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Disneyland, a world-renowned theme park, opened in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955 to a "press preview". It's first day was such a disaster — 101 degree heat, counterfeit tickets, gas leak, plumbing issues — that for many years, July 18 was listed as its official opening day. Its creator, Walt Disney, wanted it to be a magical place for both adults and children to enjoy. 

The park took exactly one year to build and cost $17 million. Walt had difficulty raising the money. He created a TV show, Disneyland, for fledgling network ABC, as a way to both promote Disneyland and provide unique programming for ABC. In return, the network helped finance the park.

Disneyland was the first Disney park to open, and the only one to open while Walt Disney was alive. The amusement park is organized into "lands": Tomorrowland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Mickey's Toon Town (the newest land, opening in 1993), and Main Street USA. Some of the most well-known and beloved rides at Disneyland include Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Star Tours, Big Thunder Railroad, and Jungle Cruise. In 2007, nearly 15,000,000 people visited the park.

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  • Tuesday, 12/22/09 – 8:25 am


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    We’re going to Disneyland!…really! Will we gorge on mouse-eared waffles ? Will we vomit from the top of Space Mountain? Will we uncover the cryogenically frozen head of Walt Disney ? Follow us on Twitter @hardcasual to find out!
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  • No. 9 Disney news story of 2009


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    Over the next two weeks, we’re counting down the top Disney news stories of 2009. We’re focusing on stories affecting Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort area. The results are based on a reader poll with 100 responses. No. 9 story: Hotel union-Disney dispute Come next month, the conflict between the hotel ...
    8 hours ago
  • Slim Pickens


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      Were you ever picked last when playing sports? Me neither. I’m sure it’s character building and loads of fun though.   note: Team Captains were usually the 2 best players and nobody wanted them on the same team … or everyone did. Nobody or Everybody seems to agree on stuff … usually ...
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  • Disneyland - Flight+hotel+ticket starting at $99 per person, per night


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    From Southwest Airlines Vacations Stay 5 nights pay for 3! Flight + 5 nt hotel + Park Hopper Bonus Ticket Packages starting at $99 per person, per night. Book 12/7 - 4/1. Travel: 1/5/10 - 4/29/10 Roundtrip flight via Southwest Airlines ® into Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR), Ontario(ONT), or Orange County ...
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  • 10 ways to not break your travel resolutions


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    Filed under: Arts and Culture , Stories , Greece , United States , Airports , Budget Travel , Cruises , Womens Travel Youve made your travel resolutions, but how do you keep them? We all know the resolution drill. Sometime around the end of December, in the glow of holiday cheer when all things seem ...
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  • 12 days


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    © Copyright Disney The Disneyland Resort and its cast members give back to the community 365 days a year, but at no time is it more evident than during the 12 days of Christmas. Cast members join together to participate in toy and food drives, adopt families and send care packages to military servicemen and ...
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  • TubaChristmas at Disneyland tomorrow the 22nd


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    Tuba fans, I know there are one or two of you out there, let it be known that Christmas Cheer is nearly here. Make your way to Downtown Disney Anaheim tomorrow at 2pm to enjoy the sultry tones of dozens of assembled Tubas as they come together for the new annual tradition of TubaChristmas . Discuss this post, ...
    20 hours ago
  • Disneyland’s 12 days of Giving


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    The Disneyland Resort and its Cast Members give back to the community 365 days a year, but at no time is it more evident than during the 12 days of Christmas. Cast Members join together to participate in toy and food drives, adopt families and send care packages to military servicemen and women – those efforts ...
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  • Alaska Airline’s Spirit of Disneyland II


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    Last Saturday, Alaska Airlines showed off its newest livery, “Spirit of Disneyland II.” Back in 2002 Alaska announced their “Spirit of Disneyland I” livery, which was retired about two weeks ago. Can you tell which one of Mickey’s friends was missing on the first livery ? Because they used a Boeing ...
    20 hours ago
  • Mr. Lincoln returns to inspired audiences


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    “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” returned to its home Friday at the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland after a five-year absence. With the new incarnation of the classic attraction, Imagineers hoped to bring back the same charm and nostalgia — but with new technology and more emotion from the robot. Guests ...
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  • Mr. Lincoln returns to inspired audiences


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    “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” returned to its home Friday at the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland after a five-year absence. With the new incarnation of the classic attraction, Imagineers hoped to bring back the same charm and nostalgia — but with new technology and more emotion from the robot. Guests ...
    22 hours ago
  • Walt Disney’s Former Home: Celebrity Real Estate


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    As the creator of Mickey Mouse and founder of Disneyland and Disney World, Walt Disney pioneered the fields of animation and amusement parks. JustDisney.com tells us that in 1923, after a failed attempt to start an animation company in Kansas City, Walt Disney moved to Hollywood and co-founded the Walt Disney ...
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  • Getting Around Disneyworld with Your Toddler or Baby


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    Brought to you by cheapest on-line car insurance rate quote.As a parent, you already know that you dont want  to have to carry your child around in your arms all  day. (...)
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  • Captain EO Returns to Disneyland


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    Disney Parks has announced that it will be bringing back Captain EO to Disneyland for a limited engagement in February 2010. The cutting-edge song-and-dance spectacle, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, produced by George Lucas and costarring Anjelica Huston as the Witch Queen, starred Michael Jackson as the ...
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  • Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ returns to Disneyland!


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    After months of repeated and emphatic denials, Disneyland has announced plans to bring back the Michael Jackson 3-D movie “Captain EO” starting in February!Looks like a Disneyland trip is a must in 2010!info from LATimes:Following the success of the “This Is It” concert film, Disney has decided to dust off ...
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  • Disneyland Resort Gives Back During the Twelve Days of Christmas


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    The Disneyland Resort and its cast members have a legacy of giving, started by Walt Disney himself, and the giving efforts kick into high gear during the 12 days of Christmas. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to: On the first day of Christmas… 1,000 individuals receive necessities through the annual ...
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  • Disneyland Ticket Security


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    You must have your Disneyland ticket in order to enter the park. You must also have the ticket to get FastPass tickets. Because this ticket is so important, it needs to be kept in a safe place. Along with the Disneyland ticket, you also need a safe place to keep money or the Disneyland Merchandise Card. A wallet or ...
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  • Michael Jackson’s Disneyland Attraction To Reopen


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    Officials at Disneyland announced on Friday that Michael Jackson’s 1986 3-D science-fiction film, Captain EO , will return to the theme park in February 2010 after being closed since 1996. The 17-minute film features Michael as a singing and dancing space commander leading a team of aliens and robots. and was ...
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  • No. 10 Disney news story of 2009


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    Over the next two weeks, we’re counting down the top Disney news stories of 2009. We’re focusing on stories affecting Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort area. The results are based on a reader poll with 100 responses. No. 10 story: New Disneyland Resort president George Kalogridis, who previously led Disneyland ...
    1 day ago
  • Captain EO Returns To Disneyland


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    Captain EO Poster. Copyright: Disney We told you back in August that Captain EO would be returning  to Disneyland in 2010 and we were right! It will be re-opening in Febuaury 2010 and not January 2010 but it is coming back. Will you be going to Disneyland to see it?-Dr.FB
    1 day ago

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