Disneyland 101

Disneyland is an huge, magical, theme park in Anaheim, California. Disneyland opened to the public on July 18, 1955 and is the only theme park to be designed, built, opened and operated by Walt Disney himself.

More than 500 million guests have visited Disneyland since it opened in 1955! In 2007, it was the second most visited park in the world, behind the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida.

I have been to Disneyland about 10 times. It is truly a magical place. The Disney parade and fireworks show are like no other, and are a must see if you visit Disneyland. Don't forget the camera!

For additional information, visit my other Disneyland lenses, Disney Halloween Costumes and Disneyland Halloween Party AFTER you finish reading this one of course :)

Celebrate your birthday with the most magical birthday gift of all - free admission on your birthday during 2009 to one of the Theme Parks of the Disneyland Resort!

We took advantage of this offer and it save us $72! It was easy to register...no hassles registering or at the gate, no hidden charges. Great offer. They even give you a cute "Birthday Button" to wear during your visit.

How to register for a fee ticket:
Log in to your Disney account or create a new account. You must be 13 years or older. Proceed to the Free Admission on Your Birthday form and sign up.

After you register:
Disney will send you a confirmation e-mail within 48 hours, and a reminder email 2 weeks prior to your birthday.

Print the confirmation message on your confirmation email or reminder email.
Bring proper valid ID and your confirmation message to the Main Entrance ticket booths outside the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks.

Registering Less than 2 Weeks Before Your Birthday:
if you sign up less than 2 weeks before your birthday, you are still eligible to redeem your free admission to the park on your birthday. Just bring proper valid ID to the Main Entrance ticket booths and inform the Cast Member that you registered online.

Click here to register

Did you know that you can dress up and trick-or-treat at Disney during certain dates in October? Wear your Halloween best to this amazing party at Disney's California Adventure Park. Treat yourselves to a night of fun with costumed Disney Characters, trick-or-treat stations, live music, entertainment and more.
Children two and under are free! (and if your birthday is in October of 2009, you can take advantage of their birthday offer and receive free admission on your birthday!)

Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party promises not-so-scary fun for the littlest trick-or-treaters as well as adults!

Experience Disney's unique spin on Halloween with Disney Characters decked out in colorful costumes, trick-or-treat stations offering both candy and healthy treats, live entertainment, and festive crafts and spooktacular activities for the whole family!

Buy your tickets now and print them at home or call (714) 781-4400.
Complimentary parking for one vehicle at the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure too!

You enter Disneyland at Main Street U.S.A

Staight ahead of Main Street is Central Plaza, Fantasyland and Mickey's Tonntown.

To the left of Main Street is Adventureland, New Orleans Square, Critter Country and Frontierland.

To the right of Main Street is Tomorrowland.

Lockers, stroller and wheelchair rentals, picnic area, and kennel are all located are located at the front entrance to Main Street.

First aid is located on Main Street near Central Plaza.

There are at least 3 designated smoking spots, which are located in Fantasyland, New Orleans Square and Frontierland.

Guest Relations/Information is located at City Hall on the left side of Main Street.

Main Street attrations:
Disneyland Railroad
Main Street Cinema
Main Street Vehicles
Fire Engine
Horse-Drawn Streetcars
Horseless Carriage
Omnibus

Dining on Main Street:
Blue Ribbon Bakery
Carnation Cafe
Gibson Girl Ice Cream parlor
Main Street Cone Shop
Plaza Inn
Refreshment Corner

At night people line up all along Main Street to watch the Disneyland parade and spectacular fireworks show.

Fantasyland
Fantasyland Attractions:
Alice in Wonderland
Casey Jr. Circus train
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Disney Princess Fantasy Faire
It's a Small world
King Arthur Carrousel
Mad tea Party
Matterhorn Bobsleds (one of the bigger rollercoasters at Disneyland)
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Peter Pan's Flight
Pinocchio's Daring Journey
Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Storybook Land Canal Boats

Fantasyland Dining:
Village Haus Restaurant (pizza, sandwiches, hanburgers, salads)
Enchanted Cottage, Sweets and Treats (Bavarian-style sausages, desserts, drinks)



Mickey's Toontown
Mickey's Toontown Attractions:
Chip n Dale Treehouse
Disneyland Railroad
Donald's Boat
Gadget's Go Coaster
Goofy's Playhouse
Mickey's House and Meet Mickey
Minnnie's House
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin

Mickey's Toontown Dining:
Hot dogs, salads, sandwiches, pizza and ice cream treats.

*Mickey's Toontown and select Fantasyland attractions may close early due to Disney's fireworks show. Visit the information center for operating hours.

Adventureland
Adventureland Attractions:
Enchanted Tiki room
Indiana Jones Adventure
Jungle Cruise
Tarzan's Treehouse

Adventureland Dining:
Bengal Barbecue
Tiki Juice Bar



New Orleans Square
New Orleans Square Attractions:
Disneyland Railroad
haunted Mansion
Pirates of the Caribbean

New Orleans Square Dining:
Blue Bayou Restaurant (table service seafood, chicken, beef)
French Market Restaurant
Cafe Orleans (table service lunch and dinner)
Royal Street Veranda (chowder and gumbo in bread boules, specialty coffees)



Critter Country
Critter Country Attractions:
Splash Mountain (you will get wet!)
Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Critter Country Dining:
harbour Gallery (soups, salads, drinks)
hungry Bear Restaurant (burgers, chicken, salads



Frontierland
Frontierland Attractions:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Frontierland Shootin Exposition
Mark Twain Riverboat
Sailing Ship Columbia
Big Thunder Ranch
The Golden Horseshoe Stage

Frontierland Dining:
The Golden Horseshoe (chicken, fish, chili, ice cream specialties)
Stage Door Cafe (chicken, fish and mozzarella strips)
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante (Costena Grill specialties)
River Belle Terrace (carved to order sandwiches
Celebration Roundup and Barbecue at Big Thunder Ranch (entertainment and all yu can eat barbecue chicken and fibs with all the fixins, served family style)

Attractions in Tomorrowland:
Astro Orbitor
Autopia (cars on tracks)
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Disneyland Monorail
Disneyland Railroad
finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Honey, I Shrunk The Audience
Innoventions (the House of Tomorrow)
Space Mountain
Starcade
Star Tours ** one of my favorites.

Dining in Tomorrowland:
Redd Rockett's Pizza Port
The Spirit of Refreshment
Tomorrowland Terrace

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