The Disneyland® Park in Anaheim California is a place that becomes a must see destination for millions across the world. This spot in Southern California is one of the globe’s most visited tourist destinations. It is the original Disney Park and has so much history behind it, that it is a draw to many travelers passing through the Golden State. Even though it has been around for 60 years now, what is it that keeps the crowds rolling in? What is the source of its “magic” that attracts us like a bee to honey? Besides the great stories that the Walt Disney Company has given us, there are things they are doing to make the experience more “magical” than we even realize.
1. They put an emphasis on your senses – What many of us do not realize, is that they play into each of our senses. What we see, hear and feel all goes along with the theme of the attraction. There are even different scents used in the air depending on what land you are in.
2. The rides and attractions immerse you in their stories – When you visit a theme park and go on a ride, that’s all it is…a ride! At Disneyland® Park, the ride puts you in the middle of the story it is trying to tell you, allowing you to experience it as if you were there. Even waiting in line is an experience
3. It is where age has no bounds – Disneyland® Park has been around for 60 years now, and millions have experienced the magic. An eight year old can have as much fun as an adult would. It brings out the same feelings of happiness and excitement in everyone who goes!
4. It brings out the best in us – Storytelling is one of the greatest gifts to mankind, and at Disneyland® Park we are able to let our imaginations expand through stories. Who has not been on Indiana Jones or Pirates of the Caribbean and not thought about themselves running from the giant bolder or sailing on a ship? Walt Disney was a master storyteller and his spirit has continued to live on in the Disneyland® Park, bringing our creative and adventurous side out.
We cannot expect to fully understand the magic of Disneyland® Park, but we can see some of the reasons why it is more magical than what most people think. Going to Disneyland® Park is not just a trip to another theme park, but a journey inside our imagination.
