101 Glossary

E-tickets, rising moons and stroller parking…does Disneyland lingo leave you feeling confused? Search a Disneyland word or phrase below or browse the latest in our glossary. Every Disneyland definition is a quick read at under 101 words.

Here’s the latest additions to our 101 Glossary (or for an alphabetical listing, click here)
  • PARADISE GARDENS PARK

    Paradise Gardens Park is an area on the far west side of Disney California Adventure Park themed to beach amusement parks (think Santa Monica…

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  • NEW ORLEANS SQUARE

    New Orleans Square is the area of Disneyland Park themed to the US city of New Orleans, Louisiana (particularly the French Quarter.) You can…

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  • MOUNTAIN RANGE or THE MOUNTAINS

    Some of the biggest thrill rides at Disneyland Park are found in and on “mountains”: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Matterhorn (Mountain) Bobsleds, Space Mountain…

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  • MICKEY’S TOONTOWN

    You can visit Mickey Mouse in his own land at the far north side of Disneyland Park: Mickey’s Toontown. Mickey and Minnie greet guests…

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  • MAIN STREET U.S.A.

    The first themed land you encounter after entering Disneyland Park is Main Street U.S.A. Once through the park gates, guests proceed under the Disneyland…

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  • IMAGINEER

     Imagineers are the creative people behind the Disney Parks and experiences. This team combines skills in “imagination” and “engineering” (visual artistry, technological innovation, musical…

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  • HUB

    The hub is the area of Disneyland Park just in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle encircling the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse…

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  • HOLLYWOOD LAND

    Hollywood Land is the area of Disney California Adventure Park found immediately to the left of the main entrance and themed to an idealized…

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  • GUEST

    Disney refers to the people visiting its properties as guests. The idea behind this name is that visitors are not simply customers engaging in…

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  • GRIZZLY PEAK

    Grizzly Peak is a land in Disney California Adventure Park in tribute to the natural beauty of California’s mountains and forests. The major attractions…

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  • FRONTIERLAND

    Frontierland is the area of Disneyland Park themed like an old Western film. The main entrance is directly west of the hub: if you…

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  • FANTASYLAND

    The fairytale-themed portion of Disneyland Park is called Fantasyland. The land starts around Sleeping Beauty Castle and extends back to “it’s a small world.”…

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