July 1955 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – When you enter through the castle, you will find Snow White’s Enchanted Wish on your left, directly across from Peter Pan’s Flight. BACKGROUND Snow White’s Enchanted Wish is one of the few rides left that was in full operation on Opening Day in 1955. Then called Snow White […] Read more…
May 1983 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – When entering through the castle, you will see Pinocchio on the left side, just beyond Snow White’s Scary Adventures. BACKGROUND Pinocchio’s Daring Journey was not one of the original dark rides in Fantasyland. In fact, it wasn’t until it’s equivalent in Disneyland Tokyo became overwhelmingly popular that Disney […] Read more…
Whether you’re grabbing a bite to eat or browsing the shops along Main Street USA, it’s hard to appreciate all of the detail in this land—because there’s just so much. In fact, most guests breeze right by this hidden gem: the Party Line Phones! On the right-hand side of Main Street, about halfway down, you […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – if you enter through the castle, follow the path to the back garden, and take a right at Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. You will see the Storybook Land Canal Boats just beyond the Mad Tea Party. BACKGROUND One of Walt Disney’s first ideas for his “magical little park” […] Read more…
March 2013 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – when standing on Main Street USA facing the castle, you will see the entrance to the Fantasy Faire on your left (between the castle and the entrance to Frontierland). BACKGROUND The princesses used to conduct meet and greets in the rear of Fantasyland, but the venue was largely […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – When entering through the castle, you will see the King Arthur Carrousel straight in front of you. It is the central point of the main square in Fantasyland. BACKGROUND Walt Disney knew from the start that he wanted a carousel in Disneyland, and he wanted to build one […] Read more…
August 1955 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Located directly behind the King Arthur Carrousel, you will reach Dumbo if you walk to the center of Fantasyland from any direction. BACKGROUND Dumbo the Flying Elephant was the first aerial carousel designed for the park. It was scheduled to debut on Opening Day in 1955, but the […] Read more…
April 1957 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – When you walk through the castle entrance, turn left immediately. You will see a small awning above a doorway, which is the start of the castle walkthrough. BACKGROUND When the castle was first constructed, Walt Disney was dissatisfied with the empty interior, deeming it a waste of valuable […] Read more…
July 1955 – present BACKGROUND Tomorrowland is the land that serves as a testament to innovation, growth, and hope for the future. Meant to resemble the “futuristic” world of 1986, Tomorrowland was one of the original lands that debuted on Opening Day in 1955. In keeping with its message of continuing development, Tomorrowland has changed […] Read more…
January 1993 – present BACKGROUND Mickey’s Toontown was the last of the main lands in Disneyland to open, debuting in 1993. This land was also the first designed specifically for the youngest of Disney fans, with no major attractions and a primary focus on characters and the charm of the town. Although it has expanded […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – When entering Fantasyland through the castle, continue forward until you reach the King Arthur Carousel. Take a left just after the Carousel and you should see the entrance to the Casey Jr. Circus Train. BACKGROUND Casey Jr. was one of the first rides opened in the park after […] Read more…
You may have noticed that the Matterhorn Bobsleds never quite reach the top of the mountain. Ever wondered why? Well, the upper third of the mountain is actually open inside, with storage, staircases, and this park secret: the Matterhorn Basketball Court! Source: Invisible Theme Park The small basketball court has a full backboard and net, […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Walkee Company Name: MediaLAB, Inc. App Price: $3.99 Free version: Yes HOW IT WORKS Walkee is one of the many wait time apps. It is designed to show the locations of rides and attractions by mapping them, and provides estimated wait times for each. Unlike many other apps, Walkee also shows […] Read more…
July 1955 – present BACKGROUND Modeled after Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri, Main Street USA is park guests’ first glimpse of Disneyland. Imagineers wanted guests to be immediately taken away from their normal lives and into a completely different place and time, thus the old-timey feel of the land. Main Street USA is set […] Read more…