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January 26, 2012 - Update


In January we have updated 0 Attractions with 0 onstage, 0 backstage photos and 0 videos. We have added 18 new articles. We have updated 0 parade with 0 video. We have updated 1 restaurants with 0 onstage photo. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

January 23, 2012 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our third pass to the 2000's Frontierland, Fantasyland, New Orleans Square and Tomorrowland : Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

January 23, 2012 - NEW


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Halloween Screams Fireworks presented during Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. There is a separate charge to see these fireworks at Disneyland. Video was taken in 2011 and is 12 minutes long. 
Disneyland In The News
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Disney Changes Dress Code To Allow Employees To Grow Beards
(POSTED: 1/26/2012 5:18:39 PM)
First, they could grow a mustache, just like Walt Disney. Now, they can grow a little more facial hair but not quite enough to be like one of the Seven Dwarfs. Disneyland announced that

Common Currency Customer Experience Is City’s Killer App
(POSTED: 1/26/2012 5:16:43 PM)
As a newly married couple in school together in Glendale, Ariz. we decided to drive across the desert in a ’76 Plymouth Duster with no air conditioning and a questionable transmission on a weekend

Park To Celebrate Lunar New Year
(POSTED: 1/24/2012 5:27:07 PM)
The Lunar New Year doesn’t officially start until Jan. 23, but Disneyland is kicking off the celebration now. Guests at the Anaheim theme park can enjoy a number of activities along the

Were Doritos Invented At Disneyland
(POSTED: 1/22/2012 7:17:32 PM)
Gracias, Disneyland? Over the weekend, I gave my short history of Mexican food in Orange County at the Segerstrom Center's Samueli Stage as part of its hosting of the awesome, ribald

The Matterhorn Is Down But Not Out At Disneyland
(POSTED: 1/22/2012 7:15:05 PM)
The Matterhorn Bobsleds are now closed for refurbishment through June 14, 2012. Scaffolding has gone up around the iconic Disneyland mountain, which first opened to the public in 1959. In

Five Unique Artifacts From Disnyeland's Opening That Remain At The Park
(POSTED: 1/22/2012 7:06:12 PM)
A lot has changed at Disneyland since the park first opened in 1955. Over the nearly six decades that have passed since its debut, many things at the Happiest Place on Earth have either

Disneyland Says Disabilities Act Doesn't Require It To Allow Segways
(POSTED: 1/22/2012 6:56:24 PM)
As a lawyer for Disneyland defended the park's preference of wheelchairs for the disabled over Segways, the 9th Circuit judges joked about sedan chairs held aloft by porters, as practiced in ancient

Jolly Holiday Restaurant Opens
(POSTED: 1/17/2012 11:52:40 AM)
Mary Poppins’ teaspoon that made the medicine go down is on display at Disneyland’s new Jolly Holiday Bakery Café. But there’s no sugar in the spoon. The sugar is in the pastry display

Disney Parks Switch Fireworks Entertainment
(POSTED: 1/17/2012 11:50:36 AM)
Disneyland Resort's two parks are changing their entertainment schedule, including the fireworks show, during the slower winter months. Some of the entertainment features are switching to

3 Reasons Disney Is More Valuable Than You Think
(POSTED: 1/17/2012 11:48:19 AM)
Few businesses ever strive for excellence. Advantages, yes. Profits, undoubtedly. But excellence? Not so much. Thanks to a Christmas-break trip to Disneyland in California (not China), I now believe

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December
December

December 29, 2011 - Update


In December we have updated 1 Attractions with 2 onstage, 1 backstage photo. We have added 20 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here
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News Archive

November 30, 2011 - Update


In November We have added 13 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

November 15, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our third pass to the 1990's Parades and Death's and Injuries. We have finished our third pass to the 2000's Disneyland and Adventureland : Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

November 08, 2011 - NewsLetter


The November 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

November 07, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Steven Orsinelli is back he shows us Disneyland through the eyes of a first time visitor with his article:: A Walk in Jenna’s Shoes

November 07, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of The Railroads in Paris and Anaheim in his article: California vs. Paris: The Railroads

