It’s Time for C.A.T. (Chris’s Attraction Trivia): Partners

DID YOU KNOW that The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Florida was created by Blaine Gibson? Blaine was the guy behind the creation of “Partners”, which is the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse located in front of all of the Disney Castles across the Earth.

“Partners” at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California
Photo by disneybychris on August 14, 2011.

Chris’s Tip Time: Your Morning at Disneyland

Once Disneyland Park opens, rush over to Star Tours in Tomorrowland and get Fastpass tickets before they magically disappear. The new version of Star Tours is the new number one attraction at Disneyland. Then, go to Adventureland and see Indiana Jones Adventure before the line gets longer. This is another popular attraction.

Please Note: Star Tours images will be posted soon.

What Attractions Opened on Opening Day?

All of you were asking me:  Which attractions opened on July 17, 1955-The opening day of Disneyland?
Well, here’s the answer.
They are:
Main Street, U.S.A.
-Disneyland Railroad
-Main Street Cinema
-Penny Arcade
-Main Street Vehicles (Horseless Carriage, Fire Wagon, Fire Truck, etc.)
-Main Street Shooting Gallery
Frontierland
- Mike Fink Keel Boats
- Golden Horseshoe Stage
- Mark Twain Riverboat
- Stage Coach
- Mule Pack
Tomorrowland
- Circle Vision (A Tour of the West)
- Monsanto Hall of Chemistry
- Flight to the Moon
- Halley’s Comet aka Clock of the World
- Tomorrowland Autopia 
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Adventureland
- Jungle Cruise
Fantasyland
- Sleeping Beauty Castle
- King Arthur’s Carrousel
- Mad Tea Party
- Mickey Mouse Club Circus
- Mickey Mouse Club/Fantasyland Theater
- Canal Boats of the World
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Snow White’s Adventures
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride

Happy 56th Birthday, Disneyland

On Sunday July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened to the public and it was telecast live on ABC. The telecast was hosted by Art Linkletter, Bob Cummings, and Ronald Reagan.  The first five lands opened on that day were: Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, and the Happiest Kingdom of them all, Fantasyland. Some big celebrities back then were at the opening of the park.
They were: Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Alan Young, Danny Thomas, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Frank Sinatra. 
On my next blog,  I will reveal which attractions opened on the park’s opening day.

WELCOME FOOLISH MORTALS!!

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Disney by Chris. Your new home for various updates on the Disney Parks. In the next couple of weeks, keep visiting this site because I (Chris) will upload images from my trip to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Images include new attractions including the new updated version of Star Tours.

Coming Soon!

Please pardon our pixie dust!

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