30 things you didn't know about Disneyland

[TdcOgre]

Okay, everybody except Zazu that is.


http://disneydestinations.msn.com/articles/5/27584087?ocid=disneymsnhp&gt1=32096

[Main Streeter]

Okay, everybody except Zazu that is.
With all Zazu's facts & memory, he may have not known #13 & #14. No offense Zazu,:) but those would be difficult to recall & they are not static. Fun read! Thanks Td.

[Zazu]

Okay, everybody except Zazu that is.

http://disneydestinations.msn.com/articles/5/27584087?ocid=disneymsnhp&gt1=32096

With all Zazu's facts & memory, he may have not known #13 & #14. No offense Zazu,:) but those would be difficult to recall & they are not static. Fun read! Thanks Td.

I won't pretend to have memorized all the numbers, but I did know all the rest.

Oh, and I think there's an error in #20 -- most of the dark water in the park is connected together into a large recirculating system that includes the motorboats, Storybookland, the Castle moat, Jungle Cruise, and the Rivers of America. Used to include Mine Train waters too, but they may have been replumbed with the construction of Big Thunder. Anybody here know?

[TiggerHappy]

6. Disneyland Park does not sell alcohol or chewing gum; the first because Walt Disney wanted to maintain a wholesome family environment, the second to help keep the park clean and to prevent guests from being inconvenienced by stepping in a gooey mess.
Nothing about keeping Guests from bringing the stuff in themselves and making the gooey mess anyways. :rolleyes:

19. More than 5,000 gallons of paint are used each year to keep Disneyland looking fresh and better-than-new.
Obviously hasn't been to Toontown lately.

[Freak]

Just doing some math based off of prices of each of those items (I used the LOWEST current price in the resort..ie saying every guest bought the cheapest ice cream or what not)...the money made is staggering and astounding. :eek:

[lady ulrike]

I knew most of them. I may not have known exact numbers, but I knew the basic gist of the fact. So, does that mean I'm almost as smart as Zazu? :D

[DisneyMom]

Even Poor Walt had to deal with SGs-climbing UP the firepole into his apartment!!!!!:eek:

[Main Streeter]

I knew the basic gist of the fact. So, does that mean I'm almost as smart as Zazu? :DYes! & because I know you this would be a double yes.:) You are also much prettier than Zazu.:cool:

[TiggerHappy]

Even Poor Walt had to deal with SGs-climbing UP the firepole into his apartment!!!!!:eek:
You'd think he would have some sort of covering for it so that only he can get in and out through it. :rolleyes:

[delsdad]

Just doing some math based off of prices of each of those items (I used the LOWEST current price in the resort..ie saying every guest bought the cheapest ice cream or what not)...the money made is staggering and astounding. :eek:

Didn't I read in a news report recently that Disney parks (or was it Disney World only) had a net profit of 468 million on revenue of 2.7 billion? That is profit of 1.28 million per day! I would love to see the breakdown by park. And does this also include profit on the hotel operations? Or is that a separate reporting division?

[TdcOgre]

Yes! & because I know you this would be a double yes.:) You are also much prettier than Zazu.:cool:

That would be a given. :p:

Opps, look who's talking.

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[lady ulrike]

Yes! & because I know you this would be a double yes.:) You are also much prettier than Zazu.:cool:

Thanks, MS. :D

[Zazu]

I knew most of them. I may not have known exact numbers, but I knew the basic gist of the fact. So, does that mean I'm almost as smart as Zazu? :D

Yes! & because I know you this would be a double yes.:) You are also much prettier than Zazu.:cool:

I'll grant the prettier part. She'll have to meet me at each of our parks for a toe-to-toe fact-off some day to prove the rest.

[WWWD]

Battle of the Disney Immortals - Marvel should put that into a "graphic novel."

[Disneyguy85]

I have to say, I knew a lot of those facts, not everything, but a lot of them! :)

[Zazu]

Battle of the Disney Immortals - Marvel should put that into a "graphic novel."

I think I would reserve the term "Disney Immortal" for someone like Jim Korkis, at whose knee I study.

Buy his book, "The Vault of Walt (http://www.amazon.com/Vault-Walt-Jim-Korkis/dp/0615402429/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304042460&sr=8-1)". He could use the money now that Disney's laid him off.

[GaTechGal]

I think I would reserve the term "Disney Immortal" for someone like Jim Korkis, at whose knee I study.

Buy his book, "The Vault of Walt (http://www.amazon.com/Vault-Walt-Jim-Korkis/dp/0615402429/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304042460&sr=8-1)". He could use the money now that Disney's laid him off.

Looks like that one is in Kindle form, but not Nook. As soon as it hits Nook I'll download it. :D:

[Zazu]

I think I would reserve the term "Disney Immortal" for someone like Jim Korkis, at whose knee I study.

Buy his book, "The Vault of Walt (http://www.amazon.com/Vault-Walt-Jim-Korkis/dp/0615402429/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304042460&sr=8-1)". He could use the money now that Disney's laid him off.

Looks like that one is in Kindle form, but not Nook. As soon as it hits Nook I'll download it. :D:

He's selling it through Amazon, so a Nook version isn't in the cards. Do what I did (I also have a Nook) and buy the paperback. Good reference stuff.

[Mayonnaise]

Dead Trees have so many advantages over e-books anyhow. They can't run out of power. They can't become corrupted. They will never be unreadable for lack of other hardware.

8^)

[lady ulrike]

I'll grant the prettier part. She'll have to meet me at each of our parks for a toe-to-toe fact-off some day to prove the rest.

I never claimed to be as smart or smarter, simply almost as smart. I know that you know more than I do any most, maybe all, things Disney. But I'm also a good student and have learned quite a bit of my info from you.

[Swordfish Flotilla]

I think I would reserve the term "Disney Immortal" for someone like Jim Korkis, at whose knee I study.


We heard Jim Korkis a few months back when he was speaking at the Orlando Public Library. Very entertaining, with lots of great Walt stories. I found the book delightful.

[CBeilby]

I believe that the water at Big Thunder is on a separate system, otherwise it would be the same green as the water at the other locations mentioned.

Looks like that one is in Kindle form, but not Nook. As soon as it hits Nook I'll download it. :D:

*grins* Rooted Nook Color with Kindle app.

[EpcotFan]

I think I would reserve the term "Disney Immortal" for someone like Jim Korkis, at whose knee I study.

Buy his book, "The Vault of Walt (http://www.amazon.com/Vault-Walt-Jim-Korkis/dp/0615402429/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304042460&sr=8-1)". He could use the money now that Disney's laid him off.

I just received my copy, Zazu. I got to meet and chat with Jim at Congaloosh last year. The guy has the best stories!