Game: Do you know....

[BetsyAnn]

that Disneyland will be celebrating it’s 50th Birthday in 2005! :boyears: :girlears: Let’s have some fun learning about the original park and now it’s resort!

Let’s play a little game with Disneyland Trivia. I will start with a question. You may guess, or answer with authority! Then if you want - ask your own Disneyland Resort question.

Question 1 - What date did Disneyland open?

[Joe]

July 17th, 1955 (are you surprised I knew that?)

I'll take a shot: What was the original Space Attraction in the Park?

[BetsyAnn]

I say Rocket to the Moon

Rocket to the Moon info (http://www.yesterland.com/moonrocket.html)

Next question: Let's stay in Tomorrowland

What attraction used "Doom Buggy" type cars? Hint it also did not require a ticket!

ETA: of course you are right, Joe - and I did know you already knew that :wink:

[Joe]

Ok, I'll chime in with the answer here; Adventure Through Inner Space (and we DID shrink!!!!!)

What was the Peter Pan inspired counter service eatery that opened with the park?

[BetsyAnn]

Ok - Joe How about the Pirate ship Resturant!

And Next question:

What ride had live animals as the mode of transportation?

[LimeGreenCheri]

Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules?

[BetsyAnn]

Yes LGCheri and your question would be!

[LimeGreenCheri]

Oh geez, I didn't know I had to come up with a question> :? But, here goes....


This bird's eye view closed on November 9, 1994.

[Joe]

Just got back in BetsyAnn, and it would be Cap'n Hooks, sponsored by Chicken of the Sea (they made the BEST tuna fish sandwiches!). It was in the shape of a Pirate's Ship and we got to play on it after we were through eating our sandwich and chips.

[BetsyAnn]

This bird's eye view closed on November 9, 1994.

I think this is the Skyway - I know it closed in 94 unsure when.

Next question:

What restaurant is housed inside an attraction?

[Stinkerbelle]

Pirates shares its building with the Blue Bayou Restaurant.

Which 100 Acre Wood Character is given a tribute in the queue of the Indiana Jones ride?

[LimeGreenCheri]

Pirates shares its building with the Blue Bayou Restaurant.

Which 100 Acre Wood Character is given a tribute in the queue of the Indiana Jones ride?

Is it Eeyore? If I'm right here is the next question:

This attraction weighs 150 tons and features 450 branches and 6,000 leaves. It is anchored to the ground by "roots" that reach 42 feet into the ground

[AliKat]

Tarzan's Treehouse!


Immediately inside the arch of Sleeping Beauty's Castle is a small brass circular spot on the pavement. What does this mark?

[Joe]

Am going to have to take a guess here, but I think I remember it is the exact center of the original Disneyland Park. Am I right?

[AliKat]

You are correct! This marked the original geographic center of the park! Next questions is yours :)

[Joe]

What were the high tech bumper cars called?

[BetsyAnn]

Flying Saucers

Never got to ride those - was not old enough :( But they sure looked like fun!

Next question:

Before Trazan took over - who lived in his house?

[WDWDen]

Swiss Family Robinson?

[BetsyAnn]

Your right Dennis -- the next question is yours! :clap:

[Joe]

BetsyAnn, they were a blast to ride! Sorry you missed them.

[BetsyAnn]

All right Den I have waited for over a month for a new question from you! :lol:

So here is one from me - you can ask your Disneyland Trivia question anytime!

What year did the CoP open in Tomorrowland? Extra credit if you know what month! :winking:

[WDWDen]

July 1967?

Ok, my question 1 month late. Its a hard one.

How many nuts and bolts did they us in SPace Mountain?

Good luck and the answer is out there.

[BetsyAnn]

Very good Den! July 1967

Now I have no clue on the nuts and bolts - so must get those thinking caps on! Great Question Den!

[BetsyAnn]

All right Dennis - I have no clue :oops: -- so give up the answer! :lol:

What I did learn in my quest is:

Height: 100 feet Top speed: 29 mph

Length: 3,450 feet Ride time: 2 minutes, 50 seconds

Number of trains: 12 - 12 passenger (Max. 10 Operating) Trains designed by: Vekoma
Additional Info: Soundtrack Added 1995

[BetsyAnn]

What was the final land to open in Disneyland in the first year?

Extra credit if you know which land was added the most recently! :D

[Robin]

Most recent would be Critter Country.

For first year, my guess... Tomorrowland?

[BetsyAnn]

You are correct Robin! The next question is yours!!!!

[Robin]

I need to think of a question? :shock: I should have read the rules. :lol:

Ok... those of you who went to Disneyland and saw the Anniversary film should know this. The answer is 'out there' too. ;)

What was Steve Martin, host of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary film, first job at Disneyland?

[LisaG]

He worked at the Magic Shop on Main Street.

[Robin]

Actually, he had another job before that. But you're very close.