15 Disneyland Secrets You Never Knew Existed

10 Disneyland Secrets You Never Knew Existed

Disney California Adventure Park was once a parking lot for Disneyland when it opened in 1955.

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The Haunted Mansion's stretching room in Disneyland functions as a real elevator.

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Sleeping Beauty Castle uses paint techniques to create the illusion of height.

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Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes at Critter Country are not on tracks and are powered solely by guests.

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Disney California Adventure Park offers a Buddy Pass for faster access to certain rides.

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There's a walk-through attraction inside Sleeping Beauty Castle retelling the story of "Sleeping Beauty."

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Carnation Cafe serves Walt Disney's favorite dish, chili, at Disneyland.

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Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure Park replicates the original Carthay Circle Theatre, premiering "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

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The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is Disney's first domestic hotel built inside a theme park.

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Disneyland has over 100 food and beverage locations, ranging from stands to fine dining spots.

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