Main Street U.S.A.
Main Street, U.S.A. is the gateway to Disneyland Park. Stroll down the street where turn-of-the-century architecture and transportation recreate the quintessential small town of Middle America in the early 1900's.
Welcome to Main Street, U.S.A. — home, sweet home in the park!
Main Street U.S.A. Photos:
New Menu Items Are Coming To Some Of Disneylands Best Loved Restaurants
Dateline: September 12, 2023
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
Earlier this year, it was announced that some exciting changes were coming to the menus at three classic Disneyland restaurants - and now, we 've got all of the details! Starting on September 12, 2023, you 'll be able to try new dishes and drinks at Carnation Café, River Belle Terrace, and Cafe Orleans. Each table service location will see a refreshed list of foods
Disneyland Reveals Details On New And Returning Halloween Festivities For 2023
Dateline: September 1, 2023
Status: Current
Source: wdwinfo.com
Halloween spirits are starting to creep in at the Disneyland Resort, and details on returning and new festivities beginning today have been revealed!
Materializing Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2023, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is debuting new outfits for Mickey Mouse and his pals at Disneyland Park and, for the first time, seasonal enhancements at Goofy
Cheap Eats Where To Score 10 Dollars And Under Bites
Dateline: August 21, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Some things just go together, like Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney. But cheap eats and Disneyland? You must be thinking: You've got to be kidding me.
Many people plan their visits to Disneyland around a ride on Space Mountain or a hug from Minnie Mouse. While those are great, I typically crave a different type of thrill. You may not believe it, but Disneyland
Disneyland Is Already Decking The Halls For The Christmas Holiday Season
Dateline: August 2, 2023
Status: Current
Source: redlandsdailyfacts.com
Disneyland is already making plans for the holiday season in the middle of summer that will fill the Anaheim theme park this winter with seasonal parades, ride overlays, Santa visits, food and decor complete with Christmas trees, faux snow and shimmering icicles.
The winter holiday season returns to Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown
First Pickle Award That Is Almost Impossible To Win
Dateline: July 23, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
I was sitting in my salon, mid-haircut, when I first heard the legend of the first pickle.
“The first what now?” I asked my stylist.
“The first pickle,” she said. “It 's a real thing. You get an award if you buy the first pickle of the day from one specific pickle cart at Disneyland.”
The legend is real. The first person of the
Dining Debut In 1955 These Were The Parks Iconic Eateries
Dateline: July 17, 2023
Status: Current
Source: slurrp.com
From the Red Wagon Inn to the Space Bar, when the world's first Disneyland park opened its doors in Anaheim, California, unique food was as much part of the experience as the rides and other entertainment.
ON 17 July 1955, the first-ever Disneyland - located in Anaheim, California - opened its doors to the world. As the eager crowds thronged “the
As 1500 Disneyland Collectibles Go Up For Auction That Dumbo Car Or Trash Bin Can Be Yours
Dateline: July 4, 2023
Status: Current
Source: apnews.com
Fans who agree Disneyland is indeed the happiest place on Earth will soon be able to take home more than a souvenir.
A passionate collector has brought Disney magic to a sprawling 30,000-square-foot (2,800-square-meter) building in Burbank, California, where fans can hear birds chirping in the Enchanted Tiki Room section or giggle at the animated ghosts
First Ever Pride Nite Was One Of The Best Nights I Have Ever Had In The Park
Dateline: June 15, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
There was an eclectic energy at the park on June 13, and it lasted the entire Disneyland After Dark event and well past its 1 a.m. curfew.
The moment the special welcome fireworks show started, that energy filled Main Street.
There were couples holding hands and children dressed in rainbow-themed Disney garb to match their two dads or two
These Disney Characters Are Set To Appear At First Ever After Dark Pride Event
Dateline: June 13, 2023
Status: Current
Source: ktla.com
Over two dozen Disney characters, along with two openly gay superheroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will make meet and greet appearances at Disneyland 's first After Dark Pride event on Tuesday evening.
Phastos from “Eternals”, who is one of the few confirmed LGBTQ+ superheroes, according to Entertainment Weekly, is slated to greet Disneyland
Where To Find Coffee That Is Not Starbucks
Dateline: May 20, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
It 's 8 a.m, and you 're rope-dropping at Disneyland. Depending on how far away you live, you got up roughly three hours before getting to the gate, probably at something like 5 a.m. to make it to Disneyland 's opening moments. Even if you made coffee to drink in the car, that cup is long gone.
You walk up to Market House, the storefront on Main Street
Disneyland Dedicates 3 Windows On Main Street To Make A Wish
Dateline: April 29, 2023
Status: Current
Source: ABC7.com
For the first time ever, Disneyland Resort dedicated its Main Street store windows to an organization, rather than a person.
For more than 40 years, Disneyland and Make-A-Wish Foundation have worked together to grant wishes to terminally ill children.
Typically, individuals who have contributed to Disneyland are honored on these windows. Many
All The Magical Attractions You Can Do That Are Not Rides
Dateline: April 17, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Frequent Disneyland visitors will tell you that any slow season of the past is virtually non-existent today. Visitors who tire of days standing in long lines for short rides are often pushed into paying for Genie Plus, which adds even more money to an already expensive day at the park. The good news, however, is that Disneyland Resort offers plenty of attractions that
From Stagecoaches To Monorails Rare Disneyland Artifacts Bring 18 Million Dollars At Heritage
Dateline: April 4, 2023
Status: Current
Source: AntiquesAndTheArts.com
On Saturday, March 25, a lucky bidder rode off into the sunset with a one-of-a-kind original stagecoach offered by Heritage during its two-day Disney Theme Parks auction. The Art of Disneyland: From Stagecoaches to Monorails… and More! spanned the Parks ' fascinating evolution and brought in $1.8 million, with 100 percent of lots sold and some significant results
Expert Tips For Experiencing Fireworks Nighttime Shows
Dateline: March 20, 2023
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Since 1956, the fireworks have been blasting off over Sleeping Beauty Castle to the delight of Disneyland guests. The first Disneyland fireworks show was called Fantasy in the Sky, and, much like today, the blasts were timed with music that was played throughout the park. Today, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have their own nighttime
Maintaining The Magic On Third Shift
Dateline: March 16, 2023
Status: Current
Source: disney.com
As the last guests are exiting the parks after an unforgettable day of experiencing state-of-the-art attractions known around the world, a fresh set of magic makers begin their shifts. While most people are familiar with a bustling Main Street, U.S.A., or energetic crowd in Avengers Campus, the cast members on third shift crews have the parks to themselves as they
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
Classic Conveyances From The Skyway To Autopia Go To Auction
Dateline: March 8, 2023
Status: Current
Source: nbclosangeles.com
How synonymous is The Happiest Place on Earth with various iconic vehicles, those marvelous modes of transport hailing from the past, present, and future?
You don't even need to step inside Disneyland park to see one of its most celebrated on-the-go attractions, the Monorail, gliding outside the entrance with futuristic grace.
So when a
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
8 Magical New Reasons To Visit This Year
Dateline: February 1, 2023
Status: Current
Source: thepointsguy.com
In my humble opinion, there's always a reason to go to Disneyland. You just got paid? Go to Disneyland. There's a new churro flavor? Go to Disneyland. It's Tuesday ... well, you get the idea.
You don't necessarily need a special reason to visit The Happiest Place on Earth. However, there are quite a few new attractions and special events coming
How A Popular Prop Thats Been Lost For Over 30 Years Made It Back In The Park
Dateline: January 31, 2023
Status: Current
Source: Yahoo
Disneyland Resort is full of nostalgia for times in American history that people look back on fondly. Of course, since Disneyland is over 65 years old, the park itself is a nostalgic location for many. Guests return again and again to see how Disneyland has changed, and how it is still the same. And for the park 's 100 Years of Wonder Celebration an iconic piece of
10 Best Restaurants And 4 You Should Avoid
Dateline: January 31, 2023
Status: Current
Source: deseret.com
You 're planning a trip to Disneyland. You 've studied the Disneyland map, maybe even downloaded Genie+, and have your trip planned with military-like precision. But there 's one, vital component of the trip that you forgot to account for - the food.
If your family is anything like mine, how much your family enjoys a trip is directly related to how full
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
Baymax To Fly Over Castle During New Fireworks Show
Dateline: December 22, 2022
Status: Current
Source: sbsun.com
A massive Baymax figure in winged armor from “Big Hero 6” will fly over Sleeping Beauty Castle during the new “Wondrous Journeys” fireworks show coming to Disneyland for the Disney100 anniversary celebrating a century of Disney animation.
Baymax will soar high above the Disneyland castle during the new nighttime spectacular in a thrilling moment of
Almost No One Has Seen This Attraction And It Is Finally Coming Back
Dateline: December 2, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Disneyland fans - at least the ones who pride themselves on their knowledge of the park and its history - each have a list of rides and attractions they wish they could have seen back in the day. For some, it 's Museum of the Weird, the never-was expansion of the Haunted Mansion led by Rolly Crump and Yale Gracey. For others, it 's the Conestoga Wagons (and the
What To Know About 100 Years Of Wonder Celebrations In 2023
Dateline: December 1, 2022
Status: Current
Source: cntraveler.com
In 1923, The Walt Disney Company, then known as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, was founded. In the almost 100 years since the company 's founding, it 's expanded to be a global empire with parks and resorts around the world, five cruise ships-with three more on the way-and a handful of movie studios under its umbrella.
Starting January 27, 2023, those
Rides For Adults All The Thrills And Magic
Dateline: November 30, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
Contrary to what some believe, Disneyland is far from a glorified kiddie-land. These days, you can get just as much thrill from a day at a Disney theme park as you could at Six Flags (with a whole lot more magic)!
If you 're planning a trip to Disney but worried about getting your fix of big drops and high speeds, look no further; this complete guide to
Only Holdup In Disneyland History Was A Mess From Start To Finish
Dateline: November 25, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
According to Richard Lowry, the first and only holdup in Disneyland history went like this:
On Aug. 21, 1960, the 25-year-old restaurant cashier was tasked with taking the day 's cash haul to the Disneyland bank (more on this in a minute). Holding linen bags filled with $10,000 - almost $95,000 today, adjusted for inflation - he headed out into the
Reimagined Mickeys Toontown Set To Reopen On March 8
Dateline: November 18, 2022
Status: Current
Source: ktla.com
Mickey 's Toontown will reopen at Disneyland park on March 8, 2023, Disneyland officials announced on Friday.
The updated Toontown area will feature “new experiences for families and young children to have more opportunities to play together,” Disneyland said in a news release. Disney says the area will be greener and more spacious, but still offer more
7 Unusual Things You Did Not Know About Disneyland At The Holidays
Dateline: November 17, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
If Disneyland uncovers your inner child during the summer months, you've got to see the resort when the holiday season rolls around. From icicles draping the spires of Sleeping Beauty Castle to hand-pulled candy canes, the entire Disneyland Resort is a remarkably festive place to celebrate the winter holidays.
With this year's celebrations running from
How Disneyland Decorates The Resort For The Holidays Each Year
Dateline: November 9, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Mercury News
The Disneyland Resort 's holiday season kicks off Friday, Nov. 11, so Resort Enhancement Area Manager Dawn Pipal-Keehne and her team of 60 cast members are busy this week transforming the parks.
This year is Pipal-Keehne 's 25th decorating the Anaheim parks (she and her team also decorate Aulani, A Disney Report & Spa in Hawaii). Among their seasonal
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
You Can Tour Walt Disneys Apartment But Is The 160 Dollars Price Worth It
Dateline: October 31, 2022
Status: Current
Source: thepointsguy.com
While some of the millions of guests who file into the gates of Disneyland each year know little about the park beyond its rides, others are quite familiar with the extra touches hidden in plain sight. For example, some are aware that Walt Disney had an apartment located right on Main Street USA. They may also know that a lamp stays on in the window of that apartment
Dates When Handpulled Candy Canes Will Go On Sale
Dateline: October 27, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
People willing to stand in line for a ridiculous amount of time to buy a Christmas candy cane at Disneyland will have some good news this year: They can sign up for an automated mobile wait list.
This will enable them to roam the park until they get a text that it 's almost their appointment time - at which they can head back to one of only two sale
Disney Scraps New Attraction Citing An Unsolvable Problem With Guests
Dateline: October 22, 2022
Status: Current
Source: disneydining.com
In recent months, Guests who frequent their favorite Disney Park-especially the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort-have been extremely vocal about their frustrations related to massive crowds and “insanely” long lines for attractions, dining venues, rides, and shows. The introduction of Genie+ and Lightning Lane hasn 't really helped to diffuse long lines
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
Guided Tours Return With New Options
Dateline: October 5, 2022
Status: Current
Source: ktla.com
Disney Parks announced that guided tours are returning to the Disneyland Resort after operations were temporarily suspended.
Two new tours, “Walt 's Main Street Story” and “Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort,” are available for guests to book through the Disneyland website.
The “Walt 's Main Street Story” guided tour will allow guests to go
New Augmented Reality Photo Lenses On Disneyland App
Dateline: October 5, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The Disneyland App is getting updated with some new fun and useful features.
To enhance guests ' photo moments at the park, Disney PhotoPass Lenses are now available via the Disneyland app. The augmented reality experience initially launched at Disney World in partnership with Snap, and was made available to Disneyland guests on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Secrets Areas The Public Can Not Go
Dateline: October 2, 2022
Status: Current
Source: ktla.com
The Disneyland Resort is filled with magic - including some that is hidden from guests.
Parkgoers can walk through almost any part of the theme park during their visit, from Sleeping Beauty 's Castle to “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness,” but some areas have a “restricted to the public” spell cast over them.
Matterhorn Bobsleds
A Guide To Fireworks
Dateline: September 30, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
Disneyland fireworks are a spectacular way to end your night at the Happiest Place on Earth. There 's nothing quite like seeing Tinkerbell fly through the sky and sprinkle the air with her pixie dust.
Read on for an overview of Disneyland fireworks shows, where to view them, and how to stake out a great spot on your next visit!
Fireworks
How Disneylands Weather Station Helps Save Water And Keep 1000 Floral Beds Blooming
Dateline: September 14, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Keeping Disneyland 's 17,000 trees green and 1,000 floral beds blooming takes a mammoth effort by the Anaheim theme park 's horticulture team that 's focused on reducing water consumption during Southern California 's latest drought.
Constant readings from Disneyland 's weather station in the Toy Story parking lot combined with a sophisticated irrigation
Magic Happens New World Of Color Show Coming Next Year
Dateline: September 12, 2022
Status: Current
Source: ktla.com
During Disney 's D23 Expo in Anaheim this weekend, Josh D 'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced two all-new nighttime spectaculars will debut at Disneyland next year in addition to the return of the “Magic Happens” parade.
As part of Disney 's 100th celebration, Disneyland will introduce multiple “limited-time” celebrations
I Went To Disneyland By Myself Even Though I Hate Rides And Crowds Here Are 11 Of My Favorite Things I Did
Dateline: September 4, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insider.com
When I embarked on a five-week trip across California, I had no intention of hitting up Disneyland. But when I booked a beach resort close to the theme park, it felt like too good of an opportunity to pass up.
Even though park reservations were sold out, I managed to snag a last-minute ticket by repeatedly checking the website the morning of.
5 Hacks For Getting The Most Out Of Disneyland
Dateline: September 3, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Deseret Morning News
A lot goes into planning a trip to Disneyland.
There 's buying park tickets, making sure you secure park reservations for every day of the visit, finding a hotel that 's both affordable and within close proximity to the park, and securing travel that won 't break the bank before you get there.
It doesn 't stop there, though.
Silhouette Studio Returns For First Time Since Pandemic
Dateline: August 26, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The little portrait studio on Main Street U.S.A. where lightning-quick artists armed with only scissors create hand-crafted paper cutout silhouettes of Disneyland visitors in less than a minute has returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed the park.
The Silhouette Studio at Disneyland will reopen at noon on Friday, Aug. 26, according
Designers Drew Inspiration From A Colorado Town When Constructing Main Street USA
Dateline: August 7, 2022
Status: Current
Source: outtherecolorado.com
In the early 1950's, when an ambitious Walt Disney was at the height of his career and starting the process of designing Disneyland theme park, he famously used memories of his hometown of Marceline, Missouri as a reference for what he wanted the park to look like.
Harper Groff, one of Disney's production designers, had an instrumental role in the
Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Forever End Limited Run Sept 1
Dateline: July 14, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
Why are Disneyland Forever and the Main Street Electrical Parade ending at Disneyland? We 've got the inside scoop on these limited-run shows.
In April of this year, entertainment came back in full force at Disneyland, with the return of fan-favorites like World of Color at Disney California Adventure and Fantasmic!, the historic Main Street Electrical
Disney Parks Princess And The Frog Redo Of Splash Mountain Gets Name And Launch Date
Dateline: July 1, 2022
Status: Current
Source: thewrap.com
Back in 2020 Disney announced that its popular (but highly controversial) attraction Splash Mountain would get an overlay, this time themed to “Princess and the Frog,” its 2009 animated feature that starred the studio 's first African American Princess, Tiana (voiced memorably by Anika Noni Rose).
Now the company has finally announced some details,
The Best Candy Where To Get The Sweetest Smackerels
Dateline: June 28, 2022
Status: Current
Source: wdw-magazine.com
The happiest candy is in the Happiest Place on Earth: Find out where to find the best candy at Disneyland.
Did you even go to Disneyland if you didn 't try a sweet treat? Every time I go to the park, I 'm looking for something sugary and sweet to feed this urge. Churros are a popular choice amongst guests alike, but something just hits different when you
Heres How To Create Magical Moments When Meeting Your Favorite Disney Characters This Summer
Dateline: June 21, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Arizona Republic
After a pause on character meet-and-greets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort guests can once again hug Minnie Mouse and ask for Cinderella 's autograph.
A trip to Disneyland parks in Anaheim, California, is not a cheap or easy endeavor for most people, so how can you get the most out of your experience?
The Arizona Republic
Yippie Invasion And Other Acts Of Activism In The Happiest Place On Earth
Dateline: June 7, 2022
Status: Current
Source: kcet.org
"A People 's Guide to Orange County" is an alternative tour guide that documents sites of oppression, resistance, struggle and transformation in Orange County, California. The following series of stories explores moments of resistance and social activism despite Orange County's reputation for its conservatism.
"The happiest place on earth" has been a space
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,
Disneyland Brings Back A Secret Menu Food To Hungry Bear Cafe
Dateline: May 29, 2022
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Before the pandemic, secret menu items were everywhere at Disneyland. If you knew what to ask for - or if you were just creative enough to make your own special request - you could find options far beyond what was on the regular menu.
The pandemic ended a lot of that (though there 's still a secret menu at Trader Sam 's). When I went searching for the
Nighttime Shows Return In Time For Summer
Dateline: May 15, 2022
Status: Current
Source: Associated Press
California 's Resort reopened just over a year ago after a 13-month closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort now marks that anniversary with the return of its “nighttime spectaculars,” including theme park classics like the Main Street Electrical Parade.
“We are thrilled to welcome back our beloved nighttime spectaculars and introduce
Historical Decoration Makes Its Way Back Into The Park
Dateline: May 12, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Guests have recently gone through a real rollercoaster after a piece of Disneyland History was allegedly stolen from the firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A.
As we initially reported, the story was shared by Jose, Baileigh, and Amber from TikTok, saying that the bell at the Main Street firehouse had gone missing. Many feared that a Guest had stolen this
Ambulance Was Not Allowed To Respond To First Murder At Disneyland
Dateline: April 18, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Disneyland Resort officially opened its gates in 1955. At the time, the property was home to only one park - Disneyland Park - with Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District added in more recent years.
Walt Disney 's dream was to make Disneyland into a place where parents and children could make magical memories together, and although
Five Stages Of Disney Parks For Parents
Dateline: March 12, 2022
Status: Current
Source: travelpulse.com
I've been talking about writing this story for years but until today, the eve of my youngest daughter's 13th birthday, it felt disingenuous.
Now that I officially have two teenagers, and have experienced all of these phases, I feel I can share what I have dubbed the "five stages of Disney" with parents.
The first is obviously the baby
Disneyland Brings Back World Of Color Fantasmic And Main Street Electrical Parade
Dateline: February 22, 2022
Status: Current
Source: redlandsdailyfacts.com
Disneyland plans to bring back “Fantasmic,” “World of Color,” Main Street Electrical Parade and the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show after the nighttime spectaculars that draw large crowds were put on hiatus by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“World of Color,” Main Street Electrical Parade and “Disneyland Forever” will return on April 22. “Fantasmic” will be back
Disneyland Taps Employees As Cultural Experts On Everything From Food To Decor
Dateline: February 9, 2022
Status: Current
Source: eastbaytimes.com
The Disneyland resort enhancement team planned to decorate a Plaza Point centerpiece display of two Victorian children mannequins pulling a wagon for the Lunar New Year with firecrackers, lucky red envelopes, oranges, tangerines and mandarins.
The Disneyland designers brought in a group of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultural experts during the research
Newest Addition To Main Street USA Is A Beautiful Tribute To A Disney Legend
Dateline: January 27, 2022
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
Normally, when something new comes along that changes an iconic part of Disneyland, there are at least a few people who will be upset by it. However, this time I think we 'll all be in agreement that the newest addition to Main Street U.S.A. is a welcome one, as Dave Smith, the Founder of the Walt Disney Archives, has now been immortalized with a window on Main
Secret Way To Make This Ride Even More Terrifying
Dateline: January 5, 2022
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
While Walt Disney World is a huge Resort featuring tons of attractions within its four Parks, many Guests prefer the iconic Disneyland when on going on vacation. Something about Disneyland is so magical and so, well, “Disney”. From classic rides like Mr. Toad 's Wild Ride, Space Mountain , and Peter Pan 's Flight to the original Sleeping Beauty Castle at the end of Main
U.S. Grants Disney Patent For Virtual World Simulator For Theme Parks
Dateline: January 3, 2022
Status: Current
Source: spectrumlocalnews.com
At Disneyland, you can find Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland and perhaps soon a Virtualland.
What You Need To Know
The U.S. Patent Office on Dec. 28 granted The Walt Disney Co. a patent to create a virtual-world simulator in a real-world venue
The patent could mean the creation of a virtual
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,
Elderly Guest Pushed Over Trampled As Tensions Grow
Dateline: December 12, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Disneyland Resort AKA The Happiest Place On Earth has been entertaining Guests from all over the world ever since its grand opening in 1955. Now, over 60 years on, the Disney vacation destination has welcomed plenty of new additions like Marvel 's Avengers Campus and Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge.
The most recent development at the Disney Resort came in the form
Black Panther Star Sterling K Brown To Narrate Candlelight Processional
Dateline: November 29, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The name of the Disney celebrity that is typically kept secret until the last possible moment as a surprise for VIP visitors invited to the annual Candlelight Processional at Disneyland has been revealed for this holiday season. Consider this your spoiler alert.
“Black Panther” and “Frozen 2” star Sterling K. Brown will narrate the Candlelight Processional at
Celebrating The Return Of Holiday Magic With A Cast Preview Of A Christmas Fantasy Parade
Dateline: November 21, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Spiced cake, snow and Santa were the perfect ingredients for a magical evening when cast members gathered to be among the first to see the return of a Disneyland park holiday favorite, “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade - the first daytime parade to return since the parks reopened.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse were dressed for the festivities as they joined with
Walt Disney Is Your Tour Guide In This New Book
Dateline: November 16, 2021
Status: Current
Source: pe.com
Author Marcy Carriker Smothers had a continuing internal dialogue with the late Walt Disney as she wrote her new book about taking a walking tour of Disneyland from the park founder 's distinct and well-informed point of view.
“I can 't write about Walt or read about Walt without his voice in my head,” Carriker Smothers said during an online video interview.
A Guide To Old And New Holiday Traditions
Dateline: November 15, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange Coast
In its first holiday season since the COVID shutdown, Disneyland celebrates the return of beloved traditions and introduces new ways to make memories with live entertainment, festive foods, themed merchandise, wintertime decor, new characters, and more.
Merry Traditions
Guests are invited to experience the return of “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade
When Will Disneyland Bring Back The Award Winning Magic Happens Parade
Dateline: November 10, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The Magic Happens parade that only ran for a couple weeks before the pandemic closed Disneyland has picked up a prestigious international award for live entertainment excellence that could bode well for fans anxiously awaiting the parade 's eventual return.
Disneyland 's Magic Happens parade just won a Brass Ring Award from the International Association of
5 Spooky Ghost Stories
Dateline: November 1, 2021
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
It 's the spooky season, so it 's a great time to look at the spooky history of the happiest place on Earth. Even at Halloween, Disneyland isn't exactly the scariest theme park. Still, for a place that 's been around for more than 65 years, it has many interesting stories to tell, and that includes ghost stories.
Over the decades, a number of mysterious
Plaza Point A New Holiday Shop Debuts
Dateline: October 31, 2021
Status: Current
Source: nbclosangeles.com
EVEN IF A HOLIDAY... isn't immediately due, it can feel like a celebration is just around the colorful corner at Disneyland Resort. Perhaps it is due to the bounty of decorations, daily entertainment events, or all of those fanciful figures that roam The Happiest Place on Earth, or some other magical reason, but the special-occasion-y vibes are always sparkly and
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
There Is A Secret Cemetery At Haunted Mansion And It Is Not The One You Are Thinking Of
Dateline: October 29, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
The Matterhorn Bobsleds may have a hidden basketball court, but there 's no other ride in Disneyland that has more secrets than the Haunted Mansion. The 1969 ride, one of the last overseen (at least in part) by Walt Disney himself, is full of surprises and strange legends.
But a secret cemetery? That was a new one, even for me.
There 's a
Woman Of Color At Center Of New Holiday Shop Backstory
Dateline: October 21, 2021
Status: Current
Source: pe.com
Walt Disney Imagineering has made a Puerto Rican woman who loves to travel the central character of a fictional backstory created for a new Disneyland holiday shop as part of Disney 's continued commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
The fictional Plaza Point proprietress Miss Evelyn Toro was inspired by Disneyland resort enhancement manager Dawn Keehne 's
Snow Has Come
Dateline: October 20, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
We are in the heart of Halloween season, and also in Southern California, but that hasn 't stopped snow from making its way to Disneyland Resort. Guests visiting the Happiest Place on Earth will now see snow adorning Sleeping Beauty Castle as the Park prepares for its holiday season.
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort do not officially begin until November 12,
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
Year Round Holiday Shop For Main Street USA
Dateline: October 4, 2021
Status: Current
Source: pasadenastarnews.com
Disneyland fans who love Christmastime at the Anaheim theme park will be able to get their dose of garland, ornaments and nutcrackers 365 days a year once a new year-round holiday shop opens on Main Street U.S.A.
The new Plaza Point store will take over the former Main Street Photo Supply Co. location on Disneyland 's entry promenade.
Plaza Point
Candlelight Processional Returning To Disneyland This Holiday Season Permits Show
Dateline: September 28, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland will bring back the annual Candlelight Processional that fills the Anaheim theme park each winter with seasonal songs after being forced to cancel the Christmas tradition in 2020 for the first time in decades because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to city permits.
Disneyland filed a permit with Anaheim received on Tuesday, Sept. 28 for the
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
Star Wars Space Coffee Most Unusual Drink Is One Of Its All Time Best
Dateline: September 12, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Some people go to Disneyland because, no matter how much time passes or how many tweaks might happen to rides over the years, things will be fundamentally the same every time they return. There will always be a Disneyland Railroad blasting its whistle and always a castle, all rosy and pink, rising over Main Street.
Some people go for the exact opposite
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
For The First Time Disneyland To Host Separate Ticket After Hours Christmas Holiday Event For 165 Dollars
Dateline: September 10, 2021
Status: Current
Source: spectrumnews1.com
For the first time in its history, Disneyland Resort will follow its sister property in Florida and host a limited capacity, separate ticket Christmas season after-hours event this winter.
For $165 per person, visitors to the Disney Merriest Nites at Disneyland can enjoy a special performance of a Christmas Fantasy Parade, enjoy a new "Frozen"- themed party
Bra Store That Was Too Racy For Guests
Dateline: September 4, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
When you imagine Disneyland in the 1950s, you likely imagine scenes of carefully sanitized fun. You probably do not think of someone contemplating, "What I actually need to do today is buy a new bra."
But that was the demographic (along with - we presume inadvertently - horny teens) served by Disneyland 's Wizard of Bras upon opening in July 1955. The store
Dates For Christmas Parades Fireworks And Food Fest
Dateline: September 1, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland is already making plans for the Christmas season with giant ornaments, faux snow and holiday music even before Labor Day Weekend brings an unofficial end to summer and we put away our bathing suits, sunscreen and beach chairs for another year.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will kick off the Christmas holiday season on Nov. 12 with a
Dapper Dans Set To Make Emotional Return
Dateline: August 25, 2021
Status: Current
Source: pe.com
The Dapper Dans barbershop quartet that has come to symbolize live entertainment at Disneyland are in rehearsals preparing for an emotional return to the Anaheim theme park after a 17-month absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It 's very exciting,” Disney Live Entertainment music producer John Glaudini said during an online video interview. “They sound
This Disney Park Has Two Stores With The Exact Same Name
Dateline: August 15, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
When Guests visit Disneyland Resort, often they will feel as if they are in a very unique world where no two things are alike. Heck, even garbage cans completely change when you walk into a new land, whether it be Fantasyland or Tomorrowland.
At Disneyland Park, it is an easy statement to say that there is so much detail to take in, but there is one rather
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.
The African Queen At 70 How One Jungle Cruise Influenced Another Jungle Cruise
Dateline: August 7, 2021
Status: Current
Source: collider.com
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney experienced what he and many referred to as “Black Sunday.” Imagine, if you will, a swelteringly hot day in southern California surrounded by 28,000 people with limited access to water, atop asphalt soft enough to get your shoes stuck, and things are malfunctioning all around you. On top of that, people everywhere can see the chaos broadcast
Disneyland Starts Fireworks Earlier To Ease Crowds At Closing Time
Dateline: August 5, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Local residents living near Disneyland who have been able to set their watches for years by the fireworks show that took to the skies each night at 9:30 p.m. above the Anaheim theme park will have to reset their internal clocks now that the pyrotechnic spectaculars are starting earlier.
Disneyland 's nightly fireworks show will start at 9 p.m. through August
Which Restaurants Are Now Open And Still Closed
Dateline: August 4, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Dailynews.com
Just about every Disneyland and Disney California Adventure restaurant and food stand has returned during the phased reopening of the Anaheim theme parks following the extended coronavirus closure - but there are still a few eateries that remain closed.
Carnation Cafe on Main Street U.S.A. and Goofy 's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel are the latest Disneyland
Blinkin Lincoln Animatronic Used To Go Crazy And Smash His Chair In A Robotic Fit
Dateline: July 31, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The Great Emancipator who has starred as an audio-animatronic historic figure in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln for a half century at Disneyland got off to a rough start in 1964 when he would go crazy from power surges and smash his chair in a robotic fit.
“Mr. Lincoln would sit in this chair and he would start to get up and all of a sudden he would go into
Disneyland Rolls Out Mini Parades In Preparation For Halloween Parade
Dateline: July 27, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The return of parade floats along Main Street U.S.A. is another sign that Disneyland is slowly but surely beginning to reintroduce more live entertainment sidelined by the extended coronavirus closure of the Anaheim theme park.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have started offering three mini parades in preparation for the return of a full parade in
Is Rope Drop Still The Best Time To Arrive
Dateline: July 27, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
The Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland Resort, is back and better than ever. After being closed for more than a year during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure welcomed back thousands of diehard Disney fans (at approximately 25% capacity on opening day, April 30) to enjoy the magic again.
