Disneyland Audio Tour

resented here, for your enjoyment, is a magical and musical virtual Audio tour of the Happiest Place on Earth, both past and present. From this comprehensive collection of rare Audio recordings, the stay at home listener is granted their very own 'E' Ticket to adventures that recreate the ambiance and simulate the you-are-there sensation of an actual trip to the park. Just close your eyes and let your mind run free. It won't be hard to imagine you are really inside the Magic Kingdom for an exciting day at Disneyland, the place where dreams really do come true...

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CH 25 - Disneyland Anniversaries

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1 - Disneyland Special Events 00:23

Limited time events have always been a special part of the Magic Kingdom. Since the 1950's, countless organizations, civic clubs and historical societies have been welcome participants in these events. The Disneyland entertainment division has also produced countless promotional park overlays to attract both local visitors and return guests.

2 - Dateline Disneyland 56:20

Disneyland's very first special park event was it's own grand opening, which was also a live television event. These opening day festivities included dedication ceremonies for each themed land and dozens of new attractions, live musical performers, an elaborate parade, choreographed production numbers, and an array of special guest stars.

3 - Disneyland Opening Day - Guest Performances 11:16

The Disneyland opening day lineup included the very best in Disney entertainment circa 1955, including the all-new Disneyland Band, Fess Parker and Buddy Ebsen from the Davy Crockett TV serial, the Firehouse 5 Plus 2 comprised of Walt Disney's studio staff, and the young stars of the Mickey Mouse Club, premiering the following October.

- Mickey Mouse Club Circus -

Walt Disney loved the circus as a boy, and one of Disneyland's earliest limited time events was in fact a full-scale circus presented on the outskirts of Fantasyland. Also in 1955, a recurring "Circus Day" segment was being featured every week on the Mickey Mouse Club. This evolved into the Mickey Mouse Club Circus in Disneyland, a big top extravaganza featuring traditional circus acts, animals, clowns and the Mouseketeers.

4 - Mickey Mouse Club Circus Day - Here Comes the Circus 02:29

5 - Mickey Mouse Club Circus - Area Background Music 58:30

6 - Mickey Mouse Club Circus Parade 01:26

7 - Mickey Mouse Club Circus 14:30

8 - Horseless Carriage Club - Classic Car Days 02:52

Throughout the 1950's, Walt Disney invited local antique automobile restoration club members to Disneyland to participate in processions down Main Street, sporting their vintage cars while dressed in period appropriate costumes. Due to their popularity, these horseless carriage events also became part of the annual Easter Parade tradition.

9 - Holidayland 02:26

Holidayland is often referred to as the "lost" land of Disneyland. This 9-acre picnic and recreational facility for special events held by civic groups and other organizations was open from 1957-1961, and was located just to the west of the main gate. It also included a playground, baseball field and a large circus tent for live shows and entertainment.

10 - Aunt Jemima Pancake Races 02:19

Disneyland once held an annual event sponsored by Quaker Oats, the makers of Aunt Jemima Pancakes. Dozens of women were invited to race down Main Street USA dressed in their typical 1950's housewife attire, including aprons and heels, while continually flipping pancakes on a cast iron griddles. The races were held from 1957 through 1964.

11 - Zorro Days 08:40

Zorro was a highly rated TV program produced by the Disney Studio in the 1950's. During the run of this popular series, actual stars from the show made frequent guest appearances in Disneyland, including the masked avenger portrayed by Guy Williams. These events always included dramatic sword fights staged throughout Frontierland.

12 - Date Nite in Disneyland 02:59

Date Nite in Disneyland was an ongoing promotional event which first began in 1957, and remained a staple of the park's nighttime entertainment throughout the 1960's. For a special after hours admission, teens and young adults were invited to dance the night away to live bands, while enjoying Disneyland's attractions under the stars.

13 - Soda Time Dance 01:05

Date Nite in Disneyland events became an immediate hit with Southern California teens and young adults. This quickly led to mid-afternoon, "Soda Time," dances also held at Plaza Gardens. This iteration included the same level of top tier Big Band entertainment as did the popular night time events, but was open to daytime guests of all ages.

- Disneyland '59 -

In the Summer of 1959, Walt Disney unveiled three new 'E' ticket Disneyland additions, the Submarine Voyage Through Liquid Space, the Disneyland Alweg Monorail System and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. A special holiday was proclaimed, hailed as "The Second Opening of Disneyland," The festivities were broadcast on live TV, and included a special parade, dedication ceremonies, celebrity guests, and live entertainment..

