According to statistics on the Scottware.com website, visitor attendance at Disneyland has been increasing over the years. Since its opening in 1955, Disney has expanded its attractions in California significantly. Those planning on visiting Anaheim, California cannot leave without attending one of the many Disney attractions the city has to offer.
Disneyland located in Anaheim, California is 85-acres large and has rides and attractions for people ranging from pre-school age to adults. The park is divided into eight different areas each with its own theme. Whether you want to experience futuristic attractions in Tommorowland or celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans Square, Disneyland can provide it. The park has scary attractions such as the Haunted Mansion, wild rides such as Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and adventure rides such as Pirates of the Caribbean and The Jungle Cruise. There are also many photo opportunities and meet-and-greets with Disney characters all throughout the park. During holidays and school vacations, the park is at its busiest and waiting lines are the longest. As of August 2010, a single-day admission to Disneyland costs $76 for ages ten and up. Ages three to nine pay $68.
Disneyland Park
1313 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-781-7290
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The entrance to Disney's California Adventure Park is situated right across from the entrance to the original Disneyland Park. Aside from the new 2010 water-display attraction named 'World of Color' there are many other attractions in the park including the falling elevator ride "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror", the roller coaster "California Screamin'" and the adventurous "Souring over California". The attractions in this Disney park are divided over five themed areas. There are also numerous restaurants and snack facilities scattered over the park that server everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to pizza and ice cream. Admission to Disney's California adventure as per August 2010 costs $$76 for ages ten and up. Kids ages three to nine pay $68. If you are interested in visiting both the Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park, you can look into purchasing park-hopper tickets which allow you to go from one park to the other.
Disney's California Adventure Park
1313 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-781-7290
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The Downtown Disney District is located outside of the theme parks next to the Disneyland Resort hotels and is considered an attraction in itself. The district gives you the feeling as if you are still inside one the theme parks however, admission to this area is free of charge and visitors can enjoy foods at dining establishments such as Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen and ESPN Zone. Live-music entertainment is provided right on the promenade and at the House of Blues, movies can be viewed at the AMC movie theater on the premises and shopping enthusiasts will have plenty of apparel and novelty shops to browse through. Downtown Disney parking is free of charge.
Downtown Disney District
1580 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-300-7800
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