Walt Disney Takes Two Children Through Disneyland
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Date Line:July 10, 1955
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No figure in the world today is closer to the hearts of children than at 54-year-old boy named Walt Disney.
Despite his ever-growing fame and current financial solidly (thanks particularly to his Disneyland series and the Davy Crockett boom it touched off), the king of the animated cartoon has
New Type Of Locks Secure Each Room
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Date Line:August 24, 1956
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One of the unusual features which distinguishes the fabulous Disneyland Hotel is that it contains the first installation of new Yale 5400 series cylindrical hotel locks on the west coast. A product of the Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. of White Plains, N. Y. these new locks combine all the features
Outstanding Shops Now Open In Hotel
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Date Line:August 24, 1956
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Disneyland Hotel has several outstanding shops which already have proven highly popular with the visitors.
Carrying the finest in imports and domestic merchandise, the shops are of the latest styling in decor and invite visitors to the hotel or restaurants to browse through them at leisure.
Hotel Restaurants Can Feed 2000 Visitors In Fine Settings
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Date Line:August 24, 1956
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The $350,000 Gourmet - Disneyland Hotel Restaurants, which opened this spring as a prelude to this week's formal opening festivities of the Wrather - Alvarez Disneyland Hotel, form the third of the triumvirate of facilities at the new western play-land:
1 Entertainment, at the internationally
Young Industrialist Wrather Adds Hotel To Vast Holdings
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Date Line:August 24, 1956
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Disneyland Hotel brings the holdings of Jack Wrather, 37- year-old Texas California industrialist, to three hotels, a television station, The Lone Ranger, Inc., two radio stations, a 2.000-acre ranch, Corriganville, near Chatsworth, and his oil business.
"Youth" might be said to be the theme
Disneyland Hotel
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Date Line:August 24, 1956
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The formal opening festivities of the $10,000,000 Disneyland Hotel Saturday by owners Jack Wrather, Los Angeles and Texas industrialist, and Helen Alvarez of San Diego, marks a milestone in the 16-month construction program by Wrather-Alvarez Hotels, Inc., which commenced with formal groundbreaking
Dining Delights At Disneyland
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Date Line:October 01, 1959
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Whatever you wish - quick snack and refreshments or a delicious dinner - you'll find "good eating" at Disneyland.
Located throughout the Magic Kingdom's five "lands" are 20 distinctive restaurants and refreshment centers. And directly across the street from the Park is the beautiful Gourmet
Food Can Be Fun Too
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Date Line:October 01, 1959
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Our need for nourishment is never far distant and Disneyland visitors have been known to work up a handy man's appetite touring the Park.
The mouth watering aromas drift from the 20 restaurants and refreshment centers located throughout Disneyland's sixty acres of entertainment make a
Infomation For Your Visit To Disneyland
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Date Line:October 01, 1959
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Where is Disneyland located?
Disneyland is located at Anaheim, California, 27 miles southeast of Los Angeles. From Los Angeles, take the Santa Ana Freeway and turn right Harbor Boulevard.
What hours is Disneyland open?
Until September 27, Disneyland is open every day of the week.
Disney Monorail Every Day Makes A Mouse Of The MTA
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Date Line:January 01, 1961
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When the Metropolitan Transit Authority people quit fooling around and really want a rapid transit mass transportation system built, all they have to do is turn the problem over to Walt Disney.
Disney didn't read any reports on feasibility of monorail etc.
He saw it operate in Germany and
Shake Hands With A Character
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Date Line:June 04, 1961
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Disneyland is the place. of course. From Walt Disney's parade of cartoons and motion pictures started 38 years ago, 33 of his most famous characters will come dancing out of fantasy and out of the silver screen to cavort with patrons as the seventh summer season gets under way at the famous park.
Disneyland Hotel Nears Completion
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Date Line:August 19, 1962
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With a complete absence of fanfare, Orange County's tallest, most elaborate structure has neared completion in less than a year. A new floor of the $2.5 million Disneyland Hotel Tower has been completed for occupancy each Friday since June 22. The 10th floor of the 11 story structure was opened day
Onward And Upward With The Arts
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Date Line:September 07, 1963
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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
Walt Disney King Of Fantasy
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Date Line:July 01, 1965
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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
Babes In Disneyland
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Date Line:June 10, 1967
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"If you take me to Disneyland I will be your best friend," said the little girl who lives in my house. And the Crown Prince, who is going on five and lives there, too, allowed that he might put away his hammer, with which he alters the furniture, refrain from loud shrieks except an occasional one
To Disneyland Without Your Car
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Date Line:May 01, 1980
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Does everyone drive to Disneyland? The sea of cars outside the entrance shows that most visitors do. Even so, there are many forms of transportation besides the car that will get you to the park, so we present a summary of what's available.