Disneyland Resort has
Your Dairy Free Guide To Food And Dining At The Parks
Dateline: July 13, 2021
Status: Current
Source: godairyfree.org
Disney World is an iconic spot for allergic travelers, but what about Disneyland? It doesn 't get as much coverage, and the options aren 't quite as prolific, but Disneyland in Anaheim, California can still be a great dairy-free vacation. This quick guide covers the dairy-free food to look for in each section of Disneyland Park, California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and
Daily Honored Tradition Returns
Dateline: July 4, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
For many years, Disney 's daily Flag Retreat Ceremony has become a tradition of honoring and supporting our nation 's military heroes. Located near the entrance of Main Street, U.S.A., in Walt Disney World Florida and Disneyland in California, Guests come to celebrate and thank veterans of the past and present in a patriotic ceremony that touches the hearts of many
A Ton Of Breakfast Items Are Back
Dateline: July 1, 2021
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
When Disneyland reopened after its historic 412-day closure, there were a lot of things that were unavailable - including a number of restaurants that remained closed. One of the biggest things that Disneyland Guests were unable to get was breakfast. There are several Starbucks locations on the property, but Guests wanting to eat there had incredibly long wait
Wonderful Wizard Of Bras
Dateline: June 22, 2021
Status: Current
Source: rdnewsnow.com
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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
Disneyland Band Returns With More Live Entertainment Coming Soon
Dateline: June 17, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
A Disneyland opening day attraction that was only intended to last two weeks but has stuck around for 66 years has survived the coronavirus pandemic closure of the Anaheim theme park and will make a triumphant return this week marching down Main Street U.S.A.
The Disneyland Band will return on Friday, June 18 after a 15-month absence from the park with
Fireworks Return In Time For Fourth Of July
Dateline: June 15, 2021
Status: Current
Source: whittierdailynews.com
Disneyland is bringing back fireworks this summer in time for the Fourth of July holiday celebration after the nighttime shows were put into hibernation while the Anaheim theme park was shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic and beginning a phased reopening.
“Mickey 's Mix Magic” will be presented nightly at Disneyland beginning on July 4 with fireworks, video
I Went To Disneyland Opening Weekend Here Is What It Was Like
Dateline: May 2, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Standing at the Disneyland gates at 8:30 on Friday morning, we heard a sound in the distance. A sound no one had heard in more than 400 days: a long, friendly whistle, followed by the chugging of a steam train engine.
A rousing cheer erupted from the thousands of people waiting in line. The Disneyland railroad emerged from the trees and pulled into the Main
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
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
A Special Kind Of Weird
Dateline: February 16, 2021
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Howard Johnson 's Anaheim branch hotel is less than half a mile from the Disneyland Resort, a roughly 8 minute walk. The hotel also has a webcam pointing at various spots at the Resort. The main spots are in Disneyland, with the Matterhorn acting as Sleeping Beauty Castle, so to speak, having the whole mountain and a zoom in on one of the Bobsleds. The mountain is
We Are Going To Liberate Minnie Mouse The Day Yippies Invaded And Shut Down The Park
Dateline: January 15, 2021
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Before the pandemic shuttered Disneyland in March, there had only been a few days that the park had unplanned closures: the day after John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, after the Northridge earthquake in 1994, and after 9/11. But there was another day, in 1970, when Disneyland was overtaken by protesters, whose number and fury - about Minnie Mouse and miniskirts -
Legendary Photographer Renie Bardeau Dies At 86
Dateline: January 5, 2021
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The man who arguably best documented the world 's first theme park over his long career has died at age 86, at his retirement home in Glendale, Arizona.
Renie Bardeau - a publicity photographer at Disneyland for nearly 40 years - died of kidney failure Monday, after having recently contracted COVID-19, his daughter, Debbie Bardeau said Tuesday from her house
Time Disneyland Had Its Own Circus And It Did Not Go Well
Dateline: November 26, 2020
Status: Current
Source: cinemablend.com
When Walt Disney first conceived of the idea that would eventually become Disneyland, much of his desire to build his own amusement park location was born from the fact that he was largely unhappy with the offerings of the day. Simple "kiddie rides" were only fun for children, and mom and dad had little to do. Carnivals and circuses tended to be dirty and frequently
Designer John Leland Passes At Age 91
Dateline: November 13, 2020
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
John Leland might not be a household name to all, but we can assure if you are a Disney fan then you have definitely seen his works. Unfortunately, it is with heavy hearts that we share his recent passing.
Leland was a designer for the Disneyland Resort. Specifically, he worked on Main Street, U.S.A.
John Leland was a long time visual artist who
Disneyland Cancels Candlelight Ceremony As Coronavirus Threatens Christmas Events
Dateline: September 10, 2020
Status: Current
Source: PressTelegram.com
Disneyland has been forced to cancel the annual Candlelight Ceremony that fills the Anaheim theme park each December with seasonal songs as the coronavirus pandemic that has already spoiled summer and wrecked Halloween is now taking aim at Christmas.
The Candlelight Ceremony and Processional will not take place this year at Disneyland, according to Disney
Everything Cast Members Are Doing To Prepare For Reopening
Dateline: September 4, 2020
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
Although Disneyland Resort fans are still awaiting an official reopening announcement from the State of California and Walt Disney Company officials, this has been a busy week at Disney 's Anaheim, California theme park.
Essential Disneyland Cast Members have been present throughout the temporary closure, which began for both Disneyland Park and Disney
Horses Spotted On Main Street
Dateline: September 2, 2020
Status: Current
Source: insidethemagic.net
With the anticipation of Disneyland releasing a reopening date at any point, us fans are ready to hear it! When both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure shut their gates on March 14th, 2020 due to the pandemic, no one could have guessed the park would be closed for 6 months and counting.
After the two parks had to forgo their originally scheduled
How 50 Attractions Could Change When The Parks Reopen
Dateline: August 1, 2020
Status: Current
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
Black Sunday Remembering Disneylands Disastrous Opening Day On Its 65th Anniversary
Dateline: July 17, 2020
Status: Current
Source: SFGate
Disneyland's opening day started off very inauspiciously for Walt Disney.
Exhausted by last-minute preparations, he'd gone up to his private apartment above the firehouse on Main Street to get a little sleep before festivities began on the morning of July 17, 1955. When he awoke, he realized he'd somehow locked himself inside the room. So Walt Disney
Which Shows And Attractions Will Remain Closed When The Park Reopens
Dateline: July 2, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
The Magic Happens parade, Fantasmic nighttime spectacular, Mickey 's Mix Magic fireworks, “Frozen” stage show and more than a dozen attractions may not return until a later date when Disneyland and Disney California Adventure finally reopen.
Social distancing measures will force Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to keep some parades, nighttime
How Disneyland Helps Show The Difference Between Fiction And Fake
Dateline: May 5, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Mercury News
When lazy writers want to dismiss something as fake, they often compare it to Disneyland. The implication is that theme parks are fake places - artificial creations that are not as worthy as something authentic and real.
I always wonder if such writers are as dismissive of Broadway shows, novels or motion pictures. Those are all works of fiction, as are most
History Of Disneyland How Walt Disney Created The Happiest Place On Earth
Dateline: March 24, 2020
Status: Current
Source: historyextra.com
Walt Disney had a singular vision for his theme park - the eponymously named Disneyland. Teething problems and last-minute construction may have made 17 July 1955 better known as ‘Black Sunday ', not that the thousands of (mostly young) visitors seemed to notice. It was a feat, writes Richard Snow, that only a man of Disney's ambition could have achieved
Visitors Savor Final Day Before Closure For Virus
Dateline: March 13, 2020
Status: Current
Source: whec.com
The trip to Disneyland was a special vacation for a 4-year-old girl and her three cousins from Mexico - one that her parents couldn't wait to take. It was a short freeway drive for a pair of former high school sweethearts who headed over to the theme park whenever they could get a few hours away.
Both groups were among the thousands of visitors who crammed
In The Eat Of The Moment Going To Disneyland Soon Try These 10 Treats
Dateline: March 3, 2020
Status: Current
Source: statehornet.com
Before your Disneyland trip, it 's important to know that you 're going to spend a lot of the money on food. That 's why it 's helpful to identify what you really want to try so you can avoid wasting your money on things that don 't live up to your expectations. If you happen to be taking a trip to Disneyland soon, see my list of must-have eats below. Not only will it
Magic Happens At New Parade 9 Reasons To See It
Dateline: February 20, 2020
Status: Current
Source: patch.com
Grab your mouse ears and head to the Disneyland Resort to drink in the most imaginative new parade to hit the park in many years. Disneyland is full of magic, and the new parade launching Feb. 28 will bring an all new type of spectacular to the park. Guests who pause along Main Street or along the route to take in the scene will see moments from favorite Disney films
New Parade To Feature Special Moments From Classic And New Animated Films
Dateline: February 16, 2020
Status: Current
Source: newspress.com
Let it go, let it snow.
That describes the spirit of the new, nearly 39-foot long “Frozen 2” parade float, on which Elsa, who 's known for singing “Let It Go” in the first film, will make snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A.
Later, Cinderella gets her magical moment when she 's inside a giant pumpkin that suddenly becomes a carriage to take her to
Magic Happens Parade To Cast A Spell
Dateline: February 13, 2020
Status: Current
Source: nbclosangeles.com
Whether you've plunked down on a curb well in advance, or you've exited a restaurant to find a parade just starting, the feeling can be the same: Experiencing a Disneyland-style procession can seem as though a sparkly wand was waved in your general vicinity.
And plenty of sparkle will twinkle along Main Street, as well as the entire parade route at The
Disney Imagineers Seek To Inspire The Next Generation Of Theme Park Dreamers And Builders
Dateline: January 22, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Orange County Register
Dreaming up a roller coaster that wraps around a mountain or a theme park land set in a galaxy far, far away is a puzzle that can only be solved with a mix of creativity and technical know-how.
“It becomes this problem-solving exercise of how do we do this?” Walt Disney Imagineering executive creative director John Larena said. “And then when we figure out
All New Magic Happens Parade Debuts
Dateline: January 21, 2020
Status: Current
Source: PR NewsWire
Disneyland Resort will debut its all-new "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park on Feb. 28, 2020. The incredible "Magic Happens" daytime spectacular celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new parade, led by Mickey Mouse and his pals, celebrates moments of magic from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar
45 Surprising Secrets About Disneyland
Dateline: January 15, 2020
Status: Current
Source: Eonline.com
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
Remembering Bob Matheison
Dateline: January 15, 2020
Status: Current
Source: orangeobserver.com
Bob Matheison was fully present in everything he did, whether it was developing a new Disney theme park in Florida; announcing bowl games in Orlando or his children 's high school football games; raising Scottish Highland cattle at his North Carolina ranch; or spending quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
As friends and family shared
How To Spend 1 Day So You Make The Most Of It
Dateline: January 9, 2020
Status: Current
Source: elitedaily.com
From the rides in every land to the endless Insta-worthy food options to the colorful backdrops for pics, there's so much you want to do at Disneyland. Unfortunately, you only have one day to experience all the fun. Before you start stressing out trying to map your way around the park, take a deep breath and let your fairy godmother help you out. As someone who has
8 Of The Weirdest Things Reported To Have Happened At Disneyland
Dateline: January 3, 2020
Status: Current
Source: narcity.com
Everyone knows that Disney is dubbed The Happiest Place On Earth. But did you know it's also one of the strangest places in California too? Thanks to some guests, there are some pretty wild tales out on the internet about vacations gone wrong, the Matterhorn falling apart during a ride, epic fights that broke out in Disneyland - and even cannibalism. Yes, you read that
There Are A Flurry Of Secrets Behind Fake Snow
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Dateline: December 24, 2019
Status: Archive
Source: Los Angeles Times
The nightly holiday show on Disneyland 's Main Street culminates with soaring music and fireworks exploding high over Sleeping Beauty Castle.
But the faces in the crowds really light up when the music fades and something unexpected gently falls from the sky.
A toddler, sitting on her father 's shoulders, spreads her arms and exclaims, “It 's
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
New Parade Is Coming Soon
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Dateline: December 13, 2019
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Source: redtri.com
Guests at the Happiest Place on Earth are in for a brand new extravaganza in the new year. Disneyland 's “Magic Happens” parade is set to debut in February.
According to the Disney Parks Blog, the “Magic Happens” parade “celebrates awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories.” The daytime event, which will feature an
Beloved Disneyland Draft Horses Retire After Decade Of Pulling Main Street USA Trolleys
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Dateline: December 7, 2019
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It was often difficult to tell Disneyland 's pair of snow white draft horses apart as Reggie and Brother took turns ferrying visitors down Main Street U.S.A. in vintage horse-drawn trolleys.
One way to distinguish them: Brother has a pink nose.
The other major difference is in their personalities. Brother isn 't a morning horse. Reggie typically
Secret Way Disneyland Transforms Into The Merriest Place On Earth For Christmas
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Even on the average day, Disney is "the Happiest Place on Earth." Once Main Street gets the Christmas treatment - twinkle lights, poinsettias, and snowy accents - Disneyland truly becomes the "Merriest Place on Earth." But how does all that magic happen?
Well, Disneyland Resort Enhancement Manager Dawn Keehne and the 10-person Holiday Services Team have been
9 Amazing Secrets To Look For During Your Next Visit
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As Disney lovers, we 're always looking for ways to visit the parks and TBH, we 've already binged well over half of our favorite childhood classics on Disney Plus. For those of you planning out your dream Disneyland visit, we 've got some news you 'll love to hear. You can go on a magical adventure to find Disneyland secrets. The park is full of them. All you have to do
Holiday Spectacular 11 Must See Attractions
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Dateline: November 10, 2019
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It 's hard to believe, but the winter holidays were once the slow season at Disneyland, back when people spent their weekends shopping instead of heading to a theme park. Those days are long gone, thanks to the resort 's over-the-top holiday decorations and entertainment. With a holiday season that extends from early November through Jan. 6, the decked-out Disneyland and
What To Know About Holiday Landscaping
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As thousands of people flood into the Disneyland Resort to enjoy the holiday decorations, it 's hard to remember that this was once considered the slow season - a time when people were too busy shopping and cooking to think about theme parks.
But that was before the company made a massive investment in holiday fun, including over-the-top lighting and
Sleeping Beauty Castle Transforms Into An Icy Winter Wonderland Next Month
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Winter at Disneyland is truly a magical thing. We 're counting down the days till the park is decked out in holiday lights and snowy magic on Main Street. Mark your calendars! Sleeping Beauty 's Castle transforms into an icy winter wonderland next month.
During the holidays at Disneyland, the entire park changes into a festive holiday celebration. From
Best Ways To Experience Halloween
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Dateline: October 24, 2019
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Halloween has been one of the most awaited holidays for everyone. Parade of costumes, trick and treats and parties, these are just some of the few that attest to the fun the celebration promotes. Yet, somewhere, in Disneyland, a splendid month-long Halloween holiday is brought across ages and becomes the world's best place to spend the Halloween with. With a bunch of
How To Celebrate Your Anniversary So It Is Romantic And Fun
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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
Dates For 2019 Candlelight Ceremony
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Disneyland has announced dates for the annual Candlelight Ceremony with a 600-member choir that always draws thousands of holiday fans anxious to get into the Christmas spirit.
The 2019 Candlelight Ceremony will be held at Disneyland on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, according to Disney officials.
In past years, the candlelight choir has
Tomorrowlands Empty Hope
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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?
These Are The Best Places To Eat Right Now
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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.
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
Being A Tour Guide In The 60s Led To Many Surprises
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In 1964, I was a freshman at USC and worked as a Disneyland tour guide on breaks. Park visitors could spend $5 then for a half-day guided tour rather than $3.95 for a book of ride tickets. Those attending a tour would cluster around a girl in a red plaid skirt and blue velvet cap who held her riding crop high so you never lost sight of her and who could walk backward
6 Things To Do At Halloween Time In 2019
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It's Halloween Time once again, and guests of all ages can enjoy decorations and delights at the Disneyland Resort.
The season is in full swing through Oct. 31, a spokesperson said. brings guests of all ages under its spell, with spook-tacular experiences themed especially for the season from Sept. 6 through Oct. 31, 2019.
Halloween magic
Happiest Haunts Tour Is Filled With Tricks And Treats
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When the spell is cast and the pumpkins appear, Disney 's Happiest Haunts Tour at the Disneyland Resort shows the spirits are near! A special opportunity to add to the fun, this tour is only offered for the Halloween season. With your own ghoulish guide and a headset to listen, you walk through the parks while the jack-o '-lanterns glisten.
As you learn about
Happiest Place On Earth Not Exactly Here Is Why Disneyland Has Lost Its Magic
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Disney executives hope every guest has an unforgettable experience when visiting their theme parks. They succeed every time, though sometimes for all the wrong reasons.
While I've made many magical memories with my family at Disneyland before, the memory of one terrible experience outweighs them all and remains forever stamped on my brain.
I
10 Great Places To Eat At Disneyland Ranked
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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,
20 Fascinating Facts About Walt Disney Even Hardcore Fans May Not Know
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Walt Disney is one of the most well-known names on the planet. But while you're probably very familiar with the movies, theme parks, and characters, how well do you know the man who started it all? Walt Disney led a fascinating life, and there's a lot that isn't widely known about him that even the most dedicated of Disney fans might be surprised to learn. For
30 Captions For Couples Who Are Having A Date That Is Like A Fairy Tale
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When visiting Disneyland, there's nothing more magical than having your SO by your side. What could be more romantic than sharing a churro Lady and the Tramp-style with bae and holding hands while you're getting spooked at the Haunted Mansion? For a date that's truly fairy tale-worthy, you need to plan a trip to Disneyland. When you get there, don't forget to
20 Surprising Things You Can And Can Not See Do And Taste At Your Next Visit
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Blue milk. Human ashes. Feral cats.
Disneyland may be 85 acres of carefully curated mirth, but even after nearly 65 years of operation in Anaheim, Calif., the vacation destination can still surprise -- as park-goers who 've encountered the blue milk, human ashes and, yes, feral cats can attest.
Before you next pass through the turnstile en route
Main Street Electrical Parade Returns On Friday
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Fans of vintage Disneyland may like to know that the Main Street Electrical Parade is making an encore appearance there starting Friday, Aug. 2 through Sept. 30.
This 20-minute-long parade with its half-million miniature lights and infectious synthesizer music starts at the beginning of Main Street, wends its way past the famous statue of Walt Disney and
Fa La La It Is A Holidaytime Reveal
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Dateline: July 29, 2019
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It's always a little Christmassy inside Disneyland park, whatever date the calendar reads, thanks to The Happiest Place on Earth's devotion to nostalgic details, old-timey tunes, green trees everywhere, and costumes galore.
Which means this: When the yuletide season actually arrives, the Anaheim destination goes the distance on delighting guests, from
A New Horse Working On Main Street Meet Bert
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Dateline: July 22, 2019
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If you notice the horse-drawn streetcars at Disneyland, you might notice a big gray fellow that 's a recent addition to the fleet that 's been transporting guests up and down Main Street since opening day in 1955. His name is Bert, and he 's the latest horse to become a cast member in Anaheim.
We had some questions about Bert and here are the answers
The Happiest March On Earth Fetes Disneyland 64th
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Dateline: July 16, 2019
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The sights you'll see inside Disneyland park?
A certain snowy mountain, if you look northeast from the Central Plaza. Elephants flying overhead, if you're near King Arthur's Carrousel.
And birthday buttons everywhere, on hundreds if not thousands of lapels, all to show that The Happiest Place on Earth is the place where many people
It Is Not Your Grandparents Disneyland Anymore
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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
Disneyland Stops Selling Merchandise At Main Street Cinema Adds Park Benches To The 1955 Attraction
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Dateline: June 20, 2019
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Disneyland has completed an initial test using merchandise as an incentive to drive traffic to an original 1955 opening day attraction celebrating some of Walt Disney 's earliest animated films in an attempt to drive more interest in the Main Street U.S.A. location.
For less than a week, Disneyland 's Main Street Cinema sold merchandise inside the vintage
Disneyland Converts Classic Attraction Into A Gift Shop
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When walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. at the Disneyland Resort, guests will find an opening day attraction has been transformed into a store.
The Main Street Cinema, a staple of the small Midwest town-inspired Main Street since the park 's 1955 founding by Walt Disney, has long exhibited classic silent films and cartoons, including 1914
10 Hidden Details Only True Fans Noticed
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Dateline: June 14, 2019
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All Disney fans know that Disney parks are full of surprises and hidden Easter eggs. Many of these hidden details pay tribute to creator and cartoonist Walt Disney and the long, celebrated history of the parks. Others are just fun little gags that are sure to delight children and adults alike. Disneyland in Anaheim, California was the first park to be opened by Walt
A Look Back At Matterhorn Bobsleds Submarine Voyage And Monorail On 60th Anniversary Of Disneyland Rides
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Dateline: June 11, 2019
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It was 60 years ago this week that the first wave of E-Ticket attractions swept into Disneyland with the debut of Matterhorn Bobsleds, Submarine Voyage and the monorail as the Anaheim theme park underwent its first major expansion in June 1959.
With the help of U.S. vice president Richard Nixon, Disneyland introduced three new attractions on June 14, 1959
Here Is What Is New At Disneyland This Summer Besides Star Wars
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Not long after Disneyland revealed plans to build a Star Wars-themed area, visions of large and ominous crowds hovered over fans like the Death Star.
But now that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has opened, those expectations have been blown to smithereens.
The new Star Wars land is drawing healthy but not overwhelming crowds (kept in check by a
Disneyland Forever Fireworks To Again Fill The Sky
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Dateline: June 4, 2019
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Ask an aficionado of The Happiest Place on Earth to name their absolute-est, beyond-est, most-est-and-forever-est favorite thing, and you'll hear more answers than an ice cream sundae has sprinkles.
SoCal spookies do love their Haunted Mansion something wicked, and Dole Whip devotees are hot on the cold treat, and lots of people pine for the parades.
My Sordid Disneyland Past Confessions Of A Magic Kingdom Popcorn Man
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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
Star Wars Galaxys Edge Is So Ambitious Disneyland Fans May Not Be Ready For It
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Dateline: May 29, 2019
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Here 's a familiar and effective design trick often used at theme parks: Corral guests under or through a passageway that forces the crowd to narrow before a grand reveal.
Think of Disneyland 's Main Street, U.S.A., where park goers are shunted through a passage under a train tunnel that gives way to a romantic, turn-of-the-20th-century town and a fantastical
Farley The Fiddler Disneyland Roping Joking Fiddling Cowboy Hangs Up His Spurs And Heads For The Sunset
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Disneyland 's Farley the Fiddler will be hanging up his spurs this holiday weekend after decades of entertaining generations of dedicated fans with music and laughter as the roping, joking, fiddling cowboy of Frontierland.
Gary Francisco, better known to his legions of Disneyland fans as Farley the Fiddler, will retire from his daily Disneyland gig on
A Brighter Sleeping Beauty Castle Is Just One Way Kim Irvine Keeps The Magic In Disneyland
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Here 's how deep Kim Irvine 's connections are to Disneyland: About three years before she started working for Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative arm of the company responsible for theme park experiences, the then-15-year-old simply wanted her mother to stop embarrassing her.
“Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween,” Irvine says today, mimicking her
Disneyland Brings Back A Favorite Old Fireworks Show For An Encore Performance This Summer
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Disneyland will bring back a favorite old fireworks show this summer just a few days after the debut of Galaxy's Edge as the Anaheim theme park gears up for the crowds expected to descend on the new Star Wars themed land.
The "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show from the park's 60th anniversary celebration in 2015 will return to Disneyland for an encore performance
A Perfect 48 Hours Of Eating At Disneyland Resort
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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,
When At Disneyland Let Walt Be Your Guide To His Magical Kingdom
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The first thing most people do when they visit Disneyland is head straight for the rides.
They have it all wrong.
To truly experience Disney magic, you need Walt to be your guide to his kingdom. Here's how a prominent group of Gonzaga alums experienced that for themselves while in Anaheim for Gonzaga's Sweet 16 games.
The key is not to rush, especially
Live-Action Dumbo Sneak Peek Flies Into Main Street Opera House For A Limited-Time Preview
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A sneak peek of the new "Dumbo" film about a ridiculed young circus elephant who learns to fly with the help of his enormous ears is now playing for a limited time in Disneyland's Main Street Opera House.
The preview promotes Disney's new live-action "Dumbo," opening in theaters on March 29. The remake expands on the flying elephant story of the original 1941
7 Happiest Ways To Celebrate Your Birthday
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How do you make a birthday extra happy? By celebrating it at the happiest place on earth, of course! Disneyland is well-known for being the go-to destination for those wanting to make that special day one to remember. And this year is a particularly good time to go for birthday shenanigans since Mickey and Minnie are celebrating a landmark birthday all year long. (The
20 Rules The Disneyland Crew Have To Follow
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Working at Disneyland sounds like a lot of fun, but it's important to remember that it's a job. Every job comes with rules. Disneyland crew members have plenty of rules to follow while they carry out their duties. These employees represent the theme park, of course, so since Disneyland is marketed as the "happiest place on earth," it's not hard to understand why Disney
How To Do Disneyland In A Day And Not Lose Your Mind
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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
Pardon The Pixie Dust Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Sparkle Again
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It's just another way that Disneyland Resort gets its sparkle back. Spring, 2019, the most Instagrammed spot in the park promises new magic.
If you've visited Disneyland Resort lately, you've seen the "pardon our pixie dust" signs in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The landmark pink and blue structure is getting a face-lift that even the most die-hard Disney fan
20 Best Places To Rest With Kids
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Disneyland is a magical place filled with excitement and a ton of things to do. After walking around all day, your feet and your kids' feet will most likely start to hurt, and everyone is going to need a little break from the warm California weather. But where to go? There are plenty of places across Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for a break-places like
25 Things Walt Disney Never Wanted Visitors To Know
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Walt Disney himself lived a legendary and highly mysterious life. A man of many secrets, he worked hard to incorporate hidden features through all of his work. Up to this day, there are dozens of special Easter eggs hidden throughout the park. The Imagineer's that designed Disneyland in California have thought through every detail to make the parks as magical as
Project Stardust Bringing More Room To Walk Sit Ahead Of Galaxys Edge Opening
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It's code name isn't ominous, but it does in part herald the beginning of something Disneyland visitors aren't dreading.
"Project Stardust" is bringing several changes to how visitors get around Disneyland Resort, though many are specific to the park itself. The changes are being implemented before the scheduled opening of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" this summer.
Mickeys Mix Magic Now Dazzling
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Dancing through Disneyland Park?
You're as likely to see a character, or even a character-filled guest, shimmying down Main Street as you are people munching on churros and dill pickles.
For not only do some of the icons of The Happiest Place on Earth regularly cut a proverbial rug, in parades, at special presentations, and in shows, but visitors, too, have been
Will Fans Want To See A Nighttime Show Without Fireworks
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Dateline: January 17, 2019
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Disneyland plans to roll out a new nighttime spectacular on Main Street USA that is heavy on projection mapping technology but without fireworks most nights as Sleeping Beauty Castle undergoes a months-long rehabilitation wrapped in construction scaffolding.
Mickey's Mix Magic swaps Disneyland's familiar nightly fireworks show for a laser, lighting and projection
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.
10 Tips For Visiting With Toddlers And Preschoolers
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Dateline: January 11, 2019
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Toddlers and preschoolers can be challenging travel companions, but travel destinations like Disneyland are made for them. I've never been a parent to wait until a certain age to travel with my kids anywhere, and there was no way I was going to miss out on the magic of Disney when my kids believed in it the most (and kids are free until they turn 3 at Disney).
Holiday Happenings At Disneyland
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park are both in the forefront of theme park holiday activities, with new attractions, new decor, and inclusive events celebrating a wide range of seasonal experiences.
At Disneyland, the attention to detail is in its decorations, and their elaborate construction is a big part of the draw for park guests. According the Walt
I Went To Disneyland By Myself For The Holidays And Felt Everything But Alone
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Other than going back to Florida, the one place that makes me feel at home for the holidays is Disneyland. It really is the best time to go to the most magical place on Earth. There are lights everywhere, festive foods to enjoy, and your favorite characters are dressed in their holiday best. I love Christmastime at the parks. Most of my friends with annual passes are
24 Surprising Things About Disneyland We Did Not Know But Should
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Disneyland is said to be the "Happiest Place on Earth." For one day (or several depending on your trip schedule) people of all ages from toddlers to seniors can have fun, let loose and become a kid again. It's a place filled with magic, music, your favourite characters and rides to fit whatever you're in the mood for.
It opened its doors on July 17, 1955, and was the
Why Disneyland Is the Best Place On Earth To Celebrate The Holidays
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Unless you nab a ticket to the North Pole, there's no better place to celebrate winter than at Disneyland Resort. Holiday time at the parks is so much more than Christmas trees, parades and hugs from Santa Goofy - which happens to be a very real thing. Between the nightly snowfall, majestic gingerbread houses and celebrations of every seasonal holiday beyond just
Q And A With The Team Behind All The Holiday Decorations
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Dateline: November 29, 2018
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Walking down Main Street during the holidays is always a heart-warming feeling. But behind the twinkling, towering Christmas tree and the Mickey-shaped garlands is an entire team of cast members who handcraft every bow and ornament. We talked to Alecia Keen and Cathy Carson who are part of the Holiday Services team about what it takes to transform the resort into a winter
How To See And Hear The 2018 Candlelight Ceremony This Weekend
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There's still an opportunity to see and hear the 2018 Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland this weekend even if you still haven't received your VIP invitation yet.
The 600-member candlelight choir will parade down Main Street U.S.A. on Saturday and Sunday for two performances each night in Disneyland's Town Square. Expect the main entrance to the Anaheim theme park to
Mickey Mouse At 90 An Inside Look At Disneyland And The Celebration
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Dateline: November 23, 2018
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He may be perpetually young at heart, but Mickey Mouse is 90 years old. Still delighting kids of all ages, the Walt Disney creation has no plans to wrap up his birthday celebration any time soon, as the festivities continue into in 2019 at Disneyland Resort. We caught up with Robyn Vossen, general manager of Disneyland Entertainment Operations, to find out more about
These Vintage Disneyland Photos Will Let You See the Park Through Walts Eyes
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Dateline: November 20, 2018
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You can't build a time machine to visit Disneyland's opening day, but "Walt Disney's Disneyland," the new Taschen book by Chris Nichols, details enough of the park's origins to make you feel like you've been transported back to 1955.
Diving into the history of Walt Disney's park with mesmerizing behind-the-scenes photos of the first rides and earliest attendees, it's
Mickey Mouse Nighttime Show Coming
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Dateline: November 18, 2018
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Disney is bringing an all-new nighttime show to Disneyland starting in January that features Mickey and Minnie Mouse, including projections, lighting and lasers. This show will only feature fireworks "on select nights," according to the press release, unlike the current schedule which has fireworks nightly, weather permitting.
The new show will launch Jan. 18 and
Turning Disneyland Into A Winter Wonderland Takes More Than Pixie Dust
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Dateline: November 10, 2018
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Harsh halogen lights bathed Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A. in the dark early-morning hours as the backup beeps of aerial lifts and heavy-metal cranes mixed with the thundering sound of their revving diesel engines.
