Disneyland is a recreational theme park located in Anaheim, California (USA). The park, which opened in 1955, was created by Walt Disney, and took one year to build, at a total cost of 17.5 million dollars.[1]

When the park first opened, there were 18 rides or "attractions" contained in the themed areas within the park: Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, and Main Street, U.S.A. Newer rides and themed areas have been added over the years, and there are currently more than 60 attractions.[2]

Many rides incorporate characters from Disney cartoons and movies, and popular Disney characters can be seen in the park, including Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.[3] Disneyland calls itself "the happiest place on earth" [4] There is also a larger group of Disney theme parks in Florida called Disney World which includes the Magic Kingdom [5]

Disneyland is also home to a feral cat colony, which make the theme park their home as they prowl and hunt among the attractions and scenery for rats. [6]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ http://www.disneydreamer.com/history/disneyland.htm
2. ↑ http://www.justdisney.com/disneyland/history.html
3. ↑ http://www.disneymouselinks.com/disneyland-Characters.asp
4. ↑ http://dlandfriends.com/
5. ↑ http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index
6. ↑ http://www.disneylandcats.com/about