October 31, 2011 - Update


In October we have updated 4 Attractions with 3 onstage, 1 backstage photos and 1 videos. We have added 20 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

October 27, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our third pass to the 1990's Disneyland, Adventureland and Fantasyland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland and Toon Town : Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

October 07, 2011 - NewsLetter


The October 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

October 07, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of Main Street USA in Paris and Anaheim in his article: California vs. Paris: Main Street USA

September 30, 2011 - Update


In September we have updated 2 Attractions with 1 video. We have added 13 new articles. We have updated 1 parade with 1 video. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

September 28, 2011 - Update


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our third pass to the 1970's Deaths and Injures and 1980's Disneyland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland and Deaths and Injuries : Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

September 07, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Steven Orsinelli is back. Hei ntroduces us to Garner Holt: Making The Grade

September 07, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of Fantasyland Shops in Paris and Anaheim in his article: California vs. Paris: Fantasyland Shops Hugh also gives us a wonderful bonus article: California vs. Blackpool: General 

September 07, 2011 - NewsLetter


The September 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

August 31, 2011 - Update


In August we have updated 7 Attractions with 2 onstage, 9 backstage photos. We have added 11 new articles. We have updated 1 parade with 1 onstage photo. We have updated 3 restaurants with 1 onstage photo. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

August 21, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our third pass to the 1970's Tomorrwland and Parades : Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

August 08, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Steven Orsinelli is back. He takes us with him on his first ride of Star Tours The Adventure Continues with his article: Looking To The Stars

August 08, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of it's a small world in Paris and Anaheim in his article: California vs. Paris: "it's a small world"

August 08, 2011 - NewsLetter


The August 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

July 31, 2011 - Update


In July we have updated 3 Attractions with 2 onstage photos and 1 videos. We have added 27 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

July 23, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our third pass to the 1950s Frontierland, Main Street USA, Tomorrowland and Parades. 1960's Disneyland and Adventureland: Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

July 18, 2011 - NEW


We hope everyone enjoyed our free content. We will do it again next year on July 17th 2012 for Disneyland's 57th birthday! Remember you can get access to all of our content by upgrading your account to Bronze or GOLD membership..

July 06, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He tells us about his Disneyland memories: Disneyland Memories

July 06, 2011 - NewsLetter


The July 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

June 30, 2011 - NEW


In June we have updated 8 Attractions with 3 onstage photos, 3 backstage photo, and 8 videos. We have added 6 parade onstage photos to 1 Parades. We have added 17 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

June 27, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our third pass to the Before Disneyland, Disneyland Opens, 1950s Adventureland and 1950s Fantasyland: Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

June 06, 2011 - NewsLetter


The June 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

June 04, 2011 - NEW


Guest columnist: We have a new columinist this month: Aaron Adrian. He looks at the history of the Majestic Matterhorn in his first article: The Majestic Matterhon Bobsleds

June 04, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of the Carrousels in Paris and Anaheim in his tenth article: California vs. Paris: Carrousels and Sword In The Stone Ceremony

May 31, 2011 - Update


In May we have updated 3 Attractions with 3 onstage photos. We have added 21 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

May 26, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to the 2010's Tomorrowland Attractions included: Captain EO Tribute and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. We have finished our second pass to the 2000's New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland and Parades. Attractions included: Haunted Mansion Holiday, Dream Suite, Tiana's Showboat Jubilee Show, Autopia, Calling All Space Scouts (Tomorrowland Stage), Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Jedi Training Academy (Tomorrowland Stage), Finding Nemo: Submarine Voyage, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy 45 Years of Magic, Parade Of The Stars, Christmas Fantasy Parade, Mickey Mouse's Birthday Parade, Mickeys Shining Star Cavalcade, Parade Of Dreams and Celebrate! A Street Party. Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

May 06, 2011 - NewsLetter


The May 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

May 05, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Steven Orsinelli is back. He tells us about being a Disney Know It All

May 05, 2011 - NEW


Columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of Fantasylands in Paris and Anaheim in his eighth article: California vs. Paris Fantasyland

April 30, 2011 - Update


In April we have updated 1 Attractions with 2 onstage photos. We have added 5 parade onstage photos to 2 Parades. We have added 16 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