By air: You can fly into John Wayne Airport, Orange
Anaheim-Buena Park: Theme Park Wonderland
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Date Line:June 01, 1984
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A trip to Disneyland ranks first in most families' plans. But don't necessarily go there first. Visit on Thursday and Friday, usually the lightest days, when you can take in more rides and shows.
Arrive at about 8:30 a.m. so you're parked and ready when the gates open at 9 a.m. Pinpoint four or
Disney Coast To Coast
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Date Line:February 01, 1987
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When I was ten years old, my parents entrusted me to TWA for a rumbling eternity in a prop-driven plane that pulled me across the continent to California. I was going to visit my aunt and uncle, but they were merely the agents of my real goal: Disneyland. The park had opened two years before, in
Disneyland: A Parents' Survival Guide
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Date Line:June 01, 1989
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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
Fire Briefly Shuts Disneyland Train
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Date Line:January 22, 1990
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A small fire closed the Disneyland monorail system for almost two hours, but no one was hurt, officials said. The fire started in a fiberglass awning that hangs between the monorail and the street near the Disneyland Hotel station, park spokesman Paul Goldman said. The 2.5-mile monorail system shut
Plan Unveiled For Huge Disneyland Expansion
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Date Line:May 09, 1991
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Ending nearly a year of speculation, Walt Disney Co. unveiled plans Wednesday for a $3-billion expansion at Disneyland that would include a second theme park patterned after its highly successful EPCOT Center in Florida.
A highlight of the expansion to be called WESTCOT Center, would be a giant
Disney Deal Is A Tall Order For Cash-Strapped Anaheim
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Date Line:May 10, 1991
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Despite rosy imaginings about the city's future with Disney's serene WESTCOT Center and its glittering Spacestation Earth as a centerpiece, city officials must face the cold reality of 1991: Anaheim would be forced to pledge millions in public funds it does not have.
At minimum, the preliminary
Your Best Day Ever At Disneyland
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Date Line:June 01, 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
Disney Faces $400,000 Fine For Illegal Workers
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Date Line:May 07, 1993
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Disneyland and federal immigration officials met Thursday to discuss a recommendation that the famed amusement park pay a fine of nearly $400,000, the largest in California history, for violating immigrant hiring laws.
Immigration and Naturalization Service agents recommended the huge fine late
Designing A New Disneyland
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Date Line:June 24, 1993
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If Walt Disney Co.'s new Disneyland Resort is completed near the turn of the century, it will cover 490 acres and cost $3 billion. Moving sidewalks, monorails and a 45-minute boat ride will transport visitors through the resort featuring several deluxe hotels, shops and restaurants. The crowning
Disney University Teaches The Art Of Making Customer Magic
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Date Line:November 02, 1993
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Disney University teaches employees the principles of making memorable experiences.
If Disney University had an inscription carved in marble somewhere, that phrase would be it.
From how to stand when speaking to a visitor to the genesis of the company's practices, Disney University is the
Disneyland -- Accessibility Update
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Date Line:July 01, 1995
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If you want to have fun, and you enjoy Mickey and Minnie Mouse as well as the rest of Disney's wonderful creations like my wife and I do, then you certainly should visit Disneyland when in the Los Angeles area.
The rides are more accessible in Disney World, which is in Florida, but allowing that
Dreams For Expansion Could Dwarf Disneyland
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Date Line:July 19, 1995
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Like an adult with a mid-life crisis, Disneyland at 40 is staring at a big decision. It must expand or risk losing attendance and revenue to an ever-widening array of competitors. The stakes are so high that park executives have been pondering, debating and agonizing for years over what to build
U Plans To Become King Of The Hill
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Date Line:October 07, 1996
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Millions of tourists trek up the hill to Universal Studios Hollywood each year to witness studio-produced earthquakes, firestorms and man eating dinosaurs. They eat and shop along a promenade of faux Los Angeles attractions, and perhaps take in a movie at an 18-screen multiplex.
And then they
Main Street Magic
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Date Line: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
An Old Favorite Goes Under
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Date Line:September 03, 1998
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In the 1960s, there was no Ariel. We had living mermaids who greeted you from the rocks of the Submarine Voyage lagoon at Disneyland in Anaheim. If you were lucky, one would swim over with her big fin and wave through a porthole.
