Attraction

Year Opened

Description

Year Closed

Photo

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Aug. 3, 1955

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit featured sets and props from the original movie. It was originally meant to be a temporary exhibit, but proved to be quite popular and stayed for over 11 years.

Aug. 28, 1966

3D Jamboree

June 16, 1956

Located at the Mickey Mouse Theater in Fantasyland, this rare series of cartoon shorts was filmed in 3D.

1958

Adventure Through Inner Space

Aug. 5, 1967

Located in Tomorrowland, it was presented by Monsanto. Later, Star Tours later took over the building. Guests are shrunken and transported into the world of molecules via a giant telescope.

Sept. 2, 1985

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

June 14, 1958

Located in Fantasyland, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland are retold in this dark ride. We join Alice in falling down the rabbit's hole. It was closed on September 6, 1982, remodeled and re-opened on April 13, 1984.

still open

Alpine Gardens

Dec. 1967

Located at the left entrance to Tomorrowland, this restful garden spot once was home to the Monsanto House of the Future. In 1996, it became King Triton's Gardens and home to the Ariel character meet and greet. In 2008, it became Fairy Hollow, a photo/meet and greet area for Tinkerbell and her friends.

Feb. 1996

no picture available

Aluminum Hall of Fame

June, 1960

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit sponsored by Kaiser Steel, showed guests the history, production and uses of aluminum.

1960

America Sings

June 29, 1974

Located in Tomorrowland, Sam the Eagle leads us through America's musical heritage in 4 separate scenes through the use of a rotating building. It was formerly The Carrousel of Progress.

Apr. 10, 1988

Art of Animation

May 28, 1960

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit shows how animation art is done for movies. The first feature presented was Sleeping Beauty.

Sept. 5, 1966

no picture available

Astro-Jets

March 24, 1956

Located in Tomorrowland, these rotating rocket jets take guests on a flying mission over the earth. Guests control the height of each rocket with a control stick. It was also known as Tomorrowland Jets or Rocket Jets.

Sept. 5, 1966

Astro Orbiter

May 22, 1998

Located at the entrance to Tomorrowland, guests guide a two seated jet through circular space in this revamped attraction. Originally called the Rocket Jets, it was remodeled, renamed and moved in 1998 when Tomorrowland was renovated.

still open

Babes in Toyland Exhibit

Dec.17, 1961

Located in the Main Street Opera House in Town Square, this exhibit featured sets and props from the recently filmed Babes in Toyland starring Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello and Ray Bolger.

Sept. 30, 1963

Evil Tree from

Babes in Toyland Exhibit

Baloo's Dressing Room

Mar. 15, 1991

Located in Fantasyland and part of the Disney Afternoon promotion, this area provided fans with a chance to meet and be photographed with "Tail Spin" star, Baloo the Bear. This area was eliminated when construction began for Mickey's Toontown.

Sept. 8, 1991

Bathroom of the Future

Apr. 5, 1956

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit sponsored by the Crane Co. featured all the latest modern bathroom conveniences. Also, called "Crane's Bathroom of Tomorrow."

Aug.31, 1960

Big Game Safari Shooting Gallery

June, 1962

Adventureland Guests have a chance to be big game hunters in this Adventureland attraction. Also called the Safari Shooting Gallery.

1982

Big Thunder Railroad

Sept. 15, 1979

Located in Frontierland, this roller coaster style ride through the old west included earthquakes, landslides, dark caverns and swarms of Disney-style bats. It was designed to look like Bryce Canyon National Park and was billed as "the wildest ride in the wilderness".

still open

Big Thunder Ranch

June 27, 1986

Located in Frontierland, this recreation of an 1880's working farmhouse and ranch included a blacksmith and harness-maker. Disney used the ranch as a working environment for their stable of work horses. It included live music briefly with the Billy Hill and the Hillbillies Show 5 times a day. Parts of it were closed to make room for the Festival of Fools Arena from 2/1/96 to 4/18/1998.The food area was used for corporate and special events from 1998 to 2004 or specila promo area based on the lastest Disney film. In 2009, it was renovated for the "Celebrate" theme featuring a BBQ Restaurant, live Cowboy entertainment, petting zoo and meet and greet area.

still open

 It was later opened and called Little Patch of Heaven, based on the Disney Animation. It is currently used publicly only for Halloween. Christmas and Theme promotion events.

Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen

1991

Located in Tomorrowland, this motor boat cruise takes guests through tame and rapid waters, as we journey to Gummi Glen with the Gummi Bears. It was popular with children, who liked to drive the crafts. It was also called the Phantom Boats, The Motor Boat Cruise, Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen and Fantasia Gardens.

1991

Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blaster

5/5/2005

Located in Tomorrowland in the old Circle-vision building, this dark ride attraction places you in a ride vehicle with a set of laser guns and room after room of targets as you attempt to destroy the evil Emperor, Zorg.

still open

Canal Boats of the World

7/17/55

Located in Fantasyland, these open passenger boats take guests through a miniature villages from famous Disney stories. It was redesigned in 1956 and renamed the Storybook Land Canal Boats.

9/16/56

Casey Junior Circus Train

7/31/55

Located in Fantasyland, this miniature train ride abroad Dumbo's Casey Junior takes guests through the Storybook land area. Because of mechanical problems it was not running on opening day, but was opened 2 weeks later.

still open

Catfish Cove

1/1960

Located in Frontierland along the Rivers of America, this old time fishing hole allowed children to actually experience fishing for the first time.

closed in the late 50's

Chip and Dale's Acorn Ball Crawl

1/24/93

Located in Mickey's Toontown, Chip and Dale host a pit filled with plastic red and yellow acorns for their young visitors to burrow through. It was closed due to health and safety concerns.

