Disneyland

Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim that covers 85 acres and includes eight themed areas, each with its own design approach, housing over 60 attractions, dining spots, and shops. The architecture shifts from Victorian facades along Main Street USA to futuristic forms in Tomorrowland, while Sleeping Beauty Castle serves as a central landmark visible from every section.

Walt Disney opened the park on July 17, 1955, on a former orange grove, creating the first modern facility of its kind. Over the decades, new areas were added, including New Orleans Square in 1966 and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in 2019, with classic attractions from the 1950s remaining alongside recent additions.

Families from multiple generations visit together, often sharing rides and shows that parents or grandparents experienced decades earlier. These repeated trips create personal rituals and bind memories over time, while visitors from around the world gather in a shared space built around storytelling and fantasy.

The park is accessible via Interstate 5 and State Route 91, with dedicated parking and shuttle connections from nearby hotels. Weekdays outside holiday periods offer shorter wait times, while summer months and weekends draw significantly larger crowds.

The Matterhorn Bobsleds from 1959 was the first tubular steel roller coaster in the world and contains a working basketball court for employees inside its structure. The replica of the Swiss mountain reaches roughly one hundredth of the original height and also houses climbing routes used for maintenance work.

Location: Anaheim

Inception: July 17, 1955

Official opening: July 17, 1955

Operator: Disney Parks and Resorts

Part of: Disneyland Resort

Address: South Harbor Boulevard

Opening Hours: "Mon-Sun (Disneyland park hours vary from day to day."

Website: https://disneyland.disney.go.com

GPS coordinates: 33.80900,-117.91900

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:32