April 28, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to the 2000's Adventureland, Critter Country, Fantasyland and Frontierland. Attractions included: Indiana Jones And The Secrets Of The Stone Tiger, Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh, Mickeys Detective School, Once Upon A Carrousel, Snow White An Enchanting Musical, Pixie Hollow, Woodys Roundup, Laughing Stock Co., A Little Patch Of Heaven (Big Thunder Ranch), Santa’s Reindeer Round-up, Woody’s Halloween Roundup and Pirate's Lair at Tom Sawyer Island. Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

April 09, 2011 - NewsLetter


The April 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

April 08, 2011 - NEW


Guest columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of Alice In Wonderland Attraction in Paris and Anaheim in his seventh article: California vs. Paris Alice In Wonderland

March 31, 2011 - Update


In March we have updated 2 Attractions with 3 onstage photos. We have added 1 parade video. We have updated 1 restaurant with 1 onstage photo. We have added 14 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

March 30, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to the 1990's Parades. Parades includes: Parades includes: Party Gras, Aladdin's Royal Caravan, Lion King Celebration Parade, Hercules Victory Parade, Light Magic and Mulan Parade. Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

March 21, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to the 1990's Tomorrowland Attractions includes: Toy Story Fun House, Triton Gardens, Astro Orbitor, Rocket Rods, Honey, I Shrunk The Audience (Magic Eye Theater), Innoventions, Observatron, Cosmic Waves, American Space Experience and Radio Disney. Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

March 11, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to the 1990's Frontierland Attractions includes: Fantasmic, Billy Hill And The Hillbillies (Golden Horseshoe Stage), Frontierland Shooting Exposition and Hunchback Of Notre Dame Festival of Fools. Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

March 05, 2011 - NewsLetter


The March 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

March 04, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to the 1990's Fantasyland Attractions includes: Plane Crazy, Disney Afternoon Avenue, Motor Boat Cruise To Gummi Glen, Beauty And The Beast, Fantasia Gardens, Animazement, Dick Tracy And The Diamond Double Cross, Spirit Of Pocahontas, Fantasyland Theatre, It’s A Small World Holiday and Ariel's Grotto Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

March 03, 2011 - NEW


Guest columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of Casey Jr. Circus Train Attraction in Paris and Anaheim in his sixth article: California vs. Paris Casey Jr. Circus Train

March 03, 2011 - NEW


Guest columnist: Steven Orsinelli is back. He takes us on an eating tour of Disneyland with his tenth article: Taste Of Disney

February 24, 2011 - Update


In February we have updated 4 Attractions with 6 onstage photos. We have added 17 new photos to our Christmas Gallery Page. We have added 15 new articles. To see which attractions, parades, restaurants and articles have been updated Click Here

February 23, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to 1990's Adventureland. Attractions include: Indiana Jones Adventure Temple Of The Forbidden Eye, Aladdin's Oasis and Tarzan's Treehouse. Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

February 16, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to 1980's Parades. Parades include: Circus Fantasy, Totally Minnie Parade, State Fair Parade, Blast To The Past and Mickey Mouse's 60th Birthday Parade Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

February 10, 2011 - DVD


Disneyland History DVD: We have finished our second pass to the 1980's Frontierland Attraction includes: Big Thunder Ranch., 1980's Fantasyland Attractions includes: Peter Pan's Flight, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, Snow White's Scary Adventures, Sword In The Stone Ceremony, Videopolis and One Man's Dream and 1980's New Orleans Square Attractions includes: Disney Gallery. Have not heard about our Disneyland History DVD? We have created a DVD Sneak Peek Blog to keep you informed on our progress: DVD Blog .

February 05, 2011 - NewsLetter


The February 2011 DLDHistory News Letter is now available Click Here

February 01, 2011 - NEW


Guest columnist: Steven Orsinelli is back. He takes us back to 1974 with his ninth article: Date Line Disney '74

February 01, 2011 - NEW


Guest columnist: Hugh Allison is back. He gives us a comparison of Dumbo Attraction in Paris and Anaheim in his fifth article: California vs. Paris Dumbo
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