Disneyland - Anaheim Hotels

This is where it all started! Since July 1955, when Walt Disney's dream of creating a fun park for both adults and kids became a reality, Disneyland has established itself as place to go to in southern California. So, what can we say? Disneyland® is one of the more popular and enduring vacation landmark's in the United States, and at one time or another most families with children are drawn to this magical place. Of course, Disney has grown up a bit too, and Disneyland® offers an extraordinary number of activities and attractions that cater to a broad range of traveler interests and budgets, including adults seeking stores, restaurants and nightlife at Downtown Disney. Disneyland® is comprised of eight theme areas with a single admission ticket covering all the rides and shows throughout the Park: Main Street USA; Tomorrowland; Mickey's Toontown Fantasyland; Frontierland; Critter Country; New Orleans Square and Adventureland. As you enter Disneyland and before you reach the Castle, visitors arrive in the Central Plaza, which is the hub of the whole park. From this point there are walkways leading off to the other main areas of the park, including Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. Each themed area has exciting rides and attractions. We will give you some highlights of the park below to assist you in planning your days visiting all of the lands of Disneyland®.

Main Street USA

One way to see Disneyland® is by the Disneyland Railroad. Relax and enjoy a 20-minute scenic journey around the perimeter of Disneyland on an authentic steam train. Take the train round trip or get off and any one of the several stops at stations in New Orleans Square, Mickey's Toontown, and Tomorrowland. The Disneyland Railroad has been in service since 1955.

Another relaxing activity after spending hours on your feet is to take a ride on the Horse-Drawn Streetcars. This one way ride starts either the Town Square or Sleeping Beauty Castle in the Central Plaza for a trip down Main Street, U.S.A. The streetcar carries 30 passingers.

As you stroll down Main Street, make a nostalgic stop at the Main Street Cinema. This origional 1955 attraction, is a great way to watch Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and othes in classic Disney cartoons. Now playing...the 1928 origional, "Steamboat Wille" staring Mickey and Minnie!

Have you ever been shouffered in at model of a vintage 1903 convertible? Get the driver to honk the horn of the Horseless Carriage. Your driver is waiting for you in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle near Central Plaza or Town Square.

For more rides, shows and activities on Main Street USA, see Disney's list of attractions for families with kids and for families with teens.

Tomorrowland

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is an interactive ride that is fun for all, kids and "kids-at-heart". Climb aboard your 360 degree rotating star cruiser and fight a fierce intergalactic battle with your moveable, hand-held laser cannons to save the universe.

Star Tours is another intergalactic mission that puts you on the ride of your life. Take off on this relaxed trip trip to the Endor Moon but instead find yourself in gallant and wild ride mission to save the universe by destroying the feared Death Star.

Another classic Disney thrill is Space Mountain. Reciently updated with new state-of-the-art special effects and a new audio track, this ride blasts you through loops and curves of galactic stars on your trip into the future.

"Honey, I Shrunk the Audience" is a facinating 3-D experience of the imagination. 3-D "protective goggles" are required to enter the Imagination Institue for a demonstration of Professor Wayne Szalinski new discovery. Modern science is at it's best in this popular Disney experience.

For more rides, shows and activities in Tomorrowland, see Disney's list of attractions for families with kids and for families with teens.

Mickey's Toontown

Goofy's Bounce House is a home where jumping on the furniture is encouraged - how different! This is an unusual "Goofy" Victorian that is helps your kids act goofy.

Go to Mickey's House and Meet Mickey. It isn't often that your are invited into a celebrities home. Wonder thru his home on a self guided tour to see how Mickey lives and works. Young and "young hearted kids" will enjoy the visit.

After you see a celebrities home, you have been invited to come aboard Donald's Boat, another celebrities yacht. Your kids will enjoy exploring Donald's magical ship and see why Donald has such pride of ownership - no pun intended!

For more rides, shows and activities in Mickey's Toontown, see Disney's list of attractions for families with kids and for families with toddlers.

Fantasyland

Alice in Wonderland is all about imagination for your children. Your kids meet all the major characters of "Alice in Wonderland"...like, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and Tweedledee and Tweedledum.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant, an origional 1955 ride, has been a kids favorite for more than 50 years. Have your kids climb on to an elephant or mouse and soar into the Fantasyland sky.

Like the timeless classic story, Peter Pan's Flight, has been entertaining children for more than 50 years. Have your children climb aboard a pirate galleon and sail over London into a Never Land adventure.