1998

Chip and Dale's Treehouse

1/24/93

Located in Mickey's Toontown, Chip and Dale's Toontown home boosts ladders, slides and climbing fun for young children.

still open

Circa-rama Featuring "America the Beautiful"

1960

Located in Tomorrowland, this new feature showing scenes of America was filmed and used to replace "Tour of the West". This film had been filmed for the World's Fair in Brussels and was brought to Disneyland in 1960.

6/1967

Circa-rama USA featuring "Tour of the West"

7/17/55

Located in Tomorrowland and sponsored by American Motors, it was a 360* film shown in a circular auditorium featuring scenes from the western United States. It was filmed with 11 cameras mounted in a circle. This system was invented by Disney Imagineering technicians.

1/1959

Circle-vision 360 Theater featuring "America the Beautiful"

7/1967

Located in Tomorrowland, this new film process using just nine cameras was introduced. It was sponsored by Bell Telephone Systems. The feature was re-filmed using the new technique with scenes added.

1984

[also briefly from 9/2001 to 2004]

Circle-vision 360 Theater featuring "American Journeys"

1984

Located in Tomorrowland, a newer fresher American film was introduced to the Circle-Vision Theater. It was sponsored by PSA Airlines from 7/4/1984 to 7/17/1989 and Delta Airlines from 7/17/1989 to 1/1/1996. It was closed to make room for the Rocket Rods attraction during the re-building of an all new Tomorrowland in 1998.

From 1984 to 1989, it featured a short pre-show entitled All Because Man Wanted to Fly."

1997

Circle-vision 360 Theater featuring "The Wonders of China"

1984

Located in Tomorrowland, a 360* movie on the wonders of China and Chinese history was borrowed from Epcot in Florida. It was sponsored by Delta Airlines until 1/1/1996. It was closed to make room for the Rocket Rods attraction during the re-building of an all new Tomorrowland in 1998.

From 1984 to 1989, it featured a short pre-show entitled All Because Man Wanted to Fly."

1997

Clock of the World

7/17/55

Located at the entrance to Tomorrowland, this time centerpiece showed guests times zones from all around the world. It was removed when Tomorrowland was redesigned in 1967.

9/1966

Columbia Sailing Museum

2/22/64

Located in Frontierland, this exhibit showed a recreated version of a seaman's quarters in the 1800's.

still open

Columbia Sailing Ship

6/14/58

Located in Frontierland, this ship is a historical replica of the first ship to circum-navigate the globe. It travels the Rivers of America during its busier seasons. It is also used as Captain Hook's Pirate Ship in the Fantasmic Show. It is docked in Fowler's Harbor named after Admiral Joe Fowler who helped build Disneyland.

still open

Conestoga Wagons

8/01/55

Located in Frontierland, these Conestoga Wagons traveled the same Disney-made trails of the Stage coaches until the horses became too unpredictable.

9/30/59

Cosmic Waves

5/01/98

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit is a  water area featuring leaping fountains and a globe that floats on water. It was opened with the new Tomorrowland in May of 1998. The water is no longer turned on because of crowds.

still open

Country Bear Christmas

11/01/84

Located in Bear Country, this Christmas version of the country bear's show played seasonally from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. It was opened November, 1984. It was only shown during Thanksgiving-Christmas Season. It closed on Jan. 3, 2000.

2000

Country Bear Jamboree

3/24/72

Located in Bear Country, this original show featured 18 wild and wooly bears entertaining us with their version of bluegrass music at it's finest. It was removed to make room for the new Winnie the Pooh attraction.

9/9/2001

Country Bear Vacation Hoedown

4/01/86

Located in Bear Country, this vacation version of the Country Bear's show that played seasonally in the summers. The Country Bear's building was renamed The Country Bear Playhouse on July 4, 1986.

9/9/01

Davy Crockett's Arcade

7/17/55

Located in Frontierland, this attraction offers young pioneer's to hunt for big game like Davy Crockett himself. It became Davy Crockett's Frontier Arcade in 1985.

1985

Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes

5/19/71

Located in Bear Country, canoes glide along the Rivers of America, as the guests paddle their own craft. It was formerly the Indian War Canoes and is the only attraction were guests must work to arrive at their destination.

still open

Davy Crockett's Frontier Arcade

1985

Located in Frontierland, here's a chance for young pioneer's to hunt for big game like Davy Crockett himself. It later became The Davy Crockett's Pioneer Mercantile in 1987.

1987

Davy Crockett Museum

1956

Located in Frontierland, this museum featured life size wax figures of Fess Parker and Buddy Ebsen, as well as many frontier artifacts.

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Disney Afternoon Avenue

3/15/91

Located in Fantasyland's Small World Mall, Disney recreated a child size version of Duckburg for children to play in. A special event to promote the Disney Afternoon cartoon block on the Disney Channel.

11/10/91

Disneyland-Alweg Monorail

6/14/59

Located in Tomorrowland, it was the first operating monorail transportation system in the country, but was later used to transport guests between the Disneyland Hotel and now Downtown Disney.

1961

Disney Afternoon Motor Boat Cruise

3/15/91

Located in Fantasyland, the Motor Boat Cruise attraction was retro-fitted to a Gummi Bear theme, as we cruise the waters of Gummi Glen. It was themed after the Disney Afternoon Show, The Adventures of the Gummi Bears.

