Let’s know some interesting facts about the “Happiest Place on the earth”.

It is known as the happiest place on the earth. It has captured people’s imagination from the time it has opened its door to the public. Conceptualized by the legendary Walt Disney, Disneyland is what dream are made of.  It is visited by millions around the world. Let’s have a look at some of the fascinating trivia about Disneyland.

1. The first Disneyland was opened in the year 1955. It is situated in Anaheim, California.
2. It was ready within a year. It was made with the help of 2500 labourers and cost a whopping 17 billion dollars.
3. The Disneyland situated in California was the first and only Disneyland built by Walt Disney himself.
4. Disneyland is said to be the third most visited place in the world in the year 2013. It is believed that about 16.2 million guests came to visit Disneyland.
5. When it was opened to the public in the year 1955, it’s inauguration was attended by 28,000 guests. But the funny part was that half of them either forged the ticket or jumped the fence and secretly snuck in the park.
6. The most loved and sold souvenir of the park happens to be Mickey Mouse ears. Do you know 84 million of such Mickey Mouse ears have been sold since its inauguration?
7. One of the bizarre rules that employees of Disneyland had to follow is that they cannot grow out their moustache. This rule, however, was abolished in the year 2000.
8. There is a basketball court inside of the Matterhorn. But it is for the employees use only who shoot some hoops on their breaks.
9. Walt Disney loved spending time with all the visitors to the park. It is said that he would wait in lines with them just to interact.
10. Disneyland has not been closed without a schedule in the 65 years of its existence. The only three times when it was closed were the assignation of President Kennedy, The earthquake of 1994 and the infamous 9/11.
11. You can find Disneyland in four countries. This way sun never sets on a Disneyland.
12. The number of lightbulbs on the outlines of the building on the main street is staggering 1,00,00.
13. You cannot litter Disneyland. In order to keep it clean and tidy, a trashcan is placed every thirty steps.
14. At the time of its inauguration, there were only 18 attractions. But now it is close to 51 attractions.

So, Have you visited Disneyland?