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Main Street, U.S.A.

Main Street is the transition between the real world and that fantasy world of Disneyland, and it is a soft transition. Set as the main street of a midwest American town around 1900, it has all the civic insitutions you'd expect of any small town with aspirations for something bigger. City Hall greets you on the left and the Opera House on the right. Stores line the street with a small cinema on one side and penny arcade on the other.

General Information - Hide Section
  • Location: The entrance to the park, extending down to the area in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Provides direct access to Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland.
  • Date Opened: One of the park's original lands.
  • # of Attractions: 6
  • # of Shows and Entertainment: 3
  • # of Dining locations: 7
  • # of Stores: 16
Rides and Attractions - Hide Section
  • The Disney Gallery — Exhibits showcasing the history and art of Disneyland. Opens Fall 2009.
  • Disneyland Railroad — Experience on of Walt Disney's favorite things while circumnavigating the park on one of these classic trains.
  • Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln — Learn about Walt Disney's life, and then have President Abraham Lincoln tell you about the Civil War. Returning to the Opera House on December 16, 2009.
  • The First 50 Magical Years — A history of Disneyland's first 50 years starring Steve Martin and Donald Duck. Closed until December 2009 when it will be presented in the Opera House lobby.
  • Fire Engine — Ride Main Street in this authentic turn-of-the-century fire engine.
  • Horse-Drawn Streetcar — Use this old-fashioned form of public transportation to get from one end of Main Street to the other.
  • Horseless Carriage — Travel Main Street in style with a chauffered trip along Main Street.
  • Omnibus — A slightly more modern means of conveyance along Main Street.
Entertainment and Shows - Hide Section
  • Other Entertainment: Every morning, a rededication of Disneyland is held on the steps of Main Street Station. The short ceremony includes Disney characters, the Mayor of Main Street and audio of Walt Disney's original dedication speech. At the other end of Main Street, every Saturday night the Plaza Gardens Stage (to the left of the castle) hosts a life swing band and dancing is encouraged.
Dining - Hide Section
  • Blue Ribbon Bakery — Grab a sandwich, pastry, or coffee to carry out into the park.
  • Carnation Café — One of two table service restaurants at Disneyland (not counting Club 33), and the only one serving breakfast.
  • Corn Dog Wagon — Hand-dipped corn dogs, and only hand-dipped corn dogs.
  • Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor — A selection of flavors for a cone, a sundae, or milkshakes.
  • Main Street Cone Shop — Ice cream cones and very large ice cream sandwiches.
  • Plaza Inn — Some of the heftiest portions in the park, with a decent range of selection for a cafeteria service restaurant.
  • Refreshment Corner — Grab a hot dog and Coke and listen to ragtime.
  • Other Options — Outdoor vending is clustered in to location at either end of Main Street. You can get popcorn as you enter the park, and a wide variety of carts are available at the Sleeping Beauty Castle end of Main Street.
Stores and Shopping - Hide Section
  • Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen — A wide variety of candies and other sweets, some of which are made on site in the Candy Kitchen, within view of park guests.
  • China Closet — Collectible china products as well as many snowglobes
  • Crystal Arts — Handmade crystal products with custom monogramming and engraving available.
  • Disneyana — Collectibles of all types but particularly animation cels and artwork. Disney Dollars are also available for purchase from here.
  • Disney Clothiers, Ltd. — Disneyland-themed sportswear and household items.
  • Disney Showcase — Disneyland clothing and tradable pins.
  • Emporium — The biggest store in Disneyland has just about any general Disneyland-related merchandise. Subsections for toys, plush dolls, small souvenirs, and clothing. Check out the interior second-floor "offices" which help set the stage.
  • Fortuosity Shoppe — Unique souvenirs, jewelry, and custom artwork artisan watches.
  • The Mad Hatter — Hats of all types from the straightforward to the completely silly.
  • Main Street Magic Shop — Sorcerer Mickey merchandise; as of August 2009 magic tricks are no longer sold.
  • Main Street Photo Supply Co. — Specialty candies and fudge.
  • Market House — Disney-themed dry food goods and household items. A coffee counter sells drinks and snacks.
  • Newsstand — Small souvenirs, and your last opportunity to make a purchase as you exit the park.
  • Penny Arcade — Filled with functional antique penny arcade machines, cheap candies and saltwater taffy are available here.
  • Silhouette Studio — Have a custom silhouette made and framed.
  • 20th Century Music Company — Disney CDs and videos.
In the Past... - Hide Section
  • Entertainment and Shows
    • Parade of Dreams — A massive parade celebrating the classic Disney films. (May 5, 2005 - November 11, 2008)
    • Remember...Dreams Come True — A monumental fireworks show celebrating Disneyland's first fifty years. (May 5, 2005 - June 2008)
  • Stores and Shopping
    • New Century Timepieces — A clock and watch shop that also sold custom watches uses hand drawn artwork. (January 1972 - July 2008)
History and Trivia - Hide Section

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