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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Then a fortuitous gig at Disneyland led to a television debut on “Disney After Dark” in 1962.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Some of these tailwinds on the experiences side include the growth of Disney’s cruise line and the expansion of Disneyland Paris following the World of Frozen opening in March External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"Even if they do want to go to Disneyland it's an hour-and-a-half flight to come back and down, it's not far at all."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Animated Australian sensation “Bluey” has arrived in Disneyland, and the titular anthropomorphic pastel-coated canine has come ready to play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Lou Ann’s house is like Disneyland for Boo, there are so many toys.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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