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About This Quiz
Can you think of a more magical place in the world than Disneyland? I'll give you some time ... You can't, can you? It's a place that every kid dreams of visiting. From the imagination of the incredible Walt Disney, Disneyland is not only home to all the incredible characters he created; it's also a massive theme park with a host of different areas to visit, each with their own theme, from Main Street USA to Adventureland to New Orleans Square.
And of course, what's a theme park without rides? From humble beginnings, where there were only a few rides, Disneyland now boasts many, each totally unique, from Pirates of the Caribbean to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, which opens on May 31, 2019 as part of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge area. Disneyland is truly a magical place filled with laughter and fun! Have you been there? Well, then you might have an advantage in our Ridiculously Hard Disneyland Quiz. Here you'll find a ton of questions about the park itself, the people in it, the Disney characters (of course) and how it all operates. There are even a few secrets that we'll reveal to you through the quiz! Maybe you can guess the answers to them!
So are you ready, Mickey? Let's quit mousing around and ace this quiz!Â
Where is the original Disneyland situated?
Anaheim
The original Disneyland is located in Anaheim, California. And the street it is located in is even named after the theme park! Its exact location is 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA.
Miami
Chicago
New York
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Do you know in what year Disneyland first opened its doors?
1938
1955
Disneyland forms part of the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland was opened on July 17, 1955, and its design and construction were carried out under the leadership of Walt Disney himself. Disneyland is now one of the two theme parks within the Disneyland Resort, the other of which being the Disney California Adventure Park.
1961
1970
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True or false? Disneyland was renamed to Disneyland Park in the 1990s.
True
True! In the 1990s, it was decided by the powers that be to change the name of Disneyland to Disneyland Park. And the reason they did this? Well, it was to have it stand out from the massive complex around it, which continued to expand.
False
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In which country was the first Disney park outside of the United States built?
Abu Dhabi
London
Paris
Tokyo
The first Disneyland theme park to open outside of the United States was in Tokyo, Japan. The first visitors entered the park on April 15, 1983. In 2017, the park hosted 16.6 million visitors!
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True or false? Walt Disney was inspired to start Disneyland after watching his daughters ride a merry-go-round.
True
True story! And it was the Griffith Park in Los Angeles where Walt Disney had his idea for a theme park of his own. His would be a little different, though, as he could incorporate his now famous characters into the park as another type of attraction.
False
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How many attractions do you think Disneyland had on its opening day?
55
111
18
When it opened in 1955, Disneyland had just 18 different rides and attractions. And how many of those originals are still running today? Well, you wouldn't think any, but in fact, 14 of them still remain.
22
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Which Hollywood actor, comedian and bluegrass musician worked at Disneyland as a kid?
Chris Rock
Adam Sandler
Steve Martin
As a child, Steve Martin spent plenty of time at Disneyland, not as a visitor but as an employee. He started out as a young child selling guide books but later moved on to work in the magic shop.
Robin Williams
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Disneyland has always proved popular, even in the early days. How long did it take for 1 million visitors to pass through its doors?
A year
Six months
Two months
Even though it only had 18 rides when it started out, people flocked to Disneyland to see what it was all about. Many in the media and corporate world thought the park would be a failure, but it took just two months for a million visitors to move through the turnstiles.
A day
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Trimmings on the outside of the Disney ride "it's a small world" are made from what?
Iron
Gold
Yes, really! The original "it's a small world" ride has 22-carat gold in the trimmings found on the outside of it. "small world" is a water ride and is replicated at a number of other Disneyland parks around the world.
Diamonds
None of the above
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There are a number of Disneyland resorts around the globe. Is there one in Hong Kong?
Yes
Located in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, Disneyland Hong Kong opened on September 12, 2005. Since its opening, it's hosted over 25 million visitors. In 2017, it ranked as the 18th busiest theme park in the world, based on yearly attendance.
No
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Which Disney roller coaster was the first of its kind to be be constructed of tubular steel?
