Source: Disneyland Resort June 1957 – March 1991 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Motor Boat Cruise teetered right on the border of Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, but the attraction formally landed in Fantasyland’s lineup. Guests found the dock to start their cruise in the shadow of the Matterhorn, between the mountain and the path to It’s A Small […] Read more…
Source: Daveland Web February 1967 – spring 1980 LOCATION New Orleans Square – the Pirates Arcade Museum hid behind a little façade on Royal Street. Visitors wandering the square found the attraction on the left side of the street, next to the exit to Pirates of the Caribbean. Today, this space houses Pieces of Eight. […] Read more…
Source: Disney 52 December 1961 – September 1963 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Babes in Toyland Exhibit opened in the Main Street Opera House at the end of 1961. Visitors arriving on Main Street from the park gates saw the Opera House on the right, across from the Town Square gardens. BACKGROUND Walt loved […] Read more…
Source: Laughing Place March 1991 – June 1993 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Motorboat Cruise to Gummi Glen technically sat in Tomorrowland, though its location is now considered part of Fantasyland. To find the loading dock, visitors followed the Fantasyland walkway toward It’s A Small World. They’d see the dock on the right, just after Autopia’s […] Read more…
Source: Pinterest August 1955 – December 1981 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Mickey Mouse Club Theater (later the Fantasyland Theater) faced the center courtyard, behind Sleeping Beauty Castle. Guests crossing through the castle would find the theater on the left, just after Snow White. Today, this space houses Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. BACKGROUND Every land in Disneyland […] Read more…
Source: Pin IMG June 1959 – September 1998 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Submarine Voyage toured Tomorrowland’s lagoon, between the Matterhorn and Autopia. Today, the lagoon has an updated version of the attraction: the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. BACKGROUND In 1959, Disneyland went through its first major expansion. The area between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland completely transformed, […] Read more…
Source: Disney Pal May 1998 – January 2010 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Honey I Shrunk The Audience! used the Tomorrowland theater, located beneath Space Mountain. Today, this theater space routinely changes between Star Wars film clips, Disney movie trailers, and limited-time releases, including the return of Captian EO. BACKGROUND Honey, I Shrunk The Audience! began in […] Read more…
Source: Lost World June 2001 – October 2006 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Club Buzz occupied the outdoor stage in Tomorrowland, sitting in the center plaza. Today, the Jedi Training Academy uses this stage, as well as periodic nighttime performances by various local bands. BACKGROUND When Toy Story 2 became smash hit in 1999, Disneyland saw an […] Read more…
Source: Farm 2 May 1998 – October 2003 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The American Space Experience could be found at the front of Tomorrowland, on the lower level of the former Circarama building. Today, this space is part of the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters attraction, gift shop, and fast pass distribution area. BACKGROUND After decades of slow […] Read more…
September 1986 – April 1997, February 2010 – June 2014 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Captain EO entertained guests from Tomorrowland’s Magic Eye Theater. The theater, located between Space Mountain and the Star Trader gift shop, has been used for tons of different previews and movie clips over the years. Today, it currently houses a Star Wars […] Read more…
Source: Disney By Mark November 1955 – September 1956 LOCATION Fantasyland & Holidayland – The Mickey Mouse Club Circus combined a parade with a traditional tent circus show. The festivities began on Main Street, with grand marshals leading the parade around the hub, while the main event took place at the end of the parade […] Read more…
Source: Photo Bucket July 1955 – October 1973 LOCATION Frontierland – The Pack Mules led guests on a tour of Frontierland, starting in the town square. Guests would wander through Nature’s Wonderland, which included the land currently beneath Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the now-closed Big Thunder Ranch. BACKGROUND In the early years of Disneyland, […] Read more…
Source: Quest For Vault Disney December 1967 – August 2008 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The famous gardens were basically stuck right in the middle between Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Main Street USA. But since they originally belonged to the House of the Future, the space was always classified as a Tomorrowland attraction. Today, this space is now […] Read more…
Source: DILCDN June 1956 – August 1956 LOCATION Frontierland – Guests could fish off Tom Sawyer Island, along the eastern dock. To find the fishing area, guests would cross the river on the rafts, and follow the walkway on the right side until they reached the mill. Today, this area is right below the raised […] Read more…