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…
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.
Disney refers to the people visiting its properties as guests. The idea behind this name is that visitors are not simply customers engaging in a transaction with Disney but are in fact each honored guests. You may also hear the specific phrase “guest of Mickey” when referencing children ages two and under. Children this age
E-Ticket is another name for a major or headliner attraction. These attractions epitomize the peak of Disney’s innovation and creativity at the time they were built by Imagineers. The name comes from a time in Disneyland when each attraction required its own ticket. The attractions were divided into tiers designated by letters, and those deemed
The Esplanade is the stretch of land between the entrances to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland Resort. You do not need to have a ticket to enter the Esplanade itself, but you do need to pass through security. The Esplanade offers guest services like ticket booths, restrooms, stroller rentals, ECV and
A Disneyland cast member is a Disneyland employee. This term includes every employee from the security person checking bags as you enter to the dancer in the nighttime spectacular. Each cast member has an important role. If you have a positive interaction with a Disneyland cast member, in addition to thanking that person in the