25 Magical Disneyland Trivia Questions and Answers
1When did Disneyland officially open?
2Who gave the dedication speech at Disneyland's opening day?
3What was the original entrance price to Disneyland on opening day?
4Which attraction is the only one left from opening day that Walt Disney personally supervised?
5Which ride is known for being the first-ever tubular steel roller coaster?
6What is the oldest ride in Disneyland?
7Which ride replaced the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction?
8What is the fastest ride at Disneyland?
9What is the name of the exclusive club located inside Disneyland?
10Which attraction has a basketball court hidden inside it?
11Which land in Disneyland is alcohol-free?
12Which attraction has a pet cemetery hidden near the entrance?
13What was Walt Disney’s private apartment used for inside Disneyland?
14Who is the first character to greet visitors as they enter the park?
15Which Disneyland character was added to the park after her success on the big screen?
16Which themed land was not part of the original Disneyland layout?
17Which Disneyland land was inspired by a real place in the United States?
18What is the tallest structure in Disneyland?
19What does the "D" in "D-ticket" rides stand for?
20What was Disneyland's first ride to feature audio-animatronics?
21What Disneyland ride was the first to use the Omnimover ride system?
22Which ride uses the highest number of animatronic figures?
23What is the only attraction in Disneyland that has a "bench" dedicated to it?
24What Disney film inspired the Pirates of the Caribbean ride?
25Which Disneyland attraction took the longest to build?
Answer Key
- 1. July 17, 1955 Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, as the first-ever Disney theme park.
- 2. Walt Disney He dedicated the park to the "dreams, hopes, and hard facts" that created it.
- 3. $1 for adults, $0.50 for children Rides had additional ticket prices ranging from 10 to 35 cents.
- 4. The Disneyland Railroad Walt Disney had a personal love for trains, which led to its inclusion.
- 5. The Matterhorn Bobsleds It debuted in 1959 as the world's first roller coaster of this type.
- 6. King Arthur Carrousel The carousel was originally built in 1922 and was later refurbished for Disneyland.
- 7. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage The updated ride opened in 2007.
- 8. Incredicoaster Located in Disney California Adventure, the ride reaches speeds up to 55 mph.
- 9. Club 33 This private club is located in New Orleans Square.
- 10. The Matterhorn Bobsleds There’s a small basketball court inside the ride's structure for employees.
- 11. Main Street, U.S.A. It’s one of the only areas where alcohol is not served.
- 12. The Haunted Mansion The small pet cemetery is located just outside the ride's entrance.
- 13. It was used for overnight stays when he needed to be on-site for long periods.
- 14. Mickey Mouse Mickey can usually be found on Main Street, U.S.A.
- 15. Anna and Elsa from Frozen They were added after the success of the film in 2013.
- 16. New Orleans Square It opened in 1966, over a decade after the park's debut.
- 17. Main Street, U.S.A. It was modeled after Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri.
- 18. The Matterhorn It stands at 147 feet tall.
- 19. It doesn’t stand for anything specific. The ticket system used letters to denote the popularity of rides.
- 20. The Enchanted Tiki Room It was the first to feature lifelike animatronics in 1963.
- 21. The Haunted Mansion The Omnimover system was designed to move continuously through the attraction.
- 22. It’s a Small World The attraction features over 300 animatronic dolls.
- 23. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln A bench on Main Street, U.S.A. commemorates this attraction because Walt Disney got the idea while sitting on a park bench.
- 24. No film, it was an original concept The Pirates of the Caribbean ride debuted in 1967 before the movies were created.
- 25. Sleeping Beauty Castle It took five years to complete.
