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Once
you enter the “Happiest Place On Earth,” you’ll
be transported back to the early 1900’s as you
stroll along Main Street U.S.A. This thoroughfare is
inspired by Walt Disney's boyhood hometown, Marceline,
Missouri. You’ll find shops; restaurants and vehicles
that transport you to yesteryear. Be sure and check out
the names of the "proprietors" in some of the
Main Street windows - these are some of the folks who
helped Walt realize his dream of building Disneyland.
(Opened: July 17, 1955)
Hop on board an authentic steam train and ride around
the park. There are stops in New Orleans Square, Mickey's
Toontown and Tomorrowland, as well as Main Street. This
is one of Disneyland’s original 17 attractions.
The 1.2 mile old-fashioned narrow-gauge steam train ride
moves around the Park's perimeter and includes a trip
through the Grand Canyon and Primeval World dioramas.
If you want to tour the entire park via the train, the
entire trip takes approximately 20 minutes. If you prefer,
you can hop off at any stop. The train is a great way
to get around the park when parade routes are congesting
the major walkways. There are usually three trains running
at a time. Most of them have seats that face inward towards
the park. There is one where the benches face forward.
Wait for the train with benches facing the park so you
can enjoy the views offered, as well as the dioramas,
before returning to Main Street.
 Names of the locomotives that operate at Disneyland:
a) C.K. Holliday (named for the Santa Fe Railroad founder)
b) EP Ripley (early president of the Santa Fe Railroad)
c) Fred G. Gurley (Santa Fe Railroad chairman)
d) Ernest S. Marsh (Santa Fe Railroad president).
e) Lilly Belle VIP caboose (named after Lillian Disney)
Restrictions: Accessible to collapsible
strollers only (Disney rental strollers are not collapsible
and cannot be taken aboard). Must transfer from Wheelchair.
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(Opened: August 16, 1958)
A Disneyland version of an early-model fire engine with a honking horn instead of a siren. Guests can take a one-way ride up/down Main Street. This starts at Town Square and stops at Central Plaza in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.
Restrictions: Accessible to collapsible strollers only (Disney rental strollers are not collapsible and cannot be taken on the vehicle). Must transfer from Wheelchair.
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(Opened: July 17, 1955)
A One-way horse-drawn trolley trip up/down Main Street. This starts at Town Square and stops at Central Plaza in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. This is one of the Park's original 17 attractions. There are eighteen draft horses representing 3 major breeds: Percheron, Belgian, and Clydesdale used for this attraction. Before making it to Main Street, the horses are first trained on the Backlot by pulling weighted sleds (fully loaded streetcars can easily be pushed by 2 average men). After 6 weeks of training, they no longer need to be told when to turn, start, or stop along the way. The horses work 4 hours a day, 4 days a week. They are driven to/from their stables, have individual water fountains, a private beauty shop, custom-tailored suits and sport rubber-soled shoes.
Restrictions: Accessible to collapsible strollers only (Disney rental strollers are not collapsible and cannot be taken on the vehicle). Must transfer from Wheelchair.
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(Opened: May 12, 1956)
A One-way transportation up/down Main Street in a replica of one of America's first automobiles. This starts at Town Square and stops at Central Plaza in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.
Restrictions: Accessible to collapsible strollers only (Disney rental strollers are not collapsible and cannot be taken on the vehicle). Must transfer from Wheelchair
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(Opened: August 24, 1956)
A One-way trip up/down Main Street atop a double-decker bus. This starts at Town Square and stops at Central Plaza in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.
Restrictions: Accessible to collapsible strollers only (Disney rental strollers are not collapsible and cannot be taken on the vehicle). Must transfer from Wheelchair.
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featuring "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln"
July 18, 1965: Mr. Lincoln opened
April 8, 1973: The Walt Disney Story opened (without
Mr. Lincoln)
June 12, 1975: Mr. Lincoln became a main feature
of the Walt Disney Story
December 22, 1984: A "new" redesigned show
and technologically improved Mr.