With ride operators who resembled sailor boys, the
Disneyland In One Day
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Date Line:March 01, 2000
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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."
Greetings From Disneyland
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Date Line:September 01, 2000
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If Imagineers David Mumford and Bruce Gordon have gained fame among Disney fans, it may be because they haven't forgotten their roots. Gordon spent his childhood building Disneyland models in his garage and went on to become a show producer on the park's new Autopia. Mumford, meanwhile, filled his
Fast Track
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As goes Disneyland, so goes its monorail. Introduced in 1959 as a one-stop closed loop, the emblematic train system has undergone its share of changes over the years.
The first major renovation occurred in 1961, when Walt Disney and Disneyland VP of operations Joe Fowler (in
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Mickey By Moonlight
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Date Line:August 26, 2002
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Once the last visitor straggles out of Disneyland each night, the trucks roll in, the tools break out, and the work begins. Nearly 1,500 resort employees begin their shifts under the moonlight - polishing props, testing rides, replacing parts and baking cakes in time to open the gates again in the
Ratting Out The Mouse Is Disneyland A Haven For Rodents?
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Date Line:October 04, 2002
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The Disney Resort is teeming with rats, according to current and former Disneyland employees reacting to media reports of rodent problems inside the Goofy's Kitchen restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel.
Longtime complaints by Goofy's Kitchen workers about rats, rat feces and mold at the
Lifelong Fan Finds The Magic's Still Alive In Disneyland
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Date Line: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
Disneyland Endures As A Rite Of Passage For Enraptured Lifelong Fans
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Date Line:April 04, 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
Taking a Ride on Disney's Dark Side
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Date Line:August 28, 2004
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Here's a question: Is Walt Disney Co. a marvelous Southern California economic engine or the Spawn of Satan? I spent a week in August grappling with just this question, on vacation with my wife, my three boys and my brother and his family at Disneyland.
Even the biggest fan of the Happiest
Disneyland Turning 50
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Date Line: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
Disneyland’s Five-O--California’s Storied Theme Park Celebrates A Half-Century Of Mouse Ears And Family Cheers
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Date Line:March 01, 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
Disneyland Turns The Big 5-0
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Date Line:March 20, 2005
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WHAT: "The Happiest Homecoming on Earth," the 50th anniversary celebration of the opening of Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Anaheim is 27 miles south of Los Angeles and 100 miles north of San Diego.
* WHEN: The 18-month fete begins May 5 and runs through October 2006, which means there's no
Hints And Tips For Disneyland
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Date Line:April 24, 2005
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You can splurge or conserve on a trip to Disneyland, but Beth Van Horn, vice president of Travel Services for AAA Oregon/Idaho, suggests that $2,000 is a reasonable budget for a family of four to spend six days/five nights at Disneyland -- plus airfare or gasoline, and souvenirs.
That's based
Disneyland Remains Forever Young
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Date Line:May 05, 2005
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The last time I went to Disneyland I got to drive the jeep in the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ride. Unfortunately, my family disobeyed instructions and looked into the eye of the idol, so we were condemned to a terrifying adventure before finally returning safely to the loading dock.
Happiest Race On Earth Takes Runners Through Disneyland And Angel Stadium
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Date Line:October 14, 2005
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Dust off those running shoes -- Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle, Disneyland Resort President Matt Ouimet and Mickey Mouse announced today plans for the inaugural Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend scheduled for September 15-17, 2006. Nearly 10,000 runners are expected to participate in the "Happiest Race
Sleigh Bells Ring, Snow Falls and Chestnuts Roast at The Merriest Place on Earth
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Date Line:November 17, 2005
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As its 50th Anniversary celebration continues in full swing, the Disneyland Resort has been transformed into a dazzling holiday wonderland (now through January 2) featuring an unbelievable array of spectacular entertainment, amazing decorations, festive foods and favorite adventures and
Is Elvis In The Building?
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Date Line: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
Disneyland: Working The crowds
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Date Line:December 23, 2005
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Visitors making their annual pilgrimage to Anaheim over the next 10 days could be greeted by this sign: Disneyland is full.
The holidays are the busiest time of year at the Disneyland Resort and this year, with heavy marketing for the 50th anniversary, even more people are trekking to see the
Doing Disneyland Right
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Date Line:December 25, 2005
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An overstatement, certainly. But the truth is that every aspect of Disneyland -- from its Fastpass ride system, to its months-in-advance reservations for popular "character meals," to its early-entry admission perks -- rewards organization and discourages instant gratification.