Horticultural workers in neon safety vests hustled to plant red and white blooms in a large flowerbed while a second crew directed a massive white crane
17 Ways To Save Money On A Trip To Disneyland
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Dateline: October 15, 2018
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It probably hasn't escaped your attention that going to Disneyland costs a small fortune these days, and we're not just talking about the ticket prices. Food, parking and souvenirs will also eat up your children's inheritance. Here are some tips to help manage the cost:
1. Go on a weekday. Disneyland has moved to a three-tier pricing system, with weekends as the most
Star Wars Galaxys Edge 10 Cool Things To Know
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Dateline: October 8, 2018
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Unless you've been living on Gilligan's Island, you likely know that Disney is building a new Star Wars-themed land inside Disneyland (and also Walt Disney World in Florida). It's big. It's exciting. And it's going to draw massive crowds. Here's what we know so far about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
1. Summer 2019: It's expected to open in Anaheim by summer 2019, and
Deck The Halls At Disneyland 2018 Guide To The Holidays
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Dateline: October 2, 2018
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The Happiest Place on Earth just got much merrier! The Holidays at Disneyland Resort are just around the corner, and this year will be the most magical season to date. Disneyland Resort celebrates the holidays from November 9, 2018, through January 6, 2019, providing park guests with nearly two months of holiday cheer.
Magical Decor and Guided Tours
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You Would Never Guess Scariest Ride This Halloween
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Dateline: October 1, 2018
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Disneyland is known for going all out at holiday celebrations, and Halloween time at the two California theme parks is no exception. Guests can enjoy cheerful Jack-o'-lanterns lining Main Street U.S.A., Haunted Mansion's re-emergence as a silver screen joyride, and plenty of festive photo ops - all for the price of a main gate ticket. It's all delightfully
Halloween Party Tickets Sold Out
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Dateline: September 23, 2018
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Disneyland's annual Halloween party is now completely sold out within days of the first party night last Wednesday.
Mickey's Halloween Party will be held on 15 separate nights between Sept. 19 and Halloween and includes trick-or-treating stations throughout the park, the Headless Horseman riding down Main Street, the Frightfully Fun Parade, the Cadaver Dans - an a
What Bob Iger Thinks About Adding Alcohol To Star Wars Galaxys Edge
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Dateline: September 21, 2018
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Disneyland made waves recently when, buried among some new details about the cantina that will be part of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, it was revealed that adult beverages will be for sale there, something that hasn't been the case at Disneyland since it opened in 1955. Recently, Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, was asked about this major break with tradition, and while Iger says he
An Early Designer Won Over Walt Disney With His Rebel Reputation Now He Laments The Park Is Gone
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Dateline: September 7, 2018
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Try as he might - and he's tried countless times - Rolly Crump just can't quit Disney. But his latest attempt may be the closest he's come.
Earlier this year Crump had artifacts from nearly all of his life's work auctioned off, a sale decades in the making that brought in more than $600,000. No surprise the items were in demand. In addition to having a hand as an
Trip To Disneyland Is Not What It Used To Be
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Dateline: August 24, 2018
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"Remember when there were always people, but never a crowd?"
This saying comes from a calendar whose theme revolves around the past. It also reflects how I feel about Disneyland.
As a kid, I thought Disneyland was crowded. I didn't realize how wrong I was.
Now when I go there, it is so packed with people that it is difficult to be happy at the so-called
8 Treats For Halloween Plus A Fancy Tea Party
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Dateline: August 23, 2018
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It's hot outside, so certainly you're thinking about Halloween, right?
Well, over at Disneyland, the spooks and goblins are getting ready to return as the park will reveal its annual Halloween festivities on Sept. 7. Yes, yes, that's way too early to celebrate Halloween, but some of you nutty people will rush right over there for a look at the Haunted Mansion
How To Splurge On The Most Extra Disneyland Trip Ever
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Dateline: August 19, 2018
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If you recently won the lottery, happen to be an heiress, are a super-successful entrepreneur, or merely want to treat yo'self for reals the next time you go to Disneyland, we've lined up the dream vacay for you. This is no stay at an off-part motel, smuggling in your own PB&Js and getting lost in a maze of lines. These nine tips are golden ways you can do Disneyland in
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
Is MaxPass Worth The Price A Skeptic Puts It To The Test
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Dateline: May 31, 2018
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Perhaps you're planning your Disneyland summer vacation, noting how quickly expenses are piling up and making a list of snacks to take so you're not buying any $5 churros.
Then you see the MaxPass, a feature introduced last summer that promises to save you time by fetching FastPasses from your phone. Sounds good until you get to the price: $10 per person per day.
Here Are All the Things That Went Wrong On Disneyland Disastrous Opening Day In 1955
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Dateline: May 29, 2018
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Disneyland may be regarded as a place of magic, whimsy, and family-friendly fun today, but such was not the case on the park's opening day in 1955. Read on to find out why Disneyland workers used to refer to the opening ceremony as "Black Sunday."
1. Much of America tuned into the live broadcast
ABC covered the opening ceremony of Disneyland with a live 90
Disneyland Announces Plans Dates for Halloween
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Dateline: May 25, 2018
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Disneyland is already a popular summer vacation destination, but the theme park is looking ahead to the fall and the vast array of Halloween events and attractions scheduled for this year.
Starting on September 7 and running through October 31, seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween decorations and themed food and beverage offerings will take over both California
5 Things You Have Probably Never Done At Disneyland But Should
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Dateline: May 24, 2018
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Perhaps you've been to Disneyland a dozen or more times and are sure you've done all there is to do, even impressing others with your fake insider knowledge ("The park derives a third of its income through churro sales").
Yet the park may still hold a few surprises for even the most faithful fans.
Here are 5 things to do at Disneyland and California Adventure
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
Show Features Flying Buzz Lightyear Floating Up House
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Dateline: April 11, 2018
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There will be a few unusual sights in the air when "Together Forever - A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular" debuts at Disneyland this week. Mixed in with the usual fireworks and projections onto Sleeping Beauty Castle will be a flying Buzz Lightyear and the house from "Up" moving across the sky.
The new show is a part of Pixar Fest, a limited-time celebration of the
5 Best Rides 5 Things To Avoid
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Dateline: April 7, 2018
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Five can't-miss Disneyland rides
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: A gold-mine-themed runaway train ride, it has nothing to do with Disney characters, except you'll yelp as high-pitched as Minnie Mouse through its twists and turns. And yet it wasn't too much for our 6-year-old.
Space Mountain: Of course! The famed inner-space thrill ride hasn't lost its starry
Know It All
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Dateline: March 31, 2018
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Walt Disney (1901-1966) got the idea for Disneyland when kids started asking where Mickey Mouse and Snow White lived. He envisioned a place where "parents and children could have fun together."
It took a little more than a year to convert 160 acres of orange groves in Anaheim into Disneyland. Construction began on May 1, 1954, and the opening day was July 17, 1955.
Real Reason Disney Parks Have Feral Cats And Other Wild Animals You Might See At The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: March 29, 2018
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Animatronic animals aren't the only "furry" friends who get to enjoy Disneyland and Disney World. In fact, Disney parks are home to a variety of different species. Including, an abundance of feral cats that have free range of Main Street, Tomorrowland, and all other areas of the parks.
Want to know why Disney keeps these feral felines around? We share the real reason
Horses Are Back To Pull The Trolley On Main Street USA
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Clip clop. Clip clop. In case you've been missing the sound of hooves on pavement, the horses are back at Disneyland.
The horse-drawn trolley is one of the few Disneyland attractions that's been operating since opening day in 1955, carrying park visitors up and down Main Street USA nearly every day for more than 60 years. That was until Jan. 8, when they went on
How The Disneyland Strike Of 1984 Changed The Magic Kingdom Forever
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Dateline: March 23, 2018
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Disneyland custodian Al Ramos came back from vacation in September 1984 with no work to return to, save for walking the picket line outside his job. The company wanted a two-year wage freeze, no health-insurance benefits for part-time workers and the freedom to outsource jobs. Members of a five-union coalition representing the theme park's custodians, ticket sellers, ride
Walt Disneys First Ever Map Of Disneyland Revealed
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Dateline: March 23, 2018
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Back when Disney products were to be watched, not experienced, Walt Disney had a vision: a theme park that felt like stepping into a magical new place. Now, we can finally witness Walt's first dream.
Before construction could start, Walt needed funding. He and his friend Herb Ryman put their heads together and mapped out their dream for the Disneyland that was still
It Is A Real Mickey Mouse Operation
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Dateline: March 18, 2018
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I had a chance to get away for a few days earlier this month and I ended up in Disneyland of all places. You know, the one in California, as opposed to Disney World, the one in Florida.
I have to confess, I have been to both of them a few times.
Growing up in San Diego, California, it was an annual event for my family. Disneyland opened up when I was six-years
A Beginners Guide to Disneyland Snacks
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Dateline: March 14, 2018
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We all know that familiar feeling of being overwhelmed with what seems like a million options of amusement park snacks. For me, this is especially true when I'm at Disneyland, where all the snack stands make me want to literally empty out my wallet. I've been to Disneyland five times in the past three years, and let me tell you, the food just gets better and better every
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
Visitors Ask Dude Where Is My Stroller
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Dateline: March 7, 2018
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Disneyland might be marketed to the public as the Happiest Place on Earth, but sometimes it makes thieves happy, too. Like any place where tens of thousands of people gather daily, things get stolen. Especially the most ubiquitous symbol of parenthood: The baby stroller.
People who would never leave their bicycles unlocked in front of a store back home will
Disneyland Changes Tram Loading And Security At Mickey And Friends
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Dateline: March 3, 2018
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Disneyland is switching up the way that many fans will enter the park, again.
Visitors parking in the Mickey and Friends structure will find that Disney has moved its security check and tram loading inside the parking garage, taking over the former Chip 'n Dale parking area on the south end of the structure. The move is the first step of the construction process as
When Will Disneyland Have Drone Shows Like Those Seen At The Olympics
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Dateline: February 27, 2018
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The most novel part of this year's Olympic opening and closing ceremonies was the drone shows. Hundreds of synchronized drones flew above the Olympic stadium in Pyeongchang, with their lights shining as illuminated pixels creating ever-changing animations in the sky.
If you thought that the show looked like the sort of thing you might see at a theme park, you'd be
Delicious Treats And Awesome Groot Meets
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Dateline: February 13, 2018
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Eating at Disneyland could be a full-time job all on its own - one that I attempted to take a temp position on with my two-day trip to the House of Mouse. I've spoken previously about why February is a wonderful time to visit the Anaheim park, some of the specialty dishes available right now, and another pass on some of the usual snack suspects.
This trip was also
They Are Disneyland Superfans Why A Lawsuit Is Alleging Gangster-Like Tactics Against One Social Club
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Dateline: February 9, 2018
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They stroll through Disneyland in packs of 20 or more, motley crews that resemble a cross between the Hells Angels motorcycle gang and a grown-up Mickey Mouse Club with their Disney-themed tattoos and their matching denim vests strewn with trading pins and logos.
Disneyland social clubs, by most accounts, are harmless alliances of friends and family who meet up at
Everything We Saw At First-Ever Vintage Theme Night
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Dateline: January 30, 2018
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When Disneyland throws a party, you know we're gonna be there - and Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite was no exception. Disneyland's first event in a forthcoming series of themed nights this year was an ode to the rides, tunes, and thrills of yesteryear, complete with food, music, entertainment, and characters fit for vintage-obsessed Disney fans.
There were few
12 Fun Things You May Not Know About Disneyland
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Dateline: December 26, 2017
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Test your Disney trivia mojo here. How many of these items do you already know?
1. King Arthur Carousel. The lead horse on the iconic Fantasyland carousel is named Jingles. Walt Disney wanted all horses on the carousel, and he wanted them all to be leaping, so when a classic carousel was purchased, it was supplemented with other horses and those that had straight
What It Takes To Put On A Disneyland Christmas By The Numbers
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Dateline: December 22, 2017
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Start with 300,000 lights
It's officially Christmastime at Disneyland, and along with the seasonal treats and must-have souvenirs, there are plenty of eye-popping decorations ready to be admired.
With garlands lining Main Street, trees outfitted with all the trimming, and festive cheer abounding, big-time Disney fans may be wondering how the park decorates its
Rare 1954 Disneyland Prospectus Sells For 10,600 Dollars At Auction
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A rare original 1954 Disneyland prospectus has sold at auction for $10,600 - that's five times the original estimate.
The item, a 14-page book of documents and images used to educate potential investors as to what they might expect at the park when it opened the following year, was just one of many unique lots for sale at Remembering Disneyland, a highly-anticipated
Beloved Disneyland Candymaker Remembered By Castmembers
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Dateline: December 11, 2017
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You may have seen him when you passed by the window, stopped to watch him work his amazing confections, or enjoyed one of his fantastic creations while strolling down Main Street to Sleeping Beauty's Castle. After all, Disneyland Candymaker Rob McHargue was a beloved employee of the Disneyland Resort for over 43 years.
Robert Earl McHargue, 63, was born on October 3,
Journey Through Jazz History With The Side Street Strutters
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Dateline: November 10, 2017
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In 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band released a record of their "Livery Stable Blues," believed to be the first jazz recording in history.
One hundred years later, the Side Street Strutters are paying tribute to the musical pioneers and jazz innovations in the decades since in their show "Vinyl Jazz, A Century Celebration." The band will bring their world-class
Would Disneyland Ever Do A Christmas Overlay Based On The Horrible Star Wars Holiday Special
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Dateline: November 7, 2017
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Christmas is coming to the Disneyland Resort this weekend. Given that some theme parks kick off their annual Halloween celebrations in late August, waiting until the second week in November to start Christmas seems almost an act of restraint. But an early, pre-Thanksgiving start to the Christmas season allows Disney and other theme parks more time to lure holiday-loving
Pixar Fest Coming In April 2018
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Dateline: October 28, 2017
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Buzz Lightyear will do a flyover above Sleeping Beauty Castle in a new fireworks show at Disneyland.
Wilderness Explorer Russell and lovable golden retriever Dug from "Up" will make an appearance in the Pixar Play Parade.
And the Paint the Night parade is back and includes a new Pixar-themed storyline, but this time at Disney California Adventure.
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
Um Disneyland Opening Day In 1955 Sounds Like It Was A Dystopian Hell
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Dateline: October 16, 2017
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Disney Parks have a reputation for presenting themselves as perfect, flawless places where nothing could ever possibly go wrong.
Some less-than-amazing stuff has allegedly happened inside the parks, but by many accounts, Disney works realllll hard to make it all feel truly magical.
But it turns out, Disneyland was decidedly not the happiest place on earth on its
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
Is Jingle Cruise Gone Forever
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Dateline: October 2, 2017
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Between the oversized trees, snow falling on Main Street, and blink-and-they're-gone candy canes for sale, there's plenty to celebrate at Disneyland this Christmas.
For Adventureland fans, though, there may be one less present under the tree.
That's because Jingle Cruise, the seasonal re-theming of Disneyland's historic Jungle Cruise attraction, will not be
Longest Employed Worker Chef Oscar Martinez Retires After 60 Years
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Dateline: September 27, 2017
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Chef Oscar Martinez, the longest tenured employee at Disneyland Resort, retired Wednesday, Sept. 27.
The 81-year-old has worked at the theme park for 60 years. He's been a chef at Main Street, U.S.A.'s Carnation Cafe since 1967.
A Disneyland spokeswoman said Martinez "looks forward to traveling, visiting family and hopes to find time to relax."
Martinez
My Dad Helped Design Disneyland Here Is What the Park Was Like Before It Opened
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Dateline: September 21, 2017
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When Walt Disney's theme park opened 62 years ago,
it was named Disneyland and christened "The Happiest Place on Earth."
It was a thrill to behold all the rides and exhibits making Disney's movies, cartoons,
and characters come to life.
My sister, Diane, and I were treated to an even more special event. Our preview of the park occurred a year earlier than the
Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House Is Swarming With Creepy Crawlies
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Dateline: September 19, 2017
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Tim Burton and The Haunted Mansion collide for this scary sweet gingerbread house at Disneyland.
Houses made of cookie don't typically scream Halloween. In fact, they don't typically scream at all, typically filling out a cutesy Christmas tablescape. But at one of Disneyland's most haunted estates, scaring up a good time (especially around the holidays) comes with
Disneyland Resort Honors Its Overnight Workers With A Middle Of The Night Party
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Dateline: August 18, 2017
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They were there overnight as usual, but for a couple of hours several hundred-cast members weren't cleaning and making repairs around the Disneyland Resort.
They are the resort's third shift overnight cast members, and the resort was honoring them with a party called "Cars Under the Stars - Third Shift Celebration."
Held in Cars Land, it gave many of the
Every Town USA
Dateline: August 14, 2017
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The final stop on my lovely tour of Disneyland, at least until "Star Wars Land" is completed, is the entrance to the entire park.
Said to be inspired by Walt's hometown of Marceline, Missouri, "Main Street, U.S.A" is designed to look like the idealized center of a town at around 1910. One of the designers, Harper Goff, showed Walt some pictures of his childhood home
One Of Disneyland Classic Attractions Is About To Close For Good Catch It While You Can
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Dateline: August 14, 2017
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All good things must come to an end, and, just as it did for the first time 20 years ago, Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade is flipping the off switch on Sunday, August 20. The encore performance of the parade, which initially ran from 1972 to 1996, was originally scheduled to end in June before being extended to the new date.
The parade, which features more
Disneyland Delish New Fancy Doughnuts
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Dateline: August 5, 2017
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DEAR CHURROS, it has been a good long while since we've written, and for that we do apologize. Life has kept us busy, but your cinnamon sweetness, your easy hold-a-bility, and your notable soft-to-the-teeth-ness remains forever on our mind and in our heart. So this is just to say that we do adore you, and Dole whips, and those Mickey Ears cookies, and all of the goodies
Local Horse Lover Is The Happiest Gal
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Dateline: August 4, 2017
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Alexis Cole has grown up in the High Desert, graduating from Granite Hills High School in 2012. Describing herself as the typical "horse crazy girl," Cole says she has always been interested in horses. When she was three years old, her mother gave her riding lessons as a gift.
After that, Cole says, "I was hooked."
What better career for someone with a love of
How These 3 Families Ended Up Working Together On Main Street Electrical Parade
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Dateline: August 1, 2017
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Identical twin sisters, a father and son, and a mother and daughter all have one thing in common, they are all cast members associated with the current run of Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade.
Twins
The twin sisters, Hailey and Taylor Benson, started dancing at the age of three. Now in college, they decided to try out as dancers for the parade.
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
Railroad Engineers Ecstatic About New Route As Classic Ride Readies To Reopen
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Dateline: July 27, 2017
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"All Aboard" will be heard again when the Disneyland Railroad opens Saturday, July 29, 2017 after a being shuttered for more than a year.
Construction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge meant the railroad would be closed while a new route was built around Frontierland for the classic opening day attraction. During that time, the rail line's engineers were busy keeping the
10 Best Places To Take A Break At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 21, 2017
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Hot and tired of tromping around theme parks at the Disneyland Resort? We're there for you. Here are the best places to catch a break and cool down.
At some point, like most of us, you've probably been inside the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln theater. Yes, it's a little dated. But you know why its moments are still great?
Because you get 16 minutes of blissful,
Tips And Tricks According To The Man Who Visits Daily
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Dateline: July 17, 2017
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Few people know Disneyland like Jeff Reitz. The 44-year-old Air Force veteran from Huntington Beach, California has visited the park every day since 2012, racking up 2,024 visits so far.
Reitz received his first annual pass as a gift from a friend and started his habit as a fun way to get out of the house while unemployed. He's since purchased his own annual passes,
Disneyland Got Off To A Nightmare Start In 1955 But Walts Folly Quickly Won Over Fans
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Dateline: July 17, 2017
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Disneyland's opening day, July 17, 1955, was a nightmare.
ides broke down. Restaurants ran out of food and drink, and a plumbers' strike meant drinking fountains were in short supply. Long lines formed at bathrooms. Bunting hid unfinished attractions. Women's high-heeled shoes sank into the fresh asphalt.
All in front of a national audience of 90 million, then
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 13
Dateline: July 14, 2017
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Disneyland, the idea, came from the mind of Walt Disney, but Disneyland, the theme park, was a collaborative effort. It took a great many men and women to create it. Since all men are created equal, everyone who contributed should be credited. I've known about C.V. Wood for many years, and although he was not an Imagineer, he was a land developer who made significant
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 Opens New Circle D Ranch For Its Horses In Norco
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Dateline: June 10, 2017
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Disneyland's horses have a new place to roam as stables for the theme park's equine population officially opened in Norco.
Called the Circle D Ranch, it takes the place of the previous Circle D Ranch that was located backstage at Disneyland. That old site is now under construction as part of the "Star Wars" land project scheduled to open up at the theme park in
9 Tips For Taking Toddlers To Disneyland
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Dateline: May 22, 2017
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Going to Disneyland with small children can take a lot of energy. Parents quickly realize the importance of diaper navigation skills, managing potty-training scenarios, having adequate snack supplies and figuring out how to fit nap times in between all of the Disney magic moments.
If you find yourself in this position, have no fear, because here are a few tips and
Matterhorn Macaroon Donuts Are Here So Buy Your Park Ticket ASAP
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Dateline: May 21, 2017
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If you're still deciding where to go for your summer vacation, Disneyland is about to shoot to the top of your list. The beloved theme park has begun selling Matterhorn macaroon donuts, which combine the famous Matterhorn-shaped cookie with everyone's favorite ring-shaped form of fried dough consumption. If you're not already looking up flights to California this very
I Tested Disneyland Hacks For Families Heres How They Worked Out
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Dateline: May 20, 2017
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Going to Disneyland is one thing. Going to Disneyland with kids is entirely different. Instead of rides and food the focus shifts to meeting characters and finding the best spot for a quiet nap. Disneyland hacks are practically a requirement to make the day a success.
So even though I consider myself a semi-pro when it comes to the park (annual pass holder, got
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 12
Dateline: May 15, 2017
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Although Disney had a dislike for the typical carnivals of the time, it wasn't so much the content, but the environment and the lack of attention to detail. Long before the park was built, after one of his frequent visits to Griffith Park with his daughters, he stated, "Things could be done better than this. A park should be designed for total family enjoyment. Besides a
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
Hang With Mickey And Friends
Dateline: April 19, 2017
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"Mickey's Toontown" is designed cartoonishly. Everything from "Mickey's House" to the post office looks, well, goofy. Opening in 1993, it was inspired by "ToonTown" in the 1988 movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" It was originally planned to be behind "Main Street, USA" and called "Hollywoodland." "Hollywoodland" combined the concept of "Mickey's Birthdayland," which was to
Disneyland Electrical Parade Extended To August
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Dateline: April 1, 2017
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he Baroque Hoedown music will be heard on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland for a while longer.
The Disneyland Resort announced that the Main Street Electrical Parade's run is being extended until August 20, 2017.
The parade was originally scheduled to end its run in mid-June. It was brought back to Disneyland from Walt Disney World in January for a limited run
Disneyland Got Her Magic Touch
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Dateline: March 17, 2017
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Disneyland fans and garden lovers alike are in for a treat on May 13, when the Walt Disney Family Museum opens its doors for a presentation by two landscape architects - Kelly Comras and Julie Bush - who will share their insight into Disneyland's landscaping and Ruth Shellhorn, the woman who influenced its design.
If you plan to go, though, buy your tickets now, as
5 Things To Know If You Are Taking A Preschooler To Disneyland
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Dateline: March 10, 2017
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Magic is real. Dreams really do come true. And the world can astonish you with its beauty and endless capacity for new adventure.
How do I know all these things? I just spent two days at the Disneyland Resort with a small child.
Disneyland is good for all ages, of course. But there is something extra-special about visiting the Park with a little one. When my
See Main Street Electrical Parade From Your Home On March 7
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Dateline: March 4, 2017
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A Disney fan favorite, The Main Street Electrical Parade, has returned to Disneyland for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 18, 2017. While it truly is a sight to see, making the trip to the theme park in Anaheim, California before then may not be convenient for some. However, Disney has come up with a way for families to view the parade from the comfort of their
Disney Sets Opening Date For Guardians Of The Galaxy Attraction At California Adventure
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Dateline: February 15, 2017
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Are you ready to dance with superheroes? If so, plan on a trip to Anaheim. Disney has set the opening date for the new "Guardians of the Galaxy"-inspired attraction and the company is going all out to commemorate the occasion, with new character interactions and even a dance party.
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout will open May 27 at Disney California
5 Most Underrated Things To Eat At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 9, 2017
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Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, without a doubt. You get to meet your favorite characters, ride some fun rides, and eat some ridiculously delicious food. This isn't your standard theme park fare. Yes, there are still hot dogs, hamburgers, and french fries, but Disneyland has a great variety of eats to nosh on.
You've heard of the Dole Whip and corn dogs,
Teen Apprentice Who Painted Disneyland In 1955
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Dateline: February 9, 2017
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Gary McLearn, 78, of Lake Havasu City, was a union painter's apprentice who helped prepare Disneyland's Main Street for the grand opening in July 1955.
It was his junior year of high school in 1955, McLearn was 17 years old. A friend of the family was employed at the under-construction Disneyland, in Anaheim, Calif. It was a connection that landed McLearn a
Disneyland Reveals Secret Menu Items
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Dateline: January 27, 2017
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Disneyland reveals secret menu items
The main features of Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, are the teacup rides and roller coasters, but what's a day of rides without some good eats?
Disneyland has released the names of a number of its secret menu items from eateries across the park.
Officials said the secret items on the confirmed list are
Main Street Electrical Parade Back At Disneyland
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Dateline: January 20, 2017
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The iconic Main Street Electrical Parade is back at Disneyland.
Disney die-hards lined up to see the memorable sparkle Thursday night. Many said they couldn't wait to hear the music and see the floats.
The parade hasn't been at Disneyland since 1996 and came back to the park after spending time at Walt Disney World.
"So nostalgic. I remember this parade
Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Return
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Dateline: January 16, 2017
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SEMI-SERIOUS QUESTION: Which is greater, the number of blinking bulbs in the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland Resort or the number of times the parade's synth-sweet theme song has looped through your brain since you first saw it, live, at the Anaheim theme park? It's might be difficult to pin down, for A) there are thousands upon thousand of sources of
Todays Future
Dateline: January 9, 2017
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During the rush of getting the Park constructed, "Tomorrowland" was the last land finished. Budget cuts didn't allow all of its attractions to be opened that first day. One of those cuts was to use the "Nautilus" sets from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" as a walk-through. When it closed in 1966, the organ belonging to Captain Nemo was moved to the ballroom of the "Haunted
Slow Speed Thrills Disneyland Employee Has Driven The Main Street Fire Engine For 32 Years
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Dateline: December 21, 2016
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Steve Finley is not a firefighter, but every day he gets to drive a fire engine for work, as he has since 1984.
How does he do it? As an attractions host at Disneyland where five days a week he drives the Fire Engine up and down Main Street U.S.A.
"It's no worse than the freeways. I probably drive faster here then on the freeways," he said.
That speed is
What Is The Best Time To Visit Disneyland
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Dateline: December 7, 2016
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People often ask: "When is the best time to visit Disneyland?"
If by "best" those people mean "not crowded," then any recent visitor to the park would be able to give the correct answer - which is, of course, "a school day, 20 years ago."
Forget about trying to find a magical crowd calendar that will tell you the secret days when no one's showing up at
8 Tips For Celebrating The Holidays At Disneyland
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Dateline: December 6, 2016
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Get the most out of your Disneyland vacation with these insider tricks.
The holiday season truly is magical at Disneyland, bustling with special events, parties, parades, entertainment and elaborate decorations. Plus, Disneyland Resort offers special annual events, from the Festival of Holidays entertainment to the "World of Color -- Season of Light" spectacle at
Annual Candlelight Ceremony Signals Christmas At Disneyland
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Dateline: December 3, 2016
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Nearly 600 voices gathered to sing Christmas Carols, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra in Town Square at Disneyland on Saturday night.
They were part of Disneyland's annual tradition known as the Candlelight Ceremony. The voices were made up of choirs from around California, and employees of the park and Walt Disney Studios.
The event owes its origins to a
Disneyland Resort Celebrates Festival Of Holidays
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Dateline: November 8, 2016
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It's the season for celebrations as Holidays at the Disneyland Resort launches Nov. 10, inviting family and friends to make magical memories together.
This year, guests will have even more to celebrate as they discover the new Festival of Holidays, with music, dance, food and heartwarming holiday festivities inspired by cultural traditions from around the world.
Co-Composer Of Iconic Electrical Parade Music Dies
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Dateline: November 5, 2016
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Jean-Jacques Perrey, co-composer of the "Baroque Hoedown," which was made famous when it was used for Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade, died Friday, a music website reported.
The French native died in Switzerland from complications related to lung cancer. He was 87.
Perrey was an early pioneer of electronic music as one of the first musicians to use
Do You Remember When Winnie The Pooh Ran For President At Disneyland
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Dateline: October 25, 2016
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There have been many write-in candidates for president, but none as friendly as that loveable old bear, Winnie the Pooh.
Pooh first ran for president in 1968. It was not a big campaign, but the popularity of it surprised the Disney publicity machine. So they were ready for the 1972 election cycle.
Working with Sears, which had the merchandising rights to the
Disneyland And California Adventure Start Looking To Christmas With Halloween Nearly Over
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Dateline: October 24, 2016
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As the holiday season approaches, Disney Imagineers get busy modifying some of the attractions at Disneyland for the holidays.
First up: It's a Small World. The boat ride with the infamous song is closed until Nov. 9 so lights and holiday music can be installed for its holiday overlay.
The Jungle Cruise will be closed Nov. 1-9 to be redressed as the Jingle
Large Cranes Dominate The Skyline Of Future Star Wars Land
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Dateline: October 19, 2016
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Cranes, lots of them, dominate the skyline above the "Star Wars" land construction zone at Disneyland.
While there is still a lot of dirt visible in the construction zone, more concrete walls and tunnels were taking shape in the new land, including the new route for the Disneyland Railroad.
Meanwhile, over at Disney California Adventure, scaffolding is now
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
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 9
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Dateline: October 15, 2016
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The birth of space exploration in the middle of the 1950s affected both sides of the globe, but before the Space Race there was the Cold War. There was a fair share of unilateral fear from several previous wars. As a result, it pitted the United States against Russia in a "race" for strategic military superiority. Although the Cold War came first, the Space Race wasn't
Why Do Disneyland Fans Complain So Much
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Dateline: October 12, 2016
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Going to a theme park is supposed to be fun. But listening to some fans, you've got to wonder if the thing they find most fun about Disneyland is complaining about it.
I get it - theme parks are a passion for many of us. We have been going to Disneyland for years, and those visits have grown into a long-time love affair. We adore the rides, the food, the
Halloween Season Is Also Refurbishment Season At Disneyland
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Dateline: September 27, 2016
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The Jack O'Lanterns have taken over Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland as the Halloween season is in full force. But along with Halloween comes the other major part of autumn at Disneyland, refurbishments.
Scrims were up on a variety of shops and attractions throughout the parks and Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort.
Even the Downtown Disney parking area
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
Disneyland Preps For Halloween As 60th Anniversary Fades Away
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Dateline: September 7, 2016
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The jack-o'-lanterns started magically appearing this week at Disneyland as the Halloween season grows near.
At the same time, the 60th anniversary decorations were magically disappearing into Yesterland. The large "60" button on the front of Sleeping Beauty Castle was removed, as were most of the related decorations on the lamp posts on Main Street U.S.A. Other
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
Changes Coming Soon To Disneyland Park
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Dateline: August 26, 2016
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There are two nightly opportunities to view the "Paint the Night" electrical parade: once as it slowly winds its way through Disneyland Park to where it concludes shortly beyond Disneyland City Hall, and then again as it returns after "Disneyland Forever."
