by Jim Smith | Apr 13, 2022 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series
When Disneyland’s Tomorrowland underwent an epic expansion in 1959, three new blockbuster attractions were added to the park. These included the Disneyland Monorail, Submarine Voyage, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. Disneyland’s “second opening” for Tomorrowland occurred...
by Jim Smith | Mar 2, 2022 | Disney Trivia, Trivia and Games
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland to paying guests on July 18, 1955, visitors paid a basic admission fee of one dollar, and then paid additionally for each attraction they decided to experience. The price of individual attractions ranged from 10 cents up to 35 cents....
by Jim Smith | Feb 8, 2022 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Lists, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post was shared with Pirates & Princesses and published on February 8, 2022) (Updated February 16, 2024) Disney’s Hollywood Studios was created to honor the world of cinema and film. The early days of the park featured movie-based attractions,...
by Jim Smith | Jan 31, 2022 | Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Pocket Guides, Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel Planning
If you want to visit Walt Disney’s World (as in, the world Walt truly lived in) stop number one is the theme park that started it all – Disneyland Resort in Anaheim California. As Walt himself said, “Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may...
by Jim Smith | Jan 13, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
“Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” – Walt Disney, July 17, 1955 Disney Parks have long been known for providing a wholesome, family-friendly experience for all who enter the magical gates. Walt always wanted to offer...