Can you have a
Disneyland From A to Z
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Date Line: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.
Official Disneyland Resort Podcast Debuts First Episode Of 2006
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Date Line:February 14, 2006
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The first 2006 episode of the popular "Official Disneyland Resort Podcast" series is now available on computers worldwide. This free monthly Internet-based show is accessible to a global audience. Listeners can also subscribe through the iTunes Podcast Directory to receive each show automatically
Readers Recall Visiting Happiest (Or Scariest, Or Friendliest) Place On Earth
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Date Line:April 30, 2006
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When we asked readers to share their favorite Disneyland moments, we expected to hear about "Snow White's Scary Adventure" and shaking hands with Mickey Mouse.
What we didn't expect were the more poignant moments -- the Vietnam vet overcome by emotion when a greeter welcomed him home from the
During Year Of A Million Dreams Celebration Disney Cast Members To Award A Million Magical Dreams
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Date Line:June 07, 2006
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From an overnight stay inside Cinderella Castle to a Golden FASTPASS, dreams big and small will come true at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts during Disney's "Year of a Million Dreams," a first-of-its-kind celebration of the individual dreams of Disney Parks guests.
The year-long
Disneyland Resort Debuts First-Ever Video Podcast; Introduces Newest Episode of Its Popular Audio Podcast
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Date Line: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
Puppy With 'Hidden Mickey' Markings Ushers In 'Dog Days' Of Summer 2006
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Date Line: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"
Everyone Plays For The Kids' Price At The Disneyland Resort
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Date Line:January 02, 2007
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During "Year of a Million Dreams" celebration at the Disneyland Resort, guests can dream and play like kids with two special vacation offers.
For a limited time, kids can fly free to the Disneyland Resort from major U.S. cities. Each child (ages 2-11) flies free with the corresponding purchase
Will Bring Great Stories to Life - And Expand To New And Different Places
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Date Line:January 05, 2007
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After a momentous 2006, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is poised to unveil a full slate of exciting new attractions and entertainment in the coming year, highlighted by the continued rollout around the world of its groundbreaking Where Dreams Come True initiative.
"As proud as we are of all
Disney Fairy Tale Isn’t For Everyone
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Date Line:March 04, 2007
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The job description is simple: Make the customers believe that Disneyland is "a magic kingdom where life is a fairy tale and dreams really do come true."
But at the end of the workday, many of the people who work at the "Happiest Place on Earth" sleep on air mattresses, in by-the-week motel
Is Disney Ready To Make Big Thunder?
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Date Line:March 22, 2007
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Nearly two decades ago, former Walt Disney Co. Chairman Michael Eisner ordered up a grand plan for Southern California. "Amaze me," he told his staff.
They brought him visions of a massive expansion near Disneyland that included an international theme park, three resort hotels and a 6-acre
The Happiest Place On Earth?
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Date Line:May 01, 2007
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Of course, I'm talking about Disneyland. Right now, my feet are still aching! It was a quick trip. We flew in Saturday and went straight to the park. On Sunday, we went to California Adventure. Then, we headed home!
My son is almost two. I was worried he would be too young, but he loved it.
The ‘Nemo Dream Mobile’ Takes To The Road
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Date Line:May 04, 2007
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Disneyland Park California is being readied for its June 11 premiere of its newest attraction Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. To preview the attraction The Nemo Dream Mobile will be coming out of the water and onto the road in the US beginning May 4 for a spring-summer tour. This road-tripping
From Disneyland To The Movies And Back Again
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Date Line: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
From The Silver Screen to Disneyland Resort: 'Finding Nemo' And 'Pirates of the Caribbean'
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Date Line: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
Line-Up Announced For 10th Annual Gay Days At Disneyland
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Date Line:August 30, 2007
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Following last year's successful event, which attracted nearly 30,000 gays and lesbians from California and all over the country, fans of Mickey and Minnie Mouse are once again preparing for the popular "gay days" event at Disneyland, set for Oct. 5-7 in Anaheim, Calif.
Modeled after the gay
New Monorail Arrives At Disneyland
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Date Line:December 20, 2007
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Guests will be able to ride the new train starting in February. The first car shipped in today.
The first new monorail car in two decades slid onto the Disneyland track on Thursday as the theme park prepares for guests to ride it starting in late February.
Starting Monday, five flat-bed
Plan For Happiest Vacation On Earth
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Date Line: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
Exclusive Tour Inside Disneyland’s Dream Suite
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Date Line:February 07, 2008
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Starting Thursday, Disneyland plans to award free overnight stays in the $3-million Dream Suite, once intended as Walt Disney's private apartment.