A great way to be in a good position to see and take photos of both the parade and the fireworks show begins by
Ousted By Star Wars Disney Horses May Hoof It To Norco
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Dateline: August 24, 2016
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With Darth Vader and company claiming their old ranch, Disneyland's horses may head to a new home not so far, far away ... in Horsetown USA.
The Walt Disney Co. is proposing to build a horse training facility in Norco where it can prep animals for its Anaheim-based resort.
Melissa Britt, communications manager for Disneyland Resort, said employees were notified
Whats New At Disneyland
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Dateline: August 23, 2016
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So many new attractions have recently opened at Disneyland and more are coming! Jen Dunyon, VP of Communications, says now is a great time to head to The Happiest Place on Earth. Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters in Cars Land opened in March, the NEW Frozen - Live at the Hyperion opened over Memorial Day Weekend (full Broadway style musical - get a Fastpass!), and Soarin'
Is Disneyland Overdoing Its Nostalgia
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Dateline: August 18, 2016
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"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
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 8
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Dateline: August 16, 2016
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Picture this
You're an artistic designer;
You're scheduled to attend a design meeting for a project you drew the design that "greenlighted" the project you're currently working on;
Deadlines are rapidly approaching;
And in walks your boss
He looks concerned -- something between worried and extremely serious;
He opens the meeting and begins
Disney First Latin American Princess Elena Of Avalor Makes Her Park Debut
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Dateline: August 12, 2016
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Orlando's Walt Disney World welcomes a new princess at Magic Kingdom today.
Elena of Avalor, the entertainment giant's first princess "inspired by diverse Latin cultures," will be available for meet-and-greets throughout the park and appear in a live performance "The Royal Welcome of Princess Elena."
The presentation, which is staged at Cinderella's Castle,
Main Street Electrical Parade Is Coming Back To Disneyland In 2017
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Dateline: August 11, 2016
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The Main Street Electrical Parade, a night-time fan favorite that rolled along Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. for years, will return in 2017 with its synthesized version of "Baroque Hoedown."
A Disney official said its stay will be temporary but declined to put a time frame on the parade that features one-million-plus twinkling lights. He also declined to say if
Retired Imagineer A Disneyland Pioneer
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Dateline: August 10, 2016
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It's been more than 20 years since Disney "imagineer" Roland "Rolly" Crump retired, but the Carlsbad artist's indelible stamp can still be seen at the company's Disneyland theme park in Anaheim.
During the '60s, Crump designed and carved the totems that stand outside The Enchanted Tiki Room, built the iconic ghostly contraptions for The Haunted Mansion and helped
7 Most Underrated Experiences At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 28, 2016
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If you're any kind of Disneyland fan, then you know the glory of the Jungle Cruise ride and you've eaten more Dole Whips than you can count.
But even some of the most avid park-goers skip key experiences during their visits. The following rides, secret spots and shows often go under-appreciated in favor of bigger, sparklier Disneyland attractions. Seek out these
Disneyland Attractions Closed To Build Star Wars Land Will Reopen In 2017
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Dateline: July 28, 2016
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Disney has offered no timeline for its new "Star Wars" land, but Thursday park fans learned attractions closed temporarily for its construction will reopen in 2017.
Park officials, on their Disney Parks blog, announced the attractions on the Rivers of America that went offline earlier this year as crews prepared for the construction of the 14-acre "Star Wars" land,
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.
2000
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 Day In History Disneyland Opened 61 Years Ago Today
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Dateline: July 17, 2016
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Disneyland, the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney, opened on Sunday, July 17, 1955. Construction lasted for exactly one year, and cost only $17 million to complete.
The opening was only intended for about 11,000 invited guests and press, though a total of 28,000 attended due to a rush of counterfeit tickets. The event was
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 Looked In The 1970s
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Dateline: July 14, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
The seventies at Disneyland started with an invasion, then went into space, and ended with a wild ride in the frontier.
Unfortunately for Disneyland, the riots that had been happening in cities across America during the latter half of the sixties and some of the protesters turned their attention to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom. On Aug. 6, 1970, the Yippies (an
This Is How Disneyland Looked And Changed In The 1960s
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Dateline: July 12, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
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
This Is How Disneyland Looked In 1955
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Dateline: July 11, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
When Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, there were sections of it that were not done. A reporter noticed all the construction still ongoing and asked Walt Disney if Disneyland would ever be finished. Disney replied in what has become an oft quoted quote: "Disneyland will never be completed, as long as there is imagination left in the world."
Disney was true to his
Inspiration For Disneyland Rides Came From Towns Across America
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Dateline: June 9, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
Did you know that you could find Disneyland in Colorado? And in Arizona, Texas, Missouri and Louisiana?
I was driving my daughter back from college last week and we found a little bit of Walt Disney World in Wyoming, too. Real-life landmarks around the nation have inspired many of the sights familiar to Disney theme park fans. If you know where to look, you can put
Unfinished Magic
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Dateline: June 7, 2016
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I guess it's a fact of life that not every idea for an attraction or Land can actually be built. Occasionally, the failed idea was a revamp or replacement of an older attraction that was shut down for various reasons. Other times, the idea was scrapped because of the success of another, similar, ride. There are a multitude of other reasons things can be scrapped.
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 7
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Dateline: June 7, 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 Orleans Square and Toontown. Actually the proposed idea was a combination of
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 6
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Dateline: March 18, 2016
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Did you know that although Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is largely considered the first color animated feature length film by most, when in fact it isn't ?
It's true.
Because of Walt Disney's reputation and his ambitious efforts in both film, television and finally amusement parks, it is conceivable to see this recorded improperly. In the early 1900s,
Disneyland Begins Draining Rivers Of America As Prep For Star Wars Land Continues
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Dateline: March 9, 2016
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The water was lower by about four feet in the northern half of the Rivers of America at Disneyland Wednesday afternoon, as the park started to drain it so it could start work on re-routing the river and more.
The water is being recycled, according to Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman.
"All the resort's water is sent to the Orange County Water District
More Star Wars Land Construction Easter Eggs Being Hidden Around The Park
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Dateline: March 8, 2016
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Nearly all the plant life has been removed from the northwest section of Disneyland's famous berm, as work crews continued to prepare the area for the launch of construction of "Star Wars" land in April.
The coffer dams are in place on the Rivers of America in Frontierland, but no water has been drained to allow the crews to slightly re-route the river for the same
This Disneyland Piano Is One Of The Most Played Pianos In The World
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Dateline: March 7, 2016
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Strolling up Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, one can't help but hear the sounds of ragtime music drifting from the Refreshment Corner where there sits a pianist tinkling the ivories on one of the most played pianos in the world.
The Yamaha model YUS1 upright the pianist plays has been faithfully making those melodic sounds since it was placed there more than five
Jack Lindquist Chapman Trustee And Former Disneyland President Dies At 88
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Dateline: March 5, 2016
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Who was Mickey Mouse's best friend?
Some might say Donald Duck, but according to Brian Alters, who teaches "The Pursuit of Happiness and Knowledge: Walt Disney and Charles Darwin" at Chapman, it was the late Jack Lindquist, Disneyland Resort's former president and Chapman Board of Trustees member.
"Jack and Mickey were the dynamic duo," Alters said.
Leaping Into Spring On Leap Day
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Dateline: February 29, 2016
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It was "Leap Day" at the Disneyland Resort, and even though spring doesn't start for another three weeks, flowers are blooming all over the place.
In Frontierland, crews are continuing their preparations around the Rivers of America for the start of construction of "Star Wars" land. They installed two temporary dams on the Rivers of America so they can drain the
Watch Disneyland 60 A Celebration Live
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Dateline: February 16, 2016
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Disneyland helped transform the entertainment industry worldwide.
On Sunday, February 21 at 8 p.m., ABC7 will air "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60," celebrating 60 years since Walt Disney first opened the gates to Disneyland.
Walt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the
Annual Passholder Days In Full Swing At The Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: February 1, 2016
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Disneyland launched a little something extra for its annual passholders on Monday with AP Days.
The event, which takes place the entire month of February, will give annual passholders some special treats and things to see and do, especially since several of the more popular attractions are closed for refurbishment.
Each week of of AP Days in February will have a
Disneyland Ride Review Ride The Galloping Horses On King Arthur Carrousel
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Dateline: January 26, 2016
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Source: Orange County Register
Gallop around to some upbeat organ music and you know you're on a merry-go-round. But this isn't just any old merry-go-round; it's the one in Fantasyland at Disneyland, and it's named after a king.
As you approach the King Arthur Carrousel you can hear the organ music, which is piped in from the organ playing it from behind the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction.
Disneyland Has Stopped Offering 13 Minutes Of Tranquility
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Dateline: January 22, 2016
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People going to amusement parks in the post World War II boom times of the early 1950s were looking for fast, not slow; they wanted to be thrilled, not dropped into a peaceful and pastoral setting. But that's just what Walt Disney gave them in The Rivers of America. From the moment Walt Disney began to think about what would eventually become "Disneyland," he conceived of
Disneyland Moves Its Oldest Building The Pope House To Just Outside The Theme Park
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Dateline: January 22, 2016
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Disneyland's oldest building, a 1,300-square-foot house built in the 1920s, has moved from a northern behind-the-scenes area to an off-site parking lot on Ball Road for visitors to the company's administrative building.
The Wednesday relocation of the Pope House preserves an important part of Disney history - while also preparing for the park's "Star Wars" land at
ABC TV To Air Disneyland 60th Anniversary Special Next Month
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Dateline: January 19, 2016
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With his famed red piano shining as brightly as the Sleeping Beauty Castle behind him, Elton John took to the stage performing his most popular Disney hit in front of a raucous - mostly surprised - crowd of park-goers.
The multi Grammy Award winner showed up with a choir Friday night at Disneyland, singing "Circle of Life" from "The Lion King" and a song from his
Getting To Disneyland Star Wars Land Needs To Be Magical
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Dateline: January 9, 2016
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As the final scheduled day for the Rivers of America attractions at Disneyland comes to an end, it marks the closing of Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, the Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes and "Fantasmic!" for more than a year. Also included in the closures is the Disneyland Railroad.
All of this is so that Disney can
Every Item On The Star Wars Menu At Disneyland Taste Tested
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Dateline: December 18, 2015
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In honor of Star Wars: The Force Awakens as well as the massive IRL land they're building, Disneyland has temporarily turned Tomorrowland into a nerd's wet dream, filling the futuristic corner with movie props, videos, Darth Vader meet-and-greets and even a baller gift shop selling $3,000 Yoda statues.
The most important detail, though, is that Disney has transformed
More Than 600 Singers Help Out At Disneyland Annual Traditional Candlelight Ceremony
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Dateline: December 6, 2015
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Traditional carols like "Silent Night" and "We Three Kings" received royal treatment by nearly 600 voices in the Candlelight Mass Choir at Disneyland as part of its Candlelight Ceremony and Processional over the weekend.
The annual event, started by Walt Disney in 1958 as a way to thank local charities and the community, featured two female narrators this year. Geena
Want To Skipper A Jungle Cruise Boat Now You Can For A Price
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Dateline: 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, there's some and there's some. They're all the same genus of species:
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 4
Dateline: November 15, 2015
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Last time we left off, we were meeting some of the Imagineers who were responsible for the initial creation of Disneyland. We began to see the park take physical shape and learn about the origins of Main Street USA and Sleeping Beauty's Castle. There were roughly 6 months until the opening. The orange and walnut groves that once existed all to themselves were being
Everyone Hail To The Pumpkin Mouse
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Dateline: October 28, 2015
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The magic continues at Disneyland's Halloween Time which brings a spook-tacular twist to the beloved southern California park.
Disneyland works to bring different elements to its Halloween Time festivities each year and feature new special additions. Some are found inside the Haunted Mansion or as Disney has done this year, an afterlife spin on Space Mountain.
Put Away That Spare Change Theres No More Pay Phoning Home From Disneyland
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Dateline: October 21, 2015
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Source: Orange County Register
The modern era has caught up with pay phones at the Disneyland Resort.
Thanks to the incredible growth of cellphones, the resort has quietly removed all the pay phones from its original theme park.
Locations such as those across from the exit to Space Mountain have been cleared of the phones, and in other areas of Disneyland.
In the 1960s, AT&T, along with
Rare Collecting Disneyland Exhibit And Auction
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Dateline: October 20, 2015
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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
Why Star Wars Land Is Being Added To Disneyland
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Dateline: October 18, 2015
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Star Wars Land won't open at Disneyland for several years, but construction will start bringing changes to the park soon after the New Year. The changes Star Wars Land is bringing to Disneyland reflect much more than the addition of a wildly popular entertainment franchise to a wildly popular theme park; they represent a cultural shift that is affecting theme parks across
Hollywood Home Movies Disneyland Is An E-Ticket To The Park Past
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Dateline: October 16, 2015
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Baby boomers with stardust memories of Disneyland often lament how the park has changed. Gone are the E-tickets, the Rocket to the Moon, the Skyway, the Submarine Voyage, the PeopleMover and the mule rides.
For a misty-eyed ride into that past, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is presenting "Hollywood Home Movies: Disneyland," a sold-out show Saturday
When Villains Rule The Night
Dateline: October 12, 2015
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If I've ever been to Disneyland during Halloween, I was a kid, because I don't remember it. However, I do know that for Halloween, like Christmas, the decorators go all out. The equivalent of the giant tree in the Town Square and Mickey shaped wreaths are Mickey shaped jack-o-lanterns, complete with friendly smile and pumpkin ears. The entrance plaza has the "fab five,"
A Look Back At Disneyland Circle D Ranch
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Dateline: October 8, 2015
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While the Millenium Falcon is going to land on the Big Thunder Ranch at Disneyland, some of the backstage areas north of there, including where the Resort takes care of its horses - the Circle D Ranch are going to be home to a large part of the Star Wars Land expansion.
The story of the Circle D Ranch
Way before Walt Disney bought the property that would become
Disney Rolls Out Their Fun And Not So Scary Mickey Halloween Party
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Dateline: September 26, 2015
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Spooky projections played on Main Street, U.S.A. and Disney's most famous villains came out at Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland.
Disneyland kicked off its not-so-scary Halloween celebration on Friday, the first of a 17-night special ticketed affair that runs on select nights through Oct. 31.
But instead of gore and bloody decorations or costumed monsters
Dates Announced Disneyland Holidays
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Dateline: September 4, 2015
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JACK SKELLINGTON KNOWS: September through December -- or, let's be honest, early January -- is a whirl of bunting and lights and decorations and fresh costumes and special events at Disneyland Resort. But just because Halloween arrives before the December holidays on the calendar doesn't mean that The Happiest Place on Earth always sticks strictly to the order of things.
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
At Disneyland Even The Storefront Window Displays Get A Lot Of Attention
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Dateline: August 28, 2015
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The hand and face marks pressed onto the Emporium windows at Disneyland are a sign of success.
The new Main Street Enchanted Windows - three-dimensional moving displays of classic Disney animated films of "Peter Pan," "Cinderella," and "The Princess of the Frog" - started debuting in May.
The number of imprints left by guests says it all.
"It's completely
Disneyland Ride Review A Trip Back In Time On The Horsedrawn Streetcars
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Dateline: August 21, 2015
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Main Street, U.S.A. is a trip back to any town in America in the 1890s. What makes that trip complete are the horse-drawn streetcars slowly clip-clopping down the street.
This attraction has stayed pretty much the same since Disneyland opened in 1955. The only significant change was the removal of a "Fare" box that was present opening day. The fare back then was 10
On Disneylands 60th Anniversary A High-Tech Upgrade
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Dateline: August 7, 2015
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Disneyland is adding some extra sparkle for the theme park's 60th anniversary "Diamond Celebration." Millions of dollars of modernized light displays and audio-visual upgrades add a renewed pop to landmark attractions and extra scare to thrill ride characters.
Color and light radiate from every angle of the Main Street parade with more than 1.5 million LED lights on
Secret To Disneyland Anniversary Spectaculars Tinker Bell Pixie Dust And One Of A Kind Tech
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Dateline: August 7, 2015
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On Disneyland's Main Street USA thoroughfare, a throng of visitors stream past Donald Duck as excited kids line up to hug him, their voices raised to be heard over the carnival music and hurly-burly outside the theme park's Opera House.
But inside, park technology guru Chuck Davis stands in a dark second-floor room. Blackout shades can't quite block the California
Disneylands Long Lost Midget Autopia May Roll Again In Missouri
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Dateline: July 31, 2015
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The Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, Mo., is hoping to revive the vintage Disneyland attraction known as Midget Autopia, the first park ride ever moved to a non-Disney property..
The museum plans a $500,000 Kickstarter campaign to bring back the 10-car ride that ran in Anaheim from 1957 until It's a Small World displaced it in 1966.
In a chapter known
La Quinta Woman Helped Keep Disneyland Secret
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Dateline: July 28, 2015
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When Walt Disney was deciding where to build Disneyland, he turned to the Stanford Research Institute in 1953 for help.
His requirements were few: It had to be in Southern California and on flat land, away from the beach.
The institute team, headed by Harrison Price, spent several months analyzing population trends, land prices, accessibility and the climate of
Disneyland 60 Things You Might Not Know About The Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: 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, gasoline was 23 cents a gallon and rents averaged $87 a month..
It was
A Diamond Celebration In Sardineland
Dateline: July 12, 2015
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It had been three or four years since I had last been to Disneyland. But, on May 22, my mother and I went, just the two of us. That day was the opening day, for lack of a better term, of the park's Diamond celebration. As a part of that, the parks were open for 24 hours, closing at 6 A.M. on May 23 for a few hours.
Rather inadvertently, we ended up parking in the
Growing Up In Disneyland
Dateline: July 12, 2015
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Don DeFore's Silver Banjo Barbecue Restaurant in Frontierland
Disneyland fans who have enjoyed the park numerous times might say they too "grew up in Disneyland." But my family's story is a bit different. Our Mom loved to quote us kids saying, "gee, do we have to go to Disneyland again? Such was the case in the early years of the Park when Dad owned a restaurant in
Reflecting On Changes At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 7, 2015
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What could be more exciting for a 10-year-old?
It was June 1955. My family had just driven across the country to our new home in Lakewood. Not only were we returning to our California roots, but the kids' paradise of Disneyland was just about to open for the first time.
My sisters and I used to watch the weekly TV show "Disneyland" in our suburban Washington
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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Dateline: July 5, 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.
And here I am 24 years later, hand outstretched, heart on sleeve, asking for
Disneyland Anniversary Extravaganza In A Day Whew
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Dateline: June 24, 2015
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What do you get the park that has everything for its 60th anniversary? Nothing, because giving a theme park a gift would be silly. Instead, Disneyland is celebrating its anniversary this summer with a new firework show and parade, along with a revamped World of Color show at California Adventure.
The Diamond Celebration kicked off May 22; I went to the parks last
JoAnn Dean Killingsworth Disneyland First Snow White Dies At 91
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Dateline: June 21, 2015
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JoAnn Dean Killingsworth, the first person to play Snow White at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., died Saturday. She was 91.
Her death comes just a few weeks shy of the park's 60th anniversary. Disneyland recently hosted a weekend of festivities to celebrate its six decades in California.
Killingsworth, a professional figure skater and dancer on Broadway and in
Disneyland New Fireworks Show Lights Up More Than Just The Sky
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Dateline: June 18, 2015
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Capping a magical day at Disneyland off with fireworks has been a tradition at the theme park since its very early days. But their latest show may be their best yet.
"Disney's always known for great fireworks spectaculars and Disneyland Forever is a new immersive experience." Said Allie Kawamoto a Disney Ambassador.
Disneyland Forever Technical Director Joseph
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
Dazzling Debut For Disneyland Diamond Celebration Shows
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Dateline: May 27, 2015
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Diamonds are Minnie's best friend too, and she proved it as Disneyland Resort kicked off its 60th anniversary in style. Just in time for the start of summer, the two Disneyland Resort theme parks debuted three new shows, an all-new nighttime parade, fireworks show, and World of Color water and light spectacular. The recurring theme of the Disneyland Diamond Celebration
Disneyland Turns 60 Ranking Its Attractions by Land
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Dateline: May 22, 2015
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Oh, boy! The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration begins today!
Disneyland Park opened in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17, 1955, and ever since, it has entertained millions of guests from all over the world. That's no small feat!
"It's amazing to contemplate all that Disneyland has come to mean to so many people around the world," Tom Staggs, COO of the Walt Disney
For Disneyland 60th There Mickey And Minnie And Cutting-Edge Technology
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Dateline: May 22, 2015
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On a rainy spring night, Disneyland technology guru Chuck Davis paced along Main Street, overseeing a rehearsal of a new fireworks and light show for the park's 60th anniversary celebration..
Projectors, lasers, fireworks and audio equipment were assembled to create a show that displays well-known Disney characters on the facade of Main Street buildings while music
24 Hours Of Disney Mickey Mouse Balloon Shaped Popcorn Buckets In Massive Demand
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Dateline: May 22, 2015
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Popcorn is great -- but the containers are, too?
Friday was the debut of the Mickey-Mouse-balloon-shaped popcorn buckets, and park-goers waited in long lines at popcorn carts around the park just to get the blue, red and purple varieties for $12.50 a pop.
In January, the official Disney Parks blog posted an online item featuring the buckets -- so fans were
Disneyland Reopens Its Gates After Shutting Them To Control Overflowing Crowd
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Dateline: May 22, 2015
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Disneyland re-opened its gates, about an hour after the second official appearance of its new parade, Paint the Night.
The park had closed its front gates to newcomers at about 2:30 p.m. Friday to limit the number of guests during its 24-hour celebration of the theme park's 60th anniversary.
Such closures do occur at times, but usually in the night-time after
Disneyland 60th Anniversary Could Pack The Theme Park
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Dateline: May 19, 2015
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The gripes about Disneyland crowds started on opening day - July 17, 1955 - when so many people showed up that refreshment stands ran out of food and drinks.
Sixty years later, Disneyland is celebrating its diamond anniversary with a new pulsating nighttime parade and upgraded fireworks show plus a sparkling veneer on Sleeping Beauty's castle. Theme park experts
25 Things You Need To Know About Disneyland's Diamond Celebration
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Dateline: May 15, 2015
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Disneyland is celebrating 60 years of magic with a Diamond Celebration set to begin May 22. Since opening in 1955, Disneyland has continued to hold a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. Here are 25 things you need to know if you are planning to celebrate with Mickey.
Diamond Celebration hours
1. Disneyland opens at 6 a.m. on May 22 for a
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 5
Dateline: May 14, 2015
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
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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Dateline: May 12, 2015
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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
Revealing The Secrets Of Disneyland
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Dateline: May 11, 2015
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It's the theme park that started it all, but no matter how many times you've visited Disneyland, there are some things you probably don't know about the Magic Kingdom.
As the park comes up on its 60th anniversary this year, San Diego 6's John Carroll traveled to Anaheim to reveal some of Disneyland's surprising secrets.
"To all who come to this happy place,
Disneyland Diamond Celebration Looks Ridiculously Amazing
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Dateline: May 7, 2015
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When Walt Disney opened his first theme park on July 17, 1955, he said, "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 savor the challenge and promise of the future."
Sixty years (and 700 million guests) later, Disneyland is marking its six-decade anniversary by hosting a
15 Stunning Disneyland Foods And Drinks Worth Waiting In Line For
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Dateline: May 7, 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, buttery pineapple soft serves to boozy green screwdrivers made with five
Anticipation Grows As Disneyland 60th Nears
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Dateline: May 3, 2015
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Source: Desert Sun
Since Disneyland announced it would debut its 60th anniversary fireworks show, parade and diamond-decorated castle on May 22, I have been eagerly awaiting the day like a little kid making her first visit to the park.
I purposely haven't been to Disneyland since mid-March, to help fuel the anticipation and excitement.
Finally, it's less than three weeks away.
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
EPA Honors Disneyland For Reducing Waste
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Dateline: April 28, 2015
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Walking around Disneyland's Circle D Corral ranch, Jared Blumenfeld was in awe.
A regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, Blumenfeld went inside the behind-the-scenes barn where Disney houses animals including horses, bent down to inspect a container, and with his right hand fished out clumps of stringy hair.
A Disney employee told the
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
Least Expensive Day At Disney 24 Hours At Magic Kingdom Or Disneyland
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Dateline: April 22, 2015
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Disney has the most popular amusement parks in the world, and their ticket prices reflect it. A 1-Day adult ticket to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida costs $105, and the same ticket to California's Disneyland is $99. With prices that high, families need to make the most of their money. Here's a secret, for the past three years there's one day at Disney that's
Disneyland Diamond Days Sweepstakes Will Give Away Diamonds
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Dateline: April 14, 2015
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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.
Diamond Celebration Will Light Up The Disneyland Resort Beginning With Dazzling 24-Hour Event
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Dateline: March 11, 2015
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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 Will Open For 24 Hours In May To Celebrate Theme Park 60th Anniversary
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Dateline: March 11, 2015
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Are you ready for another 24-hour endurance test at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure?
To kick off Disneyland's 60th anniversary, the two theme parks will be open to visitors for 24 hours, beginning at 6 a.m. May 22, a Friday.
Disney announced the event on its Disney Parks blog on Wednesday. Walt Disney World also will have a 24-hour event, Disney said.
Ultimate List Of Hacks To Prepare For Your Upcoming Disneyland Trip
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Dateline: March 6, 2015
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*If you don't want to pay for parking and are going to park hop, you can use the Downtown Disney 3 Hour lot for free (for three hours) and either go in and out every three hours, or buy something and validate the ticket for more time.
*Use the Grand Californian Hotel entrance/exit from DCA to sneak out for mojitos. Constantly.
*Fastpasses aren't really a hack,
Disneyland And Imagineering Part 3
Dateline: January 19, 2015
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
How to build an Amusement Park in 3 Easy Lessons
When we last left our Imagineers, a final location had been chosen, funding had been arranged, and crews were assembled that would begin by retaining trees and vegetation that could be utilized in the design, and the vegetation that would have to be removed as a non-stop adventure was about to commence that would
Merriest Place On Earth
Dateline: December 6, 2014
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"The Happiest Place on Earth" becomes all the more magical during the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Tinsel and garland cover almost every inch of the already beautiful park. In 2006 they had a machine that produced many tiny bubbles grouped to make snowflakes. My mother has a picture of me dancing in them, somewhere.
When the House of the Future was still there, a
Disneyland Resort Welcomes Anna And Elsa From Frozen To A Christmas Fantasy Parade For The Holidays
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Dateline: November 17, 2014
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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 locations throughout the Resort.
Among the highlights of the season,
Veterans Get Real Respect On Disneyland Main Street USA
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Dateline: November 10, 2014
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Source: Orange County Register
Sharon Peterson's eyes welled up.
Standing in the middle of Disneyland's Town Square, the 46-year-old Costa Mesa resident looked up at an American flag, gently waving as it was lowered from the sunset sky.
With her right hand over her heart, Peterson soaked in the Disneyland Band's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner," mouthing the national anthem's words
What Was Disneyland Like In 1968
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Dateline: October 22, 2014
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Source: Los Angeles Magazine
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
Disneyland Undergoes Halloween Transformations
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Dateline: October 18, 2014
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It's that time of the year at Disneyland when Mickey Mouse jack-o'-lanterns light up the park and make for the picture perfect Halloween backdrop. Along Main Street, the characters aren't the only ones in costume.
"This is fun, everyone seems happy and is in a positive mood, and it's Disneyland, how can you go wrong?" Alene Soto said.
Whether you're in a
Disneyland Haunted Mansion Is A House Of Fancy Frights
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Dateline: October 18, 2014
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No one in Orange County decorates a house for Halloween quite like the creative minds behind the Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland. It has been 14 years since the seasonal "Nightmare Before Christmas"- themed overlay was launched at the classic Haunted Mansion, and the ghoulish meets quirky meets elegant design continues to evolve as the designers tweak or add new
Disneyland Resort Shows A Spooky Disney Side For Halloween Time
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Dateline: September 12, 2014
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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is a one-of-a-kind celebration of chilling, family friendly fun. From Friday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Oct. 31, guests will explore their spooky Disney Side with special Halloween transformations of Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain; encounter Disney villains conjured by a magic cauldron; dance to the Mad T Party band and meet
Disneyland Flag Retreat Semper Gunny
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Dateline: September 3, 2014
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Every morning and every evening since it opened in 1955, Disneyland has raised and lowered the Stars and Stripes at the flagpole on Main Street USA, per American flag etiquette. But that wasn't enough for the Happiest Place On Earth; in 2005, the park began hosting the Flag Retreat, a daily ceremony that makes George M. Cohan seem as un-American as Abbie Hoffman. There's
Drones Could Find Their Way Over Disneyland
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Dateline: August 25, 2014
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Tinkerbell just might be able to fly over Main Street, U.S.A. without wires someday.
The concept could come true as the Walt Disney Co. seeks ways to incorporate drones into its theme parks.
Three Disney Imagineers have filed patents that outline plans to use unmanned aircraft systems capable of carrying large puppet-like characters and projection screens
Disneyland In 1955 Rides Now Long Gone Weird Glitches On Opening Day
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Dateline: July 18, 2014
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Disneyland was dedicated during a special preview opening day on July 17, 1955. The public opening was July 18. The dedication aired on ABC at 4:30 p.m. July 17. Some details of the opening:
Park attendance: 6,000 guests were invited for the special preview opening, but an additional 22,000 showed up with counterfeit tickets, making for a total of 28,000 guests that
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
Disneyland Celebrates Its 59th Anniversary
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Dateline: July 17, 2014
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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 past. And here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.
Classic Disneyland
Dateline: July 10, 2014
Status: Current
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There is a site called Yesterland and it details all attractions that have
closed, from the PeopleMover to the House of the Future, Main Street
Electrical Parade to Carnation Ice Cream Parlor, as well as the seasonal
Explorer's Canoes.
Of the aforementioned attractions, House of the Future closed twenty years
before I was born and that's the main one I've
Denim Clad Gangs Are Descending On Disneyland
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Dateline: May 30, 2014
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There's a new phenomenon at the Happiest Place on Earth. On the streets and pathways of Disneyland in Anaheim, California, groups of guests in coordinating vests have become a common sight. And we're not talking matching family reunion T-shirts or high school team colors - these are Disneyland social clubs, and their ranks are swelling.
Taking cues from motorcycle
Owning Imagination The Disney Master Class In Branding
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Dateline: May 28, 2014
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Last year I wrote about the Brooklyn Nets and the master class in branding they put on display in their new arena. But if you want to be truly schooled on how to manage a brand, visit Disneyland and see how longtime professionals do it.
This was the very first time I'd ever been to a Disney theme park as a dad, having done Disney a few times as a kid, and once as an
How Counterfeiters Nearly Ruined Opening Day At Disneyland
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Dateline: May 11, 2014
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When ABC television host Art Linkletter greeted viewers from Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he marveled that 15,000 happy visitors were in attendance. Beaming and resplendent in his suit, Linkletter was unaware of the seven-mile gridlock backing up the Santa Ana Freeway, that children who had been trapped in cars for hours were relieving their overtaxed bladders in the
Disneyland Top Man Michael Colglazier Literally Walks In Walt's Footsteps
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Dateline: 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 concrete sprawl of Disneyland as if it's a living room carpet. Never mind
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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Dateline: March 23, 2014
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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,
Tales Of A Disney Cast Member
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Dateline: February 20, 2014
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It's been pretty well established at this point that I'm a bit of a Disneyland geek.
That fact about me just has a way of coming up, even when I don't say anything.
