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The first time I visited Disneyland was 1955, the year it opened. Fourteen years later, I got a job there but that was not my first job. My first job was a dishwasher at a local restaurant, then as coleslaw maker and deep fryer cleaner at Chicken Delight, a fried chicken fast food joint. After burning myself so many times, I quit and found myself a much more pleasant job as an usher and candy seller at one of the two movie theatres in town. As I was only 15, I had to lie about my age in order to get that coveted position. After a while, even a fun job became boring for a youth who was more into sports than movies.
When I went to work for Disneyland, I was in my second year in college while working at a mailing service, but the pay was not high enough to live on and I needed to pay the rent. Thus came Disneyland in the form of another low paying job at $1.50/hr. I was one of the white uniform attendants with the broom who followed visitors around to sweep up their littering. It was not a bad job until I was asked to cut my hair. In addition to the ban of facial hair, all Disneyland male employees had to keep the hair on their head trimmed to above their ears and nothing should reach their collar.
The day after I got the haircut, I was asked to have another because the first one was not short enough for the Disneyland standard. That final straw broke my poor student back. The two haircuts would cost me more than a day salary, so I quit. Disneyland told me in no uncertain terms that once I quit, I would never find myself in their payroll again. No problem. Working as a sweeper in the happiest place on earth was not my career choice anyway.
After my last exit through the employees’ gate, Disneyland became a much happier place when I came in through the visitors’ entrance. Leave a Comment
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Once inside the park, this is Main Street straight in front of you, where at 10pm each evening there is a huge parade. People start gathering earlier though, sitting along the edge of the pavement to get a good view.
We enjoyed our day here but found the queues longer than Universal Studios. Also it was more expensive here. Leave a Comment Phone: 999 4565
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Home of Mickey and Minnie Mouse amongst others. The park was opened in 1955 by Walt Disney.
The park is divided into four different lands:
Frontierland - Western Theme
Adventureland - Jungle Theme
Fantasyland - For younger children
Tomorrowland - Where you get many of the
rides like Space Mountain
When we entered the park we were given a map. We caught this train around the park first which stops at various 'lands' and gives you an idea of the whole of the park area.
The park is open 9am - midnight in the summer.
Shorter hours in the winter.
A fee is charged for parking. Leave a Comment Phone: 999 4565
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C'mon, its the happiest place on earth! I try to go at least 1 or 2 times a year and have yet to grow tired of it. Be sure to bring a camera and extra film. (If you run out and need to buy more, you had better be prepared to grab your ankles!) Leave a Comment Other Contact: (714) 781-4565 www.disneyland.co
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The Magic Kingdown, disneyland parade is great for all kids and adults alike. Take a little time out from the rides. It is on every day and most evenings. Leave a Comment
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I guess any travel guide on California needs to mention Disneyland. The theme park that was opened by visionary Walt Disney is as popular as ever. Disneyland remains one of the best bets for a family in California. Disneyland is located in Anaheim in Southern California. For those flying to the attraction, it can be reached from Los Angeles International Airport in about an hour by car or bus.
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Anaheim - is now the tenth largest city in California and is home to several theme parks. Disneyland is set on 80 landscaped acres and the park has more than 60 attractions with dozens of restaurants, ice cream parlours and snack huts. There are eight main sections to the park all with their own attractions. Definitely a 'must visit' on my itinerary. Leave a Comment
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Disneyland--some important tips to remember, if you decide to go!
To the left is me at Space Mountain first thing in the morning.
These tips apply if you only want to spend one day there, AND if you have no plans of going to California Adventure (the new Disney theme park, right next door to Disneyland--it has the biggest PARKING LOT in all of N. America):
1) Go a little earlier than opening time. You can get into an okay space, and you can get into line for tickets.
2) Once inside the park, beeline it for Futureland. For some reason, no one wants to ride Space Mountain that early...I don't understand what the thrill of riding it later in the day is, but most people go to Space Mountain in the afternoon.
3) You may want to exit Futureland at this point, because the other rides in that area do have crowds later on in the day, but getting to the other popular rides probably is more important.
4) Next on your agenda should be either Indiana Jones or Pirates of the Carribean or the Log Flume. These three are absurdly popular and should be done when there are less people around. Bonus--the Log Flume has a priority waiting list, so you can get a ticket for later in the day at a specified time. Much quicker line, too.
5) By this point, lunch should be calling. If you get it in the park, be prepared, it is expensive. You can leave Disney, get a return parking pass, and get something outside the park. Or pack a lunch, in a cooler, and go out to car at lunch and eat it there.
6) When you come back, head on over to the outdoor activities, cause most people are sick of the sun by this point.
7) Early evening most people want dinner. If you want dinner at one of the sit-down eateries, make sure to make a reservation early in the day, or you won't get into their resturants.
8) My advice is to have a quick snack and go on the Fantasyland rides, like the Matterhorn and Dumbo and Alice and the like. A lot of parents go back to the hotel or home when it is dinnertime and don't come back. Also, the It's a small world ride is never ever full. Go whenever you want, hey! Go twice, actually. :)
9) The end of the day is approaching. Do you really want to see that parade anyway? Go back to your favorite rides and ride them again.
By the way...my favorite is the Haunted Mansion at nine in the evening...SPOOKY.
I hope these tips help order your day!! Leave a Comment
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Disneyland--when to go!
To left, my cousin Kristin and I taking a break in New Orleans Square in the Winter of 1999.
There is nothing better than Disneyland in the winter. I love it! Sure it is open for shorter hours and wearing shorts is not really advised, but it is generally sunny and warm-ish in Southern California then. Also, lines are shorter, and the crowds are much less. I have been to Disney both in the summer and winter (over 20 times, if you can believe it) and the winter is far preferable!!
Packing: Backpack, sweater for later in the evening (it can be cool), tennis shoes, teeshirt, khaki pants (for winter, shorts for summer), cotton socks, a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, water bottle (empty--fill it in park with water from water fountain), gum, etc. Leave a Comment
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It is the original and MUCH smaller than Disneyworld, so it is not necessary to devote your whole vacation to things Disney!
Keep in mind the cost, which when I went (the last time) was around 40 dollars. OUCH!
The rides are tame, so it truly can be a family experience. I hate most roller coasters, but these are so easy, even I can handle them.
At left is me in the Alice in Wonderland Ride in Fantasyland. That is a big mushroom (what trip--sorry, pun intended!!). Leave a Comment Other Contact: www.disneyland.com
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