Disneyland – One of the most visited places in California for holidays, fun trip, family get-away, and across countries tourist destination. A small dream that Walt E. Disney saw, along with the support of his team and frequent upgrades made this place the way it is now.
Before creating this theme park, Walt E. Disney, along with his daughters Diane and Sharon, visited many fun parks, including Griffith Park in Los Angles. He noticed one thing common in all of them – the children were enjoying while the parents had nothing interesting to do. He imagined of a place where both children and parents could have fun together.
He then developed a plan, bought 160 acres of land near Anaheim in 1953 and finally after all the problems with fund raising, he started the construction of this theme park in 1954. The best thing about this place was that, there was a live impression of the Disney characters!
Since the opening day in 1955, many people from all around the world have visited this place and they still are. However, there are many facts and figures which are interesting, but still unknown to most of us. Here are some of them-
1. Disneyland’s address is 1313 Harbor Blvd. This address was specially selected by Walt Disney. The number 13 stands for thirteenth alphabet i.e. M and one more 13 for another M, resulting in M.M [Mickey Mouse]. 1313 was also Donald Duck’s address and 313 was Donald’s license plate number.
2. Opening day for press (17th July 1955) was considered as Black Day for Disneyland. The temperature was unusually high, the water fountains didn’t work and the toilets clogged (due to plumber’s strike). All the food was eaten up and ladies heel were sinking into asphalt.
3. The ground at the park is red to give all the visitors red carpet treatment. The pavement at Main Street is kept black as black asphalt heats up and keeps the guests on the move into Main Street’s shops.
4. 30 tons of garbage is disposed daily and 1850 tons of garbage is recycled per year.
5. 78 million mouse ears were sold in between the opening day and 2005. That’s enough for every child less than 18 years in America.
6. The main street flagpole was purchased at $5 when the park was built. It was originally a lamp post damaged by a car in Wilshire Blvd.
7. Disneyland’s security is mostly undercover and among the crowds, though the entire fleet totals more than that of Anaheim city’s police force.
8. The cats in Disneyland are kept alone as they keep the population of rodent in control. Walt Disney was afraid of mice!
9. The walk through sleeping castle of sleeping castle beauty closed not to be renovated but originally because of complaints from being too narrow and 9/11 terrorist attack fear.
10. One spire on the castle was purposely left unfinished because Walt always said “Disneyland will never be completed as long as long as there is imagination left in the world.”
There are many traveling options to Disneyland. However, this always packed place mostly requires pre booking of your ride.
Disneyland Express Shuttle offers you shuttle services to Disneyland from the three nearest airport – Long Beach Airport, LAX Airport and John Wayne Airport.
Services we offer:
- LAX Airport To Cruise Terminal
- Long Beach Airport To Cruise Terminal
- Long Beach Airport To Disneyland
- Shuttles From LAX To Disneyland