Perfect example: I proudly have my experience as a cast member tucked onto the bottom of my resume because I just can't bear to leave it off. At one of my internships I didn't say a word about it, I
Unlocking The Secrets Of Disneyland The Magic Is In The Details
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Dateline: January 30, 2014
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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
Charlie Ridgway's Long And Winding Road To Becoming A Disney Legend
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Dateline: January 22, 2014
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The Walt Disney Company and newspapers would seem to have little in common ... except for the fact that so many key people who have either worked for or are currently in Disney's employ got their starts in the print media.
It started, of course, with Walt Disney himself, who famously delivered newspapers in Missouri after his father Elias bought a route. Walt
7 Disneyland Secrets That Will Transform Your Trip
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Dateline: January 13, 2014
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Whether you're young, or just young-at-heart, the magic of Disneyland appeals to the child in all of us. But each of us gets something different from the experience -- some have an adventurous side that longs for the thrill of the scariest ride, some have a girly side that wants nothing more than to meet the dazzling princesses of the park, some have an indulgent side
Lunch With Disney Legend Marty Sklar In Disneyland's Club 33
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Dateline: December 23, 2013
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I have to admit, I was getting a little nervous.
It was 1:20 in the afternoon of Nov. 22. I was standing -- actually, pacing back and forth - near the steps of City Hall in Town Square at Disneyland.
Rain was falling pretty steadily, as it had been since daybreak, and it was downright chilly, a far cry from the "warm California sun" we've been hearing about for
Disney Workers On Set Extras In Wonderland
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Dateline: December 22, 2013
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Disneyland employees who work on Main Street, U.S.A., got an unusual request: How'd you like to be in a Tom Hanks movie?
"I said, "Attaboy! Put me down,'" said Steve Finley, a 40-year Disneyland employee.
Two Main Street drivers and a balloon vendor were among the handful of Disneyland employees who served as extras in "Saving Mr. Banks," released this month.
Dorothy Wrigley Was Part Of Disneyland's Development
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Dateline: December 20, 2013
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Walt Disney's secretary talks about early meetings that led to Disneyland: 93-year-old Dorothy Wrigley was Walt Disney's secretary while Disneyland was being built and during the park's early years. In an interview at her Rancho Mirage, Calif. home on Nov. 26, 2013, Wrigley talks about early meetings that led to Disneyland.
From a zippered, black leather portfolio
Holidays At Disneyland Are Truly The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
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Dateline: December 11, 2013
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To be sure, the holiday season wasn't created by the Walt Disney Company, but the folks who encourage us to believe in magic have certainly put their stamp on "the most wonderful time of the year."
Having spent countless hours enjoying what Walt Disney World has to offer during this special time of year, we entered the Disneyland Resort recently somewhat
Much Has Changed Much Thankfully Remains The Same
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Dateline: December 5, 2013
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It had been more than seven years since we last visited the Disneyland Resort.
So much has changed since 2006 ... and, thankfully, so much remains the same at Walt Disney's ground-breaking theme park, known universally as The Happiest Place on Earth.
Disney fans who live on the East Coast and spend the majority of their vacation time in Walt Disney World in
Tips For Visiting Disneyland During The Holidays
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Dateline: December 3, 2013
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The holidays started a little early for my family this year. We recently had the chance to spend two days exploring the Disneyland Parks and having a great time. How could we not? During the holidays, the parks become a Christmas wonderland. Walking down Main Street U.S.A amidst the twinkling lights, the wreaths and majesty of Sleeping Beauty's Castle, it's hard not to be
Disneyland And California Adventure Most Festive Place On Earth?
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Dateline: November 22, 2013
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Many people in Southern California lament that there is no distinct change of seasons and that winter holidays are lacking because there isn't any snow.
But area theme parks have everything to get even the "bah, humbug!" types in a festive mood.
For starters, there's Disneyland, "The Happiest Place on Earth," from its tall ornament-bedecked tree at the
Retired Marine Ernie Napper Adds Life To Disneyland's Flag Retreat
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Dateline: November 7, 2013
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After Disneyland closes for the night, the security officer stands alone under the Main Street flagpole getting ready to go home. He looks up at the light still burning in the apartment window above the firehouse, and tips his hat.
"Goodnight, Mr. Disney," Ernie Napper says to himself. "The flag retreat ceremony was beautiful again tonight, sir. Big crowd with lots
Music is Magic
Dateline: November 1, 2013
Status: Current
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I don't even remember my first trip to Disneyland as a child. My first trip with my high school band, on the other hand, I do remember, if a little vaguely. Hey, I've been going since I was a kid, and even with my makeshift leash, all the wonderful memories have always tended to blend together. It was when I was a freshman in high school and we were to march down Main
Mickey's Halloween Party Is Fun For All Ages
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Dateline: October 3, 2013
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It's often said that you can't go home again, but you can definitely return to your childhood during Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland in Anaheim, part of the amusement park's holiday celebration through Oct. 31.
This family-friendly event is filled with happy surprises, a few scares and a lot of memory-making fun. And unlike at some parks, everyone is
Top 8 Tips For Visiting Disneyland
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Dateline: 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 line and you don't have a FASTPASS, the single-rider line is your best
Marty Sklar Disney Legend
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Dateline: August 14, 2013
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In 2001, Martin (Marty) Sklar, now 79, was officially recognized as a "Disney Legend" -- The Walt Disney Co.'s version of the Hall of Fame. In 2009, another exclusive distinction was bestowed on the low-key leader who had for decades guided Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), the group that designs and constructs Disney's theme parks and resorts worldwide: On his final day
Make The Most Of Disneyland Anaheim California
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Dateline: July 28, 2013
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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 first things we see is Sleeping Beauty's castle. It looms before us like a
Christmas In July At Disney Parks
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Dateline: July 25, 2013
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Christmas has always been my all time favorite family celebration. And visiting Disney Parks during Christmas is magical. The lights, ornaments, food, and the cheerful mood everyone is in well, as you can see, I am already day-dreaming about it.
The folks at Disney Parks must like it, too, since they have announced Christmas in July!! If you like Christmas as much
Disneyland At 58 Nostalgia Change And Inside Peeks
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Dateline: July 17, 2013
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Here's a provocative and mind-bending question for you lifelong SoCalers out there, as well as those people who visited a certain Anaheim destination when they were children: When you think of Disneyland, or even go to Disneyland now, do you still see the park as it was on your first visit?
Nostalgia is such a powerful driver for the world's most famous theme park
Disneyland Once Known As Walt Disney's Folly Turns 58 Years Old
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Dateline: July 17, 2013
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Fifty-eight years ago today, on a hot and sunny day in Anaheim, Calif., the noble experiment called Disneyland opened to the public. There were great expectations for the world's first-ever theme park ... as well as a flood of criticism from doubters and bad reviews from just about every major news outlet.
The park was woefully overcrowded, thanks to thousands of
Disneyland Resort Celebrates Halloween Time 2013
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Dateline: July 15, 2013
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Friday the 13th - Sept. 13, 2013 - will offer extra chills this year at the Disneyland Resort. On that day, The Happiest Place on Earth gets spookier as Halloween Time returns with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes, a Dia de los Muertos celebration and the special after-hours Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Park. In addition,
Walt Returns To Disneyland
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Dateline: July 12, 2013
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The film, Saving Mr. Banks, won't be released until December, but a trailer for the highly anticipated movie was recently posted, and includes some brief, but captivating clips of Disneyland. It tells the based-on-true-events story of how Walt Disney made the landmark film, Mary Poppins.
Apparently, the book's author, P.L Travers (played by the always delightful Emma
3 Must See Shows At Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: June 14, 2013
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This summer, millions of people will walk through the gates of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park. Some will hyper-focused on the rides, while others (like me) will be intent on eating and shopping their way through Main Street.
And although shopping, eating and riding are definite draws, there's a huge part of the park experience you shouldn't overlook
Disney World And Disneyland Celebrate Weeklong Fourth Of July
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Dateline: June 14, 2013
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On June 14, Disney Parks Blog released details on its special Fourth of July events at both Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. As part of Disney's Limited Time Magic promotion, both Disney Parks will celebrate Independence Day for an entire week, from July 1-7.
Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort
As the
Dressing Up For Disneyland On Dapper Day
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Dateline: June 5, 2013
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A day at Disneyland is a marathon, and the visitors lining up in the plaza outside the park were prepared to make it to the finish.
They had on sneakers and sweats and packs (both fanny and back). Young men with knee-length basketball shorts hanging off their hips shuffled alongside dads in cargo shorts and socks pulled up to their shins.
Moms, their hair pulled
Cars Land Drives Up Attendance At Disney's California Adventure
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Dateline: June 4, 2013
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Cars Land has put the pedal to the metal on attendance numbers at Disney's California Adventure Park.
The once-struggling theme park adjacent to Disneyland in Anaheim drew 7.8 million visitors in 2012, a 22.6% increase over the previous year, according to an attendance estimate released Tuesday by the engineering and consulting firm Aecom and Burbank-based Themed
Dazzling New Live Show Mickey And The Magical Map Opens May 25 In Fantasyland Theatre
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Dateline: May 22, 2013
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Mickey Mouse and a cast of beloved Disney characters will embark on a series of musical adventures through the magical powers of a sorcerer's map in "Mickey and the Magical Map," the all-new live show coming to the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park May 25.
Created by Disney Creative Entertainment, "Mickey and the Magical Map" was conceived for children of all
I Got My First Period At Disneyland When I Was Nine
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Dateline: May 18, 2013
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Every lady knows the emotional weight of that memory -- when, in a not-so-metaphorical typhoon of confusion, you discover that peculiar splotch in your panties and your world breaks in half.
Now, take that thrilling adolescent recollection you have, and imagine it set to the saccharine soundtrack of Disneyland's Main Street parade. Bam! You have my life.
Also,
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
Dapper Day At Disneyland The Nattiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: March 26, 2013
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Sartorial events at Disneyland attract thousands who enjoy the outmoded notion of dressing up in vintage or modern style.
A day at Disneyland is a marathon, and the visitors lining up in the plaza outside the park were prepared to make it to the finish.
They had on sneakers and sweats and packs (both fanny and back). Young men with knee-length basketball
Disney Says New Showplace Fit For Princess Or 10
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Dateline: March 5, 2013
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Alessandra Douglas of Las Vegas was getting a princess makeover at Disneyland a yellow Belle dress, glittered hairstyle and pink sash for her third birthday.
She was tapped with a surprise invitation: Want to meet a princess?
Alessandra lucked out and was among visitors allowed into the new Fantasy Faire, where the public can meet princesses, as the theme park
Tips For Taking A Toddler To Disneyland
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Dateline: March 4, 2013
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What is most certainly the happiest place on Earth can quickly become the unhappiest place on Earth with a cranky toddler in tow. Easily overstimulated and often cranky, the toddler is a fickle beast to please (at least in my experience). Here is a guide to help make the most out of your stay at Disneyland with your toddler.
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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
Boy Bands Get Barbershop Quartet Treatment At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 26, 2013
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Like the clang of the trolley car bell, the smell of baking fudge and the turn-of-the-century architecture, the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet is part of the fabric of Disneyland's Main Street USA.
As part of a yearlong Limited Time Magic marketing campaign, the turn of the century inspired Dapper Dans will be performing songs this week by boy bands from the 1990s
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
Love Is In The Air At Disneyland
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Dateline: 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 love, sweet love.
What do they have planned for True Love Week? Disneyland
2nd Family Accuses Disneyland Of Racism
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Dateline: February 8, 2013
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A second family has come forward with claims that a Disneyland character ignored their children because of the color of their skin.
In a photo, a smiling 5-year-old Razzi White stands near a Star Wars stormtrooper. His mother, Nastasia White, said it was the only photo he took that day with a character, but he wanted one more.
"I was upset and hurt. He was
Walk In Walt's Disneyland Footsteps Tour
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Dateline: January 22, 2013
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It is hard not to be impressed when your tour guide is so passionate about their subject matter that they break down in tears. This was not a scripted gesture. Rather this was the result of a deep seeded and sincere love for the subject matter. In this particular tour the subject was the one and only Walt Disney. I'll get to what brought on the water works later. For now,
Disneyland vs. Knott's
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Dateline: January 17, 2013
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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
Glow Ears Join Disneyland Holiday Fireworks
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Dateline: December 13, 2012
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Max Brauer brings his glowing Mickey Mouse ears to Disneyland several times a week.
But he has rarely seen more than a handful of visitors wearing the interactive ears during the "Believe in Holiday Magic" fireworks show, when the ears change colors and twinkle to the music.
"Not very many people know about it," said Brauer, 19, of Loma Linda.
Disneyland
Starbucks Landing On Disneyland Main Street
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Dateline: December 6, 2012
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A cafe on Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A., will begin serving up Starbucks next year.
But will visitors still get free coffee refills?
Disney is in the early stages of designing the look for the classic Main Street's Market House for when Starbucks comes in next year, said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman.
The Market House will temporarily
Everything You Need To Know About Disneyland Resorts During The Holidays
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Dateline: November 29, 2012
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Source: technocrati.com
The busy holiday season is upon and it's usually filled with travel. Why not make a new tradition by including a family visit to Disneyland?
After my recent trip, I decided that the holidays are the best time to go. Post Halloween offers smaller crowds, shorter lines,comfortable weather - A perfect family bonding event in the middle of a rushed season! Disneyland is
Disneyland Still Has The Magic
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Dateline: November 27, 2012
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Source: Denver Post
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
Disneyland Candlelight Parade Holiday Ceremony Expands December Dates
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Dateline: November 26, 2012
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It's been a Disneyland tradition since 1958. But it's also been a well-kept secret, until now.
Disneyland's Candlelight Ceremony and Processional is a holiday concert featuring 600-person choir and an orchestra of local notable musicians, as well as a notable thesp narrating the story of the first Christmas. It's all staged with great fanfare on the steps of the
Disney Won't Open Event To Regular Guests After All
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Dateline: November 15, 2012
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Disneyland made an announcement this summer: Regular visitors could buy tickets for a normally closed holiday event, the Candlelight Ceremony.
But now Disney is largely restricting the ceremony to annual passholders who win tickets through a lottery, as well as invited guests. Signups for the online lottery end Sunday.
Since 1958, Disneyland has hosted the
Cartoon Connection
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Dateline: November 10, 2012
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It's D-Day for Daniel Fallon as he fulfils a lifelong dream, his three children in tow.
Disneyland. This single word can evoke so many images. As a child I would dream about Mickey Mouse clowning about with his famous cartoon friends behind the walls of Sleeping Beauty's castle, as fireworks exploded above and visitors enjoyed fabulous rides.
Now, as a father
Disneyland Holidays 2012
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Dateline: November 10, 2012
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Source: Examiner
Halloween is over and the Holiday season has arrived to Southern California .The decorations have been brought out, great meals are planned and with family and friends arriving to celebrate, there is so much left to do! Favorites are coming back and new additions to the Parks are going to be showcased with seasonal flair. During the Holiday season, it seems that
California vs. Paris: Frontierland
Dateline: November 7, 2012
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Looking back at the articles I have written comparing the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris) I realize that the only Land in the Paris version of Disneyland Park which I haven't covered in any detail yet is Frontierland. [The only elements of this Land I have looked at, to date, are Tom Sawyer Island and the Railroad].
With regards to Anaheim,
Disneyland Park Releases Dates Details Of Christmas Holiday Season
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Dateline: October 24, 2012
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Always a magical place, Disneyland Park becomes extra festive during the Christmas season. The theme park will celebrate the holiday from Nov. 12, 2012 through Jan. 6, 2013 with the return of its seasonal offerings, announced Disneyland Resort on Oct. 23.
Visiting Disneyland Park is an annual tradition for many guests who come to see the park's festive decor and
Disneyland: A Personal Perspective of a Dream Come True
Dateline: October 11, 2012
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
I never thought I would get a chance to work at Disneyland. This was my life's' goal - to be a Cast Member.
Growing up in the Southern California desert, we were close enough to get to visit Disneyland at least once a year. The 2-hour drive seemed to never end until I or my siblings could finally see the tip of Space Mountain from the freeway - we were there! I
A Guy A Girl And 366 Straight Days At Disneyland
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Dateline: September 14, 2012
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If, like Jeff Reitz and Tonya Mickesh, you go to Disneyland oftenvery oftenyou know that asking for a roast beef melt made without horseradish, as opposed to a roast beef melt with horseradish removed after the fact, will require a ten-minute wait at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. You know that, if conditions are right, you may ride in the wheelhouse of the Mark Twain
Tour Visits Walt Disney Apartment
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Dateline: September 10, 2012
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Disneyland Park has revamped its "Walk in Walt's Footsteps" tour with new attractions and a new price.
The new tour is called "Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps" and it began on Sunday, according to park employees. The Disney Parks blog announced the change in August without providing details.
But booking agents I talked to both at the park and on the phone
At Disneyland Even The Plants Have A Purpose
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Dateline: September 10, 2012
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Did you know that the trees and flowers planted throughout Disneyland were as well thought out as the design of the attractions and lands themselves?
I didn't.
In scurrying from one attraction to the other, I must admit that I never paid much attention to the foliage until I took Disneyland's two-hour "Cultivating the Magic" tour during which the guide talked
Disney Sets Closing Date For The Magic The Memories, And You Show
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Dateline: August 22, 2012
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On Aug. 22, Disney Parks Blog announced the ending date for "The Magic, The Memories, and You." The nighttime projection show will have its last performances at Walt Disney World and Disneyland on Labor Day, Sept. 3.
"The Magic, The Memories, and You" debuted in early 2011. It features music, lights and an innovative display of park images including those of
2 Disney Artists Make Millions Of Portraits
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Dateline: August 14, 2012
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Source: Orange County Register
From a Disneyland office, two artists capture the profiles of babies, grandparents, dogs, cats, parrots, horses, goats, a hedgehog and even a vintage car.
Sometimes they work from photos, but usually from the people themselves. Halos are sometimes placed above those who have died.
Over the decades, the two have worked at the Disneyland Silhouette studio to
12 Unique And Magical Memories To Be Made At Disneyland
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Dateline: August 8, 2012
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When visiting Disney, many families head straight for the E-ticket rides, from Space Mountain to the Matterhorn to Dumbo. But in doing so they not only spend a whole lot of time in long lines, but they miss out on so many magical moments and memories that can be made at the "happiest place on earth.' Though these attractions are less popular, they are just as special and
Custodian Has Cleaned Disneyland Since 1964
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Dateline: August 2, 2012
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The first time Mike Larson walked along Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A., he focused on the horse poop.
Larson started as a Disneyland custodian 48 years ago, his first job pushing a "honey bucket" to scoop up the mess that the carriage horses left behind.
"At that time for me, it was basically tunnel vision. I knew I had to do the job," said Larson, 67, of
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
California vs. Paris: The Lands of The Future - Part One
Dateline: August 1, 2012
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
This month and next, I shall be comparing the Lands of The Future found in the two Disneyland parks closest to my heart (California and Paris). In California, as per Florida, Tokyo and Hong Kong, this land is called Tomorrowland; in Paris this is called Discoveryland.
For the benefit of these articles, when I say Tomorrowland, I am only referring to the California
2 Disney Rides Temporarily Close This Month
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Dateline: July 31, 2012
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Two Disneyland rides will temporarily close for part of this month as crews undertake projects.
Disney traditionally schedules few rehabilitation projects during the busy summer season, when crowds are heavy.
Meanwhile, the Jungle Cruise is scheduled to reopen Thursday after a weeklong closure. Crews are shrinking the gap between the dock and the boats to make
8 Memory Keepers To Pick Up At Disneyland & Almost ALL Under 10 Dollars
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Dateline: July 20, 2012
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I dare you to go to Disneyland and not buy at least one souvenir on your visit. Unless you work there or are a season pass holder who drops by whenever you please, odds are you will pick something up to help you remember the "magical" time you had. Me, I'd like to take the entire park home with me, but that just wouldn't be practical. Instead my family picks up a little
20 Lessons From Walt Disney On Entrepreneurship Innovation And Chasing Your Dreams
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Dateline: July 17, 2012
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Source: Forbes
With the title of being the "Happiest Place on Earth" it's amazing to think it only took one year to conceptualize and create
Disneyland before opening its gates on July 17, 1955.
As a tribute to 57 years of bringing imagination to life, let's see what Walt Disney had to say about innovation, entrepreneurship and chasing our dreams.
Words of Wisdom From
Disneyland Celebrates 57th Birthday Today
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Dateline: July 17, 2012
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Tuesday has arrived with The Happiest Place on Earth's 57th birthday.
It was this date in 1955 that Disneyland opened in Anaheim, Calif. on 60 acres of orange groves. Starting with just 20 attractions, the wonderland has since turned into a major tourist destination in Orange County with something for everyone.
On the special day Tuesday, Disneyland will honor
A Grandmother's Magical Return To Disneyland
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Dateline: July 7, 2012
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If you live in North America, indeed much of the world, you are unlikely to have avoided the spell that has been cast over modern culture since the day Walt Disney opened the gates to his Disneyland theme park in California in 1955.
If you were a lucky child, your parents loaded up the station wagon and headed to Anaheim at least once during your childhood, cramming
Couple Tries For Year Of Daily Disneyland Visits
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Dateline: July 3, 2012
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It seems like a dream as flighty as Tinkerbell and as quirky as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Yet a Southern California couple have passed the halfway mark in their quest to visit Disneyland every day this year.
"We joke around that we're here more than the cast members are," Jeff Reitz said Tuesday.
Reitz, 39, of Huntington Beach, and Tonya Mickesh, 45, of Lake
Disneyland Remodels Classic Restaurant And Shops
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Dateline: July 2, 2012
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Disneyland visitors can now dine indoors at a classic cafe, watch candy makers from more windows and find more space to buy ice cream or candy on Main Street, U.S.A.
The final business on a block of Main Street, U.S.A. recently re-opened after a five-month renovation project. Disneyland revamped the northwest quadrant of the entrance corridor, which stretches from
Mitt Somebody
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Dateline: June 4, 2012
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While in California attending my nephew's high-school graduation, I acted on a whim and decided to divert to Disneyland. I have been to Walt Disney World in Florida several times but had not actually been to Disneyland since I was six years old. Blessed with a great memory for things in the past, that amazing day spent at Disney in the '50s came racing back as I walked
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
With California Adventure Growt, Disney Now No 1 O. Employer
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Dateline: May 17, 2012
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The pair went in a group to Disneyland in 2007, and a romance broke out.
Now, James and Beth Silverman, recently married, are moving their relationship across the esplanade to join the staff launching the updated Disney California Adventure next month.
"When this opened up, it was amazing how many of the puzzle pieces just fit," said Beth Silverman, 36.
Remodeled Ice Cream Parlor Sweetens Main Street
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Dateline: May 3, 2012
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The biggest change in Disneyland's newly remodeled Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor is better crowd control and that's not a small thing.
The theme park as reopened the Main Street USA shop and the adjoining Penny Arcade/Candy Palace as it prepares for the rapidly approaching summer tourist season.
Gibson Girl's kitchen area has been pushed back, making room for a
9 Disney Venues Temporarily Close
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Dateline: April 30, 2012
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Nine Disney park venues, including attractions and restaurants, will be closed for at least part of this month for routine maintenance projects.
The closures include six attractions in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Three park restaurants also are undergoing renovations during part of the month.
A section of Main Street, U.S.A. is reopening
Disneyland Moves Entertainment To Frontierland
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Dateline: April 22, 2012
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Disneyland next month is moving outside performing groups and adding a new entertainment feature to a normally closed area of Frontierland.
The Disney Performing Arts program will host community performing groups and run education sessions in the Festival Arena, which is normally closed in the back of Frontierland. The program is moving after the May 1 closure of
Disneyland Sets End Date For Iconic Carnation Plaza
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Dateline: April 12, 2012
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Disneyland's iconic Carnation Plaza Gardens' entertainment venue will close at the end of the month to pave the way for a new princess greeting area, putting an end to rumors that the plans may be canceled.
Since 1956, the Main Street, U.S.A. plaza has hosted entertainers including famous musicians, such as Benny Goodman, and beginners, like high school bands and
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
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
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
24 Consecutive Hours In Disneyland
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Dateline: March 15, 2012
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Normally, I'm quite neurotic about thoroughly planning Disneyland trips. Normally, I plan my trips in advance to fall during less-crowded times of year, I make reservations for the best Disneyland restaurants and I find hotel and airfare deals for my anticipated travel dates. However, when Disney announced on New Year's Eve that Disneyland in California and Walt Disney
2 Dollars Charges Your Gadget For An Hour At Disneyland
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Dateline: March 7, 2012
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Source: Orange County Register
Disney installed a bank of 20 lockers to charge your gadgets as a test along Main Street U.S.A. with options for a traditional AC outlet or specialized chargers for your iPhone and other mobile gadgets.
It's $2 for an hour, and you pay up front. Swipe your card, create a passcode and return within an hour or you have to pay again before you can unlock the locker and
Disneyland Pays Tribute To Small World Composer Robert Sherman
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Dateline: March 6, 2012
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Disneyland Resort honored one of its best-known composers, Robert B. Sherman, who died Monday in London, placing a simple wreath of white flowers outside his window on Main Street U.S.A.
Robert B. Sherman and his brother, Richard, were given their own window in 2010, which reads, "Two Brothers Tunemakers," a recognition reserved for the most cherished Imagineers,
5 Disney Rides Temporarily Close Fantasmic! Show Returns
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Dateline: March 5, 2012
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Five rides in Disneyland Resort parks will be closed for at least part of March as the park prepares for spring-break crowds.
Four of the rides are set to re-open within the week after undergoing routine maintenance projects: Grizzly River Run in Disney California Adventure and the Mark Twain Riverboat, the Disneyland Monorail and the King Arthur Carrousel in
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
Secrets Of Walt Disney Secret Disneyland Apartment
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Dateline: February 7, 2012
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Hardcore Disneyland aficionados already know about the secret apartment above the fire station on Main Street USA where Walt Disney and his family used to hide out, an interview with Walt's daughter Diane Disney Miller, who reveals some of the secrets about the pad, which is still not open to the public. Even today, the apartment acts as a quiet little time capsule in the
Disney Temporarily Closes 8 Attractions, 1 Show
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Dateline: February 2, 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 slows down.
On Friday (today), Disney is reopening two of those
California vs. Paris: The Railroads (Part Two)
Dateline: February 1, 2012
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
In November 2011, I wrote an article comparing the Railroads found in the two Disneylands parks closest to my heart (California and Paris). This month, I shall be comparing the stations at which they stop and the Dioramas which they pass.
The Railroads were opening day attractions at their respective parks and go clockwise at each. Main Street Station was also an
Common Currency Customer Experience Is City's Killer App
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Dateline: January 25, 2012
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As a newly married couple in school together in Glendale, Ariz. we decided to drive across the desert in a '76 Plymouth Duster with no air conditioning and a questionable transmission on a weekend break to go see Disneyland in Anaheim Calif.
My new bride loved it. But after 30 years, I have a confession to make. The drive through the Mojave was the best part of the
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
Disneyland Says Disabilities Act Doesn't Require It To Allow Segways
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Dateline: January 16, 2012
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As a lawyer for Disneyland defended the park's preference of wheelchairs for the disabled over Segways, the 9th Circuit judges joked about sedan chairs held aloft by porters, as practiced in ancient times.
Tina Baughman says that muscular dystrophy makes it difficult for her to walk or get up from a seated to position. She filed suit in 2007 because Disneyland barred
Jolly Holiday Restaurant Opens
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Dateline: January 12, 2012
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Mary Poppins' teaspoon that made the medicine go down is on display at Disneyland's new Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. But there's no sugar in the spoon.
The sugar is in the pastry display cases.
The Main Street USA restaurant officially opened Saturday but began serving park guests a couple of days earlier.
It provides counter service with patio seating, in
Dining At Disney's Club 33: The Good, The Bad And The Shopping
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Dateline: January 6, 2012
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Source: Orange County Weekly
There is a special population obsessed enamored with all things Disney, and a completely unrelated group that wants to be a part of all things exclusive. Rarely do these two collide, except when discussing a certain door adjacent to the Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square, its only marker being their address, the buzzer behind a discreet panel your only way in. Happiest
Disneyland Restaurants Close New One Opens
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Dateline: January 3, 2012
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland restaurants along Main Street U.S.A. will begin a transformation starting Thursday (today).
Some food venues on the west side of Main Street U.S.A. are set to close temporarily for renovations starting Thursday.
Also Thursday, the new Jolly Holiday Bakery is set to have a "soft opening," said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman. The
Happiest Worker Marks 55 Years At Disney
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Dateline: December 28, 2011
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On Friday, Disney will hold an internal party to celebrate Martinez's tenure the longest in Disneyland's history.
In his signature, tall white chef's hat, Oscar Martinez holds out a hand out as he greets just about every breakfast guest sitting on the patio at Disneyland's Carnation Cafe.
With a warm smile and a twinkle in his eyes, he asks a series of
Tips For Dealing With Holiday Crowds At Disney Parks
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Dateline: December 21, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland Resort parks can get jam packed, even filling to capacity, during the weeks around Christmas.
It especially gets busy after Christmas Day when tourists flock to town. Read a story about Disney holiday crowds.
Here are some ways to deal with the crowds:
1. Get there early: Disneyland opens at 8 a.m. and Disney California Adventure opens at 10
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
Christmas At Disneyland Is Busy But Still Magical
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Dateline: December 17, 2011
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Disneyland at Christmas Time is even more magical
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if the kids stayed off the naughty list they might just get lucky enough to be screaming "I'm going to Disneyland!" As the parents, brace yourself for a busy trip. I was there last week and it's already in full holiday mode. Here are a few hints to make the trip an
Celebrity-led Disney Event Restricts Viewing
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Dateline: December 1, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
Celebrities ranging from actor James Earl Jones to Dick Van Dyke have led a holiday ceremony in the middle of Disneyland for five decades. But without an invitation, visitors must look for limited spots to see the event.
This weekend, the annual Candlelight Ceremony returns to Disneyland's plaza in front of the Main Street train station.
Actor Gary Sinise,
Disneyland Sets Dates For Fresh Candy Canes
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Dateline: November 30, 2011
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Disneyland has started making and selling fresh candy canes popular treats that prompt fans to line up early during the holidays.
The park's Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen sold the holiday candies for the first time of the season on Wednesday, when people formed a queue to get their holiday canes on Main Street U.S.A..
The store has scheduled seven more
Merry Holidays At Disneyland
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Dateline: November 30, 2011
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The magic of the holiday season is made all that more magical with cheap flights to Disneyland. Disney goes all out to create a winter wonderland at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks. Expect holiday-themed attractions and parades, decadent decorations and sweet treats, and even snow at this popular sunny Anaheim, California tourist destination.
Tips For Taking The Kids To Disneyland During The Holidays
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Dateline: 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 opportunity to see live reindeer in Frontierland.
The holiday times at
Rain, Rain Stay Away At Least 'Til Sunday
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Dateline: November 15, 2011
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I'm counting on the rain to hold off until at least Sunday so I can get to Disneyland this weekend, the first with the park decked out for the holidays.
I want to get in there before the Thanksgiving and then Christmas crowds arrive.
If you have never been, no kidding, it's the most amazing time to go. Especially if you're like me and sometimes have a hard
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
Mickey Mouse Gets A Toon-Themed Tree For The Holidays
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Dateline: November 7, 2011
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Mickey Mouse celebrates the holidays with a cartoon-style Christmas tree this season as new decor adds merriment to Mickey's Toontown for the 2011 holidays at Disneyland Resort. The holidays shine brightly throughout the resort from Nov. 14, 2011, through Jan. 8, 2012, as guests create memories for a lifetime.
Those holiday memories might even appear in the nightly
California vs. Paris: The Railroads
Dateline: November 1, 2011
Status: Current
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This month, I shall be comparing the Railroads which circle the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris).
Both versions were opening day attractions, although in Anaheim it was called the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad until 1974; in Paris, the attraction was known as Eurodisneyland Railroad up to 1994. The name change for the former was due to
It's Boo Time At Disneyland
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Dateline: October 18, 2011
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No matter what time of day you go to Disneyland during Halloween time, there is something seasonal, festive and fun going on.
The spirit of Halloween Time visits Disneyland Resort starting in mid-September and stays through October 31. Popular attractions are re-done for the season making a Fall visit to Disneyland a must. Space Mountain takes you on a ride through
Scariest Place On Earth Just Got Scarier
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Dateline: October 4, 2011
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Disneyland is advertising its annual Halloween fright fest and, as usual, I'm confused. The theme park is scary year-round as far as I'm concerned. So, what happens in October? It gets even scarier?
Oh, my.
Halloween Time, which continues at the park through the end of the month, features a specially decorated Main Street, retooled rides like "Haunted Mansion
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
Mickey's Halloween Party At Disneyland
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Dateline: October 3, 2011
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I went to my first Mickey's Halloween Party last Friday!
I shot photos and wrote words about the experience!
Think I'm lying?
Nope, not lying.
I've always loved the month of October in the parks. Disney is thorough about pretty much everything they do, but they seem to give an extra bit of attention to detail during their celebration of Halloween.
Disneyland Resort Offers Plenty Of New Attractions
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Dateline: October 2, 2011
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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. Paris: Main Street USA
Dateline: October 1, 2011
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This month, I shall be comparing the Main Street, U.S.A.'s which can be found in the Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris).
Both are based loosely on Walt's home town of Marceline Missouri. Anaheim's is set in 1910, as part of the original idea that various Lands were set in years when Halley's Comet could be visible from Earth. According to themed
Wonderful Weekend Trip To The Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: September 30, 2011
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There is nothing quite like experiencing Disneyland through a four year-old or soon to be four-year old I should say!
The entire family got to share in grandson Samuel's amazing birthday celebration at the happiest place on earth. From the moment of arrival at the hotel when the staff presented him with birthday balloons and a distinguishing "birthday" button to
Disney Collection Mimics Halloween's Haunted Mansion
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Dateline: September 27, 2011
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Fans of the joining of "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" and the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland can take home collectibles based on the Halloween themed ride.
Brian D. Sandahl is the art director in charge of the annual re-theming of the Haunted Mansion into the Haunted Mansion Holiday - a tribute to the Tim Burton movie that begins during the park's
Disneyland Brings Chills This Halloween
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Dateline: September 16, 2011
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Halloween is coming early this year! Today,Disneyland park will put on its costume to give a not-so scary fun time to guests. Everyone from adults to little ghouls will have a fun time seeing the various decorations and experience the tricks and treats that Disney has in store!
*Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy: As guests fly through the cosmos there will be a space
Disneyland's Mickey's Halloween Party 2011 Offers New Tricks And Treats
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Dateline: September 8, 2011
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Disneyland Resort's Halloween Time is almost here, and Disney Cast Members and fans are getting into the spirit of the holiday. One of the highlights of the season is Mickey's Halloween Party, the after-hours event that takes place at Disneyland Park.
On Sept. 7, Disneyland released information to help guests planning their visit. Here are some highlights of what's
Tis The Season To Be Spooky
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Dateline: September 7, 2011
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Separate-ticket 'Mickey's Halloween Party' Offers Trick-or-Treating In Disneyland Park on 10 Special Nights
The spirit of Halloween Time will invade Disneyland Resort this fall with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes, along with the seasonal transformations of Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain into Space
Disneyland Halloween Night Parties To Include Stormtroopers
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Dateline: September 7, 2011
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Stormtroopers, Duffy the Bear and Phineas and Ferb are set to crash Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland.
Mickey's Halloween Party is a series of after-hours parties that include an exclusive fireworks show, trick-or-treating, a character costume party and dance parties.
Beginning on Friday, Sept. 30, 10 events are scheduled for alternating Mondays and
Fantasy Faire Replacing Carnation Plaza Gardens
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Dateline: September 6, 2011
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An iconic Disneyland entertainment area is soon to be transformed into a meeting place for their favorite Disney princesses.
Disney announced Carnation Plaza Gardens, a fixture in the Plaza Hub since 1956, will be replaced by Fantasy Faire.
Disney Imagineer Michel Den Dulk said the new area will be a storybook village where park-goers can meet Snow White,
Disneyland's Main Street, Restaurants to Expand
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Dateline: August 18, 2011
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Yesterday marked the beginning of a year-long expansion plan of Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. that will affect many the street's current eateries. The plan also includes a 2012 debut of a new bakery in the park.
Disney doesn't seem to be losing the renovation momentum they've been showing in both parks this year, and the restaurants along Main Street, U.S.A. are
Walt Disney's Custom Estate For Sale
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Dateline: August 2, 2011
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While it's easy to imagine Walt Disney simply living in Disneyland, perhaps in one of the houses that dot Disneyland's Main Street, the man behind Mickey Mouse actually built a custom estate in Los Angeles, about a half-hour drive from the "Happiest Place on Earth."
Walt Disney's home is listed for sale for $3,650,000. The French-Mediterranean style house was built
Looking To The Stars
Dateline: August 1, 2011
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Hello Friends!
Steven here with my latest take on anything Disneyness. I have been taking a break from writing for the last couple of months due to selling my house, buying a new one, and moving closer to town. I really had forgotten how much junk a person can collect being at the same house for 20 something years. I almost thought of calling myself a hoarder when I
10 Great Disney Restaurants Almost As Fun As The Park
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Dateline: 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 will we eat? I pictured myself suffering through a day of sticky-sweet,
Storm In A Teacup
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Dateline: July 30, 2011
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With a boy of his own, Stephen Lacey makes his first visit to the Disneyland of his childhood.
When I was a boy, my idea of Disneyland was pretty sketchy; it was where Mickey and Donald lived. And there was a ride where you sat in a giant spinning teacup.
I knew only one kid who had been, a boy in third class named Brian. He was terribly thin, with bruises all
Mark A Trip To Disneyland With A Button
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Dateline: July 27, 2011
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland has long been a place where people have gone to celebrate memorable occasions.
The park promoted that theme beginning in 1987 after Super Bowl XXI. New York Giants quarterback Phil Sims was the first, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers the most recent, to utter the phrase "I'm going to Disneyland!" after winning the Super Bowl.
Guests
New Disneyland Attractions Provide Endless Summer Fun
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Dateline: July 26, 2011
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Say the word "Disneyland" to any child and you're sure to get a smile.
KSL got an inside look at some of the new attractions at one of the world's famous amusement parks.
If Minnie Mouse doesn't get you moving, then maybe Pluto, or Goofy, or Donald Duck or Mickey himself will get you all revved up for Disneyland's Soundsational Summer.
"The Soundsational
Disneyland Tour Follows Walt Disney's Journey
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Dateline: July 25, 2011
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A tour of Disneyland from the perspective of Walt Disney ends with the guide quoting a newspaper article describing Disney's success as a "product of luck."
The 180-minute tour, titled "A Walk in Walt's Footsteps," shows that Disney's rise from a struggling animator to Academy Award-winning filmmaker and creator of the most famous theme park in the world had little
Disneyland Readying For Christmas In July
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Dateline: July 22, 2011
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Disneyland doesn't keep holiday decorations up all year like some families do, but Christmas is a year-round event for the Resort Enhancement team.
Then again, at-home decorators aren't dealing with a 60-foot-tall artificial Christmas tree that weighs 14 tons and has 75,000 lights and 1,100 bows.
David Caranci, operation manager for Resort Enhancement, said
First Visit To Disneyland: Unforgettable
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Dateline: 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 The Happiest Place on Earth in Anaheim, Calif., in late July, 1998, some 43
Macaroon At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 18, 2011
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The best-kept secret at Disneyland has nothing to do with Walt lore, secret VIP tunnels, or Club 33. The best-kept secret at Disneyland is that their bakeries turn out the best macaroons in Orange County.
These are not macarons (one O)--not the French sandwich cookie. No, these are macaroons with two O's, the Passover treat that's essentially coconut mashed together
Walt's First Passion
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Dateline: July 15, 2011
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Since its opening in 1955, Disneyland has seen plenty of attractions come and go, but one has stood the test of time. The Disneyland Railroad was Walt's original idea and continues to be a favorite amongst guests.
Long before Walt had the idea to create his magic kingdom, he developed a love for trains. "It started when he took his first job as a news bush, one of
A Few Nuggets About Disneyland As It Turns 56
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Dateline: 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 many people are aware that during the first few years of operation, not
As Disneyland Turns 56, Walt Disney's Daughter Reminisces
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Dateline: July 14, 2011
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Imagine growing up in a family surrounded by cartoon characters, a miniature steam train, Academy Awards and theme parks.
Diane Disney Miller did. Her dad was Walt Disney.
"He was always fun to be with him to walk around with him was fun," Miller said.
While their father was a workaholic, one day a week was her and sister Sharon's day.
"He would
Disneyland Rolls Out New Audio Guide For Blind Visitors
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Dateline: July 6, 2011
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Main Street is busy and noisy. It's packed with people, strolling by the classic old-time storefronts. Horse-drawn trolleys and old jalopies carry camera-clad visitors. If you're blind, it's hard to tell what's going on. That's why the Disneyland today unveiled a free, handheld audio device, which uses GPS to trigger descriptions of the park's outdoor areas.
"The
A Brief History Of Disneyland, An American Classic
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Dateline: July 5, 2011
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"The thing will get more beautiful year after year. And it will get better as I find out what the public likes; I can't do that with a picture it's finished and unchangeable before I find out whether the public likes it or not." Walt Disney on Disneyland.
Walt Disney found different reasons to build his seventeen million dollar Magic Kingdom in Anaheim in 1955.
Survival In Mauschwitz
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Dateline: June 29, 2011
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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
Gallery Celebrates Art Of Disney Legend
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Dateline: June 24, 2011
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The Disney Gallery is marking the 45th anniversary of "it's a small world" at Disneyland by exhibiting conceptual art of the attraction by famed artist Mary Blair.
Kim Irvine, a concept director for Walt Disney Imagineering, said Blair was chosen to do the concept art for "its a small world" because of her ability to draw images from the viewpoint of a child.
Disney's Jack Lindquist Master Of Fun
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Dateline: June 22, 2011
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Like his good friend Marty Sklar, Jack Lindquist was hired by Walt Disney weeks before Disneyland opened in 1955.
Lindquist was brought on board as the park's very first advertising manager. He came with a very strong recommendation.
"I was working for an ad agency in Los Angeles at the time when some folks from Disney came in and asked me to recommend someone
There Are Ways To Beat The Line At Star Tours
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Dateline: June 9, 2011
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The revamped Star Tours attraction at Disneyland is subtitled "The Adventures Continue," which is appropriate since right now just getting in is an adventure.
Star Tours officially opened last week and has been generating lines that grow like the price of gold or oil.
On Monday, the wait in the standby line reached 210 minutes, which makes one wonder what it
Trip To Disneyland A Night To Remember For Graduate
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Dateline: June 8, 2011
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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
California vs. Paris:Carrousels And Sword In The Stone Ceremony
Dateline: June 1, 2011
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This month, I shall continue my series comparing the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris) by looking at the carousels. In California, this is called King Arthur Carrousel, whereas the Paris equivalent is called Le Carrousel de Lancelot.
Both are situated directly behind the Castle, although the California equivalent did not line up with Main
Disneyland Officially Debuts Mickey's Soundsational Parade
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Dateline: May 28, 2011
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On May 27, Disneyland welcomed "Mickey's Soundsational Parade, the new daily parade featuring favorite Disney characters in a musical and interactive show experience.
The parade's concept is offered as a mobile music festival inspired by the music of Disney films. The parade, however, presents the Disney with a focus on percussion and rhythm with drumlines and horn
Disneyland Prepares For The Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Premiere
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Dateline: May 6, 2011
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A 3-D screen on Tom Sawyer Island, food for 2,000 people, musical acts it takes a seaworthy crew.
For the last few weeks, after Disneyland has closed its gates for the night, a team of workers, including eight divers, has labored through into the morning in Frontierland and New Orleans Square, ferrying building materials to Tom Sawyer Island and sinking support
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
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.
Lodi Insider's Guide To The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: April 22, 2011
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Disneyland. The Happiest Place on Earth. The sound of the Disneyland Railroad steam whistle piercing the air. The wind blowing through your hair as you plunge into the darkness of Space Mountain. The aroma of popcorn as you stroll down Main Street U.S.A. The Magic Kingdom.
Oh, and the crowds packed shoulder to shoulder in the summer heat waiting to see a parade,
Customer Service The Disney Way
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Dateline: April 14, 2011
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I just returned from the Happiest Place on Earth in a foul mood. I'm not mad at Disneyland. As always they did everything right, providing an exceptionally magical experience for my family. I'm angry at other customer-facing merchants and businesses who fail to do the simplest things to improve customer satisfaction.
You must understand that as a communications
California vs. Paris: Alice In Wonderland
Dateline: April 7, 2011
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In the seventh of my series comparing the two Disneylands closest to my heart (California and Paris), I shall be looking at selected references to Disney's 1951 animated movie Alice in Wonderland within the parks.
The best place to start is perhaps the "Teacups ride", officially known as Mad Tea Party (MTP) in California, and Mad Hatter's Tea Cups (MHTC) in Paris.
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
Pirates 4 Debut, Johnny Depp Set For Disneyland
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Dateline: April 5, 2011
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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.
Discover Disneyland Hidden Park Secrets
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Dateline: March 22, 2011
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It's hard to deny that magical feeling when leaving the real world behind and entering the gates of Disneyland. No matter how many trips have been made to this wonderful amusement park, part of the magic of the "Happiest Place on Earth" is that millions of people have been visiting for more than half a century, and there are still secrets to be revealed.
Many people
Longtime Disneyland Art Director Wins Major Award
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Dateline: March 10, 2011
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Disneyland has a lot of Kim Irvine in it.
In more than 40 years with the company, Disneyland's art director has created trash cans to fit in with the lands, and renovated vending carts at least twice. She outlined Disney character costumes in "it's a small world" ride and chose animal figures for the transformed Rivers of America.
Even a model of her head sits
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
Disneyland Or Bust Tips For A Dream Vacation
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Dateline: February 17, 2011
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Deprived of Vitamin D and perplexed with ways of entertaining children indoors as rain and snow pelt their windows, many families throw in the towel this time of year and book a pilgrimage to that storied place that bills itself as the Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland.
But this hot spot can quickly become Nightmare on Main Street if you don't plan properly. Read
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
Date Line Disney 74
Dateline: February 1, 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 guys do today. Wow, totally gross Dad. Without argument, I just chalk it
Roadwork Starts On Disneyland's Main Street
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Dateline: January 25, 2011
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Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A. became a bit of a maze for visitors starting last week when workers began construction on the main thoroughfare into the theme park.
Crews are working on the concrete along Main Street U.S.A., mostly at night, for almost two months, said David Gill, a Disneyland Resort spokesman. On Friday, visitors could see construction walls
Disneyland's Splash Mountain Set To Close Until May
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Dateline: January 18, 2011
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Disneyland is set Tuesday to close Splash Mountain for about four months during a major rehabilitation project, according to the Disneyland website.
Disney usually refurbishes big rides about once every five to 10 years. Splash Mountain is next on the calendar, said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman, earlier this month.
Crews plans to spruce up the
Disney Parks Suspend Parades, 10 Attractions
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Dateline: January 6, 2011
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Ten Disney park attractions are slated to be closed for at least part of January, usually for routine rehab projects, as the parks enter a slower season.
Disney traditionally shuts down some rides for longer maintenance and upgrade projects starting in January, when crowds diminish after the holiday rush.
Disneyland's Splash Mountain will be out of commission
Sweet Tradition Candy Cane Making At Disneyland
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Dateline: December 23, 2010
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Just before 8 a.m., the gates to the park open and the mad rush begins. A stampede dashes down Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A., past the cinema, the penny arcade and the cart selling overpriced cotton candy. Run.
These ambitious guests aren't racing to be the first in line at Space Mountain or The Matterhorn.
Nope, they want candy canes.
The line forms
Total Disney Christmas
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Dateline: December 14, 2010
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How is the happiest place on Earth during the most wonderful time of the year? Even happier.
Visitors to Disneyland get an extra special treat during the holiday season. The entire park becomes a winter wonderland, with more than 8,000 feet of decorated holiday garland.
Visit the Disneyland Resort in California anytime between Nov. 12 and Jan. 2 and you'll be
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
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,
Disneyland Resort Puts On Its Holiday Finest
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Dateline: November 13, 2010
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It doesn't matter what holiday rolls around, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks make the season brighter with classic Disney magic and some fun and exciting surprises.
From November 12 through January 2, 2011, guests will be able to enjoy some of Disney's popular offerings as well as new holiday versions of "it's a small world" and Haunted Mansion,
Disneyland's Holiday Enchantment Opens
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Dateline: November 12, 2010
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Well, we don't know where you'll be -- possibly working away on one of those famous Candy Palace candy canes that only come out at the holidays -- but we'll be over by Snow White's Wishing Well some time after dusk.
Why? Because that's the best place to see Sleeping Beauty's Castle all dressed up for the holidays. Wait. Scratch that. That's the best place to see *the
Disney Holiday Fireworks Parade Return Friday
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Dateline: November 11, 2010
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Crowds at the Disneyland Resort are expected to thicken as the popular holiday season, including special fireworks and a parade, return Friday.
The resort's season runs through Jan. 2 with special entertainment, attraction makeovers and festive decorations.
Disney crews have been installing decorations in the parks since Halloween. Earlier this week, the snow
Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom
Dateline: October 1, 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 they worked for Walt over the years. The 1313 Club and Ape Pen are both are
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
Halloween At Disneyland Is Fun For Kids - And Moms
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Dateline: September 23, 2010
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Source: Orange County Register
From pumpkins and fall colors to spooky fun, I kinda wish it were Halloween Time all the time.
Especially at the Happiest Place on Earth.
This past weekend, the monster and I had the privilege of attending a mom blogger event at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, where they told us all about the cool things the parks are doing for Halloween. I almost
Halloween Comes Early To Disneyland
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Dateline: September 16, 2010
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Source: Orange County Register
The Disneyland Resort is starting its Halloween season earlier than it ever has before, part of a nationwide trend of extending the growing holiday attractions' business.
Halloween Time in the Disneyland Resort, which includes special decorations and ride features, starts Friday (today) and runs through Oct. 31. That's a week earlier than last year and about two
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
Mickey And Pals And Disney Villains Transform Disneyland Resort For The Season
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Dateline: August 23, 2010
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Disney villains will invade Disneyland park along with Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 17 through Oct. 31. Highlights of the Disneyland Halloween season include the return of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy the thrillingly "haunted" version of the popular Tomorrowland attraction and the longtime
Taking The Fast Lane To Success
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Dateline: August 6, 2010
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In 1954, Bob Gurr was in the fast lane -- albeit a scaled-down version -- to success.
The man who would go on to become a Disney Legend five decades later was hired by Walt Disney months before the opening of Disneyland to take part in the creation of the Autopia car attraction in the Tomorrowland section of the park.
Gurr had worked previously for the Ford
Learning The Art Of Multi-Tasking
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Dateline: August 4, 2010
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In just about any sporting event, there often comes a key moment in the game when the outcome hangs in the balance.
A baseball player strokes a key hit in the late innings, a football player dives head-long for a crucial catch, a basketball player makes a seemingly impossible shot with the clock winding down.
They call these moments game-changers.
At the
Float-By-Float Preview Of Mickey's Soundsational Parade Coming In 2011
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Dateline: July 30, 2010
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The music-centric "Mickey's Soundsational" parade featuring dancers, drummers and two dozen Disney characters will make its debut at Disneyland in 2011.
"Soundsational" will replace "Celebrate! A Street Party," an interactive street show that made its debut on Main Street USA in the Anaheim park in March 2009.
While the new parade remains a work in progress,
Disneyland Shows Newly Discovered Film From Park's Early Days
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Dateline: July 19, 2010
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Disneyland now is showing never-before-seen film footage of the park's first five years.
Disney released the footage, which was "newly discovered," as part of Disneyland's 55th anniversary celebration on Saturday.
Disneyland released never-before-seen film clips from the park's first five years at Main Street U.S.A. Cinema on Saturday, the park's 55th
Conjuring Up Some Fresh Magic
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Dateline: July 18, 2010
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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 that had never been done before. It was a dream -- and an expensive one at
Happy Birthday, Disneyland
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Dateline: July 16, 2010
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Disneyland was Walt Disney's baby, a dream he nurtured for years which eventually turned into a flat-out obsession ... an obsession that had as many skeptics as it had bank creditors demanding that Disney make good on all the loans he needed to make his pie-in-the-sky come true.
Tomorrow, The Happiest Place on Earth celebrates its 55th anniversary. Five and a half
Meet Me At The Flagpole At Disney
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Dateline: July 10, 2010
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I love Disneyland. Oh, I know it is the smallest of the Disneyland Resorts but I love it. My husband and I have been season pass holders for most of our marriage. Several years ago, we happened to be walking along main street USA when we noticed something happening at the flagpole. The Disneyland Band, the Dapper Dans (barbershop quartet), and a "detail" were surrounding
An Ode To A Bygone Disneyland
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Dateline: July 10, 2010
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"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."
Disneyland Gears Up For 55th Anniversary
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Dateline: July 9, 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 anniversary celebration, but Disneyland and other groups are scheduling
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
I Was A Disneyland Grad Night Chaperone
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Dateline: June 29, 2010
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Disneyland. Like many another native of Los Angeles, I have a vexed relationship with The Happiest Place on Earth.¹ A childhood spent in pure enchantment during every trip to Disneyland gave way to an adulthood plagued with guilty doubts about that special Disney brand of child consumerism and corporate greed. My love of fine graphic design dates, I think, to an
If Kids Are Happy, So Am I
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Dateline: June 20, 2010
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Well after midnight, we sat on a concrete bench waiting for a bus. My 12-year-old son was beat. So was I.
I put my arm around him. He smiled.
"This was one of the best days of my life," he said.
I knew then it was all worth it.
Taking three kids to Disneyland doesn't qualify me and my wife as daring or heroic. Thousands of parents do it every day. So
Charles Phoenix's Retro Disneyland Slide Show Plays Crown Plaza Hotel Anaheim
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Dateline: June 10, 2010
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With his infectious enthusiasm and keen eye for detail, Charles Phoenix celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom's grand opening with his Retro Disneyland Slide Show. One performance only takes place at the Crown Plaza Hotel Anaheim Resort in Garden Grove on Saturday morning, July 17 at 10 a.m.
Charles shows ands tells the back story of long-gone
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
Disneyland Offering Plenty Of Old West Fun for Summer Visitors
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Dateline: June 1, 2010
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Take a bit of the Old West, mix in a hair-raising thrill ride or two, and what do you get? A great way to have fun on this year's family summer vacation.
For 2010 Disneyland offers great combinations of fun rides and touches of Western heritage for the family.
Here's a quick run down of what's going on at the park for this summer season.
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Grad Night In The Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: May 26, 2010
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Filled with more than 20,000 seniors from all throughout California, Disneyland was the place to be May 20-21.
For most schools, the "Grad Nite" package included dinner at Medieval Times, followed by three hours at Disney's California Adventure and ending with a six-hour, nonstop, action-packed, after-dark visit inside Disneyland until 6 the next morning.
You're
Bats Day At Disneyland Goth Freaks Or Friendly Folks
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Dateline: May 4, 2010
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One of the many advantages of living in Southern California is the plethora of fun things to do as a family. This year we've treated ourselves to annual passports to Disneyland. As long as we bring our own snacks and manage to ward off the "I wants" coming from the kiddos, it turns out to be a pretty good deal.
But this isn't an article on "Things to Do in So Cal" or
After Dark The Dirty Work At Disneyland Begins
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Dateline: May 2, 2010
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A crew of 600 custodians, painters, gardeners and decorators works 365 nights a year to ensure that the 85-acre park meets Walt Disney's squeaky-clean ideals.
When the last Jungle Cruise boat docks for the night and lights fade to black on Sleeping Beauty's Castle, the real work begins.
At lush Pixie Hollow, gardeners don miner's headlamps as they begin
I Love You, Baby, But The Season's Over Part 2
Dateline: May 1, 2010
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
The Mickey Mouse Club Circus
Opened Friday, November 25th 1955
Well, here it was opening day at Disneyland! This was no longer the mud show with the misnomer of The Show Beautiful. This was the Mickey Mouse Club Circus everything perfect to the last detail. Every piece of rigging was shining, every costume clean and bright, each animal and person groomed to
Disneyland Addict
Dateline: May 1, 2010
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
As I sit here at work on my lunch break, all I can think about in-between classes is Disneyland. Do you ever get like that? I am a high school film teacher so my office and studio are filled with Disney memorabilia. I think I have about every Disney CD made, and when I feel low down or stressed out I will play the music that features the sound tracks of the rides. It
New Disneyland Secrets Gold! Notescast App For iPhone Released
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Dateline: April 23, 2010
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TimeStream Software today is pleased to announce the release of the new "Disneyland Secrets Gold!" Notescast app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Over 110 secrets about Disneyland are revealed in a fun self-guided tour. Complete with more than 100 photos, guests can now tour with their iPhones in-hand throughout Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, New Orleans
Trivial Pursuit At The Venerable California Theme Park
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Dateline: April 22, 2010
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Disneyland, the theme park that bills itself as "the happiest place on Earth," filled with people during a recent spring-break April day when the temperature hovered near 90.
People waited for more than two hours for a chance to ride Splash Mountain. Finding a bench to sit for a moment with a napping grandson proved challenging. Lines formed to use restrooms or
Disneyland Memories
Dateline: April 7, 2010
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Source: MickeyMousePark.com
Sitting here in the hub of Main Street, coffee in hand, and hands sticky from the cinnamon roll I just devoured, I would like to start my first article with the past, my past, and my early Disneyland experiences that have implanted themselves in my heart and brain over the years.
"Here age relives fond memories of the past"
-Walt Disney
Today, as a man at
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
Quake Rattles The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: April 5, 2010
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Some tourists thought it was part of the show. Quake veterans knew better
The 7.2 magnituide quake that hit northern Mexico also shook up the happiest place on earth.
Park patrons at Disneyland described a rolling motion that swept over the park at 3:40p.m. Hotel guests reported seeing water suddenly splashing in the swimming pools.
The park was quickly
I Love You, Baby, But The Season's Over Part 1
Dateline: April 4, 2010
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Winter Quarters
October 20, 1955
At age 17, I graduated from Dorchester High School in Boston in and soon ran away from home to join my older brother, Tony, who was a flying trapeze artist with the Gil Gray Circus, traveling throughout the Mid-west and South.
I had started with the show in mid July, playing 25 dates in 77 days, traveling through seven
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
Disneyland Resort Presents a Window on Main Street, U.S.A. to Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
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Dateline: March 11, 2010
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They've written some of the most memorable songs in Disney theme park and motion picture history, and on March 11, 2010, the Academy Award-winning composers of the music from "It's a Small World" and The Enchanted Tiki Room, as well as "Mary Poppins," will receive the highest honor that the Disneyland Resort bestows. The Sherman brothers, Richard M. Sherman and
D23 Celebrates First Anniversary At Disneyland On March 10 But No Expo This Year
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Dateline: March 2, 2010
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There are plenty of birthdays celebrated at Disneyland and a good number of them are for 1-year-olds enjoying their first cake-and-candles experience. On March 10, though, the youngster celebrating one year of life will be D23, the Disney fan community that shares its name with the D23 Expo that was staged so memorably in September in Anaheim.
More on the party in a
Discovering Disneyland
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Dateline: January 28, 2010
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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 States or from further afield, you will be able to navigate your way to
Disneyland Cinema Scheduled To Return Early
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Dateline: January 21, 2010
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Construction on the Disneyland movie house is ahead of schedule.
The Main Street U.S.A. Cinema is expected to re-open Friday instead of early February, said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman.
The venue was closed while workers installed a new floor.
The cinema has six different screens where classic Mickey Mouse films are shown. Movies include
Famous Pig Frog To Join Mouse At Disneyland
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Dateline: January 8, 2010
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Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, two staples of the Muppets franchise, will make their first appearance inside Disneyland tonight.
Actors Teri Hatcher and James Denton with Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy The Muppets have been recruited to help promote Disney's "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day," volunteer effort and will ride on a parade float down Main Street U.S.A. just
Disneyland Cinema Closes For Construction
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Dateline: January 7, 2010
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The Main Street U.S.A. Cinema in Disneyland is set to be closed until next month while crews install new floors.
No new changes are planned for the attraction when it reopens, said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman. The cinema closed starting this week and is set to reopen Feb. 2.
The cinema, an original attraction from 1955, plays classic Mickey Mouse
Disney Drains River Changes Shows This Week
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Dateline: January 4, 2010
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With the holiday season ending Sunday, the Disneyland Resort is closing attractions and switching shows for the slower season starting this week.
Today, Disneyland plans to begin draining the Rivers of America for the first time since 2003 for refurbishment.
All river attractions will be closed until May: Mark Twain Riverboat, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island,
Voice Of Disneyland's Lincoln Takes Criticism
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Dateline: December 18, 2009
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The animatronic president is set to debut after getting a high-tech update. But scholars say his speech, unchanged from when it appeared decades ago, is not like the real thing.
It looks like Abraham Lincoln. It moves like Abraham Lincoln. And it quotes Abraham Lincoln. But historians say it still doesn't sound like Abraham Lincoln.
After a four-year absence,
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
Employee Choir Sings At Disney's Candlelight Procession
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Dateline: December 6, 2009
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The annual Candlelight Procession at Disneyland features many traditions. One of those: The employee choir has been part of the event for 25 years.
"The cast choir started as a small group of cast members who sang and wanted to participate," said Kathy Rossi, a long-time member.
Now the choir - with more than 200 members from the Disneyland Resort, the
4 Reasons To Visit Disneyland At Christmas
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Dateline: December 3, 2009
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Long before my husband and I had kids, we started a holiday tradition: Christmas at Disneyland and, later, California Adventure.
Not every year, of course, but we've found that late fall to early winter is the perfect time to visit. Here are four reasons.
* The weather. In our six or so visits over 15 years, cool mornings and sunny, mild afternoons have been the
Jon Voight-Hosted Event To Draw Disneyland Crowds
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Dateline: December 3, 2009
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It's a private event, but the celebrity-hosted Candlelight Ceremony is in a very public part of Disneyland. So, visitors should expect extra crowds near the park entrance this weekend.
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the annual Candlelight Ceremony's four shows in Disneyland's Town Square on Saturday and Sunday nights, said Betsy Sanchez, a Disneyland
Disneyland's Fresh Candy Canes Return Friday
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Dateline: December 2, 2009
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The 35-year tradition of making fresh candy canes is set to return Friday to Disneyland.
Disneyland guests often line up for the chance to buy a limited number of the newly made sweets. Others crowd around the windows to watch teams of candy makers stretch the liquid-like sugar into hook shapes.
The canes are in such high demand that Disneyland workers plan to
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
Behind The Scenes At Disneyland's Corral
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Dateline: November 25, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Way before Walt Disney bought the property that would become Disneyland, horses and other animals lived on a ranch north of the orange groves razed for the theme park.
In fact, Disney used to saddle up on the ranch's horses to tour the property that he was considering buying. One day, he told a ranch employee that the check was ready.
Today, the land is still a
Disney History President Sends Turkeys To Disneyland
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Dateline: November 21, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history:
Nov. 24, 1955: Mickey Mouse Club Circus, starring Jimmie Dodd and many of the original Mouseketeers, premieres in Fantasyland (it will become one of the shortest lived attractions at the Park, closing January 8, 1956).
Nov. 24, 1955: "Christmas Show Parade" kicks off its first holiday season at the Park
How To Survive Thanksgiving Week At Disney
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Dateline: November 20, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
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 at Disney restaurants.
Parks will be less packed earlier in the week,
Disneyland's Christmas Tree Is Up For The Holidays
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Dateline: November 10, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
The massive bottom half of Disneyland's Christmas tree slowly made its way along Main Street USA - followed by the top half.
Both were carried by cranes early Tuesday morning, as the theme park finished decking itself out with annual holiday decorations.
The 13-ton, 60-foot-tall artificial tree is in its second year at the theme park; two years ago, in part to
Disneyland Resort Holiday Season Begins This Week
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Dateline: November 9, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
The snowfall, twinkly castle and holiday-themed parades and fireworks return this week to the Disneyland Resort, well before Thanksgiving.
The holiday season begins Friday, Nov. 13 at both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, running through Jan. 3. Most of the features are the same as previous years, said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman.
Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Disneyland
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Dateline: November 9, 2009
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Source: Orange County Weekly
Disneyland's notorious for its ever revolving cast of employees--college kids running in and out between summers and classes, people who just move on... and then there are the Disneyland lifers, cast members who sign up and just never, ever leave.
The park's also notorious for its efforts to preserve "the magic" of Disney, going to extraordinary lengths to please
How To Get Free Coffee At Disneyland
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Dateline: November 5, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Did you know that you can get free refills on coffee at Disneyland?
Since 1955, Main Street's Market House has given free refills on coffee. Purchase a cup of coffee (regular, decaf, vanilla or hazelnut) for $2.59 and save your receipt.
There's no need to keep the cup. Just bring back the receipt and enjoy free refills all day.
At other food venues,
Holidays At Disneyland
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Dateline: November 4, 2009
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New Entertainment & Cherished Favorites Bring Holidays to Life at the Disneyland Resort
When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays with friends and loved ones, there's no place like the Disneyland Resort from November 13, through January 3, 2010, the holidays will shine more brightly than ever.
Guests will enjoy the return of the
See Disneyland Fireworks Projections At New Location
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Dateline: October 27, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
For the last week of the Disneyland Halloween fireworks, guests can see the spooky projections that go along with the show on mist screens in the Rivers of America.
Previously, visitors could only see projected images and animated characters, including host Jack Skellington, on a 20-foot orb on top of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Guests in other parts of the park, besides
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
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.
Disney History: Dixieland At Disneyland
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Dateline: September 26, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Take a look at what happened this week in Disney history:
Sept. 26, 1955: The First Annual Horseless Carriage Day is held on Main Street, U.S.A.
Oct. 1, 1960: Dixieland at Disneyland debuts on the Rivers of America in Frontierland. Six Dixieland bands draw 9,000 jazz fans to a musical procession of boats and rafts on the Rivers of America followed by concerts at
Halloween Time: Disneyland Decorates Main Street USA With 300 Pumpkins
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Dateline: September 26, 2009
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Source: Examiner
Disneyland has just decorated Main Street USA for the guests. 300 Pumpkins, all dressed up in faces, are found the street of Main Street USA.
Full of fun and a few frightful, the idea behind this new edition of Halloween Time at Disneyland is bringing Disney guests plenty of smiles.
The pumpkins are virtually everywhere and the hunt to see them all is a thrill
Tips For Watching Halloween Fireworks At Disneyland
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Dateline: September 25, 2009
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Tonight, Disneyland is debuting a brand new fireworks show called "Halloween Screams - A Villainous Surprise in the Skies." We've got some tips to help you make the most of your fireworks viewing experience.
*Arrive early! Since the show will only be running for about a month, expect crowds because many guests will want to experience the spectacle.
*The best
Disneyland The Happiest Place On Earth
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Dateline: September 22, 2009
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No trip to Los Angeles is complete without a visit to Disneyland. I haven't been here in years, but Sleeping Beauty's castle looks as beautiful as ever. What can I say? It appeals to my inner princess and will always be a Disney landmark.
Like Universal Studios, the crowds were smaller and more manageable. Unfortunately, Disneyland took advantage of the off-season to
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
Learning To Cook The Disney Way
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Dateline: September 21, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Chefs hats flew into the air as 30 students celebrated their graduation from Disney's Culinary Academy.
The students were employees from all across the Disneyland Resort and spent last week learning the finer points of cooking from two of the resort's certified executive chefs.
"What we teach them is exactly what is being used out there in the industry," said
Disneyland's New Mr. Lincoln Mixes Technology With Emotion
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Dateline: September 12, 2009
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After a long hiatus, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is set to return to its home on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland. Imagineers plan to bring back the attraction with the same charm and nostalgia, but with new technology and more emotion, creators said today.
"In bringing the Lincoln show back, one of the things I remember about the first show is it made you
Chilling Halloween Changes At Space Mountain, Spooky New Fireworks Plus Favorite Halloween Traditions
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Dateline: September 1, 2009
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Halloween Time Returns Sept. 25 as Mickey and Pals and Disney Villains Transform Parks for the Season
Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney's most beloved
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's Main Street Magic Shop Loses Its Magic
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Dateline: August 26, 2009
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This time last year, Disneyland guests could stroll into the Main Street Magic Shop and immerse themselves in a mesmerizing world of magic tricks and gag gifts. An enthusiastic cast member would sit at the counter of the intimate yet bustling shop, entertaining guests with clever antics, while the walls were bursting with merchandise running the gamut from basic card
Memorable Meeting With Man Behind The Mouse
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Dateline: August 17, 2009
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For a kid growing up in the '50s, "The Mickey Mouse Club" was required TV viewing. Even as an adult, whenever anyone sings "M-I-C-K-E-Y" it's hard for me to resist finishing the chorus. Come on, you know you want to.
I grew up in a small town near Sonora in the Mother Lode country, and every Christmas vacation we traveled to Los Angeles to stay with relatives.
When the Mouse Roared Back Part 2
Dateline: August 5, 2009
Status: Current
Source: MickeyMousePark.com
The year 1985 was a pivotal one for Disneyland, and it really set the stage for the following year, which the Marketing team aptly named, "Looks Like We Started Something! Disneyland "86". The new Eisner-Wells team had been busy the two previous years turning on a ton of work, and a lot of it would show up in '86. The "GiftGiver Extraordinaire" was continued over, but
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
Disneyland Still A Blast, For All Ages
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Dateline: July 22, 2009
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A spectacular fireworks show still lights up the sky over the Fantasyland castle every night at Disneyland in California.
THE DISNEY "cast members" (known more commonly as park employees) were directing one-way pedestrian traffic around the Disneyland square as if it were rush hour on Interstate 95.
In the distance, the banner over Fantasyland's castle waved
5 Disneyland Secrets That Nobody Knows
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Dateline: June 30, 2009
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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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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
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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Celebrate! A Street Party: Disneyland's New Parade
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Dateline: June 17, 2009
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This summer Disneyland Park revealed a new parade for their guests entitled Celebrate! A Street Party. New to the Resort line up and a different type of parade than what is normally found at Disneyland, guests will like the freshness of this catchy celebration.
Packed with some hip music and ready to get the guests to come out and dance, the parade brings home the
Disneyland's Matterhorn Still Packed At 50
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Dateline: June 17, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Mothers, fathers and children pack the queue leading into Disneyland's Matterhorn - families have been clamoring for a ride on the classic bobsleds for 50 years, a ride that turned 50 on Sunday.
The dual-track rollercoaster is an Orange County landmark, of course, whether seen from outside the park or inside Disneyland. "It was the first thrill ride at Disneyland,"
Disneyland A Man's World, After All
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Dateline: June 14, 2009
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Grownup dads find that they can enjoy the magic without the kids
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
Disneyland A Magical Kingdom, Even For Grown-Ups
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Dateline: May 14, 2009
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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
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
Main Street Rocks As Disneyland Resort Celebrates Spring
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Dateline: 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 Wine Festival. Valuable ticket offers and vacation packages add a big bonus
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 Must They Sell Fruit At Disneyland?
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Dateline: April 10, 2009
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On a recent visit to Disneyland with my kids I passed a fruit stand on Main Street. It seemed out of place. From my visits to the park as a kid, I only recalled noshing on corn dogs and churros--certainly not watermelon.
I was actually annoyed at the fruit stand for being there. I walked into the park thinking that I had the day off from enforcing a healthy diet onto
Disneyland's New Celebrate! A Sneak Peek At Street Show Debuting Friday
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Dateline: March 24, 2009
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I was up well before dawn this morning to watch a dress rehearsal of "Celebrate! A Street Party," the new interactive "street show" debuting at Disneyland on Friday.
The Anaheim theme park's Main Street USA was surreally alive at 3 a.m. - with overnight "third-shift" crews watering flowers, trimming trees and planting perennials. A backhoe stood sentinel before
Robot Lincoln Is Coming Back
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Dateline: February 26, 2009
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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
Animatronic ‘Mr. Lincoln' Show Returning To Disneyland After 5-Year Hiatus
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Dateline: February 25, 2009
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Despite persistent Internet rumors to the contrary, "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" will return in late 2009 to a renovated Disneyland Opera House with an "all-new" audio-animatronic show.
Disneyland is billing Lincoln's return as a 200th anniversary celebration of the 16th president's birth, which passed two weeks ago.
Lincoln's resurrection is sure to please
How To Eat Healthily At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 20, 2009
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The classic brown bag: Pre-Planning
Who says you have to eat Disneyland food when you visit Disneyland?
For most of us, a Disneyland® trip isn't something that happens spur of the moment. We buy the tickets, plan the car ride, and book the hotel-so why not pre-plan our food as well?
"Paper bagging it" at the Happiest Place on Earth is the most practical
Woman Who Avoids Titanic Disaster Celebrates 100th At Disneyland
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Dateline: February 13, 2009
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Source: Orange County Register
Frances Taylor was to ride aboard the Titanic with her parents on its 1912 voyage. But the crossing was over-booked and they got bumped.
Today, Friday the 13th, the now-100-year-old from Lake Forest tried to get aboard another boat, this one on the "it's a small world" attraction.
With Mouse ears atop her head, she leaned over to daughter Maggie Winn as they
How To Visit Disneyland In The Rain
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Dateline: February 8, 2009
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Don't be the poncho guy.Everybody knows you can count the number of rainy days Southern Californians have to deal with on two hands. This leads to such unfortunate things as hyper-cautious drivers, crowded weekend movie theaters, and canceled outdoor events. However, there is an upside to those drizzly, wet days that we Angelinos consider "rainy".
That's right:
Disneyland's New Parade Isn't A Parade Even Though It Is
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Dateline: January 20, 2009
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Although Disneyland isn't calling it a parade, the new "interactive street party" debuting March 27 will travel along the parade route, replace the outgoing parade and essentially serve as the daily parade.
In typical punctuation-challenged Disney fashion, Celebrate! A Street Party will feature seven floats and 90 performers in a "celebratory song and dance party."
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 Plus Corn Dog Plus Horse-Drawn Streetcar Equals Happiness
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Dateline: January 1, 2009
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I spent a delightful afternoon recently at Disneyland chowing down on a corn dog and riding on every antique vehicle along Main Street USA.
I've been to Disneyland at least 100 times and I'm always surprised when I come across something at the park I've never tried.
So on this day, I decided to skip all the roller coasters and dark rides and stick to Main
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
Christmas Fantasy Continues At Disneyland
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Dateline: December 8, 2008
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The awe on children's faces was apparent as they lined Main Street, Disneyland, to watch the first day of the Disneyland Christmas parade, which runs everyday until early January.
That's when Denny Newell, the park's senior show director, will start planning for next year.
With 17 custom-crafted floats and 120 performers and musicians, the parade is a massive
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
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
The Merriest Of Holiday Celebrations Make Spirits Brighter Than Ever At Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: November 11, 2008
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New Entertainment, Cherished Favorites, More Magic and a 'Reawakened' Sleeping Beauty Castle Bring Holidays to Life
When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays, there's no place like the Disneyland Resort, the Merriest Place on Earth. From November 21 through January 4, the annual Disneyland Resort holiday celebration will be more dazzling
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
Holidays Make A Great Time To Visit Disneyland
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Dateline: October 30, 2008
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The magic of Disneyland and California Adventure parks gets "super pixie dusted" during the holiday season coming up Nov. 21-Jan. 4, but so do the lines. Better to plan your magical excursion in the next couple of weeks before the holiday rush.
Here are some tips for making the most of your time:
Be an early bird: Check the opening times of both parks.
Abundance Of Fall Fun At Disneyland Resort As New Experiences Enhance Traditional Halloween And Holiday Seasons
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Dateline: October 2, 2008
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The giant Mickey Mouse Jack-o'-Lantern and the Town Square Christmas Tree will be the symbols of celebration for their respective holidays at Disneyland this fall. But the traditional fan favorites are only the beginning as Disneyland Resort welcomes new shows and immersive experiences, along with an exciting preview of things to come at Disney's California Adventure
What Is The Significance Of The Names On Windows That Line Main Street
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Dateline: September 17, 2008
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Source: Orange County Register
Many fans have known for a long time that the names on the upper-story windows along Main Street pay tribute to real people, most of them Disney employees who contributed to Disneyland in some significant way.
Typically the windows identify a "proprietor" and then give a brief description of a fictional business supposedly operating behind the window. That
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.
Jungle Cruise Jokesters Take Their Show On The Road
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Dateline: September 5, 2008
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Richard Nixon's Press Secretary Ronald Zeigler, Disney/Pixar's digital animation head and creator of the Toy Story movie franchise John Lasseter, both cut their public speaking teeth working as wise-cracking tour guides or "skippers' on Disneyland's popular comedy-driven Jungle Cruise ride.
Sunday, a new crop of skippers is taking their Disney-honed improvisation
Disneyland Prepares To Open Sleeping Beauty Castle
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Dateline: August 1, 2008
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The interior of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland will open in time for the December holiday season, offering guests a "reawakened" version of its classic walkthrough presentation kissed with vibrant scenes of Aurora, her charming prince, the evil Maleficent and other characters from the beloved fairy tale film.
"It is fitting that we are announcing the return of
New Book Covers Disneyland From A To Z
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Dateline: July 24, 2008
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The Disneyland Encyclopedia' features entries on popular attractions, trivia and insider secrets.
Like most of us, Chris Strodder vividly remembers his first trip to Disneyland, a journey to the Magical Kingdom from Northern California in the 1960s.
"The overall impression was a whirlwind of sensations, of sights and sound and smells," he says of that visit as a
Disneyland To Celebrate 45th Anniversary Of The Enchanted Tiki Room
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Dateline: June 20, 2008
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Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of the Enchanted Tiki Room.
On June 22, 1963, people first entered the attraction "where the birds sing words, and the flowers croon, in the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki room."
Here are some facts about the attraction:
The Enchanted Tiki Room was the first attraction to function completely via the wonders of
My First Long-Awaited Much Anticipated Wonderful Trip To Disneyland
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Dateline: March 2, 2008
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I had never been to Disneyland. When I was growing up, we watched "The Wonderful World of Disney" TV show and thought it looked like a magical place, but the idea of piling all seven of us into the 1953 Plymouth and heading for California was not something that occurred to us.
I didn't even know anyone who lived in California, and in those days our few vacations were
Do Disneyland
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Dateline: February 24, 2008
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Many of us have to do the obligatory family-touristy thing when we travel.
But don't despair: There's even star power at Disneyland if you know where to look.
First, Walt Disney slept there -- setting Disneyland apart from any other Disney park in the world. A light is still kept on in his personal apartment above the Main Street fire station.
Take the
Exclusive Tour Inside Disneyland's Dream Suite
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Dateline: February 7, 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 planned for almost every room of the 2,600-square-foot suite.
Each room
No Place Does Christmas Like Disneyland
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Dateline: December 16, 2007
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It's called the happiest place on Earth but at Christmastime, Disneyland gets a full, festive makeover. Bulking up its attractions, characters and music, Disneyland is extra special this time of year, even for frequent visitors. And through it all, Anaheim is quite weather-friendly in December, unlike much of the country.
Through Jan. 16, Sleeping Beauty's castle is
Tony Baxter Talks Walt Disney Treasures Disneyland Secrets Stories And Magic
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Dateline: December 6, 2007
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The Senior Vice President, Creative at Walt Disney Imagineering talks about this immense new set.
Tony Baxter has lived and breathed the creations of Walt Disney for over 40 years. During his incredibly successful career at Walt Disney Imagineering, he even breathed life into some of Disneyland's most successful creations like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Star
Snow Blankets Disneyland
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Dateline: November 26, 2007
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Guests to Disney Parks on both coasts are in for some eye-popping spectacle this holiday season. Thanks to new lighting and special effects packages, glistening snow blankets Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.
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New enchantment arrived in Disneyland Nov. 16. The holiday season finds Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle covered in freshly fallen snow.
Walt Disneys Hideaway
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Dateline: November 21, 2007
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His secret apartment at Disneyland was his home away from home. Now the park is planning tours for selected guests.
One of the most momentous occasions of my childhood was the day I met Mickey's dad.
I must have been about 7 when my parents took me to Disneyland, the enormous, newfangled amusement park that opened the previous year. We were just inside the gate
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
Disney Announces Significant Expansion Plan For The Disneyland Resort
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Dateline: October 17, 2007
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The Walt Disney Company today unveiled a significant multi-year expansion plan for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim that continues its growth as a multi-day, world-class tourist destination.
Announced by Disney President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger and Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo at a press conference at Walt Disney Imagineering's Glendale
Halloweentime Comes To Disneyland Once Again
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Dateline: October 15, 2007
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For decades, Disneyland has upheld its legendary motto as the "Happiest Place on Earth - and as a profitable worldwide travel destination for all ages - but in the daunting month of October, can it be transformed into the "Scariest Place on Earth"?
Well, not quite.
Nevertheless,the Disneyland Resort's second annual HalloweenTime is a celebrated occasion
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,
Disneyland Finishing Suite Conceived By Walt Disney Decades Ago
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Dateline: October 1, 2007
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Designers and construction crews at Disneyland are completing a project that Walt Disney himself started more than 40 years ago -- a private living suite tucked into the theme park.
The Walt Disney Co. announced the project Monday, saying theme park guests will be able to win an overnight stay in the suite beginning next year.
Disney dreamed up the spacious
Day For Night The Annual Goth Gathering At Disneyland
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Dateline: August 22, 2007
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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
A Family-Friendly Halloween Tradition Returns As Disney's Halloweentime
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Dateline: July 19, 2007
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Halloween Dreams Come True Beginning Sept. 21 When Parks and Characters Are Transformed For the Autumn Holiday Season
Following up on the success of its inaugural season last year, Disney's HalloweenTime will return to the Disneyland Resort this fall with a lively mix of Disney characters in seasonal costumes, whimsical decor, decked-out attractions, themed shows and
Oceans And Seas
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Dateline: July 3, 2007
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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
Disneyland Presents Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
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Dateline: June 27, 2007
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It's a little-known fact that Sombrero Grande's first job out of high school was working at Disneyland as a "captain" on the Submarine Voyage attraction in Tomorrowland. In 1998, I left the park's employ and the Subs were mysteriously closed down soon afterwards. Immediately rumors began swirling on the Internet theorizing that the Subs were closed due to "budget cuts" or
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
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
Only Pinocchio Nose For Sure
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Dateline: May 10, 2007
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Source: The Independent
We weren't even in the park yet when the perjury began.
Giddy with the excitement that only a day at the Magic Kingdom can conjure, my friend told Disneyland's parking attendant that she had given him a $50 bill rather than a $20 - just to watch him squirm.
I apologized to the unfortunately dressed, overweight gentleman and told my friend that she simply
Disneyland Locomotive Headed For Fullerton
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Dateline: May 1, 2007
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For the first time in its 52 years, the C.K. Holliday Locomotive No. 1 will leave Disneyland and trundle down Harbor Boulevard for a guest appearance at this city's ninth-annual Railroad Days on Saturday and Sunday.
The 9-ton engine will be loaded onto a flatbed truck about noon Friday for the half-hour trip to the Fullerton Transportation Center, 122 E. Santa Fe
Disneyland Visit A Joy For Chivas USA
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Dateline: May 1, 2007
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As a child in Cuba, Chivas USA forward Maykel Galindo had no aspirations of visiting Disneyland.
So while he soaked in his first-ever trip to the Happiest Place on Earth, Galindo could not help but feel the excitement only Disneyland can give. "It's incredible. I'm impressed by the amount of things there are here inside," Galindo said. "I feel like a child. I feel
For Sale: Pirates Premiere
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Dateline: April 12, 2007
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If you've stashed away a pirate's booty of $1,500, you can book passage to Disneyland's May 19 world premiere for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
Disneyland, the host for all three Pirates premieres, is selling tickets to the public in hopes of raising more than $3 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Twelve hundred tickets will be available, starting today,
When You Wish Upon A Star
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Dateline: March 17, 2007
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Disneyland is everything you have read about, and more.
Ever since I was a child, I wanted to visit Disneyland. Isn't that every kid's dream?
That dream became a reality just before Christmas last year. My mum, brother and I finally made a trip to that magical place.
The flight from Malaysia to the US was terribly long and tiring. However, it was worth
Exile On Main Street
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Dateline: February 21, 2007
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Exiled Wearsider Richard Geere is hitting the high notes in a real Mickey Mouse job in the States. The former Bede School pupil plays piano on Main Street in Disneyland, California.
He wears a name badge telling visitors he is from "Sunderland, England" and never misses a chance to tell people about his home city.
Paul McCartney is among the thousands of
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.
Electrosynthomagnetic Sounds And Sparkling Lights
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Dateline: December 28, 2006
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It is dark. Crowds line the streets in anticipation; some have put down blankets and saved their places for over an hour. Finally, an announcement is made: "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Disney proudly presents our spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination in thousands of sparkling lights and electrosynthomagnetic musical sounds - Disney's
Disneyland's Village Haus
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Dateline: December 27, 2006
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When Mickey Force Feeds, It's Hard to Swallow
I am more than willing to pay over $230 hard-earned clams (not including parking) for the opportunity to tell the world that I took my family of four to the Happiest Place on Earth (that would be Disneyland for all of you hermits). Sure, it's a pretty penny, but worth sharing this American rite of passage with my
Ruth Shellhorn, Landscape Architect
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Dateline: November 13, 2006
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Landscape architect Ruth Shellhorn, who designed landscaping for institutions throughout Southern California, died Nov. 3 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She was 97.
By the time she retired in 1990, she was recognized for helping define the Southern California look of midcentury modern architecture for the now-defunct Bullock's department store chain and
Westminster Resident Is Guest Of Honor At Disneyland As She Celebrates 100
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Dateline: November 12, 2006
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Source: Orange County Register
Juanita Owens, you're turning 100 - what are you going to do?
Go to Disneyland, of course.
It was, after all, one of the few things she had yet to do in this lifetime.
Owens was full of smiles Saturday morning as Mickey Mouse and Minnie surrounded her wheelchair and peppered her with kisses, and the Mayor of Main Street proclaimed Nov. 11 to be "Juanita
Retired Disneyland Photographer Captured Lifetime Of Enchanting Moments
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Dateline: October 14, 2006
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For four decades, Renie Bardeau's job was simple: Capture the magic.
If he had been a farmer or chef or bus driver, Bardeau's task would be difficult, because magic in the real world is rare and fleeting.
But Bardeau did not work in the real world. He spent his time at a place where castles were real and fantasy had its own land, a cloistered kingdom built by a
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
Fullerton Resident Designs Displays For Disneyland
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Dateline: October 1, 2006
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Source: Orange County Register
This summer while the nation was wrapped in red, white and blue bunting for Independence Day celebrations, Shawna Tice-Miles was thinking orange.
Orange as in the 300 foam-core pumpkins that needed to be carved for Disneyland's Halloween windows. And orange as in the orange-and-white cobweb cakes created to dazzle children's eyes in the costume shop.
As one of
Theme Parks Know Halloween Is Big Business. Even Disney Has Decided To Go All Out.
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Dateline: September 29, 2006
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More than 30 years ago, a few guys who worked in Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town thought it would be fun to throw on costumes for Halloween and scare some unsuspecting guests.
"It wasn't really thought out," admitted park spokeswoman Michele Wischmeyer. "It was just last minute."
Since that first year in 1973, when Sinister Seymour served as Knott's inaugural
Disney Promises Grins Over Gore
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Dateline: September 22, 2006
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Source: Orange County Register
The Disneyland Resort on Thursday unveiled specifics of its "HalloweenTime" seasonal event, billed as the "biggest and best Halloween event ever celebrated" at the resort in its 51 years.
The event, which starts Sept. 29 and runs through Oct. 31, is part of Disneyland's attempt to bolster attendance in the period between its peak summer and Christmas seasons. It aims
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
A Trip To Disneyland
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Dateline: August 23, 2006
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Tennis shoes, hamburgers and being a child again
"Don't you think a 3-year-old is too young to take to Disneyland?" my aunt asked me over dessert and coffee.
I told her that when my son was three, I took him on his first trip to Disneyland.
"Yes, but did he get much out of it? -- Is it safe? -- Do you have to always be watching your kids or can they just
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
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
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
Tot Conflict At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 5, 2006
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There's just something about Disneyland that seems to bring out the worst in people.
I flew down to California for a wedding a couple weeks ago. As the old adage says, "When in Anaheim, go to Disneyland and spend all your money."
It was here, at the end of a long day in the Mecca of princesses, pixies and capitalism that I had an epiphany. What I realized that
Disney Parks For Grown-Ups: An Insider's Guide
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Dateline: June 1, 2006
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Because of my lifelong passion for Disney theme parks, I've become something of a counselor to friends and co-workers considering a visit to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. They'll stop by my office before a vacation to tell me their fears or ask for tips.
Believe it or not, the park is still just as magical to me today as it was when I was 9 and made my first
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
Readers Recall Visiting Happiest (Or Scariest, Or Friendliest) Place On Earth
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Dateline: 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 war. The adopted orphan from Russia who started to embrace her new culture
Thanks For The Magic Memories
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Dateline: April 30, 2006
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Some people preserve family memories in scrapbooks and dresser drawers, filling them with vintage photographs of mom and dad, mementos of wartime service, souvenirs of that first trip to Disneyland.
Diane Disney Miller has all that, too -- and she's planning a museum to share it with us.
It will be a lot more than a scrapbook, but it won't look like a monument,
Virtual Magic Kingdom Hits Million Player Mark
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Dateline: February 27, 2006
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Barely more than seven months after its official launch, Virtual Magic Kingdom, a free multiplayer gaming community inspired by Disney's famous theme parks, has acquired the one-millionth character in its virtual community, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online announced.
Quickly establishing itself as one of the coolest destinations online for gaming fans, the
No Slowing Down For Dis Imagineer Sklar
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Dateline: February 22, 2006
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If he'd done nothing else in his career, Marty Sklar would rank as a Walt Disney Co. legend because of his exhaustive track record of impressing the heck out of the boss during the years when Walt Disney was achieving his ultimate dream, the launch of Disneyland.
Sklar, 72, served the Disney company for 50 years as the creative leader of the renowned Walt Disney
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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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
Doing Disneyland Right
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Dateline: 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 great time flying seat-of-your-pants at Disneyland? Absolutely. But I
Disneyland: Working The crowds
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Dateline: December 23, 2005
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Source: Orange County Register
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 Christmas tree, entertainment and nighttime snow on Main Street.
While
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
Celebrities Decorate Disneyland Ornaments For Hurricane Victims
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Dateline: November 28, 2005
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Some of Hollywood's stars of past and present are using their creativity to help young hurricane victims and children across the nation. Leonardo DiCaprio, Christina Aguilera, Susan Sarandon, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Donald Trump, William Shatner, Courtney Cox and David Arquette -- and many more famous faces from Hollywood -- personally decorated and signed gold Mickey
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
Sleigh Bells Ring, Snow Falls and Chestnuts Roast at The Merriest Place on Earth
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Dateline: 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 attractions.
The fun is extended with expanded park hours for Disneyland and
Ears To You, Disneyland
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Dateline: October 8, 2005
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"Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me ...."
That song hasn't left my head since Monday morning when, for a moment, I was a Disney Mouseketeer; honorary member of the Mickey Mouse Club.
Monday marked the 50th anniversary of the debut of the original Mickey Mouse Club on Oct. 3, 1955, and Disneyland rolled out the red carpet - well, actually it
Walt, Meet Henry: The Henry Ford Premieres Disneyland Art And Artifacts
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Dateline: September 29, 2005
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Like Tinkerbell's fairy dust, the magic of Disneyland cannot be contained.
It started sparkling in Anaheim, Calif., 50 years ago with the birth of Walt Disney's original theme park. It has since spread to in Orlando, Paris, Tokyo and now Hong Kong.
Now the magic has reached Dearborn.
More specifically, it has cascaded into a 7,500-square-foot exhibit space
Disneyland Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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Dateline: September 28, 2005
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Disneyland, "The Mickey Mouse Club" and the Mouseketeers -- three American pop culture icons -- share their 50th anniversaries in 2005 and 10 of the original Mouseketeers are returning "home" to Disneyland on Monday, October 3, to celebrate their golden milestone where they first made their initial public appearance. In salute to one of the most popular children's
Disneyland Cast Members Dominate 2005 Disney Legends Awards
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Dateline: September 20, 2005
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In celebration of 50 years of Disneyland magic, The Walt Disney Company inducted the 2005 "class" of Disney Legends for their roles in creating the company's treasure trove of entertainment, particularly their part in creating "The Happiest Place on Earth." Today's 10:00 am ceremony was presented in the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland. Following the awards
Walking In Her Footpaths
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Dateline: September 15, 2005
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Source: Los Angeles Times
Just try to coax Ruth Shellhorn into talking about that photograph of her at the White House more than 30 years ago, accepting an award from Pat Nixon. What was the award?
"I don't know," Shellhorn says.
At 95, it's understandable that a few details from a career spanning seven decades might grow fuzzy. But spend more time with Shellhorn - one of the designers
Podcasting Goes Corporate
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Dateline: September 11, 2005
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Source: Orange County Register
At Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration in July, Newport Beach resident Michael Geoghegan was one of the first people inside the gate.
He wasn't there to enjoy himself but to capture the sounds and secrets of the Magic Kingdom's special event for Disney fans.
Geoghegan treated his audience to a tour of Walt Disney's private apartment above the fire
Disneyland Still Magical At 50
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Dateline: August 5, 2005
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Disneyland is giving itself a 50th birthday bash and we're all invited. The party began on the fifth of May and my family and I visited on the eighth. When I passed through the turnstile, the employee greeted me with a hearty, "Welcome home," in keeping with the 50th Anniversary theme, "Happiest Homecoming on Earth." I did feel I was coming home, and I'm sure other guests
Disneyland 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
The Kingdom Was His Glory
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Dateline: July 31, 2005
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Source: Los Angeles Times
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 construction bill.
When the park opened July 17, 1955, toilets clogged, the food ran out and women's high heels sank into wet asphalt. Disney officials still refer
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
Rewards Required Risk-Taking
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Dateline: July 16, 2005
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Source: Orange County Register
One of Jack Lindquist's best memories of Disneyland goes back to 1955, the year it opened. Back then, checks arrived on Thursdays, but employees generally cashed them on Mondays. Everyone knew the till was always more full after the weekend.
A moment on the park's first Christmas Eve assured Lindquist that there would be many paychecks to come.
"I was walking
The Big Ooh
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Dateline: July 15, 2005
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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
Disneys Opening Brings Magical Fantasy To Life
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Dateline: July 11, 2005
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Source: Contra Costa Times
On Sunday, Disneyland officially turns 50.
This is of particular interest to boys (and girls) my age because it could well be the first time all of us recall, simultaneously and in vivid detail, something that happened a half-century ago. In fact, we can all probably remember the vast build-up to the opening, because we were the very fuel with which Walt Disney
Go Ask Alice
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Dateline: July 1, 2005
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Source: Orange County Weekly
For one former Alice in Wonderland, the Fourth of July remains unforgettable
Melissa Tye played Alice in Wonderland at Disneyland from 1997 to 2001.
WAS IT A HARD JOB?
The Fourth of July was always hard. You walk out from backstage, and you're instantly surrounded by 50 people shoving autograph books in your face. You're stuck. It's hot. You can't move. I
Disneyland Turns 50 Magic Kingdom's Opening In 1955 Was Treat For All
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Dateline: June 19, 2005
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The summer of 1955 was magical for two children living in Southern California. Like thousands of others, they visited Disneyland.
But, unlike their peers, the visit by cousins Bill Krauch and Sybil Stanton was part of a revealing peak at the Magic Kingdom weeks before the park opened to the public. Walt Disney personally served as their host and tour guide.
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
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
A Considerable Town
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Dateline: May 13, 2005
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Pam Wells has been to Disneyland, she estimates, 50 times in her 43 years. In fact, she's going again this weekend, for her 44th birthday. She can still remember being too excited to sleep the night before a Disneyland outing. And she can list all the places you used to be able to make out and/or smoke pot (Monsanto, the Sky Buckets) back in her teenage days. She talks of
Age Doesn't Fade The Magic
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Dateline: May 12, 2005
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Source: Calgary Sun
Fifty-years seems all too short a time to go from not existing at all, to being the most famous holiday destination on earth.
Indeed, it's doubtful Walt Disney himself - whose opening-day optimism was only slightly shaken by melting asphalt and overflowing toilets - could have imagined the enduring omnipresence of what is, essentially, a glorified fun fair.
Dear Walt, Thanks For The Memories
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Dateline: May 10, 2005
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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
Mouse Memories
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Dateline: May 10, 2005
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Disneyland's golden anniversary party began Thursday and will run through Thanksgiving 2006. We asked Bee readers to share memories of the park's early days. Here's what they recalled. Pop on your golden mouse ears and take a trip back in time ...
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At Least 50 Reasons To Make A Trip To Disneyland
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Dateline: May 8, 2005
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If the early reviews are any indication, this will really be a happy birthday at Disneyland.
The theme park, which turns 50 on July 17, lit the candles on its anniversary celebration Wednesday with the official debut of a nightly fireworks show, the most elaborate in its history. And the next morning, park officials took the wrappings off two new attractions for
Disneyland At 50: Readers Share Past Disneyland Delights
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Dateline: May 5, 2005
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Source: Arizona Republic
It was the summer before first grade, and John Quisling had learned a new word. He'd heard it on the radio and listened to his parents talk about it and wondered if it could be as magical as everyone said.
Disneyland did not disappoint.
The Santa Ana, Calif., boy and his family visited the innovative park just days after it opened 50 years ago this summer on
Disneyland Begins 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Backed by the sound of trumpets, the release of doves and the explosion of fireworks, Julie Andrews stood before Sleeping Beauty Castle Thursday to kick off Disneyland's 18-month birthday celebration.
Andrews, dressed in a white suit, stood with Dakota Sandak, who has appeared in a Disney commercial, and said, "Do it together, one, two, Welcome Home!"
Art
Disneyland Remains Forever Young
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Dateline: May 5, 2005
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The last time I went to Disneyland I got to drive the jeep in the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ride. Unfortunately, my family disobeyed instructions and looked into the eye of the idol, so we were condemned to a terrifying adventure before finally returning safely to the loading dock.
The sense of triumph I derived from what was a predictable outcome far
Disneyland Then And Now
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1955
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week in summer; closed Mondays the rest of the year.
Size: 60 acres, plus 100 acres for parking.
Zones: Fantasyland, Frontierland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Main Street USA 18 attarctions
Admission: $1 (including tax) for adults. 50 cents for children. Ride tickets, sold separately, priced from 10 to 35
Disneyland Celebrates A Half-Century Of Joy
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Dateline: May 1, 2005
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From Sleeping Beauty's castle to the spinning teacups, the magic of Disneyland has endured for 50 years. The 60-acre Anaheim park opened on July 17, 1955, but Disney officials aren't waiting for summer. They'll kick off 18 months of celebration on Thursday.
We knew there had to be desert residents who were there, enjoying the fun on that first day, and that the park
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
Your Best Or Worst Memory Of Disneyland?
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Donna Cleveland, San Francisco
Disneyland '59 was the scene of a double date gone bad. My boyfriend and my best friend were sneaking around the attractions behind my back. Her "date" was in on the deception. At a serendipitous Disneyland reunion in '94, the same old boyfriend belatedly apologized with an expensive gift..
MaryAnn Wofford, Fremont
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Magical Memories
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Dateline: April 30, 2005
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Disneyland was built on a dream. And it was Walt Disney's dream that has made millions of wishes come true during the past 50 years.
Hundreds of millions of wishes, really. And also special moments - first dates and honeymoons, birthdays and anniversaries, and fun days spent with kids and later with grandkids.
Several weeks ago, we asked readers to recall their
Glaring Glitches Aside, The Debut Was Glorious
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Dateline: April 29, 2005
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It was sweltering that day. And crowded. People swarmed to the entrance to Disneyland even if they didn't have tickets, that's how eager they were to get inside.
"Hotter than hell" is how Art Linkletter, the emcee and Walt Disney's longtime friend, remembers the opening day of Disneyland July 17, 1955.
"The asphalt had just been rolled, and people's shoes got
Disneyland Giving 18-Month Anniversary Party
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Dateline: April 29, 2005
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The 50th anniversary bash will last 18 months - long enough to give every Disney fan on the planet a chance to attend the party.
Most of these changes will premiere Thursday (that's 05/05/05, a date Disneyland chose for numerical emphasis):
* A new parade, "Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams," will feature floats that become mini-stage shows, music and more than
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
What's New At Disneyland
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Dateline: April 24, 2005
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Source: Oregonian
A half-dozen new or revitalized attractions will be unveiled May 4: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters: Piloting individual Space Cruisers in Tomorrowland, riders fire laser cannons at targets to protect outer space from the evil forces of Emperor Zurg. Total scores appear in the Space Cruiser at the end of each ride. But get this: Via the Internet, at-home participants can
Disney Celebrates With New Attractions
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Dateline: April 17, 2005
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The 50th anniversary bash will last for 18 months -- long enough to give every Disney fan on the planet a chance to attend the party.
Most of these changes will premiere May 5 (that's 05/05/05 for numerical emphasis):
* A new parade, ``Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams,'' will feature floats that become mini-stage shows, music and more than 50 Disney characters.
Disneyland At 50: Walt's Wild Ride
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Dateline: April 17, 2005
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"Hotter than hell" is how Art Linkletter, the emcee and Walt Disney's longtime friend, remembers it. "The asphalt had just been rolled and people's shoes got stuck in it. But we carried on. We didn't worry about stuff like that."
Fifty years is a long time, but those who were there when Disneyland opened its gates on July 17, 1955, still remember the tiniest details
In Step With The Mouse, Disneyland's Opening Was A Wild Adventure
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Dateline: April 16, 2005
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No one said magic would be easy. Still, 50 years later, what almost no one remembers is the opening day that stumbled like Dumbo dancing in leg irons.
When the widely anticipated, but hardly completed, Disneyland opened its doors on July 17, 1955, so eager was the world to share Walt Disney's dream that instead of 6,000 invited guests, more than 28,000 people - most
Maintaining The Magic
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Dateline: April 9, 2005
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Happiest Place on Earth? Not Disneyland on its opening day - not even close.
People weren't even very happy trying to get to the new park on July 17, 1955, as cars backed up for seven miles on the Santa Ana Freeway. Meanwhile, at the park itself, rides broke down, restaurants ran out of food, and, thanks to a plumbers strike, there were no drinking fountains on a
Disneyland Fun Facts
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Dateline: April 1, 2005
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515 million: Number of guests the park has welcomed since it opened.
26 million: Hand towels used in Disneyland's restrooms during the year.
13.3 million: Guests welcomed last year, making it the second-most-visited theme park in the country. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., was No. 1, with 15.1 million.
4 million: Hamburgers sold at the
Frantic Kingdom: A Wild Ride In Search Of Lost Sister
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Dateline: March 25, 2005
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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 Turns The Big 5-0
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Dateline: 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 rush to get there -- especially since Disney sources concede that, just like
Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Party Will Start Early And Run 18 Months
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Dateline: March 16, 2005
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A refurbished old standard, Space Mountain, and a new, high-tech interactive ride, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, will help Disneyland mark its 50th anniversary with a prolonged celebration.
"If there is one year to be at Disneyland, this is it," said Disneyland Resort spokesman Tim O'Day, pitching events that will, in fact, run for 18 months.
Some customers
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
Andrae Rivas And Rebecca Phelps Selected As 2005 Disneyland Resort Ambassadors
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Dateline: October 7, 2004
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Team of Two Ambassadors Has the Special Honor of Representing Cast Members During Disneyland's 50th Anniversary
Hundreds of cheering Guests and Cast Members gathered with Disneyland(R) Resort President Matt Ouimet and Mickey and Minnie Mouse on Main Street, U.S.A. today to congratulate Andrae Rivas and Rebecca Phelps as they were announced as the 2005 Disneyland(R)
Gold Medalist Swimmer Michael Phelps Makes Historic Splash On Main Street, USA At Disneyland!
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This morning at Disneyland, America's three most celebrated swimmers including eight-time Olympic medalist (including six gold) Michael Phelps, gold medalist Ian Crocker and gold medalist Lenny Krayzelburg experienced Disneyland like no one else ever has ever before -- by swimming down Main Street, USA! The three Athens medal-winners participated in a first-ever "swim
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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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
Disneyland Night Crew Enjoys Sprucing Up After Hours
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Dateline: July 2, 2004
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Some call themselves vampires. They say good morning at midnight, when others say goodnight. They arrive at Disneyland as the last guests leave and stay until the magic begins again the next day.
Among the 1,200 nocturnal engineers, bakers, plumbers, hotel crews and other workers is a woman security guard who works nights because the sun aggravates her skin cancer.
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 Purists Decry Tame Teacups In Fantasyland
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The teacup ride has turned tame and longtime fans of the Fantasyland attraction are not happy.
The Mad Tea Party ride with 18 giant spinning teacups was recently modified in the name of safety to make it harder for people to spin.
The move has prompted fans of the ride to march to City Hall on Disneyland's Main Street in protest and post hundreds of messages on
Horse Sense
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Dateline: March 1, 2003
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Brent Deines makes sure that Disneyland's horses hit the road without a hitch. Among the fixtures of Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A., are the horse-drawn trolley cars that clip-clop down the avenue carrying guests past City Hall and the Main Street Cinema. Brent Deines is Disneyland's head horseman, a onetime farmhand whose job involves everything from making harness
Ratting Out The Mouse Is Disneyland A Haven For Rodents?
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Dateline: October 4, 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 cafeteria-style restaurant were recently chronicled in the Weekly (""Rats and Rat
Mickey By Moonlight
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Dateline: 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 morning.
From Main Street to the California Screamin' roller
Disney's Dream Theme
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It was sometime in the 1940s, and a young father sat on an amusement park bench, licking a Popsicle and feeling slightly disgruntled. While his two daughters rode the merry-go-round, he waited restlessly, wondering why there was no amusement park that was equally "amusing" for children and adults.
Had this been anyone else, the thought might have disappeared
It Fakes a Village
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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
A Walk with Walt
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Dateline: September 1, 2001
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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
See You In Disneyland
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Dateline: September 1, 2001
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As he was led manacled away after his conviction, serial killer Richard Ramirez, Los Angeles's infamous "Night Stalker," turned to the courtroom audience and snarled "See you in Disneyland." America recognized the turn of phrase from the familiar TV as that invariably follows the World Series or Super Bowl. After a montage of key plays - with "When You Wish upon a Star"
Opening Day
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July 17, 1955 Autopia Day of Infamy! About half the Autopia cars were taken from the ride and moved to an offstage area next to the Main Street Town Square for the Opening Day Parade. The first sign of trouble appeared as I started the cars using a kick starter on the engine while holding the rear engine hood open. The day was getting hotter and hotter, and the cars began
Greetings From Disneyland
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Dateline: September 1, 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 early years with Disney memorabilia and worked his way up to his current
More Cars To Design, WED Life At The Studio, Beyond The 'Carneys'
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Dateline: June 14, 2000
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My regular week-day job as a designer at Channing Wallace Gilson Industrial Design in Hollywood, just a mile from where Walt and Roy first set up camp in the 1920's no longer seemed like fun. Not when I could draw car sketches at night, then spend all day Saturdays at the Studio in Burbank caught up in the excitement of "Designing Disneyland".
Walt wanted an antique
Celebrating a Disneyland Milestone
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Dateline: March 1, 2000
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On paper, the new 45 Years of Magic procession at Disneyland might look like just another gala parade. The real thing, however, is closer to kinetic art. That, at least, is the vision of Jean-Luc Choplin, the creator of an extravaganza opening on February 18 as part of the park's yearlong forty-fifth birthday celebration. An old hand on the parade route (he was
Disneyland In One Day
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Dateline: March 1, 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."
Disneyland has its own special feel, and nostalgia is only part of it. Yes, it's
Disneyland After Dark
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Dateline: June 1, 1999
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Source: Disney Magazine
It's a typical scene in Anaheim: 18-wheelers shake up Fantasyland, the boats of the Jungle Cruise run the river backwards, and the Main Street sound system blares tunes by the Wallflowers. Disneyland in a parallel universe?
Not exactly. More like the overnight flip side of the theme park when crews tweak, polish, paint, scrub, and fine-tune the place to perfection.
Safe New World
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Dateline: September 14, 1998
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Consider the notion that Walt Disney might be better remembered as one of the late twentieth century's biggest influences on urban planning than as the man who drew a cartoon mouse. That's the premise of The Architecture of Reassurance: Designing the Disney Theme Parks, an exhibition that offers an unprecedented peek into the archives of the Imagineers. Originally mounted
Reaction Seemed Dim To Light Magic Parade
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Dateline: October 16, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
Disneyland fan Robb Alvey took in the Light Magic parade this summer, and for the Westminster resident, ``Once was enough.''
Alvey, a former Disneyland employee, wasn't suprised to learn that the theme park has pulled the plug on Light Magic to make way for next summer's ``Mulan,'' a nighttime parade based on the animated film opening next summer. ``You watched the
Last Of A Disneyland Breed
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Dateline: July 16, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
In two weeks, the last working member of Club 55 will depart Disneyland.
Bob Penfield, wrapping up a 42-year career at the Magic Kingdom on July 31, is the last of the Disneyland employees who worked at the park on opening day in 1955.
He is one of a swiftly dwindling number of employees who worked with Walt himself and, in Disney lore, an affiliation with the
The Turnstiles Keep Rolling At Disneyland
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Dateline: July 11, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
There are classified secrets and there are Disney secrets. The only difference is that when spilling a secret can make a few bucks, it's either espionage or a Disney media event.
Such was the case in Anaheim this past Sunday. A woman named Minnie - last name, NOT Mouse - shows up at Disneyland. She's immediately showered with her 15 minutes of fame and lots of prizes.
A Little Night Magic
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Dateline: May 26, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
Is that a can of "New Coke" that Mickey Mouse is sipping as he trips the light fantastic in the Light Magic show, Disneyland's new "streetacular" parade, which started rumbling through Fantasyland and down Main Street last week?
When some Disneyland patrons pronounced themselves underwhelmed by the attraction during its first preview excursion -- comparing it
A Little Night Light
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Dateline: May 23, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
Here's some advice for those Disneyland purists who have been howling over "Light Magic," the new show unveiled this month as a replacement for the venerable Main Street Electrical Parade: It's different from its predecessor, and entertaining in its own unique way. Deal with it!
Life is about change. Hey, Walt embraced it. Even Disneyland needs to make an occasional
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
So, What's New?
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Dateline: May 18, 1997
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Source: Seattle Times
[*This article has been edited non-Disneyland Info removed--RLM*]
More light, more action at Disneyland
Disneyland has retired its decades-old Main Street Electrical Parade and is replacing it with a state-of-the-art light show/parade.
"Light Magic: A Spectacular Journey" will begin Friday night. Eighty-foot stages will roll along the traditional parade route,
Reflections From The Road: The Search For Main Street USA
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Dateline: March 21, 1997
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Source: Chronicle of Higher Education
In July of 1995, I arrived in downtown Fort Collins, Colo., in search of clues to answer the questions that I always ask as a historical geographer: How and why did the townsfolk design and locate buildings, streets, and open spaces as they did? How did the resulting landscape fit into the broader pattern of the region and nation?
Since I am especially interested in
Disney Gives Heave-Ho To Ho-Hum Food Items
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Dateline: March 19, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
Is the world ready for the Banana Dog? Will kids really eat something called a Pale of Mud?
The world will find out Friday, when Disneyland opens three new restaurants and introduces a line of huge, showy foods that are supposed to make visitors shout, "I want one!"
"I'm focusing on the overall `wow' of the food," said James Wierzelewski, 33, Disneyland's new
Imagine This If You Can.
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Dateline: February 5, 1997
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Source: Orange County Register
From Glendale Disneyland's new Tomorrowland won't open until May 1998, but in a drab gray and beige industrial building in Glendale the project already is mostly complete.
The building is part of Walt Disney Co.'s Imagineering complex, where ideas are put to paper and then crafted into models of the company's future endeavors. The model for the rebuilt Tomorrowland
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
It's A Cool World After All
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Dateline: January 1, 1997
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Source: Austin Newsletter
A major upgrade to chilled-water systems at Disneyland is improving cooling capacity, increasing flexibility and reducing energy costs at the world-famous Southern California theme park. The project included updating equipment in the 85-acre park's two 30-year old chiller plants and drawing together the two formerly separate plants to allow load sharing.
Because the
Saving Disney From Itself
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Dateline: January 1, 1997
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Source: Harpers
Friends, the past few months have been a mere exercise in what is about to become the largest online and public battle against Disneyland-specifically its managers, starting with Paul Pressler. He is the one who will be held responsible for the destruction of Disneyland as we know it and as Walt planned it. I write this with a very heavy heart. I do not want my playground
O.C. Sets Record In Visitors, Spending
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Dateline: December 18, 1996
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Source: Orange County Register
The final run of Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade turned into a certified cash generator for the Orange County tourism industry.
The county attracted a record 40.2 million visitors this year, and they spent a record $5.5 billion, the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau reported Tuesday.
From Brea to San Clemente, hotels and attractions
Parade's Last Bulb Goes Out Tonight
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Dateline: November 25, 1996
Status: Archive
Source: Orange County Register
An electrical era ends today. After 24 years, Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade makes its final runs tonight at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Disney estimates that some 75 million people have seen the twinkling parade since it debuted in 1972.
Tonight, it may seem like all of them are back. Disney expects a capacity crowd at the park and advises visitors to arrive
Plug-Pulling Time At Disneyland
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Dateline: October 21, 1996
Status: Archive
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Back in 1972, the heyday of the technology-heavy world's fairs. Disneyland rolled out its "Main Street Electrical Parade" in a high-tech blaze of 500,000 lights. Twenty-four years later, the electric light parade is a Disney institution, attracting 3 million visitors a year to see vintage characters like Snow White and Dumbo roll by. But all that will end on November 25,
Fun And Adventure
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Dateline: September 1, 1996
Status: Archive
Source: American Legion
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Long before the line became an advertising slogan used by sports celebs, youngsters in America held onto the hope that one day, their parents would walk in and say, "We're going to Disneyland!" Disney's properties have rewarded the company with the highest annual attendance of any theme park system in
New Show Looks Behind The Scenes At Two Of America's Favorite Theme Parks
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Dateline: January 29, 1996
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Source: Orange County Register
There are images of Disneyland that everyone has: a snow-covered Matterhorn, colorful parades traveling down Main Street, spectacular fireworks exploding overhead on warm summer nights, and classic characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck greeting youngsters from around the world.
But then there are images of the park few have seen; a basketball court deep
Martin Sklar
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Dateline: October 1, 1995
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Source: TCI
In recent years, when Hollywood executives have become as famous as the stars in their films, a number of big names at the Disney organization have achieved celebrity status. Even the general newspaper reader has become accustomed to reading about Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Frank Wells and others. Less known but no less important is Martin Sklar, president of
After 40 Years, Disneyland Begins Unisex Assignments For Ride Operators
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Dateline: July 13, 1995
Status: Archive
Source: Orange County Register
For 40 years, the theme park chose ride operators based on gender-with frilly-frocked females working Storybook Land and macho men in pith helmets wisecracking through the Jungle Cruise.
But last month, the first woman took up oars to help guests paddle canoes around Tom Sawyer Island, and the first man in 38 years piloted a Storybook Land Canal Boat through the
Walt's World
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Dateline: March 1, 1994
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Source: Utne Reader
The Walt Disney Company's announcement last November of its plans to open what will amount to a flume ride through American history in Manassas, Virginia, confirmed it: Americans are living in a theme park world. From an ersatz Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts to Epcot Center's small world to nautically themed shopping malls and historically preserved neighborhoods,
It's A Small, Unnatural World
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Dateline: April 11, 1993
Status: Archive
Source: New York Times
I am here because of a promise to a child. It seemed so safe, 3000 miles from California, to be playing Lady Bountiful, perched on the side of my 9-year-old godchild's bed, saying munificently, "One Day, Auntie will take you to Disneyland."
But now here he is, thumbs plugging away at a Game Boy while our bus edges through the Los Angeles traffic, onto the freeway,
Disney's Fantasy Island
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Dateline: October 1, 1992
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Source: TCI
When Disneyland recently opened its new night spectacular, Fantasmic, the park created a multi-million dollar venue for the future, Bob McTyre, vice president of entertainment explains, "We were inspired by the Illuminations lagoon show at Disney World. Our 'river' surrounding Tom Sawyer Island is smaller than the Florida lagoon, and Fantasmic is different from Disney's
Your Best Day Ever At Disneyland
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Dateline: June 1, 1992
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Source: Sunset
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
Abe Gets To Stay At Disneyland
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Dateline: August 1, 1990
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Source: Vallejo Newspaper
Honest, Abe, Disneyland says you haven't worn out your welcome. At least for now. The amusement park has revised its decision to close the "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" exhibit Sunday, park spokesman Bob Roth said Friday.
The park told the Associated Press last week that the exhibit, set in the Main Street Opera House and featuring a robot replica of the 16th
Disneyland Through The Years
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Dateline: January 1, 1990
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Source: Disney Channel Magazine
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
A Time For Mickey Mouse
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Dateline: August 1, 1989
Status: Archive
Source: Playboy
I remember Riverview. This vast amusement park was located on Chicago's North Side. It was magnificent, dangerous and thrilling. There were freak shows; there was the renowned Bobs roller coaster, built as the fastest in the world; there was the Rotor. a room-sized cylinder in which one stood back against the wall and was spun around while the floor dropped away; there
What They Teach You At Disney U.
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Dateline: November 7, 1988
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Source: Fortune
Just remember: two d's, two s's and three emotions.Thirty-six pencils record this information in notebooks, ensuring that their owners will know, if asked, the names of the Seven Dwarfs: Doc and Dopey, Sleepy Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy and Bashful.
The mnemonic for Snow White's friends is an essential element of the curriculum at Disney University at Walt Disney World,
Disney Coast To Coast
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Dateline: February 1, 1987
Status: Archive
Source: American Heritage
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 1955, and its effect on me was every bit as magical as the publicists had
When Disneyland Debuted His 3-D Movie Marvel
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Dateline: September 29, 1986
Status: Archive
Source: People Weekly
George Lucas was there because he is the producer. Francis Coppola was there because he is the director. But the star wasn't there because, after all, he's Michael Jackson. Although the premier of Jackson's sci-fi short, Captain EO, lured a slew of stars to an afternoon at Disneyland, the main attraction himself was mysteriously but predictably absent. After photographs
If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Disney
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Dateline: June 16, 1986
Status: Archive
Source: Time
Squeal of joy, the kind that parents can pay for but not buy. "Oh, Daddy!" the five-year-old said, staring out at the magic monorail, "thank you so much for brining me here!" The boy's father must have wondered what he or Walt Disney Co. could do for an encore. The families vacationland adventure had just begun: in fact, they were still at Orlando International Airport,
Summer News At Orange County's Theme Parks
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Dateline: July 1, 1984
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Source: Sunset
Orange County's theme entertainment parks Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm are worth a visit any time. But this summer, they're pulling out all the stops, with parades, fireworks, and new attractions. Both are just an hour's drive from downtown Los Angeles.
At Disneyland: Fantasyland revival and two new movies.
You can visit dozens of storybook characters in the
Holiday Happenings At Southern California's 'Big Four' Theme Parks
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Dateline: December 1, 1983
Status: Archive
Source: Sunset
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One highlight of any vacation in Southern California is making a trip to at least one of the big theme parks. Now is an especially rewarding time to visit for a dose of holiday cheer, plus all the rides and attractions the parks normally offer. The four listed here have lavish holiday plans to
Fun Factories
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Dateline: April 25, 1981
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Source: New Republic
The sunbelt in general, and Disneyland in particular, seemed a logical place for a demobilized veteran of the Carter battalion to reprogram his brain before jumping back into age of Reagan. So off I went. Disneyland first opened in 1955, the year some of the new Republican members of Congress were born. Its designers consciously saw it as an ideogram of America. They even
To Disneyland Without Your Car
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Dateline: May 1, 1980
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Source: Sunset
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 County (in Santa Ana), from Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and
Disneyland Has Made Many Changes In The Past 25 Years
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Dateline: January 1, 1980
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Source: Associated Press
Next July 17 will mark the 25th anniversary of a national institution that emerged from one man's dream-Disneyland. The Disney folks jumped the gun last month with a private celebration for the park's friends-12,000 of them. The Friday night festival was said to be the only time Disneyland had been reserved for the management's own party. Guests included press,
Electrical Light Magical Nights
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Dateline: June 1, 1973
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Source: Vacationland
The evening air is hushed. The aura of anticipation is everywhere. Then, into the summer darkness come the lights Blues, yellows, reds and greens -- all cheer up the charcoal sky and enable Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Alice, Dumbo, and a host of other friends to sparkle their way through the night.
Imagine, if you will, the B1ue Fairy from "Pinocchio" in a towering
Introducing The Walt Disney Story
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Dateline: June 1, 1973
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Source: Vacationland
On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney signed his first contract to produce the "Alice Comedies" in California. For the young film maker and his brother, Roy, it was a momentous occasion. For the company they founded, Walt Disney Productions, it was the first step on a long road that would lead to its eventual recognition as one of the foremost names in the world of
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
Disney Version
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Dateline: January 1, 1969
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Source: American West
For all the natural grandeur of the west, its greatest tourist attraction is a synthetic creation: Disneyland-the subject, along with Disney's films and Disney himself, of Richard Schickel's The Disney Version (Simon and Schuster, $6.50). Those who remember Disney fondly may find this book discomforting or worse. Schickel's view is critical and frequently provocative,
Roundhouse Boasts Four Pioneers Of Early Railroad History
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Dateline: October 1, 1968
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Source: Disney News
Boarding one of the four colorful trains in Disneyland is not just stepping aboard a train-it's actually stepping into a pioneer of early railroad history. It's experiencing a steam train ride of the past, at a time when the West was just really beginning to grow. The Santa Fe and Disneyland trains are the dreams and reflections of Walt Disneys love for trains -- an
New Orleans To North Pole Parks Communication System Reaches Both
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Dateline: October 1, 1968
Status: Archive
Source: Disney News
"May I speak to Mickey Mouse?" "What is the current weather condition in the Magic Kingdom?" These are just two of the countless questions fielded by Disneyland's nine PBX operators.
Last year, Disneyland's versatile telephone operators handled over 2,850,000 telephone calls on their three-panel switchboard.
Located above the Main Street,
Mathis Buck Owens Top Disneyland Bill
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Dateline: June 11, 1968
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Source: San Bernardino County
Recording star Johnny Mathis and country-music favorite Buck Owens will each headline premiere shows during the first week of Disneyland's $1.5-million summer of nighttime entertainment spectaculars.
At the same time, the "Magic Kingdom" will introduce "Disneyland on Parade," scheduled for each week night at 7:30.
More than 200 guest
Fantasy On Parade
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Dateline: December 1, 1967
Status: Archive
Source: Disney News
Some of the most humorous and colorful Disney characters over imagined will come to life this Christmas at Disneyland as a fresh new approach to parading, Fantasy On Parade, will make two appearances daily from December 17 through December 31, after a colorful premiere at 9,00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16.
Instead of the usual band and Boat procession,
Christmas Shopping Something For Everyone Including Those Who Have Everything
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Dateline: December 1, 1967
Status: Archive
Source: Disney News
There is probably no busier time in department stores and city streets around the country than Christmas, with last-minute-rushes, shoppers buying dozens of presents and people deciding what to buy. But at Disneyland. this is no problem. Not only is the Magic Kingdom more comfortable and less crowded in the winter, but it also provides the world's most unusual
Transportation Is Large Part Of Show
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Dateline: December 1, 1967
Status: Archive
Source: Disney News
One would never think that Disneyland, the most fabulous entertainment center in the world, would feature an interwoven complex of nearly every kind of transportation conceived. Transportation systems of the past, vehicles of the present and transporters of the future are a big part of the Disneyland show.
The first vehicles a Disneyland visitor encounters
Fantasy On Parade
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Dateline: September 1, 1967
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Source: Vacationland
All new, and packed with excitement, the 1967 premiere of Walt Disney's Fantasy on Parade opens the Disneyland Christmas Season on Saturday night, December 16, at 9:00 p.m., with scores of Hollywood celebrities scheduled to attend.
During the following two weeks, through December 31., the parade will he held twice on Main Street, U.S.A., at 3:00 and 9:00
Free Shows And Exhibits
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Dateline: September 1, 1967
Status: Archive
Source: Vacationland
Walt Disney always believed that entertainment of educational value should be presented so that everyone is able to see it, and the Disneyland staff holds on to that important ideal today.
Since everything at Disneyland is set either in the past or the future, most of the free exhibits deal with history or things to come. Main Street, U.S.A. is a free show
World Of Disneyland Is A World Of Transportation
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Dateline: September 1, 1967
Status: Archive
Source: Vacationland
One would never think that Disneyland, the most fabulous entertainment center in the world, would feature an interwoven complex of nearly every kind of transportation conceived. There are transportation systems of the past, vehicles of the present day and transporters of the future.
The first vehicles Disneyland visitors come in contact with are the Main
Dinning In The Magic Kingdom
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Dateline: June 1, 1967
Status: Archive
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"
Christmas Present For All Youngsters
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Dateline: December 11, 1966
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Source: Independent Press Telegram
There'll be a Christmas present from Walt Disney scheduled for special delivery at Disneyland Saturday, all wrapped up in shiny bright ribbons.
It will be the "Fantasy on Parade" celebration that will be held daily for two weeks beginning next weekend.
The 1966 Disneyland yuletide spectacular is a fast-moving parade of humorous and colorful shows, marching
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
Walt Disney Reveals Just How Disneyland Was Created In Rare Interview
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