The Matterhorn
Although called the Matterhorn, the full name of this roller coaster is the Matterhorn Bobsleds. The first tubular roller coaster in the world, the ride was styled to look like the Matterhorn peak in the Alps. The Matterhorn was officially opened on June 14, 1959.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Slinky Dog Dash
Crush's Coaster
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What was buried on July 17, 1995 in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle?
An apple
A time capsule
On July 17, 1995, the 40th anniversary of Disneyland, park authorities buried a time capsule in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. It will be opened on July 17, 2035, the day which marks the 80th anniversary of the theme park.
Mickey Mouse ears
None of the above
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Which was the last ride Walt Disney personally supervised the design of?
The Matterhorn
Pirates of the Carribean
Long before the Hollywood blockbusters we know and love, Walt Disney had already come up with the theme for a pirate-based dark ride. Called the Pirates of the Caribbean, this ride opened in 1967. Sadly, Walt Disney died three months before it opened.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
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Do you know what Splash Mountain was originally going to be called?
Zip-a-Dee River Run
The Zip-a-Dee reference clearly comes from the Disney song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah," which featured in the 1946 movie "Song of the South." Today, Splash Mountain is a classic log ride, so prepared to get wet!
Hell's Bells
The Terminator
Seat of the Pants Hill
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Is Marcus Mouse a Disney character?
Yes
Marcus Mouse is a Disney character but certainly a lesser-known one. And where does he come from? Well, should Mickey want to marry Minnie one day, he's going to have to talk to Marcus at some point. Why? Because Marcus Mouse is Minnie's father!
No
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Although the original Disneyland isn't as big as the whole complex today, it took some time to build Walt Disney's vision. How long did construction last?
20 weeks
1 year
Builders back in the 1950s sure were quick! And although Disneyland wasn't that massive originally, it was still an ambitious project. After all, it had 18 rides that needed to be built and tested before the park could be opened. And that all just took one year. That's pretty impressive!
16 weeks
30 weeks
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True or false? Mickey Mouse ears are the most popular souvenir at the theme park.
True
Surely you've seen them! Most people entering Disneyland buy themselves a pair of Mickey Mouse ears. After all, he's Disney's best creation and probably the most famous mouse in the world. Estimates suggest over 84 million ears have been sold.
False
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In what year did Disney open the monorail that operates in the park?
1951
1959
In 1959, Disneyland added a monorail to help transport people around an ever-growing park. Did you know that this monorail was the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere?
2019
2000
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One of Disneyland's attractions is the Haunted Mansion. How many ghosts do you think are found there?
27
50
101
999
The Haunted Mansion is found at three different Disney parks throughout the world. It was first seen at Disneyland and opened on August 9, 1969. And if the first ghost doesn't scare you, one of the other 998 might!
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What's so special about the Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland?
Entry is free
It's made of chocolate.
All the plants are edible.
Tomorrowland is one of the original themed lands found at Disneyland, and it opened with the park in 1955. Incredibly, all the plants used in this land are edible, with Disneyland saying "the visionary landscaping doubles as a potential farm, projecting an ecologically astute future, where humanity makes the most of its resources."
None of the above
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Which of these is a new area of Disneyland set to open in 2019?
Mickey's Toon Town
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was announced in 2014. Construction began the following year, and the area will encompass 14 hectares. Set in the Star Wars universe, it promises many of the characters we know and love from the movie series.
Bear Country
Goofy Loop
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Do you know the original entry price when Disneyland opened in 1955?
5c
49c
$1
While today it costs around $100 to enter Disneyland, back in 1955, it cost just $1. Having said that, that was pretty pricey at the time! It didn't deter people from checking out the new theme park, however!
$10
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Which Hollywood actress once played the part of Alice in Wonderland at Disneyland?
