Disneyland

American

[diz-nee-land] / ˈdɪz niˌlænd /

Trademark.

a large amusement park in Anaheim, Calif.: prototypical theme park.

noun

any large, bustling place noted for its colorful attractions.

The new shopping center has become an after-hours Disneyland.
a land or place of make-believe; fantasyland.

Disneyland British

/ ˈdɪznɪˌlænd /

noun

an amusement park in Anaheim, California, founded by Walt Disney and opened in 1955. Walt Disney World , a second amusement park, opened in 1971 near Orlando, Florida. Further parks operate in Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong

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In the Angels, who have played their home games in the shadow of Disneyland in Anaheim since 1966, the 79-year-old Kroenke is taking over one of the most bumbling teams in the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

A former executive at Disney, Williams said he and his wife have made it back to Disneyland several times this summer and he walks a mile a day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

The parks are expected to create 22,000 direct jobs, compared with around 20,000 generated by Disneyland Paris, according to the presidency.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the move as on a scale not seen "since Disneyland Paris", and added "you know my interest for manga".

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Weslee was going to summer camp and Steven was going on some family vacation to Disneyland or Disney World.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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