11/110/91

Disneyland Railroad Engine - C. K. Holliday 

7/17/55

This engine traveled throughout the park. Walt Disney 's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park. Named after Santa Fe Railroad pioneer, C. K. Holliday, it was built from scratch at the Disney Studio.

still open

Disneyland Railroad Engine - E. P. Ripley 

7/17/55

This engine traveled throughout the park. Walt Disney 's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park. Named after a Santa Fe Railroad pioneer, E. P. Ripley, it was built from scratch at the Disney Studio.

still open

Disneyland Railroad Engine - Ernest S. Marsh 

1959

This engine traveled throughout the park. Walt Disney 's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park. Named after 1959 Railroad president, Ernest Marsh, it was rebuilt from a 1925 New England locomotive.

still open

Disneyland Railroad Engine - Fred S. Gurley 

1958

This engine traveled throughout the park. Walt Disney 's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park. Named for the 1958 Railroad president, Fred Gurley, it was rebuilt from a 1894 Louisiana locomotive.

still open

Disneyland Railroad Engine - Ward Kimball

5/23/2005

This engine traveled throughout the park. Walt Disney 's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park. It was named for the late Disney animator and fellow train enthusiast, Ward Kimball.

still open

Disneyland Railroad- Fantasyland Station

10/01/74

Located in Fantasyland, the entire Disneyland Railroad system  was renamed from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad when Santa Fe dropped their sponsorship.

still open

Disneyland Railroad- Frontierland Station 

10/01/74

Located in Frontierland, the entire Disneyland Railroad system  was renamed from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad when Santa Fe dropped their sponsorship.

still open

Disneyland Railroad- Main Street Station

10/01/74

Located on Main Street USA, the entire Disneyland Railroad system  was renamed from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad when Santa Fe dropped their sponsorship.

still open

Disneyland Railroad -New Orleans Square Station

10/01/74

Located in New Orleans Square, the entire Disneyland Railroad system  was renamed from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad when Santa Fe dropped their sponsorship. It was renamed from the old Frontierland Station on 7-24-1966 and the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad in 1974.

still open

Disneyland Railroad thru Grand Canyon & Primeval World-Tomorrowland Station

10/01/74

Located in Tomorrowland, the entire Disneyland Railroad system  was renamed from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad when Santa Fe dropped their sponsorship.

still open

Disneyland Railroad- Toontown Station

11/25/92

Located behind Fantasyland, the entire Disneyland Railroad system was renamed from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad when Santa Fe dropped their sponsorship. Toontown Station opened on 11-25-1992. It was originally the Fantasyland Station.

still open

Disneyland Railroad-Videopolis Station

1988

Located in Fantasyland, the entire Disneyland Railroad system  was renamed from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad when Santa Fe dropped their sponsorship. It was originally the Fantasyland Station. 

Summer, 1992

Disneyland Showcase

1973

Located on Main Street USA in the old Wurlitzer building, this exhibit previewed upcoming attractions and movies for the Disney Company using posters, models and artwork.

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Donald's Boat

1/23/03

Located in Mickey's Toontown, children are invited to climb abroad Donald's boat, The Miss Daisy, and play with interactive features in the attraction.

still open

Dumbo's Flying Elephants

8/16/55

Located in Fantasyland, guests fly on Dumbo, as he soars over Fantasyland. It was remodeled and relocated in 1990.

still open

Dutch Boy Color Gallery

1955

Located in Tomorrowland, the Dutch Boy Paint Co. sponsored this exhibit about paint and color.

1/1963

Fantasia Gardens

1/01/93

Located in Fantasyland, this is a topiary water garden located behind the Matterhorn where the Motor Boat Cruise was once located. This area  was originally the Motor Boat Cruise.

still open

Fantasyland Autopia

1/01/59

Located in Fantasyland, guests, young and old, drive their own mini cars through a miniature roadway system. It was renamed Midget Autopia in 1957 and presented by the Atlantic-Richfield Oil Co.

6/13/91

Fantasyland Theater

1/1964

Located in Fantasyland, this theater venue used for the original Mouseketeers presents shows, cartoons, assorted press conferences and company meetings. It was closed to make room for Pinocchio's Daring Adventure in 1981.

12/20/81

Fantasyland Theater [new]

6/23/95

Located in Fantasyland, this state of the art venue has been used for shows staged over the years at Disneyland. It was originally a dance location called Videopolis and is currently sponsored by Nestles. 

still open

The Fifth Freedom Mural

1965

Located in the Opera House on Main Street USA, this exhibit  features a 53 ft. long mural that explains the 5th freedom in the US Constitution, the freedom of free enterprise.

Fire Engine [or Fire Truck]

8/16/58

Located on Main Street USA, a Main Street vehicle used for transporting guests from Town Square to the "hub" in front of the Castle. It was sometimes called the Fire Wagon.

still open

Flight to the Moon

7/2/67

Located in Tomorrowland, this  simulated space ship ride took park guests to the Moon. It included a pre-show trip to Mission Control to meet Mr. Johnson and his staff. It was presented by McDonnell-Douglas.

1/5/75

Flying Saucers

8/06/61

Located in Tomorrowland, individually controlled circular vehicles rode on a cushion of air supplied from beneath of attraction floor. It was closed because, it was a major headache for maintenance to keep the attraction running.

