On June 14, 1959, Disneyland premiered its first roller coaster-style “thrill ride,” the Matterhorn Bobsleds, during a live television special. Since it opened, the 147-foot 1/100th scale replica of the famous Swiss peak, has carried more than 258 million guests down its icy slopes....
Greetings, Babes In Disneyland readers! ‘Tis I, Mike, a former Disneyland Jungle Cruise skipper and now the proprietor of a cobwebbed corner of the internet known as “Jungle is 101 ,” at your service and here today for your edification as a guest blogger. Thanks,...
Walt Disney was an avid lover of railroads. In fact, he had a miniature railroad called the Carolwood Pacific that ran through his Holmby Hills backyard. Amidst his backyard wonderland, Walt built a barn where he could monitor and control the operation of his...
July 16, 1954, Walt Disney broke ground on his dream. After attending carnivals and other family events with his children, he wanted to create a theme park of his very own. He wanted to create a place where adults and children could have fun...
Disneyland is more than a theme park, it is a place to learn about the past. Resort imagineers and designers are committed to getting it right down to the very last details. Paying attention to detail reaches far beyond architecture true to the given...
On February 6, the beloved Disneyland attraction “it’s a small world” once again set sail after months and months of major refurbishments. Complete with the premiere of a new “Spirit of America” scene, new musical enhancements, and a new look for some of the...