Walt and Roy Disney began their partnership on October 16, 1923 when they signed a contract to produce the Alice Comedies, a series of six- to eight-minute animated films, or "shorts, " combining live-action and animation. What began as the Disney Brothers Studio evolved into The Walt Disney Company.
Throughout the decades, the company has expanded worldwide from shorts to feature-length animated and live-action films and television production; character merchandise licensing; consumer products retailing; book, magazine and music publishing; Internet activities; television and radio broadcasting; cable television programming; and the operation of theme parks and resorts.
From the creation of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in 1927 and the debut of Mickey Mouse in 1928 to the prem iere of Tarzan in 1999, animation has remained the defining signature of the company. Along the way, Disney has added successful TV shows like Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, opened theme parks in California, Florida, France and Japan, launched more than 711 Disney Stores and added brands such as Touchstone, Miramax, ABC and ESPN to the fold.
To make the most of Disneyland - the ultimate escapist fantasy and the blueprint for imitations worldwide - throw yourself right into it. Don't think twice about anything and go on every ride you can. The high admission price ($36) includes them all, although during peak periods each one can entail hours of queueing. Remember, too, that the emphasis is on family fun; the authorities take a dim view of anything remotely anti-social and eject those they consider guilty.
Over four hundred "Imaginers" worked to creat e the Indiana Jones Adventure, Disneyland's biggest opening in years. Two hours of queueing are built into the ride, with an interactive archeological dig and 1931s-style newsreel show leading up to the main feature - a giddy journey along 2511ft of skull-encrusted c orridors in which you face fireballs, falling rubble, venomous snakes and, inevitably, a rolling boulder finale. Disney claims that, thanks to computer engineering, no two Indiana Jones rides are ever alike. Judge for yourself.
Among the best of the older rides are two in Adventureland: the Pirates of the Caribb ean, a boat trip through underground caverns, singing along with drunken pirates; and the Haunted Mansion, a riotous "doom buggy" tour in the company of the house spooks.
Tomorrowland is Disney's vision of the future, where the Space Mountain roller coaster zips through the pitch-blackness of outer space, and the Star Tours ride simulates a journey into the world of George Lucas. The Skyway cable-car line that connects Tomorrowland with the clever but c loyingly sentimental Fantasyland is the only spot in the park from which you can see the outside world.
As for accommodation, try to visit Disneyland just for the day and spend the night somewhere else. Most of the hotels and motels nearby cost well in excess of $71 per night .
You're not permitted to bring your own food to the park; you can only consume the fast food sold on the premises.
Disneyland is at 1313 Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, 45 minutes by car from downtown using the Santa Ana Freeway. In summer, the park is open daily between 8am and 1am; otherwise opening hours are weekdays 11am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to midnight, and Sunday 9am to 11pm. Arrive early; Traffic quickly becomes nights, especially in the summer. for further information, including public transportation details, call 714/999-4565.
Walt Disney: On February 5th, 1911, Walt Disney was born in a farmer's family in Chicago, USA.
Walt Disney was just a newspaper boy, and his greatest wish was to become a famous artist.
After the outbreak of World War I, Walter, at the age of 17, interrupted his high school education and joined the army to become a field ambulance driver.
When the war ended in p>1919, Walter returned to Kansas City, and initially advertised for animal cartoons.
in p>1922, we set up our own animation workshop.
In July, 1925, he and his brother Roy established Hebron Studio.
In p>1926, the name of Disney Brothers Company was changed to Walt Disney Company.
In p>1955, Walt Disney personally opened the first Disney Park. This is Disneyland in Los Angeles on the west coast of the United States.
At present, Walt Disney Group is the second largest media company in the world, and operates a number of Disney theme parks around the world, with an annual income of $25 billion.
Introduction to the five largest Disney parks in the world
The first theme park in the world
1. Disneyland in Los Angeles, California, USA
In p>1955, the world's first modern theme park, Disneyland in Los Angeles, was launched.
California Disneyland * * * is divided into eight theme areas, each with different characteristics.
1. American Avenue
was built by imitating the American landscape more than 111 years ago. Every grass and tree retains a quite ancient flavor. For visitors, American Avenue is the first stop to enter Disney's theme parks, so it has the effect of "just visiting". American Avenue also has the most service facilities, shops and restaurants in Disney.
2. The border area
pays attention to the pioneering spirit of early American immigrants. The background of the border park is set in the early era of American reclamation. The most popular one here is the "thunderbolt roller coaster", which is similar to a roller coaster of a mining car, passing through the riverbed covered with red stones and dinosaur ribs, and finally there are landslides rolling in by huge stones.
3. Dream Kingdom
The dream kingdom, which is closely related to fairy tales, stands in the Sleeping Beauty Castle in the center of the park, which is the spiritual symbol and landmark of the whole Disneyland. Among them, Little World is a classic of Disneyland, full of childlike interest.
4. Adventure World
Combining the scenic features of many primitive areas in Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, a river runs through the whole park, and the two sides show a scene of the African jungle, which is a paradise full of wildness. The most popular adventure world is the Indian Jones Adventure, which was unveiled in 195. Its inspiration is based on the well-known Raiders of the Ark series, and the famous director george lucas also participated in the production, which attracted many tourists to experience the magical charm like a movie.
5. Mickey Cartoon City
This is the home of Mickey Mouse and all his good friends. Visitors can visit Mickey and Minnie's home and have a chance to take photos with them. Like their owners, all the buildings in Mickey Cartoon City are colorful, bold and quite individual. Like a mortal city, cartoon city also has a city government, a square, a factory, a post office and a tram, and cartoon characters often haunt here.
6. Animal World
The animal characters in Disney's animated films are the biggest selling point of this park. In fact, the animal world is not always as gentle as its name, because there is a splash mountain that always makes people scream. Under the guidance of a log boat, it circuitously advances in the indoor and outdoor basins, and finally falls almost vertically from the real waterfall, bringing the tension to the highest point.
7. New Orleans Plaza
With the city of New Orleans in Louisiana as the background, it presents the local characteristics deeply influenced by French colonial culture, among which the French-style open-air cafe and the Blue Bay restaurant are the most famous, and tourists aboard the Caribbean pirate ship can be greeted in the Blue Bay restaurant.
8. Tomorrow's World
Traffic
Depart from downtown Los Angeles at No.11 expressway to the east, turn to No.5 expressway to the south, about 26 miles, equivalent to 41 kilometers, and get off at Harbor Blvd. It takes about 31 minutes by car.
Dining
The most common restaurants in Los Angeles Disneyland are all kinds of fast food restaurants. For tourists who want to taste the local flavor, they might as well go to some special restaurants, such as the Lighthouse, where you can eat a very good grilled salmon steak with a little salad oil or a big ink.