During an exclusive tour last week, computer technicians armed with laptops continued to fine-tune and debug the extensive electronic surprises
Disneyland Trip With Special-Needs Child Brings Tears Joy
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Date Line:May 05, 2008
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Nothing brings three generations of family together like a teacup spinning out of control.
It had been 50 years since my mom, Adrienne, first had her turn on the teacups at Disneyland, and she was relishing the chance to live it again with her granddaughters Meredith, 10, and Caroline, 7.
Disneyland Doesn't Lose What's Familiar
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Date Line: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.
Disneyland Resort Makes Annual Passes More Accessible And Affordable For Southern California Residents
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Date Line:December 15, 2008
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As Disneyland Resort celebrates the holiday gift-giving season, a newly launched Monthly Payment Program for Annual Passholders will make it easier for Southern California residents to have their own frequent Disneyland Resort celebrations in the year to come.
This new program lets Southern
First Ever Insiders Guide to the Disneyland Resort Covers Attractions
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Date Line: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
Main Street Rocks As Disneyland Resort Celebrates Spring
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Date Line:April 24, 2009
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Disneyland guests are dancing down Main Street, U.S.A., with Mickey Mouse and the gang in a high-energy show that celebrates spring at the Disneyland Resort. The party rocks with a new street show, revs up with a new dining experience and swings for six full weeks with Disney's California Food and
Chaperons Pick Up Student Left Behind At Disneyland
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Date Line:May 22, 2009
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Two chaperons from Canyon Springs High School needed to rent a car in Barstow, Calif., to pick up an 18-year-old female student who was left behind at Disneyland on Friday.
Clark County School District officials will be looking into the incident to make sure protocol was followed, but Kelly
C'mon Get Happy!
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Date Line: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
Disneyland Resort President To Retire
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The president of the Disneyland Resorts in Anaheim, the first African American to oversee the theme park, announced his retirement Monday.
Ed Grier, 54, started his 28-year Disney career as a senior auditor. From 2004 to 2006, he was executive director of the Disney attractions in Tokyo. In
How To Survive Thanksgiving Week At Disney
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Date Line:November 20, 2009
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Then President George W. Bush pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey, who was moved to Disneyland, at a ceremony last year.
Thanksgiving week draws large crowds to the Disneyland Resort, including on turkey day, believe it or not. In fact, it's believed to be the biggest dining day of the year
Discovering Disneyland
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If you are planning a trip to Disneyland then working out how to get there will no doubt be on your to-do list. It also helps to have plans for your time inside the Disneyland resort as it covers a large area of ground.
Regardless of where you are travelling from, either within the United
Disney's Overnight Employees Get Honored
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Those Disneyland Resort employees that are rarely seen by the light of day were honored early Wednesday morning by the resort's management.
In what has become an annual event for more than 10 years now, the resort threw a 3 a.m. bash for the more than 1,300 employees who toil the "third
Disneyland Gears Up For 55th Anniversary
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Date Line:July 09, 2010
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Nearly fifty five years ago, Disneyland transformed the orange grove-filled Anaheim into an international destination that attracts millions of visitors annually. And Disneyland and other groups plan to celebrate the milestone on July 17. The festivities won't be nearly as large as the massive 50th
Conjuring Up Some Fresh Magic
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When Walt Disney was asked how he dreamt up the idea for Disneyland, he had a simple reply: he thought there ought to be a place for parents and children to have fun together. But he seldom spoke about the challenges he faced while building his dream park.
Disney had a vision for something
Family Fun At Disneyland
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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
Disney Reveals Rides That Never Happened
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Date Line:September 25, 2010
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A moon-walking, animatronic Michael Jackson. A uranium exhibit. A crocodile aquarium inside the mouth of a big crocodile model.
All were attractions that Disney creators dreamed up. But they never made it into Disneyland.
Disney presented rare pictures and concepts of Disneyland rides
Disneyland At 55 Still A Marvel In Southern California
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Date Line: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,"
Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom
Date Line:October 01, 2010
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About five or six months ago I received an e-mail from the 1313 Club & Ape Pen Publishing Informing me of an event to take place at the Disneyland Hotel. The event, "The Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom" was to feature the talents and stories of current and former employees and imagineers as
Mickey's Halloween Haunt All Treat, No Trick
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It's Halloween season at Disneyland.
