Disneyland, Theme park in Anaheim, United States.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
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137 m
Soarin'
121 m
Disneyland Railroad
100 m
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
155 mSuperstar Limo
205 m
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
197 m
Buena Vista Street
64 m
The Disney Gallery
122 m
Red Car Trolley
59 m
Soarin' Around the World
114 mDisneyland City Hall
144 m
Disneyland Fire Department
168 mStorytellers
140 mFrog Jump Falls
194 mMain Street Train Station
108 mGrizly View Point
199 mScenic viewpoint
201 mMonsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
178 mDisney Theater
189 mFive & Dime
146 mWaterfall
190 mBear Claw Fall
203 mWaterfall
201 mWaterfall
203 mWaterfall
203 mWaterfall
201 mCannon
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