Rose McGowan
Laura Dern
Michelle Pfeiffer
Back in the 1970s, Michelle Pfeiffer went down the rabbit hole ... in Disneyland, that is! She played the part of Alice in Wonderland in the Main Street Electrical Parade. So not only Steve Martin had a start in Disneyland, it seems.
Sarah Jessica Parker
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True or false? Walt Disney had a secret apartment above Main Street in Disneyland.
True
It wasn't massive, but Walt Disney did have a small apartment overlooking Main Street in Disneyland. Not only was it private, but it was a secret from most. Today, a light shines in the window to signify the presence of Disney.
False
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What was banned on male staff at Disneyland up until 2000?
Mustaches
Yes, up until the year 2000, no male staff member at Disneyland was allowed a mustache, unless the role he might be playing demanded one. Other things are still banned, including beards, any unnatural hair color and piercings.
Boxers
Rings
Nail varnish
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How much did Disneyland cost to construct before its opening in 1955?
$1 million
$5 million
$500,000
$17 million
Amazingly, the construction of Disneyland and everything needed to get it up and running before it opened in 1955 cost $17 million. That was a lot of money in 1955, and Disney was taking a big risk. But it worked out in the end, that's for sure.
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What did Walt Disney originally call Disneyland in 1948 after he first came up with the idea?
Goofyland
Mickey Mouse Park
Before Disneyland became Disneyland, Walt Disney would refer to it as Mickey Mouse park. Let's be honest, we should be happy with the fact that he ended with Disneyland, and it certainly isn't a strictly Mickey Mouse establishment.
Pluto World
None of the above
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How many attractions can be found in the modern Disneyland?
Over 50
From its original 18 attractions, 14 of which are still operating, the park now consists of over 50 attractions. These include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, The Matterhorn Bobsleds, The Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Around 20
30
31
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Disneyland is open 365 days a year but has been forced to close on how many occasions due to national disasters?
3
Disneyland has been forced to close on three occasions. The first was in 1963 for a national day of mourning following the killing of John F. Kennedy. The second was in 1994 after the Northridge Earthquake, and the last time was on 9/11.
30
27
88
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What shop was found on Main Street up until 1991 that today we would certainly frown upon?
Sweet shop
Fragrance shop
Tobacco shop
It was a different world when Disneyland opened in 1955. Tobacco shops were certainly something you would find on a Main Street anywhere in the United States. But as smoking became more unfashionable and its health risks became more known, and seeing that Disneyland is all about the kids, the shop was taken off Main Street in 1991.
Barber
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How many light bulbs are used to outline the buildings on Disneyland's Main Street?
11,000
100,000
Main Street is and always has been one of the main attractions in Disneyland. Filled with many different buildings, these structures are illuminated at night thanks to 100,000 light bulbs. Now that's a serious electricity bill!
7 million
13,000
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The employees of the park have a code word they use if someone has thrown up after too much food and too many rides. What is it?
Spewed their guts
Pavement Pizza
Code V
Disneyland is pristine! Many workers see that the park is kept spotless, even while people enjoy themselves. So if someone vomits, it needs to be cleaned immediately. This is known as a Code V among employees. It used to be called a protein spill.
Code Stomach
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Which of these is an obscure Disney character you won't see at the park?
Donna Duck
Donna Duck? Never heard of her! But she is a Disney character. In fact, before Daisy, Donna was Donald's love interest! This was before 1940, and interestingly, Donna looked just like Donald but had a hair bow!
Scrooge McDuck
Goofy
Pluto
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True or false? You will find a basketball court at the top of the Matterhorn.
True
Yes, despite many thinking it was an urban legend, there is a basketball court at the top of the Matterhorn. It's one of the many secrets Disneyland contains, including the private and exclusive Club 33 with its secret entrance.
False
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Which of these is banned at Disneyland?
Having fun
Alcohol
Since it opened in 1955, Disneyland has not allowed alcohol on the premises for consumption by the general public. Members of Club 33, however, do have access to the restaurant of the same name where alcohol is sold.
Fast food
Open shoes
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