Comments on: Seven Secrets About Disneyland

By: disneyland secrets

disneyland secrets — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:13:20 +0000

The person killed on the Mattahorn was a woman, she stood up as the car entered the tunnel and hit her head. I remember reading about it in the paper.

By: Dirk

Dirk — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:22:42 +0000

This is a very interesting article and detailed information--Great Job!!! Are you referring to the one in Florida or California? I found this site as a travel search engine for finding travel information, destination suggestions, and things to do at California Travel Search Engine and Travel Directory. It includes vacation ideas, travel tips, reviews, and videos.

By: Amoo161

Amoo161 — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:33:39 +0000

Not to be nitpicky but this article suggests that Walt Disney was born in Marceline, but he wasn't, he was born in Illionis

By: rae

rae — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:27:00 +0000

bernie... your so lame!

By: Bernie

Bernie — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:46:38 +0000

As a former DL employee, I know lots of secrets; ones that management wants nobody to know. Like the cats that are released after the park closes, to catch and eat Mickey's cousins. There is a very active pest control program, and this is one of them. While working there, I saw one murder (in front of the Matterhorn, on Grad Nite) and one person killed on rides (People Mover). DL is really a very dangerous place to let your kids run loose.

By: luv disney

luv disney — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:07:28 +0000

Didn't Walt want the monorail to go all the way to the beach but the other cities wouldn't allow it? I was told that a long time ago. Anyone know the answer to this.

By: ted

ted — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:40:36 +0000

Organs don't live unless they're living organs.

By: mouseymousefuk

mouseymousefuk — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:07:30 +0000

jesus and christianity are a form of control for the weak minded masses! get a clue, open your eyes, read some nonfiction written in the late 20th or early 21st century!

walt knew this. thats why we love him and his wonderful parks!

By: D Bozko

D Bozko — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:38:15 +0000

First I'd like to say I enjoyed this article. If I did or didn't know about these seven things is not relevent because it's always fun to read about Disneyland. Now let me set a couple of things straight. There was a Mule Ride from 1955 to 1973. There was even a Stagecoach Ride from 1956 to 1959. If you're really interested in the old Disneyland, go to YESTERYEAR.COM and get some real facts about days gone by..

By: rockstr0317

rockstr0317 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:05:39 +0000

Im pretty sure some people out there also dont know about the so-called "HIDDEN MICKEYS" placed all over the park. Now THATS a secret. Look em up!

By: Lady Vixen

Lady Vixen — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:49:18 +0000

I would really like to see the mermaids come back that would be so flippin' awesome!

By: David ROmero

David ROmero — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:07:50 +0000

lol Walt DISNEY didnt even create MIckey MOuse . UB IWERKS did, and also mickeys not the original character it is Oswald the Lucky rabbit. Plane crazy mickeys first cartoon. Steam boat willie first syncronized sound cartoon

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:05:30 +0000

For you who have nothing good to say, your childhood fantasy must have really sucked or maybe you just suck. As for Disney it is as American as football and is the greatest place in the world. People come from all over the world to see it. It's about being a kid and not letting go of your dreams and fantasies. Everybody needs to still be a kid once in a while. What kind of butthole would knock Disney, either location, for reminding kids to dream big and for adults to be able to relive some memories of easier times as a child. Kind of like Christmas and Santa and the moment when you see your child light up, seeing and experiencing things for the first time, the ultimate joy you get to watch them. So for all you penny-pinching hum-buggers out there...SHAME ON YOU!!!!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:57:43 +0000

To think one of 1st parsels of land was an orchard bloomed into being-my grand Uncle Chris sold to Walt.I've never been to California or Disneyland but had always wanted to.Sure wished to know what is on the land that once was Fick.

By: amber

amber — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:37:04 +0000

I just want to say, none of this is news....any disneyphile worth their salt knows all of this by heart

its nice to see it makes mainstream news but it takes away the specialness of knowing more than most about my happiest place.

By: maycol corea

maycol corea — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:23:28 +0000

i dont get what the big deal is about this story? i worked at disneyland,anaheim.all these 'secrets' can be found in any book related to disneyland.The truth is most castmembers take pride in knowing little trivia and facts not because its required,but because some guest know as much or more than some of the people that work there.There are no secrets in disneyland-everything has been talked about-repainted, refurbished, taken apart,sold,abandoned.what's new?

By: Disney_Know_It_All

Disney_Know_It_All — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:07:58 +0000

Wow These are No Secrets Just Go Watch "50 First Magical Years" In Disneyland And It Tells You All That And More!!! You're Kinda Dumb!!! Here Are Some Real Secrets!

Skippers on the Jungle Cruise did not originally tell jokes. It was only after Walt Disney overheard some people saying they could skip the attraction because they had seen it before already that he realized the attraction needed something that could be refreshed and new each time, hence the jokes.

The Mark Twain riverboat actually runs on a track hidden below the water of the Rivers of America!

The fire-breathing dragon in Fantasmic! is nicknamed Bucky.

The ride portion of the Haunted Mansion actually is outside the Disneyland park. You unknowingly leave the boundaries of the park after taking the elevator down (the stretching room) and walking to the Doom Buggies.

A tribute to the Country Bear Jamboree appears in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh; look behind you to see it!

