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Main Street U.S.A.

Main Street USAOnce 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.



Main Street USA Disneyland RailroadDisneyland Railroad
(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.

Disneyland RailroadNames 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.


Main Street Fire Engine

Fire Engine
(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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Horse-Drawn StreetcarsHorse-Drawn Streetcars
(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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Horseless Carriage Main Street U.S.A.

Horseless Carriage
(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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Omnibus

Omnibus (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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The Walt Disney Story, 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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Main Street CinemaMain Street Cinema
(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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disneyland dining and restaurants

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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disneyland shopping and stores

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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