disneyland

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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• Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Starts November 13!

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 610
  I can’t believe it! We’ve been talking about Disney gift ideas for the holidays here on the blog, and I’ve been seeing holiday decorations popping up all over the Parks. The holiday season is definitely upon us, and I guess I’d better get in the spirit. It all starts Friday, November 13 at the Disneyland ...
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• October 8, 2009

  
  Tales From A Puppy In Training — Authority: 116
  Today was my friend Sammies puppy raisers birthday so we went to Disneyland! Denise and I meet Sammie and Sandy at 8am so we could get Sandys Birthday ticket.Once we entered Disneyland we ran into the Mad Hatter and Alice in the entrance plaza and Chip, Pluto, Mickey, Goofy & Donald Duck, in Town Square. Sammie ...
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• Demi Lovato Films For The Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

  
  Disney Dreaming — Authority: 586
  Demi Lovato took the day to go to Disneyland yesterday, November 9th, to film for the upcoming Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade special. It’s a bummer that Demi was there one day after ex-BFF Selena Gomez was there filming, we think it would have been super cute for them to be on the same float together! ...
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• More Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Fun! Ryan Seacrest and Demi Lovato

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 610
  Yes, there’s more! If you missed the blog posts over the weekend , we shared photos of Selena Gomez, Stevie Wonder, Anika Noni Rose, Cheryl Burke and Tony Dovolani performing and filming at Disneyland park for the annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade broadcast. Here’s today’s photo of Ryan Seacrest ...
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• Transportation Technology According to Disney

  
  Nerdlike.com — Authority: 439
  This is the last segment from the 1958 Disneyland TV Show episode, Magic Highway USA, which takes a look into the future of transportation. Conveniences such as larger highway signs, glowing lanes, and disconnecting subway cars are just some of the many great suggestions displayed in the video. This shows that Walt ...
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• 2010 Travel Offer for the Disneyland Resort

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 610
  As you know, I love travel and I’m always looking for a good deal for my next vacation. I also enjoy sharing the deals I find . So, today we’re announcing a special travel offer for the Disneyland Resort . Look for tips about other value deals right here on the Disney Parks Blog. Starting today, you can book ...
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• Dateline Disneyland: New Princess, Old Construction

  
  MiceChat — Authority: 124
  It was quite a week at the Disneyland Resort.  Christmas suddenly arrived and filming locations were set up throughout the park for the Disney Christmas day parade on ABC.  Lucky park guests were able to spot celebrities or even catch performances.  New Orleans Square saw the addition of not only its Christmas ...
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• July 1957 Batch, Pt. 3 & More Disney Studio

  
  Davelandblog — Authority: 470
  Mom and dad look charming, posed on the bridge near the Castle; and this wooden bridge looks absolutely authentic for the Frontierland area that it leads to. A veritable FEAST for termites! Munch! In the background we can see the Monsanto House of the Future as well as the state flags at the entrance of Tomorrowland. ...
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• Dancing in the Street

  
  The Insider Featured News — Authority: 634
  "Dancing with the Stars" pro dancers Cheryl Burke and Tony Dovolani were dancing down Main St. USA in Disneyland. The duo was joined by Anika Noni Rose , who voices the character Tiana in Disneys upcoming animated film The Princess and the Frog. The performers were filming a New Orleans themed musical routine on ...
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• Disneyland Resort holiday season begins this week

  
  Around Disney — Authority: 553
  The snowfall, twinkly castle and holiday-themed parades and fireworks return this week to the Disneyland Resort , well before Thanksgiving. The holiday season begins Friday, Nov. 13 at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure , running through Jan. 3. Most of the features are the same as previous ...
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• Q&A: Rebecca Davis

  
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  EM:  Occupation and Position. Photographer EM:  What neighborhood do you closely identify with?  What makes your community so unique? I currently live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, but I think the things that I love about it the most are the parts that remind me of Austin, Texas, and the neighborhood around South ...
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• Q&A: Rebecca Davies

  
  Wanderlust — Authority: 443
  EM:  Occupation and Position. Photographer EM:  What neighborhood do you closely identify with?  What makes your community so unique? I currently live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, but I think the things that I love about it the most are the parts that remind me of Austin, Texas, and the neighborhood around South ...
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• Stevie Wonder and Anika Noni Rose Film Performances for the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 610
  It’s not your average day at Disneyland Park when Stevie Wonder performs performs “That’s What Christmas Means to Me “in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle. Here’s a photo of Minnie Mouse, Stevie and his daughter Aisha Morris during a break from taping. Stevie Wonder and Anika Noni Rose were ...
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• Disneyland: Black to the future? Or past?

  
  tabloid baby — Authority: 473
  A year after the election of Barack Obama, Disneyland officially inaugurated its first black princess with the debut of Tianas Showboat Jubilee! starring Princess Tiana from the new animated feature, The Princess and The Frog.Singing and dancing and performing from the Mark Twain riverboat along the Rivers of ...
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• Tree Lighting Ceremony, Ice Palace in pictures

  
  DLRP Today — Authority: 490
  Now to the main events: The return of the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Town Square and the new interpretation of Sleeping Beauty Castles illumination, part of a new nighttime Party Time ...
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• Snow White gives Castle Stage kiss of life

  
  DLRP Today — Authority: 490
  First photos! The Christmas previews and soft openings continued yesterday with Snow White, who has brought to Castle Stage back to life with a brand new character event -- all seven dwarfs present and correct.
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• SHANNEN DOHERTY KICKS OFF CHRISTMAS AT DISNEYLAND PARIS

  
  Known People — Authority: 160
  Making her approach abroad for a promotional stop, Shannen Doherty attended a Disneyland Magic Yuletide Season Launch during Disneyland Resort Paris upon Saturday (November 7). The “Beverly Hills 90210” chick seemed to be carrying a miraculous time, posing for cinema to one side Mickey as good as Minnie Mouse, as ...
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• Shannen Doherty Kicks Off Christmas at Disneyland Paris

  
  Celebrity gossip, Hollywood gossip, juicy celebrity rumors — Authority: 161
  Making her way overseas for a promotional stop, Shannen Doherty attended the Disneyland Magic Christmas Season Launch at Disneyland Resort Paris on Saturday (November 7). The “Beverly Hills 90210” babe seemed to be having a marvelous time, posing for pictures alongside Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as Santa ...
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• Small World Holiday Disney Parks Commercial

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 562
  The last couple holiday seasons have brought a new Holiday commercial from Disney Parks. Here’s this year’s entry: Save up to $325 on Florida Vacation Packages! or get Orlando Hotels from $32! The Disney Blog recommends Kelson Prime for web hosting and consulting. Small World Holiday Disney Parks ...
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• Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 610
  This week, we had several announcements on The Disney Parks Blog and unveiled a pretty unique holiday television spot. If you missed it, our new video featured children from around the world coming together for a magical journey to experience the best of Disney Parks. Here it is: Also, we introduced a few new ...
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