Say it with me: it’s all in the details.
Next time you’re visiting Disneyland, take a moment to see how many mailboxes you can spot! As they blend into each land’s surroundings, they add yet another layer of charm and functionality. Disneyland’s mailboxes date back to the 1950s, around the park’s opening timeframe. These mailboxes actually open for you to drop your mail into, then your mail will be picked up and taken to the Anaheim post office.
From the front gates, down Main Street U.S.A., and throughout five more lands – there are over a dozen mailboxes sprinkled around Disneyland. A few more can also be found over at Disney California Adventure.
Wish You Were Here!
It’s nice to take a break during the park’s busy afternoon, write out some quick notes to family and friends back home, and drop them in the mail — straight from Disneyland! Some like to send more significant pieces of mail from the happiest place on earth, such as wedding invitations or baby announcements. Switch it up from the typical text message; you can get pretty creative with a Polaroid instant camera and some stationary!
You can usually find a small selection of postcards for sale inside gift shops around Disneyland Resort, or you can bring your own.
— Vintage Disneyland postcard; image credit: Atomic Redhead
Or… Wear the Mailbox!
If you’re looking for a niche theme park accessory, Park Candy has even created some backpacks honoring this adorable Disneyland detail:
