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Anaheim and Disneyland

German settlers initially bought the region they named Anaheim (derived from the German word for "home" plus the name of the local river) to establish vineyards—and did so for about $2 an acre. The vineyards thrived, and the region was for many years considered the wine-pro-
ducing capital of the state. In the late 1880s, the vineyards were decimated by a blight, and the wine industry collapsed. Within a few years, however, the citrus industry developed, and by World War II Anaheim was considered a prosperous agricultural community.
But it was in 1955, when Walt Disney opened the doors to DISNEY LAND (1313 Harbor Boulevard; 714/781-4565; www.disneyland.com), that Anaheim put itself on the global map. And today Disney Imagineers are hard at work to keep it that way. Within the land of the mouse are eight themed lands with more than 60 amusements. Perennial favorites like Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, Country Bear Jamboree, and the musical comedy review Animazement continue to delight old and young alike. Newer ventures like Mickey's Toontown, the Indiana Jones Adventure, the fantastic Fantasmic laser and special effects show, and the completely rejuvenated Tomorrowland became favorites the instant they opened. Tomorrow land, ridiculously de trop before the renovation, now includes exciting new features like the comic, sensorially appealing and highly amusing Honey, I Shrunk the Audience ride; Rocket Rods, where test drivers with a need for speed have their need met; and the Astro Orbiter, where visitors burn through the cosmos in their own private starships. Perhaps the most fasci-nating and fun new feature of Tomorrowland today is Innoventions, where visitors try out
the latest techno whizbangs and gizmos invented to make life easier. The brand new tri-part California Adventure, scheduled to open in 2001, will include Golden State, Hollywood, and Paradise Pier. Those who have visited the park before will be happy to know it's as well manicured and maintained and as squeaky-clean as ever, and that neatly dressed, cour-
teous park employees still whisk litter away before it hits the ground.
You can avoid some of the pitfalls of a trip to the land of Mouse Mania by careful planning. The two cardinal rules are: Don't go if the day's predicted high will be above 85; and Always plan to arrive a bit before the park is scheduled to open. Early arrival will let you try out at least one of the attractions without the usual hour's wait in line. And remember, rain keeps the hordes away. A trip to Disneyland on a gray and drizzling day can be an extremely pleasant experience.
The reason behind the extensive construction is that Disneyland is busily turning what seems like the entire community into the Disneyland Resort, with the object of attracting more than the annual 38 million tourists who already visit Anaheim. When the construction, general recon- figuration, and traffic reconfiguration (the 5 Freeway is going to be widened to provide direct access to the resort) are concluded sometime after the year 2000, traffic—theoretically—will flow more easily. With the proposed pedestrian walkways, accompanying verdant landscaping,
and uniform signage for all the streets, avenues, and boulevards, the apparent idea is to transform the area into a garden district. For answers to questions about the Disneyland Resort project, call 714/491-4660. The ANAHEIM CONVENTION & VISITOR CENTER (800 W Katella
Avenue; 714/999-8950) can offer helpful information on the area and its attractions.
The state-of-the-art ARROWHEAD POND OF ANAHEIM (2695 E Katella Avenue, between the 57 Freeway and Main Street; 714/704-2500) is the home of the NHL MIGHTY DUCKS of Anaheim. The LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS play a number of games here, but are relocating to the new Staples Arena near the Los Angeles Convention Center in late 1999. The
Pond is also host to other high-profile sporting and musical events.

THE DISNEYLAND STORY


As the "Happiest Place On Earth" rockets toward its 50th anniversary in 2005, the landmark theme park bears less and less resemblance to the original vision of its illustrious founder, but still inspires wonder in children and long-since-grown fans. Animation king Walt Disney had been dreaming since the 1930s of an "amusement park" (he himself invented the phrase) where parents and children could enjoy good, clean entertainment together. In 1955, he blended the noble goal of embodying America's diverse past (in features like the replica 1800s Main Street, rugged Frontier land, and jazzy New Orleans Square), the ambitious vision of a World of Tomorrow (soon renamed Tbmorrowland), fantasy settings from his features Snow White and Seeping Beauty, and the astounding creativity and technological feats performed by his
"Imagineering" department. Throw in a little typical Walt-style optimism in the form of employee "hosts* and "hostesses" who treat every tourist as a "guest" (and refer to each ride as an "adventure")—and the world's greatest family park was born. Over the years, crowds have been delighted by the sight of celebrities and world dignitaries carousing inside Disneyland right alongside other visitors: Senator Robert Kennedy and astronaut John Glenn riding "Flight to the Moon" together, Japan's Emperor Hirohito inside "It's A Small World," President Dwight D. Eisenhower piloting a "jungle Cruise," and President Harry Truman, who refused to ride Dumbo because of the Republican symbolism! Even reclusive pop star Michael Jackson whose home is called "Never Never Land"—made little effort to disguise himself on frequent visits.
Disneyland hasn't escaped its share of controversy alongthe way, however. Opening day debacles included ladies' high heels sinking into not-quite-cured asphalt, and too few drinking fountains due to an ill-timed plumbers' strike during construction. In 1970, a Vietnam war protest group seized Tom Sawyer island. Public relations nightmares continue with the recent spate of guest injuries inside the park. Keeping up with the times has also proved difficult in the personnel realm (the original "host" hygiene code forbade facial hair on men) as well as the technological, such as the behind-the-scenes scurrying to update the once-speculative "Rocket to the Moon" attraction (even the replacement "Mission to Mars" ultimately became anachronistic). As Disneyland enters the new millennium, it embarks on the loftiest undertaking ever: a massive expansion that will introduce an adjacent sister theme park ("California Adven-
ture") and transform Disneyland into a self-contained resort with themed destination hotels, shopping, theaters, and restaurants. The city is chipping in, too, transforming the surrounding streets into manicured, tree-lined boulevards and building a dedicated Disneyland offramp from the Golden State Freeway. It might have dazzled even Walt Disney's monumental imagination!

 

 

 

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