14 - Disneyland '59 - TV Broadcast 54:15

15 - A Gala Day at Disneyland - Theatrical Short 27:09

16 - Submarine Voyage Dedication Ceremony 01:36

17 - Tomorrowland Maritime Band 24:27

18 - Mermaid Ballet 03:06

19 - Monorail Dedication Ceremony 04:23

20 - Nation on Wheels / Monorail Song 03:29

21 - Swiss Yodeller: Fred Burri 19:17

22 - Climb the Mountain 01:44

23 - Matterhorn Bobsleds Inaugural Run 01:01

24 - Dixieland in Disneyland 08:29

A highly anticipated annual event held in Disneyland after dark throughout the 1960's was the Dixieland in Disneyland music festival. Located along the Rivers of America, the event hosted guest stars such as Teddy Buckner, Louis Armstrong. The Dukes of Dixieland, The Young Men from New Orleans and the famous Firehouse Five Plus Two.

25 - Grad Nite 1961 20:05

A decades long tradition began the night of June 15th 1961, when Disneyland hosted its first annual Grad Nite. The inguinal affair was attended by over 8,500 local high school students, and over the decades, over five million graduates have attended these events. The 1961 guest star line-up included in-park regulars and the Firehouse-Five plus Two.

26 - Cavalcade of Big Bands 1:05:44

Many legendary Big Bands from the golden age of swing music made frequent guest appearances in Disneyland After Dark throughout the 1960's. The annual Cavalcade of Big Bands welcomed the orchestras of such greats as Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Les Brown, Lionel Hampton, Harry James, Woody Herman and Duke Ellington.

27 - Disneyland Art Festival 02:03

At the Disneyland Art Festival, held on the sidewalks of East Center Street in the early '60's, guests could browse through aisles of colorful art, including original watercolor and oil paintings available for purchase. For an even more one-of-a-kind souvenir, guests could also sit for an on the spot charcoal portrait by a visiting artist.

28 - Spring Fling 13:33

A special ticketed promotion, that became a very popular annual event, was the "Spring Fling," held during spring break from 1962 through the mid 70's. There was unlimited use of all attractions as guests danced to popular bands throughout the park. A special drawing was also held, and one lucky guest would drive away in a brand new car.

29 - Love Bug Day 01:55

In 1969 a special event was held to promote the hit new Disney comedy "The Love Bug." Anyone who wanted to participate in the Love Bug parade was invited to decorate their own Volkswagen Beetle for entry in a contest for most original design. The promotion proved so popular that it returned in 1974 for the film's sequel... Herbie Rides Again.

- Disney Days -

In 1972 Disneyland began hosting events themed around popular Disney characters. The first of these was the Cinderella Festival, a day "just for the ladies," with a beauty pageant, cooking demonstrations and garden tours. Winnie the Pooh campaigned for president during the '72 and '76 presidential elections. Alice also had several Disney days. as did the original Mouseketeers who made multiple guest star appearances.

30 - Cinderella Festival 23:06

31 - Winnie the Pooh For President Days 03:01

32 - Alice in Wonderland Days 25:21

33 - Mickey Mouse Club Month / Mousekedays 01:58

34 - Country Music Spectacular 1:03:38

Country and Western music events were once a huge draw for Southern California locals, Beginning in 1971, an annual after-hours party called, Country Music Spectacular, featured A-List country entertainment throughout the entire park. Over the years. special guests included Roy Clark, Conway Twitty, Buck Owens and Tex Ritter.

35 - Rock 'n Roll Reunion 17:13

Disneyland is known for celebrating popular American music. In 1972 Disneyland hosted a concert series at the Tomorrowland Stage in honor of the golden age of Rock and Roll. Every performance was opened by oldies cover band Sha-Na-Na, and featured such legendary performers as Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon, The Drifters and The Platters.

36 - Night of Joy 00:00

Night of Joy was an annual music festival, first presented in 1976. During these special after hours events, Christian spiritual music was performed at various venues throughout the park. Over the years, well-known gospel choirs, Christian folk groups and top stars such as Debbie Boone, B.J. Thomas and the Clark Sisters made guest appearances.

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- International Celebrations and Festivals -

Disneyland has long staged special events to represent cultures around the world, featuring the dances, customs, music and traditional costumes of many foreign nations. Both local and International civic organizations were invited to participate, beginning with an annual Parade of Many Land first held in 1957. Recurring festivals honoring Japan, Mexico, Canada and Korea were featured throughout the 1970's and 80's.

