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Authors: Leslie Le Mon
imagination.
It’s whatever you make of it, whatever you want to take away. Because like all of the best virtual realities, Disneyland interacts with its visitors. It becomes what we seek, and what we contribute.
Disneyland can be as simple as a fun place to spend a couple of hours. Ride a roller coaster. Wave to Mickey . Eat an ice cream cone. Watch a parade.
And Disneyland can be as deeply important, as sacred, as the irreplaceable home of our deepest values and dreams, everything that’s best, bright, and beautiful in the human spirit.
As always, Walt said it best: “ Disneyland is a work of love.”
Welcome to the Disneyland Resort ! An Overview
What is Disneyland ? As of this writing, the Disneyland Resort occupies more than 500 acres and includes two theme parks ( Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ), three hotels ( Disneyland Hotel , Grand Californian Hotel and Spa , and Paradise Pier Hotel ), one of the largest parking structures on the planet ( Mickey & Friends ), and a dining, shopping and entertainment district open to the public as well as resort Guests ( Downtown Disney ). There are enough activities and attractions to entertain your whole family, whether for an afternoon or a week.
Disneyland (DL) Park
The original Disney Theme Park , the one that started the magic , was lovingly and imaginatively hand-crafted by Walt and his Imagineers . It opened on July 17, 1955 and has continued to dynamically reinvent itself ever since. The park covers about 100 acres; backstage areas for maintenance and administration are cleverly concealed from Guests to keep the magical illusion unbroken. The eight themed lands, all tied to Disney characters or sensibilities, offer days of magic, fireworks, food, and fun with more intimate charm and on a more intimate scale than the massive Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida . Disneyland regions are Adventureland , Critter Country , Fantasyland , Frontierland , Main Street, U.S.A. , Mickey’s Toontown , New Orleans Square , and Tomorrowland . Among the E-ticket attractions: Indiana Jones Adventure , Haunted Mansion , Pirates of the Caribbean , Space Mountain , Splash Mountain , and Star Tours . Shows include the jaw-dropping Fantasmic! and moving Magical Fireworks (presented nightly during summer and holiday season, on weekends only during the off-season). Food and merchandise are sold at all price points. Activities and amenities are designed for Guests of all ages, international Guests, and Guests with disabilities. A variety of Guided Tours are available. Guest amenities include ATMs, Baby Care Station, First Aid, Kennel, Lockers, Pay Phones, and Stroller & Wheel Chair rentals (with fees as applicable). As of this writing, rental fees are: $15 for Strollers (or 2 Strollers for $25), $12 for Wheel Chairs (plus a $20 refundable deposit) and $50 for ECVs (Electric Convenience Vehicles) (plus a $20 refundable deposit). Typical Park Operating Hours are 8am – Midnight during summer and holiday season, 10am – 8pm off-season. Website: www.disneyland.disney.go.com
Disney California Adventure (DCA) Park
Disneyland ’s sister park, located just across the entrance plaza, opened in February of 2001. At about 67 acres in size, DCA is substantially smaller than Disneyland , and in its early days frequently and unfairly suffered by comparison to its magical sibling. Guests often expect it to be an annex or continuation of Disneyland , but DCA is its own unique creature. The best way to enjoy DCA is to appreciate it for what it is: an imaginative celebration of the excitement and majesty of California, with many magical Disney touches. Famously responsive to its Guests’ wishes, Disney has added Disney and Disney-Pixar characters and attractions to the park, including an elaborate Little Mermaid dark ride that launched in 2011, and a stunning water and lights extravaganza
It’s whatever you make of it, whatever you want to take away. Because like all of the best virtual realities, Disneyland interacts with its visitors. It becomes what we seek, and what we contribute.
Disneyland can be as simple as a fun place to spend a couple of hours. Ride a roller coaster. Wave to Mickey . Eat an ice cream cone. Watch a parade.
And Disneyland can be as deeply important, as sacred, as the irreplaceable home of our deepest values and dreams, everything that’s best, bright, and beautiful in the human spirit.
As always, Walt said it best: “ Disneyland is a work of love.”
Welcome to the Disneyland Resort ! An Overview
What is Disneyland ? As of this writing, the Disneyland Resort occupies more than 500 acres and includes two theme parks ( Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ), three hotels ( Disneyland Hotel , Grand Californian Hotel and Spa , and Paradise Pier Hotel ), one of the largest parking structures on the planet ( Mickey & Friends ), and a dining, shopping and entertainment district open to the public as well as resort Guests ( Downtown Disney ). There are enough activities and attractions to entertain your whole family, whether for an afternoon or a week.
Disneyland (DL) Park
The original Disney Theme Park , the one that started the magic , was lovingly and imaginatively hand-crafted by Walt and his Imagineers . It opened on July 17, 1955 and has continued to dynamically reinvent itself ever since. The park covers about 100 acres; backstage areas for maintenance and administration are cleverly concealed from Guests to keep the magical illusion unbroken. The eight themed lands, all tied to Disney characters or sensibilities, offer days of magic, fireworks, food, and fun with more intimate charm and on a more intimate scale than the massive Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida . Disneyland regions are Adventureland , Critter Country , Fantasyland , Frontierland , Main Street, U.S.A. , Mickey’s Toontown , New Orleans Square , and Tomorrowland . Among the E-ticket attractions: Indiana Jones Adventure , Haunted Mansion , Pirates of the Caribbean , Space Mountain , Splash Mountain , and Star Tours . Shows include the jaw-dropping Fantasmic! and moving Magical Fireworks (presented nightly during summer and holiday season, on weekends only during the off-season). Food and merchandise are sold at all price points. Activities and amenities are designed for Guests of all ages, international Guests, and Guests with disabilities. A variety of Guided Tours are available. Guest amenities include ATMs, Baby Care Station, First Aid, Kennel, Lockers, Pay Phones, and Stroller & Wheel Chair rentals (with fees as applicable). As of this writing, rental fees are: $15 for Strollers (or 2 Strollers for $25), $12 for Wheel Chairs (plus a $20 refundable deposit) and $50 for ECVs (Electric Convenience Vehicles) (plus a $20 refundable deposit). Typical Park Operating Hours are 8am – Midnight during summer and holiday season, 10am – 8pm off-season. Website: www.disneyland.disney.go.com
Disney California Adventure (DCA) Park
Disneyland ’s sister park, located just across the entrance plaza, opened in February of 2001. At about 67 acres in size, DCA is substantially smaller than Disneyland , and in its early days frequently and unfairly suffered by comparison to its magical sibling. Guests often expect it to be an annex or continuation of Disneyland , but DCA is its own unique creature. The best way to enjoy DCA is to appreciate it for what it is: an imaginative celebration of the excitement and majesty of California, with many magical Disney touches. Famously responsive to its Guests’ wishes, Disney has added Disney and Disney-Pixar characters and attractions to the park, including an elaborate Little Mermaid dark ride that launched in 2011, and a stunning water and lights extravaganza
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