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 one-day, one-park evening ticket offer will allow attendees to enter Disney California Adventure at 5 p.m. or Disneyland at 7 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

There was a mishap Sunday evening on a Disneyland log flume ride that led to a 13-year-old being transported to a hospital, according to Disney Resort officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

"There are some pretty dangerous places for children and teens that make Instagram look like Disneyland," notes Ari Lightman, professor of digital media and marketing at Carnegie Mellon University.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

His masterstroke came with the creation of Disneyland in 1955, just as audience attention was shifting to the new medium of television.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

“Because it’s Disneyland in there!” shouted Mrs. Tinker.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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