It's a wonder I have yet to write about the magical place that is a mere 30 minutes from Redondo Beach: I have a premium passport, and I can go 365 days a year. Before Smith (B.S.), I loved going to Disneyland, and now that he is my little buddy, it's so
Date Line Disney 74
Date Line:February 01, 2011
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Hello friends, I'm back for another personal look at Disneyland from my distorted perspective, Dateline 1974. Yes the days of bell bottom jeans, bun hugger pants and tight 501's. Tight? (You mean you guys wore your pants tight back then?) Yes son "tight" not loose and down not to our knees like you
A Four Year Old Boy's Delight There Was Not A Princess In Sight
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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
Ultimate Guide To Disneyland Theme Parks
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Date Line: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,
Taste Of Disney
Date Line:March 03, 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
Planning A Trip To The Happiest Place On Earth- Here's Some Tips From Experts And Fans
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Date Line: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
Disneyland's Soundsational Summer Plan
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Date Line:April 17, 2011
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The Disneyland Resort is hoping everyone loves a paradeand a couple of new ridesthis summer.
That's what Walt Disney Co. has on tap to spur summer attendance as the Anaheim resort passes the halfway point on a multiproject, billion-dollar-plus renovation and expansion of its two theme parks
Disney Parks Adding Fancier Foods, More Beer
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Date Line:May 13, 2011
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As a longtime annual pass-holder, dining inside Disneyland's two theme parks never crosses my mind. For those who desire more than your average pizza, fries and burgers, Disneyland concessions don't cut it.
But menu makeovers debuting throughout the park and resort area could be a
A Few Nuggets About Disneyland As It Turns 56
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Date Line:July 15, 2011
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Disneyland The Happiest Place on Earth turns 56 on Sunday.
Much has been said and written about the groundbreaking amusement enterprise in Anaheim, Calif. But even after more than five and a half decades in operation, some interesting nuggets can still be unearthed.
For instance, not
First Visit To Disneyland: Unforgettable
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Date Line:July 20, 2011
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For many years, Disneyland which celebrated its 56th anniversary this past July 17 was a place we thought we might never see. Since 1972, we were "regulars" at Walt Disney World, yet Disneyland was as far away in distance as it was in our travel plans.
We finally broke down and made it to
10 Great Disney Restaurants Almost As Fun As The Park
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Date Line:July 30, 2011
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It's completely unacceptable: Our son is 7 years old and we still have never taken him to Disneyland or Disney World. But this year we're finally doing it: We're fitting one day at Disneyland into our vacation in Los Angeles. Being the food-obsessed type that I am, I immediately thought: Whatever
California vs. Paris: Fantasyland Shops
Date Line:September 01, 2011
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This article shall finish off my series of comparisons between the Fantasylands of the Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris) by looking at the shops found in that Land.
The shops in the Paris Fantasyland are La Bottega di Geppetto (Geppetto's Shop), La Boutique du Chateau (The
Making The Grade
Date Line:September 01, 2011
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As a Filmmaker, Instructor, Entertainer here in Apple Valley CA it sometimes amazes me of the talent in and around San Bernardino County that I have met or heard about over the years. I have engaged many an interesting person while out and about in this great county of ours. One such fellow is
Tips For Taking The Kids To Disneyland During The Holidays
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Date Line:November 25, 2011
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Every year, Disneyland magically transforms into a winter wonderland for families to enjoy.
There are almost 700 festively-decorated trees located throughout the park, including the popular one at the beginning of Main Street. Guests can enjoy visiting Santa Claus and even get a rare
Disney Temporarily Closes 8 Attractions, 1 Show
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Date Line:February 02, 2012
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Eight Disney parks attractions, one show and some hotel pools will be temporarily closed for at least part of February mostly because of maintenance projects.
Disney traditionally conducts most of their big renovation projects in the winter months following the busy holidays when tourism
Disneyland Prepares For 24-Hour Party
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Disneyland is making preparations to stay open for a 24-hour party, including special foods that will only be available overnight.
The company is having a promotion for Leap Day, called One More Disney Day, in which both Disneyland in Anaheim and Magic Kingdom in Florida will operate for 24
Getting The Most From Your Disneyland Visit
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Date Line:May 26, 2012
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A trip to Disneyland can be expensive, with the lowest price SoCal resident one-day, one-park tickets starting at $81 for kids 3-9 years old. Admission is only one cost. There's gas, meals, snacks and souvenirs, and if you plan to stay overnight, the cost of a hotel. In order to truly enjoy your
Disney Knotts Frequent Targets Of Lawsuits
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Darth Vader was shooing away a bird at Disneyland when he smacked a woman in the back according to the lawsuit she filed claiming such "severe injuries" as back pain, headaches and trouble sleeping.