The toy blocks on the floor of the nursery in the first scene of Peter Pan's Flight spell out "DI5NEY" and "PPan." (Although They Do Change It Often)

There is a basketball court inside the very top of Matterhorn Mountain. The basketball court is now used as a storage facility.

The robot on Star Tours is actually PeeWee Herman's voice.

I Have Plenty More But I Think You Get The Point!!!

By: DGoff

DGoff — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:26:55 +0000

Umm, to the person that said crest or heralds weren't issued to Families uh you're wrong. Seriously wrong, there are countless family crest.

By: Cherie

Cherie — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:18:59 +0000

I "grew up" at Disneyland. I lived about 1/4 mile from there in Anaheim in the 1950's and 60's. Every night before going to bed I would wait for Tinker Bell to fly through the air and then the fireworks would be my last sight. My mom worked for the retail clerks union and we had free tickets any time, so I went A LOT! Disneyland opened on my 1st birthday - July 17, 1955, and I have a special attachment to it. My mom took me on opening day (not that I remember) but I have the pictures. One of my fondest memories was the flying saucer bumper ships. They floated on air pockets that opened and closed and you would fly around above the floor bumping in to other flying saucers. Too cool. The donkey ride mentioned by another contributor was actually at Knotts Berry Farm. That's a whole 'nother story! Sweet memories - thanks for taking the time to share them.

By: MMM

MMM — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:46:56 +0000

To florida native, this article is actually about DISNEYLAND, not world. Disneyland has Sleeping Beauty's castle. The two castles look completely different too. I don't think Disneyland truly has and "secrets", just facts people don't here about on the news or read on the map. They are facts that have to be sought out through a tour, online, etc. so don't get all huffy puffy. Thank you to the responses from those who have been around long enough to know the old Disneyland and can tell us fun little facts about the way it used to be.

By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:10:30 +0000

I love reading about the secret details behind the Disney parks, especially some of the more mysterious details about places like the haunted mansion.

By: tsm61006

tsm61006 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:07:15 +0000

it's also the town that he started all of his ideas, his home, his school, which is now named wal disney elementary, his barn and tree, pictures of him coming back to visit here...all still here... you want history on disney...come visit this small town of 2300 people where it all began!

By: tsm61006

tsm61006 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:59:07 +0000

As far as the main street, I live in wal disney's hometown, Marceline, MO and they do resemble, kind of crazy.

By: Isaac

Isaac — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:55:43 +0000

The drawbridge doesn't really work. It used to, but in 1996, when the castle was refurbished, Disney removed the parts that make the drawbridge lower and raise. They were planning to restore to working condition again when the castle was being refurbished in 2004 for the park's upcoming 50th anniversary but the money to fund the restoration was cut from the budget.

By: Helen Shepard Browning

Helen Shepard Browning — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:27:54 +0000

Never the less, it is fun to learn/reminisce about ole Disneyland the way it used to be, or is still today. Thank you other bloggers for the other trivia that is not always known. i.e. drug tripping guest put in the underground jail! Fishing tales and mule rides, etc. Bubba and other critical bloggers like him... Your 'crappy' attitude sucks, you need to be a 'kid' again, go to Disneyland and get a'Tude' readjustment! Sorry for the blogger who had a bad time. You must talk to the RIGHT people & be more specific about the problems you had. If you have not heard from them, try again, politely! The park's Quality Control is always watching it's 'Cast' and their performance; those cameras are not on just the guest! If it is an opinion you had about some minor situation..They cannot do much for you, but offer to fix it & have you come back, just like one would if one fell off a horse..get back on! Go back and try to have a great time! It truly is the Happiest place on Earth!! But it's also an 'inside' job!! So let it GO and have a good time. Nope...I am not working for Disneyland.. Just supporting them!

By: DznyBoy

DznyBoy — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:25:29 +0000

If you are truly interested in discovering a few "secrets" about Walt Disney World (Florida) there are some great behind-the-scenes tours available. Backstage Magic goes backstage at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, & Disney's Hollywood Studios. You get 7 hours of Disney "Insider" knowledge and see really cool stuff like the "tunnels" under the Magic Kingdom (Utilidors), the maintenance area at Tower of Terror, their manufacturing facility (Central Shops) and SO MUCH MORE! At Disneyland (California), they also have guided tours with great insider information but they spend more time on-stage and basically none backstage. Either way, you get some great glimpses into the magic of Disney.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:05:42 +0000

These are not little known facts.

By: JR

JR — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:47:38 +0000

That's it? That's the "secrets"? Come on!!! Disneyland is filled with interesting secrets. Built in 364 days is a not a secret! You gotta be kinding me. Security personnel dressed like Japanese tourist, now that's a secret!

By: Logan

Logan — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:33:10 +0000

The Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida is built to be 199 feet tall. Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom is 199 1/2 feet tall. They are such odd numbers because anything over 200 feet in Florida has to have a blinking light on it for planes. And Disney World thought it would kind of ruin the theme if there was a huge blinking light on top of a huge, decrepit building.

By: LK :-)

LK :-) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:13:29 +0000

Some of you are indeed cynical! Here is a secret you don't know! My birthday and birth year is the exact same as Disneyland!!! Kind a kewl, whether YOU care or not! Enjoy your next trip to the park known to the world! Incidently I hail from the country who has the OLDEST amusement park in the world and compared, both parks have their charm!!!