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…
Source: BP February 2001 – September 2010 BACKGROUND When Imagineers began construction on California Adventure in 1998, much of the concept art for the park was focused on the new “centerpiece”, Sunshine Plaza. This land would function much like Main Street USA in Disneyland, welcoming guests into the park and immediately conveying the themes of […] Read more…
Source: Tumblr February 2001 – January 2002 LOCATION Hollywood Land – Superstar Limo was tucked in the back corner of Hollywood Land, to the left of the Hyperion Theater. If guests were walking down the main street, they could veer left at the side path and find Superstar Limo straight ahead, where Monsters, Inc. Mike […] Read more…
Source: Theme Park Review February 2001 – October 2010 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Mulholland Madness sat in the corner of Paradise Pier, where the track is now part of Goofy’s Sky School. To find Mulholland Madness, guests could follow the Paradise Pier main path, toward the ferris wheel, and would find the ride on the […] Read more…
January 1993 – March 2022 LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – When you arrived in Toontown, head to the central “downtown” area, near City Hall. You’d see Clarabelle’s Frozen Yogurt on your left, next to Pluto’s Dog House and Daisy’s Diner. EXPERIENCE Clarabelle’s Frozen Yogurt was Toontown’s dessert spot, offering a variety of ice creams and souvenir […] Read more…
Source: Vulcania Submarine August 1955 – August 1966 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Exhibit sat toward the rear of Tomorrowland, roughly where the Starcade and gift shop sit today. Guests could reach the exhibit by following the main path from Main Street USA, or by taking the Skyway from Fantasyland to […] Read more…
Source: Spy Hunter 007 June 1957 – December 1967 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Monsanto House of the Future sat right near the front of Tomorrowland. When guests entered from Main Street USA, they found the house on the right, roughly where Pixie Hollow stands today. BACKGROUND In the park’s early years of operation, Monsanto conceptualized […] Read more…