9/5/66

Freight Train Cars

7/17/1955

Guests rode in opened roofed freight cars pulled by the Disneyland & Santa Fee railroad engines throughout the park parameter.

Fort Wilderness

6/16/1966

Located on Tom Sawyer's Island in Frontierland, this replica of a frontier wilderness fort features many exhibits.

still open

Frontierland Shootin' Arcade

3/29/85

Located in Frontierland, guests can test their shooting skills while aiming at  2 dimensional objects with a western theme. It was originally the Frontierland Shooting Gallery. It was rebuilt to be all electronic. This attraction is not included in the price of admission.

still open

Frontierland Shootin' Gallery

7/12/1957

Located in Frontierland, guests can test their shooting skills while aiming at 2 dimensional objects with a western theme. It was later renamed the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade.

1/1985

Gadget's Go-Coaster

1/24/03

Located in Mickey's Toontown, this child size roller coaster ride themed after Chip n' Dale's inventor friend, Gadget shows children the excitement of roller coastering.

still open

General Electric's Carrousel of Progress

7/02/67

Located in Tomorrowland, this attraction featured a  musical and humorous audio-animatronic look at the development of electricity to make our lives easier. It is shown in 4 tableau scenes through the life of an average American family from 1890 to 1970. It was presented by General Electric from 1967 to 1985. It was moved to Walt Disney World after it closed at Disneyland, where it is still open.

9/9/73

1900's                     1920's

1940's                    1970's

Golden Horseshoe Revue

7/17/55

Located in the heart of Frontierland, this rip roaring western Saloon revue featured famous funny man, Wally Boag, Betty Taylor, Irish tenor, Fulton Burley and a cast of beautiful can-can girls.

For more information about this show, go to Jan's Golden Horseshoe Revue Page.

10/12/1986

Golden Horseshoe

Variety Show

still open

Golden Horseshoe

Jamboree Show

1/24/03

still open

still open

Grand Canyon Diorama

3/31/58

Located between Tomorrowland and Main Street Stations,  this diorama is a view from the top rim of the Grand Canyon. It includes painted scenery and real stuffed animals from the area. Music for the ride is "The Grand Canyon Suite" by Ferde.

still open

Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln

7/18/65

Located on Main Street USA, through the magic of audio-animatronics, we are able to actually see President Abraham Lincoln deliver his Gettysburg Address. It was originally built for Illinois Pavilion at New York World's Fair 1964 - 65. In the 1960's, it was sponsored by Lincoln Savings and Loan. It was closed in 1/1/1973 and reopened on 6/12/1975 as The Walt Disney Story featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. It was reprogrammed for different shows in 1984 and 2001. It was temporarily closed in 2005 for the opening of "Disneyland: The First 50 Years".

2/2005

Haunted Mansion

8/09/69

Located in New Orleans Square and the exterior originally built in 1962-63, this New Orleans style southern antebellum mansion takes guests through their haunted abode. It is the only attraction located at four different Disney parks and in four different lands. It is listed as the home of "999 happy haunts".

still open

Haunted Mansion Holiday

October 2001

Located in New Orleans Square, this special holiday version of the Haunted Mansion features Tim Burton's "Nightmare Before Christmas" characters. The Seasonal version of the attraction which runs from pre-Halloween until the end of Christmas season.

still opens seasonally

Home of the Future

6/12/57

Located in Tomorrowland, this plastic, futuristic home featured all the newest gadgets and technology. Also, known as Monsanto House of the Future.

12/1/67

Honey I shrunk the Audience

5/24/98

Located in Tomorrowland, this 3D film look at the world of Prof. Wayne Szalinski, as he attempts to accept the Imagination Institutes Annual Award.

still open

Horse Drawn Fire Wagon

7/17/55

Located on Main Street, these vehicles are used for transporting guests from Town Square to the "hub" in front of the Castle. It was retired in 8/1960 and is now on display in the Fire Dept. on Main Street.

1960

Horse Drawn Streetcars

7/17/55

Located on Main Street USA, these vehicles are used for transporting guests from Town Square to the "hub" in front of the Castle.

Horse Drawn Surreys

7/17/55

Located on Main Street USA, these vehicles are used for transporting guests from Town Square to the "hub" in front of the Castle. The surreys were retired in 1971.

1/1971

Horseless Carriages

5/1956

Located on Main Street, these vehicles transported guests from Town Square to the "hub" in front of the Castle.

still open

Horseless Carriages by DMC

1956

Located on Main Street USA, this was another name for the Horseless carriages. It was sponsored by DMC. It was also known as Horseless Carriages.

still open

Huck and Tom's Treehouse

6/16/1956

Located on Tom Sawyer's Island in Frontierland, this attraction is a Treehouse reminiscent of Tom Sawyer's childhood in Missouri.

still open

Indian Village

7/17/1955

Located in Frontierland, this area near the Rivers of America features Native Americans demonstrating their culture through shows, dances, ceremonies and a recreated Indian village. It was moved in 1956, expanded in 1962, and later removed in 1971 to make room for Bear Country.

