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About Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort, located in Anaheim, California, is a premier entertainment destination that has been captivating visitors since its opening on July 17, 1955. Established by Walt Disney, the resort has grown into a multifaceted complex encompassing two renowned theme parks, three hotels, and the Downtown Disney District.

Theme Parks

The resort features two distinct theme parks:

  • Disneyland Park: As the original park, it offers a variety of attractions across nine themed lands, including Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, New Orleans Square, Bayou Country, Mickey's Toontown, and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
  • Notable attractions include Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain.
  • Disney California Adventure Park: Opened on February 8, 2001, this park celebrates California's diverse culture and history through themed areas such as Avengers Campus, Cars Land, Pixar Pier, and San Fransokyo Square.
  • Popular attractions include WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, Incredicoaster, and Soarin’ Around the World.

Hotels

The resort offers three hotels:

  • Disneyland Hotel: The original hotel, featuring themed rooms and dining experiences.
  • Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: A flagship hotel with 948 rooms and 71 Disney Vacation Club Villas, offering a luxurious stay with a craftsman-style design.
  • Pixar Place Hotel: Opened on January 30, 2024, this hotel celebrates the artistry of Pixar Animation Studios, featuring elements from popular Pixar movies such as "Toy Story" and "Up."

Downtown Disney District

The Downtown Disney District is a vibrant outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment area with approximately 30 venues. It includes Parkside Market, The D-Lander Shop, Avengers Reserve, and Disney Wonderful World of Sweets.

It serves as the gateway between the theme parks and hotels, offering guests a variety of experiences without requiring park admission.

Expansion Plans

In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2025, Disneyland Resort is undergoing significant expansions under the DisneylandForward initiative. Approved by Anaheim, this project includes adding new attractions like an Avatar-themed boat ride and a Coco-themed boat ride.

Expansion plans also include extending Avengers Campus with two new rides: “Avengers: Infinity Defense” and “Stark Flight Lab.” These developments aim to enhance the immersive experiences for visitors and are part of a broader $1.9 billion expansion plan approved by the Anaheim City Council.

Locations

Disneyland Resort operates primarily in Anaheim, California, with additional locations throughout Southern California. These locations support various operations including hotels, dining, and entertainment venues.

  • Anaheim, CA, USA
  • Long Beach, CA, USA
  • Orange, CA, USA
  • Garden Grove, CA, USA
  • Torrance, CA, USA
  • Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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