Month: June 2024
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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 and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (formerly Splash Mountain). And, across the Esplanade at Disney California Adventure Park…
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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 here in their houses. Visitors can have some active fun at Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard and Donald’s Duck Pond or grab some food at Cafe Daisy or other small eateries. The land’s…
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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 skill, design, product development, story-telling, etc.) to bring Disneyland Resort to the physical reality you experience. Imagineering was founded by Walt Disney himself.
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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 holding hands. Disneyland Park is intentionally laid out like a giant wagon wheel. The walkways (spokes) to each land reach out from the heart, or hub, of the park. If you…
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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 version of Hollywood and film-making. The Disney Animation Building holds tributes to Disney’s animated works and fun educational opportunities like the Animation Academy drawing classes; this is also where guests can…