1971

Indian War Canoes

7/04/56

Located in Frontierland, guests paddle a canoe through the Rivers of America. It was renamed to Davy Crockett Explorer canoes, when it was moved from Frontierland to Bear Country on 5/19/1971.

still open

Indiana Jones Temple of the Forbidden Eye

3/05/95

Located in Adventureland, guests join daring explorer Indiana Jones as we follow him through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. It opened on March 5, 1995.

still open

Innoventions

7/04/98

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit features a look into the future of technology, as presented by different sponsors by way of interactive displays. It replaced America Sings in the rotating theater after 10 years of being empty.

still open

Injun Joe's Cave

6/16/1956

Located on Tom Sawyer's Island in Frontierland, this replica of Injun Joe's cave is a child's playground maze.

still open

It's A Small World

5/28/66

Located in Fantasyland, this playful voyage through the world of children all over the globe is seen in this colorful attraction. It was sponsored by Bank of America from 1966 to 1992. It was used in the New York World's Fair in 1964-65.

still open

It's A Small World Holiday

12/01/97

Located in Fantasyland, this holiday version of the original It's A Small World uses the song "Jingle Bells" interwoven with "It's A Small World" to accompany the animated dolls and children.

runs seasonally

at Christmas.

Jolly Trolley

1/24/93

Located in Mickey's Toontown, this cartoon trolley takes guests from one end of Mickey's Toontown to the other. It closed in _______

Jungle Cruise

7/17/55

Located in Adventureland, this cruise through the jungle rivers of the world allows guests to observe wild animals, plants and sites. The ride expanded in 1962 with an elephant bathing pool, 1964 with an African Veldt and a trapped safari, 1976, 1994, was renamed the Jungle River Boat Safari in 1960. 

still open

Jungle River Boat Safari

1960

Located in Adventureland, this cruise through the jungle rivers of the world allows guests to observe wild animals, plants and sites. The ride expanded in 1962, 1964, 1976, and 1994.

still open

Junior Autopia

7/23/56

Located in the area between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, young children got a chance to drive  scaled down version of the popular Tomorrowland Autopia cars in this attraction. The gas pedal was made easier for small children to drive the cars.

12/58

Keller's Jungle Killers

2/19/1956

Located in Holiday-land, wild animal tamer, George Keller presented circus style wild animal acts.

9/7/1956

King Arthur's Carrousel

7/17/55

Located in Fantasyland, this all horse carrousel in the Castle courtyard and decorated with scenes from Sleeping Beauty. It is a reconditioned 1875 Dentzel Carrousel originally from Toronto, Canada. In 1975, all the horses were painted white. It was moved to it's present location in 1983 and restored in 2003.

still open

King Triton's Garden

2/1996

Located at the left entrance to Tomorrowland, this restful garden spot once was home to the Monsanto House of the Future. Now guests meet and greet Ariel. It was known as the Alpine Gardens at one time.

still open

Mad Tea Party

7/17/55

Located in Fantasyland, this attractions takes guests on a mad spin in over-sized tea cups from the Mad Hatter's Tea Party in the movie "Alice in Wonderland". It was moved to it's present location in 1982 and restored in 2003.

still open

Magic Eye Theater featuring Captain Eo with Michael Jackson

9/18/86

Located in Tomorrowland, this musical film uses  special lighting and fog effects to show Captain Eo [played by Michael Jackson], leading a rag-tag force liberate a dead planet from evil influences. The film was produced by George Lucas and directed by Francis Coppola.

4/6/97

Magic Eye Theater Presents Magic Journeys

1984

Located in Tomorrowland, this 3D film shows what a child's imagination can dream up. It features a theme song by the Sherman Brothers.

1986

Main Street Cinema

7/17/55

Located on Main Street, it was an open floor cinema that showed silent short films. These included William S. Hart, Gloria Swanson and the Keystone Cops. It changed to an all black and white Mickey Mouse cartoons format in 1973+?. Films show continually through-out the day on 6 different screens. 

still open

Main Street Horse Cars

1955

Located on Main Street USA, Another name for the horse drawn vehicles on Main Street.

still open

Main Street Motor Vehicles

1956

Located on Main Street USA, Another name for the motorized vehicles on Main Street.

still open

Main Street Shooting Gallery

11/1955

Located on Main Street USA, this shooting gallery was an early Coney Island style.

1/1962

Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

4/11/03

Located in Critter Country, join Winnie the Pooh and friends on a trip through the Hundred Acre Woods and end up at Pooh' s birthday party. This dark ride attraction was built in place of the Country Bear Attraction in 2002.

still open

Mark Twain Steamboat [or Riverboat]

7/17/55

Located in Frontierland, guests broad this Mississippi river boat as it tours the Rivers of America. Walt and Lillian Disney celebrated their anniversary abroad the steamboat on 7/16/1955. Originally, this attraction used a separate free ticket. It was the first paddle-wheeler built since the turn of the century.

still open

Matterhorn Bobsleds

6/14/59

Located in Fantasyland, guests careen down these alpine slopes in a bobsled and encounter, ice caves and abominable snowmen. It was remodeled in 1978 and an abominable snowman was added.

still open

Mickey Mouse Club Circus

11/24/55

Located near the front gate entrance of Disneyland, this attraction featured circus acts with members of the Mickey Mouse Club that lasted for one season. It was later renamed Holidayland and  used for Corporate events.

1/8/1956

Mickey Mouse Club Headquarters

1963

Located on Main Street USA in the Opera House, it was used to promote the Mickey Mouse Club television show which was now in syndication. Here children could sign up and get membership cards.

1/1964

Mickey Mouse Club Theater

8/27/55

Located in Fantasyland, this theater venue was originally used by for the original Mouseketeers. It also showed cartoons, hosted assorted press conferences and company meetings. It became the Fantasyland Theater in 1964.