Pinocchio's Daring Journey takes your kids on an imagnitive ride from Stromboli's circus to the world of Pleasure Island. Jiminy Cricket will be along to help your kids on this adventure and rember...watch out for Monstro the Whale!

Climb on board your own private racing toboggan and you and your family can race down the Matterhorn on the Matterhorn Bobsleds. Watch out for the pond at the bottom of the Matternhorn.

For more rides, shows and activities in Fantasyland, see Disney's list of attractions for families with kids and for families with toddlers.

Frontierland

Frontierland Shootin' Exposition offers down right old western fun. Every kid in the 1870's west had to practice his or her marksmanship. Pick up your rifle and take aim...this stop is entertaining and full of laughs.

Tom Sawyer Island is an imaginative and entertaining playground for Tom, Huck and your kids. Everone on the island can explore the caves, swaying bridges escape tunnels, and secret passages. Tom's Treehouse, Suspension Bridge, Pontoon Bridge and Injun Joe's Cave are all part of the fun.

Board a Sailing Ship Columbia and step back in time to 1787 onboard a 3 masted, 84 foot "tall, ship" with 10 guns and a glimps of what life on the ocean was like over 200 years ago.

For more rides, shows and activities in Frontierland, see Disney's list of attractions for families with kids and for families with toddlers.

Critter Country

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is another Disney ride that invokes the imagination of the younger children. Based on the classic story, the characters of Winnie the Pooh come to life. Children love spending some time with Winnie, Tigger and other story characters.

Briar Patch is an exciting place to take your young kids shopping. The Briar Patch store offers clothing and toys for infants and children.

For more rides, shows and activities in Critter Country, see Disney's list of attractions for families with kids and for families with toddlers.

New Orleans Square

The Pirates of the Caribbean ride takes place in a middle 1800's in a Louisians Bayou setting. This is an excitting swashbuckling adventure that brings you back to the era of high sea pirates that plunder and pillage for treasure. Caution, young children may be frightened.

Haunted Mansion attraction is about fun and laughs and maybe a little fright. Wander through the haunted mansion in a "Doom Buggy" but keep on look out for hitchhiking ghosts as they may scare....oh no, make you laugh!

Splash Mountain is one of the more popular rides at Disneyland®. This ride in hollowed-out-log takes place on a winding river through a briar patch and ends with a plunge down five stories to the big splash. The music is fun and the characters are entertaining but most importantly, smile as your log drops 52 feet to the pond below. You might like the picture!

For more rides, shows and activities in New Orleans Square, see Disney's list of attractions for families with kids and for families with teens.

Adventureland

Indiana Jones^TM Adventure takes you in on an action packed ride in a jungle transport through the fabled "lost temple" in search of mystical powers. This is a fun motion intense ride.

Travel down the jungle rivers of the worlds on this origional 1955 Disney ride. Jungle Cruise is guided by a knowledgeable captain who knows his way around the dangers of the local wildlife!

Aladdin and Jasmine at Aladdin's Oasis is all about the photo op. This attraction is great fun for you and the kids."Picture" yourself and them with Aladdin and Jasmine.

For more rides, shows and activities in Adventureland, see Disney's list of attractions for families with toddlers, families with kids and for families with teens.

Downtown Disney®

If you are looking to do some shopping, looking for entertaniment or looking for a restaurant, head to Downtown Disney® for fun nightlife. Whether your choice of entertainment is a movie at the AMC® Theatres® or music at the House of Blues® Stage, and dinner at the House of Blues® Restaurant or viewing sporting events on countless monitors at the ESPN Zone® Restaurant, the Downtown Disney® district, located the hotels of the Disneyland® Resort, offers something for all family members.

For a complete listing of all the attractions, restaurants, and stores in Downtown Disney® click on the links.

World of Disney® is the superstore of superstores for Disney merchandise.

Tortilla Jo's is a traditional Mexican restaurant that is set in a upbeat and festive environment that creates the feeling of being in Mexico. Enjoy margaritas at the open-air cantina. The Restaurants hours are Sunday - Thursday, 11:00am - 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday, 11:00am - 11:00pm. The Cantina hours are daily 3:00pm - 1:00am.

Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria is a popular restaurant for pizza lovers. This casual dining experience features pasta and thin crust pizzas, salads and other authentic Italian specialities.

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