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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The number of annual passholders at Disneyland, according to former CEO Bob Chapek’s memoir.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Social media influencer Yoatzi Castro was celebrating a friend’s birthday at Disneyland, snacking on churros and riding Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, when the celebratory mood turned sour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

The singer and actress purchased the Tennessee attraction in 1982, seeing it as a counterpart to Disneyland.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 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

I wasn’t foolish enough to set out for Hollywood, Disneyland, or the beach where they filmed Happening ’68 with rock and rollers like Paul Revere and the Raiders.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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