1964

Mickey's House

1/24/93

Located in Mickey's Toontown, this Toontown attraction features a tour through Mickey's house, a short film about Mickey's career and a chance to meet and a chance to be photographed with the famous Mouse.

still open

Midget Autopia

4/23/57

Located in Fantasyland, this is a miniature version of the Tomorrowland Autopia. Walt had it removed because adults could not ride it with their children. It had been renamed from the Super Autopia Freeway.

4/3/66

Mike Fink Keel Boats

12/25/55

Located in Frontierland and based on the fictional Davy Crockett character, Mike Fink, these boats transport guests along the Rivers of America. They were closed in 1994, but briefly reopened on March 30, 1996 and than closed again in 1977.

1997

Miniature Horse Corral

Located in Frontierland, this exhibit featured miniature Shetland ponies and other miniature breeds.

7/1957

Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland

5/28/60

Located in Frontierland, guests take a trip through the western wilderness on a mine train. It features lifelike animals, waterfalls, and colored pools of water. It was originally called the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train.

1/2/77

Mineral Hall Exhibit

7/30/1956

Located in Frontierland, this exhibit featured rare gems and minerals for viewing.

12/1962

Minnie's House

1/24/93

Located in Mickey's Toontown, this Toontown attraction features a tour through Minnie's house, and a chance to meet and be photographed with Mickey's famous girlfriend.

still open

Mission to Mars

3/21/75

Located in Tomorrowland, this upgraded attraction featuring a simulated flight to Mars and included a tour of Mission Control with our audio-animatronic host, Mr. Johnson. It was originally called "Rocket to the Moon" and "Flight to the Moon".

11/2/92

Monorail [to the Disneyland Hotel]

1961

Located in Tomorrowland, it was the first operating monorail transportation system in the country. It was originally an attraction, but was later used for hotel transportation into the park. In 2001, it's hotel station was changed to become the Downtown Disney Monorail Station. It was originally called the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail.

still open

Monsanto Hall of Chemistry

7/17/1955

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit by the Monsanto Co. showed guests about the wonders of chemistry in our everyday lives.

9/19/1966

Monsanto House of the Future

6/12/57

Located in Tomorrowland, this four-winged above ground all plastic home of the future included gadgets and devices not yet available to the American home. Also, known as "Home of the Future."

12/1/67

Motor Boat Cruise

6/01/57

Located in Fantasyland, this motor boat cruise traveled  through tame and rapid waters. It was popular with children, who liked to drive the crafts. It was briefly called Gummi Bear Motor Boat Cruise.

1/11/93

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

7/17/55

Located in Fantasyland, a wild horseless carriage ride takes guests through Toad Hall with Mr. Toad and friends. It was remodeled in 1983 for the New Fantasyland.

still open

 Mule Pack

7/17/55

Located in Frontierland, this attraction allowed guests to ride live pack mules through Nature's Wonderland. It was renamed Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules in 1956 and Pack Mules thru Nature's Wonderland in 1960.

2/1/56

Omnibus

8/1956

Located on Main Street, USA, this double-decker bus was used throughout the day to transport guests to the "hub" and back. It was also used to pick up special guests to star in the 45th Anniversary Parade and Parade of the Stars.

still open

Pack Mules Thru Nature's Wonderland

6/10/60

Located in Frontierland, guests ride live pack mules through Nature's Wonderland. It was also named Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules and Pack Mules thru Nature's Wonderland

2/1/1973

Penny Arcade

7/17/55

Located on Main Street USA, this old fashioned penny arcade featured antique arcade equipment and games. It's size has been reduced over the years.

still open

People Mover

7/02/67

Located in Tomorrowland, it features a preview transportation vehicle that allowed the guests to preview various Tomorrowland attractions. It was presented by Goodyear Tires and renovated in 1968.

1977

People Mover thru Super-speed Tunnel

1977

Located in Tomorrowland, a preview transportation vehicle allows the guests to preview various Tomorrowland attractions and ventures into a high speed tunnel illusion. It was presented by Goodyear Tires and renovated in 1968.

1982

People Mover thru Tron

1982

Located in Tomorrowland, a preview transportation vehicle allows the guests to preview various Tomorrowland attractions and ventures into the high tech world of TRON .It was presented by Goodyear Tires and renovated in 1968.

8/21/95

Peter Pan's Flight

7/17/55

Located in Fantasyland, attraction vehicles are suspended from the ceiling as guests are flown high above London and into the magical world of Neverland and Peter Pan. It was remodeled in 1983 for the New Fantasyland.

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Phantom Boats

7/01/56

Located in Tomorrowland, these individually driven boats cruised through the lagoon in Tomorrowland, but proved unreliable and were removed within 5 months. It was also referred to as the air boats and Tomorrowland Boats.

12/1/56

Pinocchio's Daring Adventure

5/25/83

Located in Fantasyland, join Jiminy Cricket as we travel through Pinocchio's adventures from his movie. It was built as a new attraction for the re-opening of the all new Fantasyland in 1983 replacing the old Mickey Mouse Club Theater.

still open

Pirates of the Caribbean

3/18/67

Located in New Orleans Square, this attraction takes guests on a boat journey through the world of pirates as they plunder and pillage through the Caribbean to the song, "Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirates Life For Me". It was enhanced in 1997.

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Pirate's Cove

12/1961

Located in Fantasyland near Captain Hook's Galley, it was removed to make room for the new Fantasyland.

1982

Primeval World Diorama

7/01/66

Located between Tomorrowland and Main Street Stations, this diorama along the train route features dinosaurs and a primeval World. It was originally developed for the '64-'65 New York's World Fair for the Ford Motor Co.