Scores of other visitors to Orange County's showcase theme parks have gone to court in
Love Is In The Air At Disneyland
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Date Line:February 11, 2013
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2013 is a special year at Disneyland. Each and every week Disneyland will be doing spectacular, interesting and awe (and aww!) inspiring new things as part of a program called Limited Time Magic. And Valentine's Day week is particularly special with all sorts of awesome added magic in honor of
Make The Most Of Disneyland Anaheim California
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It's known as the Happiest Place on Earth. And judging by the wide-eyed look on my daughters' faces as we walked through the front gates of Anaheim's Disneyland Park, the statement is spot on.
Wandering up Main Street USA, the central thoroughfare at the world-famous theme park, one of the
Top 8 Tips For Visiting Disneyland
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Date Line:September 10, 2013
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After a recent getaway to Anaheim, California to visit Disneyland and California Adventure Park, I have compiled a few tips to make sure your future visit does not involve waiting in long lines and junk food.
1) Use the Single-Rider Line -- If you don't want to wait 50+ minutes in the stand-by
Much Has Changed Much Thankfully Remains The Same
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Date Line:December 05, 2013
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It had been more than seven years since we last visited the Disneyland Resort.
So much has changed since 2006 ... and, thankfully, so much remains the same at Walt Disney's ground-breaking theme park, known universally as The Happiest Place on Earth.
Disney fans who live on the East
Where And How To Eat Cheap At Disneyland
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Date Line:March 07, 2014
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Dining is a highlight for my family at the Disneyland Resort. There are so many tasty treats throughout the Disneyland Resort. We also love staying at a Disney hotel for a completely magical vacation, and that means eating at the Disneyland Resort during our entire vacation. As a family of six,
Disneyland Top Man Michael Colglazier Literally Walks In Walt's Footsteps
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Date Line:April 19, 2014
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The parks' CEO will need a little magic to preserve what Walt Disney created while ushering in necessary growth and change. It's a challenge he relishes. 'It truly is the greatest job in the world. A lot of people may say that, but I truly can say that.'
Michael Colglazier treats the immense
Walt Disney Hit With Ex-Employees Wage Class Action
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A former Disneyland employee hit two units of The Walt Disney Co. with a putative class action on Thursday in California court, alleging it had failed to pay vacation wages to former workers at six Disney properties when they left the company.
California resident Reykeel Zorio claims Walt
Disneyland Celebrates Its 59th Anniversary
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Take a stroll on Main Street USA inside Disneyland in Anaheim and you will find a plaque in middle of the main square with Walt Disney's famous July 17th 1955 opening day speech.
"To all who come to this happy place, Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the
Disneyland Resort Welcomes Anna And Elsa From Frozen To A Christmas Fantasy Parade For The Holidays
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The Happiest Place on Earth Just Gets Merrier as Anna and Elsa from Walt Disney Pictures' animated hit "Frozen" join the annual holiday celebration at the Disneyland Resort. The Holidays bring themed entertainment, sparkling decorations, delicious treats, festive traditions and holiday shopping to
60 Reasons To Visit Disneylands 60th Anniversary
Date Line: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
15 Stunning Disneyland Foods And Drinks Worth Waiting In Line For
Date Line:May 07, 2015
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Disneyland: home of fantastical fireworks, rip-roaring rides, more souvenirs than you can shake a four-fingered glove at - and, it so happens, some of the best theme park food this side of Arendelle.
Bars and restaurants at the Disneyland Resort have figured out what guests crave, from sweet,
I Was A Real-Life Disneyland Mermaid
Date Line:May 30, 2015
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Did you know there used to be live mermaids at Disneyland in the late '50s and '60s? It's true! In this excerpt from Chris Strodder's book The Disneyland Book of Lists, one of these former Disneyland mermaids shares her tale.
When the new Submarine Voyage launched in mid-1959, eight costumed
Everything You Need To Know For The Perfect Disneyland Holiday
Date Line:July 05, 2015
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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.
Disneyland 60 Things You Might Not Know About The Magic Kingdom
Date Line:July 17, 2015
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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,
That Time Disneyland Employed Live Mermaids In 1959 The Park Seemed A Bit More Magical
Date Line:July 25, 2015
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After photos of Disneyland's performing mermaids surfaced on the Internet a few years ago, one former sea nymph recalled a peculiar question a park monorail conductor once fielded from an elderly visitor.
