The Disneyland You Thought You Knew

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The Disneyland You Thought You Knew Did you know that the organ in the ballroom of the Haunted Mansion is the same organ that was in the 1954 version of 20,000 Leagues under the Sea? Or that the reason the Tiki Room has bathrooms is because it was originally designed to be a restaurant? You may have thought that you had experienced Disneyland before; after all, you’ve ridden the teacups and taken pictures with Mickey. What more does Disneyland have to offer? There can’t be much more to discover. Let’s not be too hasty! The amusement park holds many secrets unbeknownst to even the most fanatical of Disney enthusiasts—hidden Mickeys, architectural illusions, and historical memorabilia

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just to name a few. These best-­‐kept secrets are the perfect way to captivate you in a childlike trance.

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Get ready for an entire week of pirate-­‐themed swimming pools, Broadway-­‐worthy performances, and

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adrenaline-­‐pumping roller coasters.

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So if you want a new kind of Disney adventure, throw into your agenda of churros and parades a quest

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to discover the many secrets and fun facts that this park has in store. You just may find that the magical

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combination of

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Tricking Your Senses Walt Disney took a lot of care and used a lot of creativity when designing Disneyland. He wanted to make sure that it was a place where adults could feel like kids, and kids could feel like adults. Even the most minute of details were considered in the production of his land. For instance, Walt was so careful

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that he refused to have 90-­‐degree angles on the sidewalks. He thought they would be too harsh, so

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instead he had all curbs curved.

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Disneyland also implements a lot of what is called forced perspective. You may notice that Main Street, USA seems longer going toward the castle than it does leaving. That is because the street narrows

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