“Our ‘Happiest Homecoming on Earth’ is sure to be one of the most memorable events in our history and we look forward to having you come home to Disneyland...” Matt Ouimet
THE KEY
The story of Town Square at Disneyland
FOOTLIGHTS & FANCY FREE
The history of The Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland’s Frontierland
diverging on disneyland
Exploring fifty years of cultural criticism on Disneyland
DARE TO DREAM
Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams with Creative Director Steve Davison and John Addis, Show Director for Disney Entertainment.
Featuring exclusive photographs of the parade floats
TALES FROM THE LAUGHING PLACE
ISSUE 2 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Disneyland and contains exclusive images and information from Disneyland, past and present.
Articles cover such diverse historical topics as the history of Town Square, the Opera House and the Golden Horseshoe Revue along with a look at the cultural interpretation of the park.
Coverage of the 50th anniversary includes interviews for both parades at Disneyland Resort, namely Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams and Block Party Bash, the fireworks spectacular Remember... Dreams Come True and the re-imagineered Space Mountain. A highlight is undoubtedly an extensive interview with Randy Thornton about his 6-CD box set, A Musical History of Disneyland. Articles on Space Mountain: Mission 2 and Kid’s Carnival at Disneyland Resort Paris are also featured. Creative Director Lindsay Cave elaborates on the contents, “We have been very fortunate to receive images from the Disneyland Archives of significant events in Disneyland history. In addition, we are the only publication to be given access to photographs of the Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams floats prior to the official launch.
The key: The Opening Act to Disneyland - Town Square. stage right: The story of Disneyland’s Opera House. square dance: The Kid’s Carnival at Disneyland Paris. The music man: Randy Thornton and the 50th Anniversary Music box set. Diverging on Disneyland: The cultural interpretation of Disneyland. Your Dreams: The 50th fireworks show - Remember Dreams Come True. dare to dream: The 50th parade - Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams. amp it up: The new Space Mountain at Disneyland. ymca@dca: Block Party Bash arrives at DCA. Footlight’s & fancy free: The Golden Horseshoe Saloon at Fifty. Space for a Supernova: Space Mountain: Mission 2 at Disneyland Paris. year of the lost & founD: Two New Year Eve’s at Disneyland. WHAT ABOUT BOB?: A look at the new management of the Walt Disney Company.
the tales of Issue 2: