Source: Ebay IMG Rainbow Mountain Stagecoach: July 1955 – September 1959 Conestoga Wagons: August 1955 – September 1959 LOCATION Frontierland – The Rainbow Mountain Stagecoach and the Conestoga Wagons shared a large trail along the rear of Frontierland. To board one of the vehicles, guests walked down the main Frontierland street to the loading area, […] Read more…
Source: Mouse Planet February 2001 – July 2011 LOCATION Sunshine Plaza – Guests arriving in California Adventure could find the California Zephyr in Sunshine Plaza, the park’s entrance point and largely open walkthrough land. After walking underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, guests could turn left at the center plaza and find the Zephyr on the […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to explore Tom Sawyer Island, you know there are tons of trails, caves, and swinging bridges to discover. But did you know that the island had its own hidden gem, buried amid the pirate’s treasure and shipwrecks? Past Pirate’s Lair and Fort Wilderness, up on the hill, visitors stumbled across […] Read more…
January 1993 – March 2022 LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – When you entered Toontown and head up the hill to the main street, you’d follow the main path to the left. You’d see Donald’s Boat on your left, just after Goofy’s Playhouse. BACKGROUND When Mickey welcomed Disneyland visitors into his Toontown neighborhood in 1993, his best […] Read more…
January 1993 – March 2022 LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – When you entered the gate to Toontown, you would turn left and follow the main path, toward Mickey’s House. Keep heading down the street all the way to the end, and you’d see the Tree House at the corner. BACKGROUND When Mickey’s Toontown opened in 1993, […] Read more…
Source: Tumblr March 1972 – November 1988 BACKGROUND After the closure of the Indian Village in 1971, Disneyland needed to reinvent this area and generate new interest in a less-visited section of the park. Given its distance from the rest of Frontierland, this section broke off and became its own land, Bear Country. For almost […] Read more…
Source: SQSPCDN June 1974 – April 1988 LOCATION Tomorrowland – America Sings occupied the large circular Tomorrowland theater, formerly used for the Carousel of Progress. The theater sat in the back corner of Tomorrowland, next to the Autopia entrance. Given its massive size, the America Sings theater was visible from anywhere in Tomorrowland. BACKGROUND Like […] Read more…
February 2001 – March 2018 LOCATION A Bug’s Land – When you arrived at the main entrance, from the Buena Vista Street path, you’d see the theater on your left. If you entered A Bug’s Land from Hollywood Land, you’d see the theater on your right, at the very end of the land. BACKGROUND It’s […] Read more…
OVERVIEW On July 17th, 2015, Disneyland turned 60. The park’s 60th anniversary, or Diamond Jubilee, was a celebration of the resort’s past, present, and future. Though the park’s official birthday is in mid-summer, the 24-Hour Kickoff on May 22nd officially launched the Diamond Jubilee at the resort. In addition to launching a variety of commemorative […] Read more…
February 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – When you arrived in Paradise Pier, you’d cross the bridge next to Pacific Wharf and head toward the back part of the bay. You’d find Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company on your left, around the corner from the gift shop. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick […] Read more…
Source: Wikia February 2001 – September 2010 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Guests looking to explore the SS Rustworthy could find the abandoned ship on the shore of Paradise Bay, across from the patio seating on the Boardwalk. Today, the walkway extends further into the bay, so the SS Rustworthy’s location between Jumpin’ Jellyfish and the […] Read more…
Source: Vintage Disneyland July 1955 – January 1987 LOCATION Frontierland – After crossing the bridge from Main Street USA into Frontierland, guests could find the Davy Crockett Frontier Arcade on the left, next to the walkway to Adventureland. This building now houses Frontierland’s gift shop, called the “Pioneer Mercantile”. BACKGROUND When Disneyland opened in 1955, […] Read more…
Source: PhotoBucket July 1955 – May 1971 LOCATION Frontierland – When the Indian Village first opened, it sat on the border between Adventureland and Frontierland. But in 1956, the Village moved as part of the early days of park expansion. The Indian Village occupied the western end of Frontierland until its closure, in the area […] Read more…
Source: Disney By Mark September 1955 – September 1966 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Guests looking for the art corner could find this walkthrough exhibit and gift shop on the right hand side of the main path, next to Hobbyland. BACKGROUND In the early years of Disneyland’s operation, Disney really wanted to incorporate the magic of animation […] Read more…