Disneyland

Disneyland is the world’s first and best theme or amusement park at Anaheim in California of the United States. Opened on July 17, 1955, the park has so far visited by over 515 million guests including Presidents of several countries, the Royalty and other heads of states. When the park opened it had five themed areas namely Main Street, USA, an early 20th century Midwest town, Adventureland featuring jungle adventures, Frontierland illustrating western frontier, Fantasyland bringing fantasy into reality and Tomorrowland looking into the future. Later three more themes were opened. They are New Orleans Square based on the Toontown seen in the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Critter Country themed both to the South in the 19th century and to forests of the Pacific Northwest. An elevated beam supports a three-foot narrow gauge railroad, which circumnavigates the park. Disneyland features several rides and attractions designed to appeal to all ages. In 1998, Disneyland was renamed Disneyland Park to distinguish it from the larger Disneyland Resort complex. Today, there are three other parks, which share the Disneyland name in Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Disney characters greet visitors, interact with children and pose for photos Some characters have specific areas where they are scheduled to appear, but also can be found wandering as well. One reason Micky’s Toontown was created was that there would be a place for Mickey Mouse to always be available to greet guests in his own house.
Everyday at dusk there is flag ceremony to lower the American flag for the day. Elaborate fireworks shows synchronized with Disney songs and often an appearance by Peter Pan’s character Tinker Bell. Recent presentations have become more elaborate, featuring new pyrotechnics, launch techniques and story lines. In 2004, Disneyland introduced a new air launch pyrotechnics system, reducing ground level smoke and noise.