37 - Parade of Many Lands 03:07

38 - A Salute to Mexico Street Festival 11:21

39 - Small World Days 23:23

40 - Viva Mexico Days / Festival Mexico 32:13

41 - Festival Japan - Area Background Music 12:54

42 - Festival Japan Parade 13:09

43 - Festival Japan Fireworks - Images of Japan 14:28

44 - Festival Canada 11:23

45 - Korean Festival 00:00

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46 - Happy Lunar New Year Celebration 04:38

47 - Opa! A Celebration of Greece 52:20

48 - Disco Disneyland 1:51:39

When the disco craze swept across America, it landed in the heart of Disneyland in a big way. In a series of special ticketed events, Disneyland proved to be the perfect setting for evening concerts with hottest names in pop entertainment, including K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Meco, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Jackson, and Peaches and Herb.

49 - The Niftie Fifties - Those Fabulous Fifties 32:44

In 1979 Disneyland hosted a special after-hours event celebrating the music of the 1950's, with special guest stars from the classic Rock 'n Roll era. Dick Clark, of American Bandstand fame, served as the host for the evenings flashback festivities, and Disneyland Band members performed a live "Those Fabulous Fifties" concert in Tomorrowland.

50 - 1980's Grad Nite 2:07:49

Grad Nite became a rite of passage for Southern California high school graduates. Since its initial kickoff in 1961, over five million students have since attended, welcoming dozens of graduating classes annually. The 1980's was a stand out decade for these events, featuring headliner performers that read like a who's-who of the music industry.

51 - Big Bands in Disneyland 36:27

By the 1970's and throughout the 1980's, the long standing tradition of hosting world famous swing bands at the Plaza Gardens evolved into an ongoing Summer concert series known as "Big Bands in Disneyland," featuring such greats as Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Artie Shaw, Les Brown, the Dorsey Brothers and Lionel Hampton.

- Circus Fantasy -

From 1986 through 1988, Disneyland held its annual Circus Fantasy event, bringing the big top back to the Magic Kingdom on a grand scale. Park-wide, guests would find live acrobatic acts, a human cannonball, clowns aplenty and animal stunt shows. There was also a daily procession down Main Street USA, in the grand tradition of an old fashioned circus parade and Videopolis hosted a special Circus Fantasy stage show.

52 - Circus Fantasy - TV Commercials 01:33

53 - The Circus Band 17:30

54 - Plaza Gardens Stage - Clown Alley 06:12

55 - Circus Fantasy Parade 02:37

56 - Circus Fantasy Show - Videopolis Stage 36:30

- The Disneyland State Fair -

Another seasonal event that ran from 1987-1988 was the Disneyland State Fair. To turn the park into an old-fashioned fairground, at the front of the Main Street train station a large Ferris Wheel was erected, and carnival games and blue ribbon exhibits could be found throughout the park. At Big Thunder Ranch there was a special pig racing event called Pig Mania, and every afternoon guests could enjoy the Come to the Fair Parade.

57 - State Fair - TV Commercial 00:32

58 - Disneyland Railroad - State Fair Express 10:14

59 - Come to the Fair Parade 10:01

60 - State Fair Midway - Area Background Music 09:38

61 - Pigmania - Billy Hill and the Hillbillies 13:50

62 - The Wizards of Rad - Videopolis Stage 15:34

- Blast to the Past -

Blast to the Past was a park-wide seasonal event held in both 1988 and 1989 that brought Disneyland guests back to the fabulous fifties with live entertainment, a daily parade, and appearances by special guest stars like Chubby Checker and Sha-Na-Na. The submarine voyage received a special 1950's soundtrack and a beach party was staged in front of It's a Small World with Beach Boys cover band Papa Doo Run Run.

63 - Blast to the Past - Disney Channel Promotion 01:19

64 - Blast to the Past TV Special 43:26

65 - Blast to the Past Parade 13:32

66 - Blast to the Past Parade - Encore Season 13:36

67 - The Main Street Hop 14:56

68 - Danny and the Dappers 16:17

69 - Rainbow Diner - Big Daddy 25:03

70 - Submarine Voyage - Blast to the Past Sea Cruise 1:14:35

71 - Papa Doo Run Run - Beach Party 19:14

72 - Blast to the Past - Live Shows and Entertainment 20:27

73 - Hula Hoop World Record 09:41

74 - Chubby Checker - World Record Twist-Off 04:55

- Disney Afternoon Live! -

In 1991, the walkway leading to Small World was transformed into Disney Afternoon Avenue, a promotional event celebrating Disney's syndicated lineup of animated TV shows. The Motor Boat Cruise and Fantasyland Autopia were re-themed for the event, several meet and greet photo locations modeled after the fictional town of Duckburg USA could be found here, and a special stage show was presented at Videopolis.

