14 Crazy Facts About Disneyland...There Is A Human Skull In The Park?!
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Disneyland is known as the happiest place on Earth. People can often forget that, in a lot of ways, it's also the most magical. During your next trip, pay close attention close attention to all the little details. These amazing Disney secrets will make your next visit to the parks unforgettable.
1. When it first opened, Disneyland offered only 5 themed lands with 18 attractions including Peter Pan's flight.
2. It took 10 years of planning, 18 months of construction and $17 million before Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was built.
3. Walt Disney World Resort takes up 27,000 acres and cost Walt Disney $5 million.
4. Disneyland's Club 33 is the only location on park property where guests can buy alcohol.
Club 33 is for members only and is maintained as a secret park feature.
5. When Walt Disney World first opened in 1971, the cost of admission was $3.50.
Today a one-day, one-park ticket costs $99.
6. More than 100,000 light bulbs are used to outline the buildings that illuminate Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A.
7. James Avery, who played Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air is the voice Brer Frog on Splash Mountain.
8. The Pirates of the Caribbean ride contains a real human skull and was the last attraction that Walt Disney directly supervised the creation of.
9. As of 2012, three babies have been born at Disneyland.
10. Cast members use the term "Code V" when a guest vomits.
11. Sleeping Beauty's Castle is the only castle on any Disney property with a real functioning drawbridge.
It has only been used twice: once on opening day and again after Fantasyland was remodeled.
12. There are tunnels under Magic Kingdom that allow cast members to move to different areas of the park without being seen by guests.
The tunnel system is called the Utilidor.
13. Cinderella's Castle is home to a secret suite that can not be booked by guests.
It was originally meant to be Walt Disney’s apartment, but is now used for promotional giveaways or by invite only.
14. During winter time, Walt Disney World Resort is decorated with more than 15 miles of garland and 300,000 yards of ribbon which cover more than 1,500 trees. The tallest of which stands at 70 feet.
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