11 Fascinating Secrets About Disneyland
1. The garbage cans At Disneyland Park are no more than 12 steps apart
Walt Disney created Disneyland with the idea that the park should always be kept clean, unlike the carnivals and midways of the day. . One of the ways that the park is kept clean is the location of the garbage cans. When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in 1955, he set the rule that a garbage can should be set no more than 12 steps apart. That distance seems just right when you consider the park sells over 3 million churros each year, not to mention all the other delicious foods.
On top of being set 12 steps apart, each is decorated to represent the land it is held in. The themed cans are becoming so popular that salt and pepper shakers, Christmas ornaments and other souvenirs have become top sellers in Disney stores.
2. Did you know that Disneyland has a hidden members-only club — and it’s the only place in the Magic Kingdom that sells alcohol
3. The C-3PO and R2-D2 in “Star Tours” are real movie props from the “Star Wars” movies
Disney historian Jim Hill has said that George Lucas wanted the Star Tours simulator to “look and feel authentic,” so he loaned Disneyland real props from the original “Star Wars” movies.
4. A special decorated horse on King Arthur’s Carousel is dedicated to Julie Andrews
Jingles was Walt Disney’s favorite carousel horse and in 2008, the elaborately decorated horse was presented to Julie Andrews for her role in the classic film, “Mary Poppins,” and to recognize her for her service as a Disney parks ambassador.
5. The Walkman from Guardians of the Galaxy
In the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction in Disney’s California Adventure Park, Rocket Raccoon is working to save his friends from the Collector. Upon entering the Collector’s library, look closely in the book cases for Star Lord’s Walkman. Watch it close, because near the end of the introduction to the attraction, Rocket reaches down and snags the Walkman. He uses it to provide the amazing soundtrack you’ll experience on the ride.
6. Many feral cats call Disneyland home. They take care of any rodent problems Disneyland might have
Disney has acknowledged that these stray felines exist and have the run of the park to help keep mice and other pests away.
7. At Disneyland Resort, there are two time capsules buried
One time capsule was buried in front of Sleeping Beauty’s castle on Disneyland park’s 40th birthday in 1995, and the other was placed underneath Buena Vista Plaza in California Adventure in 2012.
8. Fan favorite Doritos were invented in Disneyland
Frito-Lay owned a restaurant in Disneyland when the park opened in 1955 called Casa de Fritos. The restaurant came up with a simple way of re-purposing stale tortillas that would otherwise be thrown away by flavoring and frying them.
After the fried tortilla snacks were a huge success with Disney guests, Frito-Lay transformed Doritos into a profitable brand.
9. All of the plants in Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park are edible
According to Disneyland, “the visionary landscaping doubles as a potential farm, projecting an ecologically astute future, where humanity makes the most of its resources.” Look close for fruits, veggies, spices and other plants that you could eat with your next churro!
10. The Main Street Orchestration Machine
This beauty is located in the Main Street Penny Arcade, a turn of the Century Orchestration machine plays classical American and Disney songs. In this world of digital technology, the idea of horns, drums, wood winds, and other instruments playing themselves is magical. Don’t miss it, it is a beautiful reminder of history, old world engineering and musical excitement.
11. There is a sun and a moon in every room in “it’s a small world”
This may be the sweetest thing on our list of things that you may not know about Disneyland. Richard and Robert Sherman, known as the Sherman Brothers, wrote the theme song for the venerable attraction that premiered in the 1964 World’s Fair. The song was created in order to be easily translated in many languages. The lyrics include:
The attraction is a simple reminder that we all share planet earth and that children are a great example to love one another despite our circumstances. To further cement those beliefs, you’ll find one moon and one sun in each room of “it’s a small world.” This is to signify how peace and joy should bring us together under just one moon and one golden sun.
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