Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. It’s easy to assume that this is just because of the attractions, smiling cast members and fireworks, but these things don’t really make the magic. Yes, they definitely add onto the experience, but it's not what is truly magical.
Walt Disney created Disneyland with a specific idea in mind; he wanted there to be a place for the whole family to spend time together. He wanted every member of the family, regardless of age, to feel happy and warm when they entered the park. This vision is so apparent from the moment you enter the park. Walt did not create this park for himself -- he created it for us.
Every single detail of Disneyland is hand-crafted to create joy. Not just a single moment of happiness, but an everlasting feeling of joy. The sounds, sights and even smells of the park are all formulated to support this joy.
There is never a silent moment in the parks, every corner is filled with the most joyful playlist of all time. The soundtrack to this park is a soundtrack of happy endings.
Not one stone is out of place in this park -- every single detail is so meticulously and wonderfully made to create the ideal atmosphere possible.
Every single cast member is filled with just as much joy as the patrons of the park. The Walt Disney Company carefully chooses just the right people to work at the happiest place on Earth.
The things that tie all of this together are the nighttime spectaculars. Whether it’s a fireworks show or the wonderful World of Color, every show not only features everyone’s favorite Disney movie moments but heartwarming and inspiring moments. They remind us to dream, to believe in ourselves and that wishes can really come true.
Walt Disney summarizes the true meaning of his park best in his opening address:
“To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past...and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America...with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.”