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Radio Disney Station

Located in Tomorrowland, this working radio station in the area of the old Snack shop under the People Mover broadcast daily radio shows all over the country. This location is currently abandoned.

Rafts to Tom Sawyer Island

6/16/56

Located in Frontierland, these wooden rafts provided transportation to Tom Sawyer Island. They are themed after the raft Huck, Tom and Jim rode in Mark Twain's book, Tom Sawyer.

still open

Rainbow Cavern Mine Train

7/02/56

Frontierland guests are carried in mine trains through the western wilderness. It later became the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland.

10/11/59

Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches

6/26/56

Located in Frontierland, these were actual horse driven stagecoaches that traveled the trails of Frontierland. They were removed because the horses were spooked by the nearby Disneyland railroad.

9/13/59

Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules

6/26/56

Located in Frontierland, this attraction featured live pack mules through Nature's Wonderland. It was originally called Mule Pack through Nature's Wonderlands.

10/2/59

Rescue Ranger's Autopia

3/15/91

Located in Fantasyland, the Fantasyland Autopia was retro-fitted to a Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers theme, as you chase the bad guys with those master sleuths, Chip and Dale. It was themed after the Disney Afternoon Show, Chip N Dale's Rescue Rangers. It was originally the Fantasyland Autopia.

11/10/91

Rocket Jets

7/02/67

Located in Tomorrowland, these rotating rocket jets that the guest controls the height of with a control stick. It was relocated to the front of Tomorrowland in 1998. It was originally called the Astro-jets and the Tomorrowland Jets.

1997

Rocket Rods

5/22/1998

Located in Tomorrowland on old People Mover track, this high speed attraction through Tomorrowland was closed due to it's shaking effect on the surrounding buildings.

9/5/2000

Rocket to the Moon

 7/22/55

Located in Tomorrowland, this is a simulated trip via rocket to the surface of the Moon. It was originally sponsored by TWA from 1955 to 1961 and McDonnell Douglas from 6/8/1962 to 1966. It was called Flight to the Moon from 1967 to 1975 and Mission to Mars from 1975 to 1992.

9/5/66

Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin

1/26/94

Located in Mickey's Toontown, guests take a cartoon taxi through the wacky world of Roger Rabbit.

still open

Safari Shooting Gallery

1962

Located in Adventureland, guests have a chance to be big game hunters in this Adventureland attraction. It was also called the Big Game Safari Shooting Gallery.

1982

Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad- Fantasyland Station

1956

Located in the back of Fantasyland, Walt Disney 's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park. This station will later be called Toontown Station.

10/1/74

Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad- Frontierland Station

7/17/55

Located in old Frontierland, Walt Disney 's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park. It was later renamed to New Orleans Station in 1966.

7/24/66

Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad -New Orleans Square Station

7/24/66

Located in New Orleans Square,. Walt Disney 's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park. It was renamed from the old Frontierland Station on 7-24-1966.

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Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad thru Grand Canyon & Primeval World-Tomorrowland Station

1958

Located in Tomorrowland, Walt Disney's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park.

still open

Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad- Main Street Station

7/17/55

Located on Main Street USA, Walt Disney's passion for railroad is brought to the park through the Disneyland Railroad system that encircles the perimeter of the park.

10/1/74

Satellite View of America

1/1958

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit was an updated and renamed version of Space Station X-1.

2/1960

Shooting Gallery

7/12/57

Located in Frontierland, a Frontierland shooting gallery. It was remodeled as the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade.

1985

Skull Rock

12/1961

Located in Fantasyland near Captain Hook's Galley, it was removed to make room for the new Fantasyland.

1982

Skyway to Fantasyland

6/23/56

Located in Tomorrowland, guests were transported  across the sky and through the interior of the Matterhorn mountain to the skyway station in Tomorrowland. The station was designed to look like a Swiss Chalet.

11/10/94

Skyway to Tomorrowland

6/23/56

Located in Fantasyland, guests were transported  across the sky and through the interior of the Matterhorn Mountain to the skyway station in Fantasyland. The station was designed to look like a futuristic docking port. It was the 1st ride of its kind in the country. 

11/10/94

Sleeping Beauty Castle

7/17/55

Located in Fantasyland, this "forced perspective" copy of a European castle was built to draw crowds to the end of Main Street and into Fantasyland. The castle drawbridge has only been raised twice - on opening day and at the re-opening of the new Fantasyland in 1983.

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Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through

4/29/57

Located in Fantasyland, this walk-through diorama was built to fill up unused space in the castle interior and to promote the movie "Sleeping Beauty". It was dedicated by Shirley Temple. It was rumored to have closed due to terrorist threats to the park following the attack in New York on 9/11/2001.

Fall, 2001

Snow White's Adventures

7/17/55

Located in Fantasyland, this dark attraction through the story of Snow White and her adventures with the Evil Queen and the Seven Dwarfs. It was rebuilt in 1983 for the New Fantasyland and the word "Scary" was added.

1983

Snow White's Scary Adventures

5/23/83

Located in Fantasyland, this dark attraction takes guests through the story of Snow White and her adventures with the Evil Queen and the Seven Dwarfs. It was rebuilt in 1983 and the word "Scary" was added.

