In my personal opinion, as a big Disney fan, here are 10 ways things have changed over the years at Disney and Disneyland in California. I used to be a manager for Disney and managed quite a few cast members. I still love Disney, but I bet if I could have gone to Disneyland when Walt Disney was alive, it would have been so much better.

 How Disneyland and the Company Has Changed Over the Years

1.  Disney movies have gotten more childish over the years.
2. More people are involved in decisions, such as movies or rides. This waters down the result and takes longer to make things happen.
3. Taking credit. So many things at Disneyland, Epcot and other parks are pulled from world culture. many of these do not push on people enough where they can learn more or visit. One example would be the Matterhorn ride. There should be obvious education about it in full view so people want to visit and don’t think they’ve already been there. What about inspiration for other rides? Any countries, cultures or people inspiring something could be mentioned so people realize that Disneyland is not the be all end all. For many annual pass holders, it seems Disneyland can be an escape that pulls from too many other escapes and friendships that could be built.
4. Mickey Mouse has turned into a superstar promotional tool.
5. Disneyland is now overpriced.
6. Cast members and managers are snobbier now. It has become almost like a Disney cult.
7. There are not enough new rides released or updated in Disneyland.
8. Less musicals and hit movies have been released by Disney in recent years since Beauty and the Beast, Lion King and The Little Mermaid. Now that Disney has bought Pixar, hopefully that helps but who knows.
9. I don’t feel they treat cast members all that well. Becauseso many people will do anything to work there they get paid less.
10. Core inspiration is gone. So many things feel fake now. This is good for me to see so I know to not go there too often.

This is all my opinion. I love Disney and Disneyland but that doesn’t mean I don’t feel things have changed with the company and parks over the years.

Top 20 Secrets Most People Don’t Know About Disneyland

Disneyland is a magical place for anyone to visit. Everyone knows about Disneyland, in fact, a lot of people claim to know these areas intimately because they had been to Disneyland time and again. However, there are still some little known secrets in Disney that will amaze you and probably even make you wonder why you never noticed these secrets before. Here are the top 20 secrets most people don’t know about Disneyland:

1. Alcoholic beverages are not sold in Disneyland – In addition, alcoholic beverages are not sold because they want to keep Disneyland as wholesome as possible for the whole family to enjoy.

2. Gums are not sold inside Disney - it is bothersome for visitors to scrape gums off their shoes and Disneyland realizes this so they do not sell gum inside the area

3. Litters inside Disney are immediately cleaned up by a maintenance crew that are costumed

4. Walt Disney has private apartments in the area – when Disneyland was being constructed, the founder wanted to be near to see its progress thus he lived in the area.

5. Disneyland has different themes – when you enter one area of Disneyland to another, you will notice that going into each of these places is a whole new experience.

6. No Pepsi in Disney – Coca-cola has a deal with Disney for them not to allow the competing products to be sold.

7. Special birthdays – birthday celebrants can expect a special celebration in Disneyland

8. Get balloons for free at Disney –balloons that are lost will be replaced for free

9. Free coffee refills – when you buy coffee in the early morning, just keep the cup and it will be refilled for free throughout the day

10. Great view of the nightly Fantasmic show – go to the Disney Gallery to see an unobstructed view of the nightly show

11. Hidden Magic – the Mad Hatter Shop contains some hidden magic that will surprise the guests but actually, everything is a result of lighting tricks.

12. Hidden Mickeys – there are hidden Mickey Mouse ears found all over Disneyland.

13. Club 33 – there is a very exclusive private club in Disneyland to entertain important guests

14. Alcoholic beverages – this is connected to number 12, alcoholic beverages are only allowed inside the Club 33, it is prohibited throughout Disneyland

15. Limited members in Club 33 – there are only about 400 members in Club 33 and there is around 5 years waiting time to get membership in this club

16. Disneyland is full of surveillance equipments

17. Strict about their image – Disneyland takes good care of its image as a destination for families.

18. Disneyland used to have a very strict dress code - men with long hair were barred from entering

19. A topless woman? – this photographic image can be seen at the background of Rescuers

20. Disney is one of the best places of earth

Disneyland, in Anaheim California is a magic land where adults and children enjoy alike in the company of their favorite Disney characters. The rides, shops, restaurants and other entertainment shows are bound to keep everyone happy. The whole terrain is divided into eight themed regions, each offering its own share of excitement. There are about 60 rides, 50 shops and 30 restaurants spread across these regions.

 

MainStreet USA

This region takes you back in time to US in the early 1900’s. Steam Engine Ride on ‘Disney Railroad’ and classic cartoons at the ‘Main Street Cinema’ are attractions of this region.

Frontierland

Crash through an old gold mining town in the ‘Big Thunder Mountain railroad’ in an open rail car, take a thrilling trip to the ‘Tom Sawyer Island’ aboard the Twain Riverboat or Sailing ship Columbia, sing along and dance to the performance at the ‘Golden Horseshoe Revue’; Lots of activity at Frontierland.

Adventureland

Explore the remote amazonian forests in ‘Jungle Cruise’, climb through to the ‘Tarzan Treehouse’ that is about 80-feet tall, and follow the footsteps of Jones to locate the Temple of the Forbidden Eye in the ‘Indiana Jones Adventure’. Soak in the jungle sounds at the ‘Enchanted Tiki Room’. Adventure is in the air!

Fanstasyland

Get ready to enjoy fantasy adventures with Pinocchio, Alice, Peter Pan and Mr Toad. Ride on one of the world largest caroussel ‘King Arthur Carrousel’ and enjoy the ‘Princess Fantasy Faire’ theatre. ‘Matterhorn Bobsleds’ roller coaster ride however, is not for the weak at heart.

New Orleans Square

Quiet elegance and subdued excitement characterize the atmosphere here. Visit the ‘Disney Art Gallery’, enjoy the company of the ‘Pirates of the Carribean’ while on a slow moving ship, and get spooked at the ‘Haunted Mansion’

Critter Country

Ride a water log at Critter country’s ‘Splash Mountain’. A thrilling ride down the mountain, you are bound to get wet on this ride.

Tomorrowland.

Experience a slice of the ‘Future’. Check out the fast paced racetrack at ‘Autopia’, space travel at the ‘Space Mountain’, technology advances at ‘Innoventions’ and fight the enemy in ‘Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters’

Toontown.

Visit your favorited toon character homes and also take a ride in the ‘Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin’.

There are select locations in these regions where you could meet the Disney characters. Check on the Fast Track passes which allow fast access to a few select rides. Also each ride has specific height requirements. A few of them may not allow wheelchairs aboard. While you are busy with all these rides, be on time to catch up with the ‘Remember Dreams Come True’ fireworks’, the ‘Fantasmic!’ show and the ‘Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams’. True’ fireworks

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