Remembering back to when I was a little girl, the thought of actually driving a car - albeit one that only drove 7 mph on a track - was the most exhilarating feeling in the world. Motoring around in a vehicle…. hands controling the steering wheel… now that was life!
From an adult point of view, (more…)
Okay, I just ran across this website and I found it hilarious… maybe I have a warped sense of humor, but… the happiest potties on earth? It’s too cute, and once I stopped laughing at the title I noticed that it did have a lot of great information on Disneyland restrooms… if you’re into that kind of thing. So check it out!
Walt Disney loved trains… I’m not going to use the “obsession” word here, but he built a train in his back yard. How many people do you know with a train in their back yard? Of course, how many people do you know with a back yard big enough for a train? Things that make you go hmm….
Anyway, the Disneyland Railroad is the first ride you come to when entering Disneyland. (more…)
Many of us remember the Submarine Voyage at Disneyland with nostalgia. Sure, it was cheesy, but it was still a lot of fun. Apparently, Disneyland is bringing back the Submarines in 2007 with a Finding Nemo theme. Can’t wait! For those who want more information about the Submarines and their Nemo debut, here’s a link:
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride… the ride (and the film that inspired it) aren’t as well known as many other Disneyland attractions. Mr. Toad, the star of the classic book The Wind in the Willows, for those who didn’t know, also appeared in the Disney film, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. My family owns it, and my children have watched it a few times, but I’ve never had the…. pleasure? experience? Anyway, that’s where Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride comes from.
Having never seen the movie, (more…)
In a park full of high tech gadgets and thrill rides galore, it’s nice to see that simple things can still be a lot of fun. Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes are one of those simple pleasures. It’s a pretty straightforward concept…. put a bunch of people in a canoe and row. Actually, I’m pretty sure the guide does most of the rowing, but they make you feel like you’re contributing to the forward momentum of the boat. Your boat takes a tour around Tom Sawyer’s Island on the River of America, (more…)
Ever wondered exactly how Disneyland came about, and how Walt Disney made his dream into reality? Check out this article about the history of Disneyland, and how it all began!
Happy Reading, everyone!
The Mad Tea Party is one of the most well known rides in the Magic Kingdom. It’s a simple ride, really… a carnival fun ride. The magic lies in the theming that Disney puts with the ride.
The Mad Tea Party was inspired by the Disney animated film, “Alice In Wonderland”. If you remember the film (those of us with DVD players and small children have no problem with this point), (more…)
What can I say about Jungle Cruise? It remains one of my favorite rides, despite the jerky anamatronics and the horribly punny boat operators. Anyone who has been on Jungle Cruise (and that’s probably most of you, considering there’s a Jungle Cruise both at Disneyworld and at Disneyland) knows that if you’re looking for realistic, thrilling sights and masterful storytelling…you’re looking in entirely the wrong place. (more…)
It’s amazing that a place like Tom Sawyer’s Island can exist in the middle of a bustling, crowded amusement park. For some reason, the island just seems rustic and remote, even though there are a lot of people milling around.
The only way to get to Tom Sawyer’s Island is by raft. Well, I guess you could swim, but I wouldn’t advise a dip in that yucky water. (more…)