Facts about Disneyland

1. Disneyland California was the first Disney park to open. It opened on the 17th July 1955.

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2. Disneyland California has two parks. (Disneyland Park and Disneyland California Adventure Park).

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3. When Disneyland California first opened there were 18 attractions.

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4. When the Park first opened entry cost just $1.

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5. The longest serving Cast Member is called Oscar Martinez, he started working at the Park in December 1956.

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6. Inside the Matterhorn ride there is a basketball court.

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7. Walt had his own apartment above the fire department on Main Street U.S.A. There is a light left on in the window to symbolise Walt's presence.

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8. There was a time capsule buried in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle. It was buried there in 1995. They are going to open it fifty years later.

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9. Originally Cast Members were not allowed to have mustaches or beards. This rule changed in 2000.

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10. The fastest ride at Disneyland California is the Incredicoaster. The ride reaches about 55mph.

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11. The oldest ride in the Disneyland park is the King Arthur Carousel. It was originally built in 1922 for Toronto's Sunnyside Beach Park.

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12. The drawbridge to Sleeping Beauty's Castle actually works. It is the only one that works out of all the Disney Parks.

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13. There are around 100,000 light bulbs used on Main Street U.S.A.

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14. The bench from Griffith Park where Walt originally came up with the idea of Disneyland is placed in the park near Great Moment's with Mr Lincoln.

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15. The most popular Disneyland souvenirs are the Mickey Mouse Ears.

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So there are fifteen facts about the original Disneyland California Park. Let me know in the comments below any more facts about this Park.