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Snow White's Grotto

3/27/1961

Located to the right of Sleeping Beauty Castle, this exhibit features a set of Italian marble statues of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Over the years this has become a popular place for romantics couples to become engaged.

still open

Space Mountain

5/04/77

Located in Tomorrowland,  this attraction leads guests on a high speed journey through inner space. It was closed in 2003 and completely refurbished. It reopened on July 15, 2005.

still open

Space Station X-1

7/17/55

Located in Tomorrowland, this exhibit showed photos of the earth from space. It was later renamed Satellite View of America in 1958

2/17/60

Splash Mountain

7/17/1989

Located in Critter Country, this flume ride ends with a 45* drop at the end of a peaceful cruise through the world of Brer Rabbit and friends.

still open

Stage Coach

7/17/55

Located in Frontierland, actual horse driven stagecoaches that traveled the trails of Frontierland, they were removed in 1959 because the horses were spooked by the nearby Disneyland railroad. It was renamed to Rainbow Mountain Stage Coaches in 6/26/56.

2/1/56

Starcade

5/04/77

Located in Tomorrowland near the Space Mountain exit, this up to date video arcade features all the latest video game technology.

still open

Stars Tours

1/09/87

Located in Tomorrowland, guests are whisked via this simulator attraction to the Moons of Endor in this Stars Wars-style attraction. It was developed by George Lucas. It is housed in the old Adventures thru Inner Space building.

still open

Storybook Land Canal Boats

6/16/56

Located in Fantasyland, open passenger boats take guests through a miniature villages from famous Disney stories. It was rebuilt  in 1994 and it was originally called Canal Boats of the World.

still open

Submarine Voyage

6/06/59

Located in Tomorrowland, this submarine voyage through liquid space shows us underwater sea creatures, caves and mermaids. General Dynamics had an exhibit there in circa 1960 and new animation was added within the attraction in 1961. It was later re-themed and renamed "Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage."

1994

Swiss Family Treehouse

11/18/62

Located in Adventureland, this attraction is a walking tour of the tree house built by castaways from the movie "Swiss Family Robinson". It later became Tarzan's Treehouse based on the Disney animated movie.

1999

Tarzan's Treehouse

6/23/99

Located in Adventureland, this is a walking tour of the Treehouse built by Tarzan and Jane from the animated movie. It was opened on June 23, 1999. It was built from the old Swiss Family Treehouse.

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Teddi Barra's Swingin' Arcade

3/24/1972

Located in Critter Country, an arcade that features games with a country bear flavor. It is located near the exit of the Country Bear Playhouse.

2002

The Legacy of Walt Disney

1/15/1970

Located on Main Street USA in the old Wurlitzer location, this exhibit featured Walt's awards and memorabilia from his career.

2/11/1973

The Walt Disney Story

4/8/1973

Located in the Opera House on Main Street USA, it features exhibits of Walt's awards and replicas of his private and working offices at the Burbank studio. It was closed briefly in 1975. It was removed to make way for Disneyland: The First 50 Years on May 5, 2005.

2005

The Walt Disney Story featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

6/12/1975

Located in the Opera House on Main Street USA, it features a pre-show of exhibits of Walt's awards and replicas of his private and working offices at the Burbank studio before letting audiences into the main theater to view Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. It was removed to make way for Disneyland: The First 50 Years on May 5, 2005. 2009 will mark the return of Mr. Lincoln to the Opera House on Main Street.

2005

The World Beneath Us

1955

Located in Tomorrowland, this film by the Richfield Oil Co, showed guests where oil came and how to find it from using Disney Animation.

12/1959

Tom Sawyer Island

6/16/56

Located in Frontierland in the center of the Rivers of America, an island playground that features bridges, caves trails and a fort.

still open

Tomorrowland Autopia

7/17/55

Located in Tomorrowland, these miniature automobiles give the young and young at heart a chance to drive the open highways. It was presented by Atlantic Ritchfield Co. from 1955 to 1970. It was called Super Autopia Freeway in 1960, and underwent redesigns in 1959, 1964, 1968, and 2000. It was closed from 9/7/99 to 6/29/2000 and It is currently sponsored by Chevron Oil Co.

still open

Tomorrowland Boats

7/30/55

Originally called "Phantom Boats", this unreliable attraction was the first to be removed and re-themed. Located in Tomorrowland, this motor boat cruise takes guests through tame and rapid waters. It was popular with children, who liked to drive the crafts.

1/15/56

Tomorrowland Jets

8/1964

Located in Tomorrowland, This is a renamed and renovated version of the Astro-Jets. This area was later to house the Astro-Obiter, which is not a ride, but a clock of sorts.

9/5/1966

Toy Story Funhouse

Located in Tomorrowland, this interactive play area offered young guests a chance to visit the world of Buzz Lightyear and Woody from the Disney/Pixar movie, Toy Story.

Trimble Dome Flight Circle

Located in Tomorrowland, this venue allowed guests to witness model rocket launches and at one time even a rocket backpack flight by a man.

1966

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Videopolis

6/22/85

Located in the back of Fantasyland, this 5,000 square foot dance floor and state of the art stage, it was used for stage shows, popular bands and dancing for teens that showed video by top groups.

6/23/95

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Viewliner

6/26/57

Located in Tomorrowland, this futurist train traveled the park's perimeter near where the monorail traveled. It was the original proto-type for the above ground monorail system. It ran on a track along side the Disneyland Railroad.

9/15/58

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

7/23/63

Located in Adventureland, a tropical luau presented to seated guests below by singing flowers, birds and Tiki gods. This is the first show to use audio-animatronics. It was sponsored by United Airlines from 1964 to 1973, and Dole Pineapple from 1976 to the present. The show was shortened in 19__ .

still open