“The 55ers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland” is an important collection that looks at the cowboys, jungle explorers, Anaheim pioneers, and shopkeepers who came together to help make Walt Disney’s dream of Disneyland a reality. It’s one part deep dive into the first two years… Read More »Meet the pioneers who settled Disneyland in new book from David Koenig
Hard to believe that it’s been 64 years since Disneyland first opened all the way back in 1955. The theme park industry has seen significant changes since practically being invented by Walt Disney and his merry band of Imagineers. But one thing remains the same,… Read More »Newly discovered Disneyland home video shows park in first year of operation
Happy Birthday Disneyland. You’ve grown from a collection of Orange and citrus tree groves in 1954 to a brand new art form – the theme park – in 1955. Now you’re an entire destination resort still breaking ground in themed entertainment and hospitality and you… Read More »Happy 64th Birthday to Disneyland
Disneyland all started with Walt Disney’s dream of a place where families could visit and enjoy some world class attractions together. Certain elements were always a part of Walt Disney vision, trains, a riverboat, a carrousel, and other Americana, but the idea evolved many times.… Read More »Disneyland celebrates 63rd anniversary today
As an opening day attraction, the Disneyland Railroad is a key part of the story of Disneyland and all its magic. The route takes guests on a scenic tour around the Magic Kingdom on an authentic steam-powered train. In 2017 the attraction re-opened with an… Read More »Disneyland Railroad – an iconic attraction revisited
Like many Disney fans, I have a lot of books about the company and the people who made it great on my book shelves at home. My library isn’t going to set any world records, but it’s got most of the classics – The Illusion… Read More »“Window on Main Street: 35 Years of Creating Happiness at Disneyland” reissue review
Dapper Day is an unofficial fan organized event that started in 2011 as a way for fans to show their love of Walt Disney’s theme parks by dressing smartly to recreate the feeling of the Disneyland’s early days when going out to the park was… Read More »Disneyland planning its own Dapper Day to celebrate its 60th Anniversary
Anyone who is upset at the artistic license taken in representing Mickey Mouse in the new animated shorts should take a gander at this 1955 version of the classic character as envisioned by legendary Disney animator Tom Oreb. Mickey was given this modern update for… Read More »Mickey Mouse as Corporate Shill