New Orleans Square opened as the very first new land in Disneyland California in July 1966. It would also be the last time Walt Disney would make a public appearance in the park. Learn more about the inspiration behind this land, what it looked like in 1966, and how it’s evolved today.
Read MoreDate Nite at Disneyland was the catalyst of nighttime entertainment for California’s Disneyland. It was an initiative to bring in young couples to the park and cater to a different demographic, something Walt Disney really wanted to achieve. Read more about it here!
Read MoreJim Henson’s legacy included his work on Sesame Street and the creation of The Muppets. Muppet*Vision 3D would be the last project Jim Henson would work on before his passing. Learn more about Henson’s career as well as the purchase of The Muppets franchise by Disney.
Read MoreDisney’s Afternoon Avenue was a temporary land in Disneyland California to celebrate the syndicated Disney TV cartoons. DuckTales, TaleSpin, Chip ‘n Dale’s Rescue Rangers, and Adventures of the Gummi Bears were featured during this 1991 overlay. Learn more about it here.
Read MoreThe Disneyland attraction posters have become a staple vintage collectors item, and the artwork for them evolved over decades as different artists were hired by Disney to create them. Learn more about which posters were there at the opening day of Disneyland, and the various artists who contributed to them after the 1950s.
Read MoreThe Main Street Electrical parade has been a beloved attraction for adults and children at many Disney theme parks around the world. The process of creating the idea and executing it was a long process for Disney Imagineers. Learn more about the opening of the Disneyland parade, the audio and visuals, and the parade at the Magic Kingdom.
Read MoreIn December 2020, Disney Parks announced that Snow White’s Scary Adventures would now become Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. Before this refurbishment, there was one in 1981 that made the original terrifying ride into a slightly less scary version. Learn more about the original ride concept and how it’s changed over the years.
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