"Are they real?" she asked of the mermaids. The conductor responded in the affirmative,
How Disney Parks Use Halloween To Update Their Classic Attractions
Date Line:October 22, 2015
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Candy! Costumes! Calacas! Halloween has always been a fan-favorite holiday. Without much in the way of religion or tradition to take priority, this is a day of pure fun. A time for kids to indulge in way too much sugar, and for adults to dress up in otherwise-socially-unacceptable costumes before
Want To Skipper A Jungle Cruise Boat Now You Can For A Price
Date Line:November 30, 2015
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Sailing aboard the Jungle Cruise, Brian Alters picks up the microphone and delivers a timeworn comedic spiel amid the lush vegetation of the Nile River.
"I'd like to point out some of the rare plants we have here," says Alters, randomly pointing at foliage along the river banks. "There's some,
Barbecue And Breakfast Dining Relocate In Park
Date Line:February 16, 2016
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Breakfast was being served at a new location in Frontierland starting last week, and where breakfast used to be served, it's all about the barbecue food.
Riverbelle Terrace was converted to a table service restaurant for lunch and dinner only, complete with a maitre'd outside taking
Disney Paint The Night Parade Wins Industry Award
Date Line:April 05, 2016
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Disneyland's "Paint the Night" parade lit up the Themed Entertainment Association's Thea Awards banquet by securing an award for Outstanding Achievement for a parade.
The parade has been offered nightly at Disneyland since the spring of 2015 in honor of the park's 60th anniversary.
The
Disney Plans To Add Luxury Hotel At Disneyland Resort
Date Line:June 07, 2016
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To take advantage of the city's new policy giving tax incentives to build luxury hotels, Disneyland officials submitted plans Tuesday to add a fourth Disney-themed hotel at the resort.
Disney proposes a 700-room, four-diamond hotel and a parking structure on 10 acres at 1401 Disneyland Drive,
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 7
Date Line:June 07, 2016
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The Land that Never Was
One of the themes that Disney toyed with was the birth of the nation, continuing on through the Colonial Era, following inventors and political figures that shaped our country. Officially, it wouldn't be referred to as a land per se, the same as Main Street USA, New
Disneyland Without Kids More Rides More Booze
Date Line:June 08, 2016
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Yeah, yeah, Disneyland is a magical place for kids. But after visiting child-free for a long weekend, I found distinct advantages to an adults-only trip to the Mickey Mouse Mecca.
So, let's skip the character breakfast and head straight for the good stuff with these PG-13-rated tips for more
Five Highlights From A Recent Disneyland Family Adventure
Date Line:June 22, 2016
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Walt Disney once said that Disneyland will never really be complete as long as imagination still exists, and a recent visit to the iconic theme park and resort emphasized those sentiments. While the tried-and-true park favorites are still at the foundation of the fun, new and revamped offerings
This Is How Disneyland Looked And Changed In The 1960s
Date Line: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
Thousands Temporarily Without Power In Anaheim Near Disneyland
Date Line:August 04, 2016
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Thousands in Anaheim lost power amid an outage that affected hotels and, briefly, Disneyland Wednesday evening, Anaheim Public Utilities confirmed.
During the outage, firefighters received at least five calls reporting people trapped in elevators at hotels, including the Anaheim Carriage Inn,
Your Inside Look At Disneyland Themed Suites For Super Fans
Date Line:August 10, 2016
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Have you ever loved a ride at Disneyland so much that you wouldn't get out of the boat? Well, now you don't have to. A group of special effects-filled rooms at the Disneyland Hotel offers the chance to completely absorb yourself in the worlds of Pirates of the Caribbean or Big Thunder Mountain
Rivers Of Fun
Date Line:September 17, 2016
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The Rivers of America is as old as Disneyland, with the Mark Twain Riverboat as its only attraction (with the dry docks for refurbishments), though Mike Fink Keel Boats would open in December that same year. The Rivers and all green waters in the park are interconnected underground, allowing the
How Trader Sam Enchanted Tiki Bar Makes Magic By Bringing Disney Tiki Culture And Booze Together
Date Line:October 07, 2016
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I first visited Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room when I was 6 years old. The catchy songs, the magical, leaping fountains, the singing flowers, the drumming idols, the bursts of fire; one visit was all it took to have me hooked. The tiki room was a must-visit for every trip. I had to wait a
Disneyland Was Born On Paper Over A Marathon Weekend In 1953
Date Line: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
10 Most Essential Foods At Disneyland True Fans Know These Classics Well
Date Line: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
