As a child, we were immersed in the world of cartoons from Tom and Jerry to Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs to Sleeping Beauty. The list is endless.
Remembering these times just brings smiles to the faces of any adult. So, what if you can relive your childhood fantasies by going on a trip to Disneyland? This is the idea when The Walt Disney Company, owned by Walt Disney, established Disneyland Resort.
This gigantic resort is located in Anaheim California. This resort is a combination of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.
Apart from California, Disneyland Resort has spread its wings to Florida, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Paris.
History of Disneyland Resort
Permit me to take you on a trip down memory lane to where it all began. On July 17, 1955, Disneyland Resort opened its doors to the public through a combined effort of Walt Disney and his business partner, Jack Wrather.
The original plan was to establish a Mickey Mouse amusement park. When they discovered that their preferred location in Burbank would not be enough to bring their idea to life, they hired a consultant who advised them to purchase land in Anaheim where the current Disneyland Resorts currently stands.
The plan was for Walt Disney to fund The Walt Disney part of the venture while his partner focused on the hotel funding to provide Disneyland guests with accommodation.
During its opening show on July 15, 1955, Disneyland recorded a lot of mishaps which made the owners tag it “a Black Sunday.” The casualties ranged from failed rides to fake tickets to an overwhelming increase in the number of expected guests.
Despite this, the company recorded a huge success in its first year of operation. The inability of Walt Disney to build more hotels to cater to its ever-increasing guests made private individuals take advantage of this opportunity.
This is the main reason why the area has a long list of hotels surrounding it.
Fun Activities
1. Hitch a Ride on Incrediocoaster
This is one of the rides in Disney California Adventure. If you want to feel the rush of adrenaline while caressing the wave of pure air on your skin, then this ride is for you. With a variety of breathtaking rides to choose from.
2. Say Hello to Pirates of the Caribbean
Have you seen the movie “Pirates of The Caribbean” with Jack Sparrow as the lead actor? If yes, then this region of the Disneyland resort helps you to partake in this firsthand. No worries if you have no experience with pirates, Jack Sparrow might just be handy to give you a personal tour himself.
3. Visit the Haunted Mansion
This is for all lovers of scary movies. In the haunted mansion, your blankets and bedsheets are not here to save you because you are facing your fears head-on. Don’t be surprised when a scary face pops out of the shadows.
4. Take a Hike to Tarzan’s Treehouse
Tarzan’s Treehouse was inspired by the 1999 Disney film, Tarzan. This gives visitors a feel of life in the woods where man survived with basic tools, fruits from trees, and scaling the harsh life of the jungle.
5. Encounter Disney Characters
With a long list of Disney characters, it is possible to be surprised by a real Anna and her sister Elsa doing a catchy display with ice and magic. Don’t be stunned to see Minnie Mouse, Tinker Bell, and Pinocchio around the corner too.
6. Examine Star Wars: Galaxy Edge
If you love sci-fi movies, this section of the Disneyland Resort transports you to a real-life space experience. Places like Black Spire Outpost and the Smugglers Run are one of the numerous exciting scenes from the Star Wars movie brought to life.
7. Gaze Upon the World of Colour
This is also one of Disneyland’s end-of-day show that involves the use of water exhibits to tell magical stories with a combination of great colours in the background. The stories are told based on the time of the year you visit the resort.
8. Fantasmic
If you are a lover of anything that has to do with the thrills of being on an island, then this is for you. Disney’s Fantasmic show, also called the “end of the show” turns Tom Sawyers Island into a magical stage.
Visitors experience the delight of being on a pirate ship accompanied by fireworks, music, and animations.
The Disneyland Resort gets an overflowing number of visitors all year round from all over the world who want to have a feel of their childhood again.
Other fun activities are available for individuals who want to visit the Disneyland Resort where you have the opportunity to awaken the young and bubbly child in you. This might just be the break you have been waiting for.
