Disney Dream

2. The Disneyland theme park is an international tourist destination consisting of themed lands inspired by 13 different animated Disney productions. The original Disneyland consisted of seven themed “lands”; however, a new California Adventure complex was launched in 2001 to include an additional three lands (the other two are Grizzly Peak and Pacific Wharf). The “lands” are interconnected by walkways and bridges that transport guests from one area to another. In addition to the standard tourist attractions, such as roller coasters and live shows, Disneyland shines with its authentic magical atmosphere thanks to their state-of-the-art lighting, music and sound systems. To achieve this effect, Disneyland employs cutting-edge technology as well as traditional methods such as stained glass windows and cobblestone paths reminiscent of Victorian England.

3. The Walt Disney Company purchased 27 acres adjacent to what became Disneyland for their corporate offices in 1966. The company leased this land to third parties for almost 20 years before acquiring it outright in 1995 for $4 million. The original Mickey Mouse ears atop Cinderella Castle have become iconic images around the world since being installed in 1989—one year after Walt died—to commemorate 50 years of Mickey Mouse cartoons at Disney studios. Helped by these nostalgic motifs— coupled with contemporary characters such as Minnie Mouse and Goofy —Disney has created a magical world that transcends time and space for millions of fans worldwide. In fact, some fans have visited over 1 billion times! This devotion has garnered both praise and criticism from fans who find themselves yearning for their favorite characters at all times—a devotion dubbed “Mickey Obsessive Disorder” by some experts!

4. As pioneers who revolutionized entertainment through animated films such as Snow White , Walt Disney epitomized creativity, hard work and humor—traits he exhibited throughout his life. His beloved characters have captivated generations of fans with their witty humor, lovable personality quirks and cutting-edge technology ever since they first appeared onscreen 55 years ago. Today there are six Disney parks across North America — more than any other entertainment company each uniquely designed to delight guests with their unique atmosphere, designs and entertainment choices. Through both practical magic tricks as well as seamless fantasy elements, Disney excels at transporting its fans into fantastical worlds where dreams come true!