Lincoln premiered (after a 3 year research project
at the University of Utah).
July 17, 2001: Once again, Mr. Lincoln is updated
with three-dimensional sound effects called binaural
sound. The show is now based on a real account of
the Civil War based on a journal from that era.
- These exhibits honor the Man behind
the Mouse and are a patriotic salute to the 16th President
of the United States. The Lincoln figure’s Animatronics
allows him to shift his body weight as naturally as
a human.
The voice of Abraham Lincoln is that of Royal Dano. In the Pre-show area look for letters on display from such notables as Joseph Kennedy, Mary Pickford, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. Check out the Fifth Freedom Mural oil painting that measures 53 feet in width and 5.5 feet in height as you exit the theater. Portrayed in the painting are Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, Wilbur and Orville Wright, Pearl Buck, George Washington Carver, David Sarnoff, Robert H. Goddard, Albert Einstein, and Walt Disney.
The 20-minute story line features a Civil War storyline that puts you in the middle of the action with special sound effects. This is a great place to escape the heat and crowds while taking a step back in history.
Restrictions: Inaccessible to strollers.
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(Opened: July 17, 1955)
Featured here are Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the Disney characters in cartoon classics on six different screens in a Stand-up Theater. This is one of the Park's original 17 attractions.
Currently featuring "Plane Crazy," "Mickey's Polo Team," "The Moose Hunt," "Traffic Trouble," "Dog Napper" and "Steamboat Willie," the
world's first synchronized sound cartoon which introduced
Mickey Mouse on November 18, 1928. (Mickey's birthday).
Restrictions: Strollers may enter on the right side of the entrance only.
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You never know who will be there to greet you when you arrive in Disneyland. Check by the Mad Hatter Store and City Hall for your Disney favorites. Characters also greet guests at the Mickey floral head at the entrance to the park, Town Square, and in front of Plaza Inn.
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• Blue Ribbon Bakery – This shop features pastries, rolls, cookies, cakes and other treats, plus coffee and drinks. No chairs.
 • Carnation Cafe (left) - Featuring sit-down service, the Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a varied menu. Healthy selections and vegetarian options are available. One of two restaurants in Disneyland that offer priority seating.
• Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor - Here you'll find all kinds of ice cream delights, including their special waffle cones.
• Little Red Wagon – Hand Dipped Corn Dogs and Chips.
• Main Street Cone Shop -
Ice cream and frozen yogurt are available here.
 • Plaza Inn (left) - The Plaza Inn features the only character meal available in the park, a breakfast buffet (first come first serve-no priority seating). Hearty lunches and dinners are also served Buffeteria style. Birthday party’s also available everyday. You can make reservations for your birthday celebration with Mickey and friends.
• Refreshment Corner – Hot Dogs, Chili, Pretzels and Drinks.
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• 20th Century Music Company -
Disney music on CD, Video and Audiocassettes.
• Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen – Freshly
made confections a specialty
• China Closet – Disney
ceramic Gifts
• Crystal Arts – Beautifully
crafted crystal collectibles
• Disney Clothiers, Ltd. – Disney
apparel for the entire family.
• Disney Showcase – Disney
Sport-Themed Apparel
• Disneyana – Disney
Art and Collectibles
• Emporium – The
largest Gift Shop in Disneyland (pins, toys, apparel,
etc.)
• Main Street Magic Shop – For
the Magician in your family
• Main Street Photo Supply Co. - Camera, Film and Developing
• Market House - Coffee, Candy and a bit of everything
• New Century Jewelry - Disney Jewelry
• New Century Timepieces - Disney Character Watches
• Newsstand - Souvenirs
• Penny Arcade - Old fashion arcade games
• Silhouette Studio - Take home a paper profile silhouette
The Mad Hatter -
Hats for all ‘Disney’ occasions
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