Disneyland
Anaheim, CA 92802-1843
Phone: (714) 520-6076
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Editorial Review for Disneyland – by Andrea Loera
The Appeal
From the moment you walk onto Main Street, U.S.A., you'll be a believer. Deny it all you want, but take the Disneyland Railroad to Tomorrowland and you'll be on those Astro Orbiters faster than your 5-year-old can say "Mickey." And thanks to the FastPass system, which issues appointment times for popular rides, waits have been sharply reduced.
Facts and Features
Mickey is king when it comes to Southland tourist attractions. Disneyland is the third most-visited theme park in the world, just behind its sister locations in Tokyo and Orlando, and locals enjoy it every bit as much. Even hardened Angelenos still relish a turn on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. As Walt Disney once said, "Disneyland will never be complete as long as there is imagination left in the world." Case in point: The revival of the famed submarine ride reimagined as a "Finding Nemo"-themed underwater wonderland with many impressive new special effects.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeSelect attractions offer Fastpass, a free service that saves your place in line. Slip your ticket into the attraction kiosk and get a time to return.
When to GoSeptember-May, Main Street opens a half hour before the park, and remains open one hour after park closing.
The ExtrasDisney will host weddings, with Cinderella's Crystal Coach and reception at the Grand Californian Hotel. Call (714) 956-6527.
Know Before You GoCheck out sister theme park, California Adventure.
User Reviews for Disneyland
12/31/2007 Posted by smores789
I just wanted to say even in my 30s I still find it enjoyable and fun to visit! It's a place to go with others and not by yourself as I was about to do. If you have a party of 5 or more, then break up into groups (about 2-4/group), or it'll slow you down. Just meet up around lunch and dinner at a restaurant and swap stories. We couldn't do this when I was a kid, cuz no cell phones. Oh yeah I love the tortilla factory, you can eat freshly made samples, so soft and yummy. The clam chowder in the bread bowl is delicious, no need to goto San Fran. The Indy ride was fun and the Star Wars ride still excites (seems dated tho). The Cap'n Cook Exchange can take foreign currencies that other hotels/banks refuse (but at a high commission). Fun fun fun, in the California sun!
Pros: Good food, Good fun, it's all good!
Cons: Admission, merchandise, food/drinks pricey. But worth it
11/15/2007 Posted by porkjello
Even though the Magic Kingdom at Disneyworld in Orlando, FL is bigger, there's just something special about the original Disneyland park. You just feel the sense of history and mystique in this place. It has evolved and changed throughout the years, there are still bits of the old park found in Fantasyland and Frontierland. My favorite E-Ticket rides are Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. I always make it a point to visit the park once a year.
Pros: Simply put, it's Disneyland
Cons: I don't know if Walt's dream was to make a family bankrupt to enjoy his park
