker Bell, Mary Poppins, Cold Cash
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Dateline: July 12, 1965
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Source: Newsweek
It is a place of improbable dreams, a 65-acre world drifted over with pixie dust. It is a place where Tinker Bell and Mary Poppins soar matter-of-factly through the evening sky, where Tom Sawyer plies his raft on the muddy Mississippi and the Lost Continent of Atlantis is cheek by jowl with the moon.
It is, of course, Disneyland-Walt Disney's incredible pearl in the
Walt Disney King Of Fantasy
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Dateline: July 1, 1965
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Source: Palm Springs Life
Walt Disney and friends.
Walt Disney, whose Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck brought laughter to the world and whose Disneyland is a playground for the world's people, calls his home at Smoke Tree Ranch, "my laughing place."
Whimsical, as always, he refers to the Uncle Remus story where Brer Rabbit oh-so-casually mentions his "laughing place" and makes it sound so
A Fantasy That Paid Off
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Dateline: June 27, 1964
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Source: New York Times Magazine
The place is surrounded by a berm, a high barrow of earth, that insulates it from the external world. There is a single gateway where admission is charged. This, the land of Disney, is more secure than ancient Troy. No Trojan horse will get into Disneyland. Guards at the main gate closely scrutinize all who enter. Not even an unseemly teenager will get past them, much
Onward And Upward With The Arts
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Dateline: September 7, 1963
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Source: New Yorker
One day last year in Los Angeles, as I was about to step aboard a helicopter that would take me to Disneyland with my teen-aged son and daughter, these two, smiling wanly, nodded toward a tourist poster that gave equal billing to our destination and to Forest Lawn cemetery. Their gesture reminded me that in earlier years they had wasted hundreds of child-hours vainly
Magic Worlds Of Walt Disney
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Dateline: August 1, 1963
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Source: National Geographic
Disneyland really started more than 20 years ago, when Walt got the idea for an amusement park that grownups as well as children would enjoy.
"I had all my drawing things laid out at home, and I'd work on plans for the park, as a hobby, at night."
At the time, amusement parks were dying all over the country, "I talked Disneyland but no one could see it," Walt
