What Is A Disneyland? Part 2

On July 15, 1955, the Los Angeles Examiner produced an insert that tried to explain what this new thing called Disneyland was all about. Since the piece was produced before the park even opened, the Imagineers used some of the beautiful concept artwork to illustrate the wonders of this new park. For the next few weeks, we will be looking at what a Disneyland is and why you should visit.

Fantasyland

Enter this fascinating realm over the drawbridge of Sleeping Beauty's Castle, whose parapets and towers rise dizzily above you. Here in Fantasyland, Walt Disney recreates the fairytale fold he has immortalized in film, book and television - Peter Pan, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Mr. Toad from Wind in the Willows, Dumbo, the Flying Elephant, and a host of others. Here they are; close enough to touch, in amazing realistic presence. You may ride them, or stroll with them, in the pirate galleon to Never Never Land, to a mad tea party, whirling with Dumbo in aerial gyration, to the diamond mines with the Seven Dwarfs, to King Arthur's courtyard - to many happy ports of Fantasy.

Soar aloft with Dumbo, the Flying Elephant, for a joyous aerial ride while Timothy Mouse, Dumbo's friend and manager, directs the gala circus.

The Mad Hatter and March Hare carry on a furious debate as you spin madly around in tea cups at the "Mad Tea Party."

Who wouldn't love - and ride - the Casey Jr. Train. All the excitement of a circus as Casey Jr. puffs merrily up hill and down dale, weaving around the Canals of the World.

CHICKEN OF THE SEA TUNA PIRATE SHIP RESTAURANT

Riding gently at anchor in the heart of Fantasyland, the CHICKEN OF THE SEA Pirate Ship Restaurant is a magic must for meals or snacks, when you visit Disneyland. Here in the world's most colorful cafeteria, designed by Walt Disney, you will enjoy both the food and fun offered by the greatest name in sea foods, CHICKEN OF THE SEA.

With King Arthur's colors flying aloft and 72 medieval steeds prancing to caliope tunes, King Arthur's Carrousel takes you on a classic ride that's been a favorite for 250 years.