75 - Disney Afternoon Live! - TV Commercial 00:33

76 - Disney Afternoon Avenue - Promotional News Package 01:21

77 - Disney Afternoon Cavalcade 03:07

78 - Disney Afternoon Avenue - Area Background Music 25:48

79 - Motor Boat Cruise Through Gummi Glen 02:32

80 - Chip 'n Dale's Rescue Rangers Raceway 03:46

81 - Baloo's Dressing Room 07:13

82 - Afternoon Avenue Depot 03:02

83 - Disney Afternoon Avenue - Capcom Videocade 04:46

84 - Plane Crazy 25:29

85 - Disneyland Pigskin Classic 04:56

The Pigskin Classic was a west coast counterpart to the "Kickoff Classic," developed under the auspices of the Disneyland entertainment division and the CFA. These season opening college football games were played at Anaheim stadium from 1990-1994. After Disneyland's involvement the events continued at various other stadiums until 2002.

86 - Year of a Million Dreams - Grand Marshall Cavalcade 02:39

Running from October 2007 through December 2008, Disneyland celebrated what was called "A Year of a Million Dreams," a promotional campaign granting park guests an array of prizes, from free vacations to overnight stays inside the park. Each day one lucky family was chosen to be honorary grand marshals in the Main Street parade.

87 - Disneyland Dream Suite 07:54

The Disney Gallery in New Orleans Square closed in 2007, and was soon converted into the luxurious and enchanting Disney Dream Suite. Following a special promotion held from 2007-2008, where each day lucky park guests were selected at random to stay overnight, the facility has mainly been used for Disney executives and VIP guests.

88 - D23 Expo - Welcome Center 02:49

D23, the first official Disney fan club, was formed in 2009. Later that year the first D23 Expo was held at the Disneyland adjacent Anaheim Convention Center, becoming a much anticipated bi-annual event in the years to follow. All aspects of the Walt Disney Company are celebrated at these conventions, welcoming diversified fans of all stripes.

89 - D23 Expo - Parks and Resort Presentation 16:02

Every D23 Expo includes a series of high production, full-scale presentations staged within a massive auditorium. Of these, the most highly anticipated is the Disney Parks presentation. To set the tone and add some needed stagecraft to the otherwise corporate discourse of these events, are musical opening acts filled with Disney nostalgia.

90 - Give a Day, Get a Day - Disney Community Outreach 03:30

Throughout the 2009-2010 "What Will You Celebrate" promotion, Disney Parks launched a special program in order to encourage giving back to the local community. This community outreach program rewarded one day volunteers at selected local charitable institutions with a free one day pass to the Disney park of their choice.

91 - Dapper Days - Songs to Dapper Your Days By 1:34:21

Since 2011, Disneyland guests have celebrated an unofficial semi-annual event known as "Dapper Day." Due to overwhelming popularity, over time Disneyland has grown to sanction these celebrations. Participants hearken back the mid 20th century roots of the park by stepping out in style, wearing their Sunday best attire and vintage outfits.

- RunDisney -

The Walt Disney World Resort had long been hosting marathon races , when in .2014, under the partnership of the city of Anaheim, Disneyland began hosting its own series of marathon races, under the banner of RunDisney. Races are held in the early morning hours, before the parks open. The route takes participants through both parks, the surrounding city streets, and past multiple character meet and greet photo locations.

92 - Disneyland Half Marathon Weekends 00:00

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93 - Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon 00:00

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94 - Star Wars Half Marathon - The Light Side 39:40

95 - Halloween Weekend Half Marathon 24:34

96 - Annual Passholder Days 24:53

California locals often become annual passholders. For a yearly fee, guests are granted admittance into the Disney parks every day of the year, with the exception of certain peak season block out days. Extra perks also include special discounts, exclusive merchandise and exclusive in-park experiences including an annual event known as AP Days.

