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Disneyland 101

Disneyland 101. Learn all about Disneyland before you visit, including how to get in free on your birthday! Learn your way around Disneyland and about Disney dining, and other fun things to do like dress in costume and trick or treat during October. Read more...

About Disneyland 

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 :)

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Free Admission On Your Birthday! 

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

Mickey's Trick or Treat Party 

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!

Disney Costumes For Kids 

During my visits to Disneyland I noticed quite a few kids dressed in costumes. To quote one mom, "Dressing up to come to Disneyland is all part of the fun."

Disney Cinderella Infant Costume

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Jasmine Classic - Size: Child S(4-6x)

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Toddler Disney Ballerina Snow White Costume

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Captain Jack Dlx Disney Child 4-6

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Halloween Sensations Child's Peter Pan Costume, Toddler

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Disney Light-Up Buzz Lightyear Costume for Boys M

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Make A Costume! 

Disney Halloween Costumes Lens 

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Disneyland Poll 


Disneyland is a blast during the holidays! Its fun during Halloween and breathtaking at Christmas.

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Sections Of Disneyland 

Get to know Disneyland BEFORE you go.

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 U.S.A. 

Entrance to Disneyland

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 and Mickey's Toontown 

Straight ahead of Main Street is Fantasyland and Mickey's Toontown

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, New Orleans Square, Critter Country And Frontierland 

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

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)

Tomorrowland 

Located to the right of Main Street U.S.A.

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

Don't Forget The Camera! 

These are special memories you'll want to capture forever! Don't forget your camera!

The Disneyland Fireworks Spectacular 

Breathtaking!


Disneyland has one of the most magical, spectacular, fireworks show I've ever seen!
The fireworks start around 9:15. So grab some cotton candy and popcorn, pick a comfy spot on Main Street...and enjoy one of the greatest fireworks show ever!

I've been to Disneyland several times...but this last time I happened to be on the Disneyland train during the fireworks show, which happened to stop right next to where the fireworks were going off. To say that we had front row seats is an understatement! It was the loudest noise I've ever heard and one of the most amazing displays of lights that I've ever seen! I recommend seeing the show from Main Street if you dont want to blow your ears out...lol. The fireworks go off near Toontown but you can see the show from just about any location in the park. (Toontown is closed during the show)

This is a must see for people of all ages!

Disney World Fireworks Display "Wishes" Magic Kingdom

Wishes fireworks display at the Magic Kingdom in Nov 2006

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Disney Jewelry 

Sterling Silver Disney Princess Belle Heart Charm

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Disney Couture Kidada Magic Castle Necklace

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Sterling Silver Disney Winnie the Pooh Charm

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Sterling Silver Disney Tinker Bell Earrings

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The Disneyland Encyclopedia 

PhotobucketSpanning the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present, this fascinating book profiles 500 attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people from the history of Disneyland. Each of the main entries in the book examines in detail the history of a Disneyland landmark, including how many of the most popular attractions went through several incarnations before becoming what they are today.Read about unbuilt concepts, including Rock Candy Mountain and Chinatown, and delight in fascinating trivia about the park, such as ride statistics and attendance records. With a daily list of events, openings, and closings in the park's history, a yearly summary of attractions that came and went, simple and clear maps that correspond to the book's 500 entries, and sidebars with additional information on each ride, this is a comprehensive and entertaining book overflowing with detail on the most-renovated, most-loved, and most-visited theme park in the world.

The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2009 (Unofficial Guides)

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Disneyland News 

'Captain Eo' making a return to Disneyland
In February of 2010, Jackson's seventeen minute 3D film Captain Eo will make a limited engagement return to Disneyland. Anjelica Huston also stars in the ...
Eurostar passengers suffer terror in darkness on way home from Disneyland
Amid stifling conditions deep below the Channel, hundreds of Eurostar passengers received the advice that put them in fear of their lives. ...
Study evaluates Disneyland Paris' economic impact
Since opening its gates in 1992, the Disneyland Paris theme park east of the French capital has become a vital economic driver of its region, accounting for ...
"Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" to re-open at Disneyland
"Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" is scheduled to reopen at Disneyland today following an absence of nearly five-years, with a new Abraham Lincoln figure ...

What's The Weather Like At Disneyland? 

Disneyland, Anaheim, California

Current weather conditions in Anaheim, CA

Local Pollen Reports

56°F (Feels like 56°F)

Last update: 12/20/09 8:53 PM PST

Humidity: 53%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 39°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.06in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions
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Tonight


Low
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
 

Monday
Dec 21 


N/A
High: 69°F
Low: 48°F
Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM

Tuesday
Dec 22 


Mostly Cloudy
High: 60°F
Low: 40°F
Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM

Wednesday
Dec 23 


Few Showers
High: 63°F
Low: 39°F
Sunrise: 6:54 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM

Don't Forget Your Sunscreen! 

Disneyland is locate in southern California where the weather is hot and sunny for the majority of the year. Don't forget your sunscreen!...you're going to need it.

Disney Sweatshirts 

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Blogs About Disneyland 

Captain EO is Returning to Disneyland ÂŦ THE FIRE WIRE
Disney has confirmed that the 17-minute long ?Captain EO? will return to Disneyland for a limited engagement starting in February, 2010. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the George Lucas-produced 3D film stars Michael Jackson and ...
Disneyland Paris | The Disney Blog
We (my husband and I) were fortunate enough in November to make it to Disneyland Paris! We only got to spend 4 days there, 3 in DL and one in Paris proper,
Michael Jackson's 'Captain EO' to reopen at Disneyland Feb. 2010 ...
Michael Jackson is back. OK, stay with me here: In February 2010, the Honey I Shrunk The Audience attraction at Disneyland in southern California is out. Taking back its place is Captain EO.
Candy Canes At Disneyland | Disney Dreaming
This is awesome! If you are going to Disneyland during the holidays you should try to get there early in the morning so you make sure you are one of the.

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