97 - Magic Music Days 08:26

For decades, Disney has offered a special program for musically talented youth from grades K-12. Students are given the opportunity to attend exclusive workshops led by members of Disney's entertainment cast, culminating in a live in-park performance. This Magic Music Days program is known today as Disney Imagination Campus.

- Disneyland After Dark -

In January of 2018, Disneyland began a new series of special ticketed after hours events called "Disneyland After Dark." Each has a special theme, tying together the evening's special offerings . The kick off event was a night of entertainment hearkening back to the park's nostalgic early years. Since then, there have been events themed to Star Wars, the 80's and 90's , a Sweetheart's Nite during the Valentine's Day season, and more.

98 - Throwback Nite 18:40

99 - Star Wars Nite 41:57

100 - 90's Nite 1:24:56

101 - Sweetheart's Nite 1:24:14

102 - Pride Nite 00:00

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- Pixar Fest -

In the summer of 2018 the Disneyland Resort celebrated the amazing world of Pixar animation with Pixar Fest, a special event held at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Live entertainment offerings included an all-new fireworks spectacular, an updated version of the popular Pixar Play Parade, a Pixar shorts film festival, resort wide decorations, special music and character meet and greets.

103 - Pixar Fest - TV Commercial 00:33

104 - Pixar Fest - Area Background Music 1:12:21

105 - Pixar Play Parade 30:07

106 - Alien Pizza Planet 01:47

107 - Pixar Shorts Film Festival 15:53

108 - Together Forever - A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular 11:40

109 - Pixar Fest 2024 - Pixar Pals Playtime Party 50:40

110 - V.I.P. Visits to Disneyland 01:57

Anyone is invited to sign the Disneyland guest book, located inside city hall on Main Street. But some of the signatures garnered by Disneyland Public Relations over the past seven decades are more impressive than others. Monarchs, prime-ministers, presidents, famous athletes and Hollywood stars have all come to the Happiest Place on Earth.

111 - Khrushchev and Disneyland 01:44

When Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev visited the United States in 1959, his request to visit Disneyland was denied over security concerns. During a later press conference, Khrushchev publicly expressed his anger over being denied admittance. Walt also expressed his disappointed for not being able to show off his own submarine fleet.

112 - A Tribute to Walt Disney 42:34

When Walt Disney passed away on December 15, 1966, the world was shocked by the unexpected loss of a man who had brought joy to millions. Disneyland management opted for the show business mantra of... "The show must go on," keeping the park open. Heartfelt tributes came from world leaders, celebrities, the press and the public at large.

113 - Yippie Invasion Day 54:38

On August 6, 1970, hundreds of counter-culture protestors invaded en masse, leading to one of the most infamous days in Disneyland history. After a "Black Panther breakfast" at Aunt Jemima's Kitchen, raiding the pirate ship in Fantasyland, and raising the Vietnam Flag over Tom Sawyer Island, an armed police squad was forced to close down the park.

114 - Sky Fest Balloon Festival 12:11

Skyfest was a special event held by the city of Anaheim's chamber of commerce in 1985. To mark Disneyland's 30th anniversary celebration, the goal was to enter the Guinness book with the largest balloon release on record. Over 1,000,000 multi-colored balloons containing over seven-thousand pounds of helium were released over Disneyland.

115 - Hands Across America 05:16

During Memorial Day weekend in 1986,, a unique fund raising campaign to fight homelessness asked Americans to link hands in a continuous human chain across the continental United States. Disneyland allowed the chain to enter its gates ,and was joined by Disney characters, cast members, and Walt Disney Co. president Frank Wells.

116 - Desert Storm Cavalcade 01:53

Disneyland has always been considered one of the most patriotic places in the United States, and over the years it has often celebrated the brave men and woman who have served in the U.S. armed services. A special parade was held in 1991 when battlefront troops returned home from the Gulf War following the end of Operation Desert Storm.

117 - Space Shuttle Fly Over 01:27

Marking the retirement of NASA's historic space shuttle program. during a three-day ceremonial flight across the United States, the Space Shuttle Endeavor flew over multiple southern California landmarks on September 12, 2012. After a special park-wide announcement. Disneyland guests looked to the skies to witness the end of an era.

118 - Main Street USA Olympic Pool 04:11

Following the 2004 Athens' Summer Olympics, Disneyland welcomed multi-gold medal champion Michael Phelps and US Olympic swim team to exhibit their athleticism right down the middle of Main Street. A temporary swimming pool, 164 feet long , three lanes wide and holding nearly 104,000 gallons, spanned from Town Square to Central Plaza.