corner holds a bit of the magic of dreams come true. If Disneyland has a
heart, it is surely here, in this enchanted realm you'll recognize at once
as the home of your favorite childhood fantasies.
The whimsical headgear found at such shops as the Mad Hatter in
Fantasyland have become a time-honored Disneyland tradition – and the
perfect way to cap your fun at the Park!
The meticuljus craftmanship seen throughout Disneyland is well
represent in Fantasyland where the King Arthur Carrousel and Dumbo the
Flying Elephant turn and glide in ornately carved and painted splendor.
What could be more magical than letting a rose-bedecked steed carry you
back to the elegance of yesterday?
Fantasyland is the home of the small,gentle, and whimsical. Take a
smili-sized trip on the Casey Jr. Circus Train or voyage through Monstro's
jaws into a miniature Storybook Land. You'll be enchanted by It's a Small
World, where young goodwill ambassadors singing a hopeful song, prove that
little things make a big world of magic.
The enchanted of Walt Disney's animated film classics come to three-
dimensional life in Fantasyland. Here you'll meet a princess, get a bit of
sare from the Wicked Witch, whirl in a Mad Tea Party and experience an
amusing trip through Wonderland with Alice. You may even rub elbows with
one of the Seven Dwarfs!
Nerves tingle as you race through ice caverns and careen down snowy
slopes on the Matterhorn Mountain – the first of the “mountain” attractions
created at disneyland. Towering above Fantasyland, the Matterhorn offers
panoramic Park views – and even a peek at an Abominable Snowman! The
thrilling and chilling bobsled run twist and turns through the windswept
mountain, finally splashing down in an alpine lake.
Mickey’s Toontown.
Mickey’s Toontown, onece the exclusive hideaway of Mickey Mouse and
all his animated friends, is now a colorful, larger-than-life, interactive
playground for you to explore. You can minglewith your favorite cartoon
character and visit the imaginative, three-dimensional cartoon dream homes
of Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goffy, and Chip’n Dale. This wacky
community is loaded with surprises, too! You can bounce off the cushiony
walls at Goofy’s Bounce House, get out of control at Car Toon Spin, take a
wild ride on Gadget’s Go Coaster, talk to manhole covers, dive into
thousands of acorns, and thn board the Jolly Trolley for a merry jaunt
around toontown.
Tomorrowland.
High tech travel is the name of the game in Tomorrowlnd where
submarines and starships take you from the ocean depths to outerspace, and
the Disneyland monorail carries you through a streamlined landscape. Visit
some famous places on Earth at circle-Vision or the galaxies on Spase
Mountain and Star Tower where future frontiers are just a flight away.
Board the Atarspeeder 3000 for galactic gasps on Star Tower, based on
George lucas'famed film trilogy. The pilot's rookie, but he'll get you past
pounding Iceteroids, spaceship dogfights, and through the Death Star's
chasms. And he'll do it with just a slight blast to your nerves!
Watch out! You're surrounded by light, sound, and action in Captain
EO, a 3-D musical spectacular with dazzling photography and special
effects. Michael Jackson captains a hilarious crew who “bands” together to
bring color and music to a dark planet. Captain EO brought together the
legendary talents of Michael Jackson, produser George Lucas and award-
winning writer-director Francis ford Coppola.
Comic thrill seekers flock to Space Mountain where the laws of
gravity seem suspended as you spiral through the stars. The futuristic
structure overlooks The Star Trader and Starcade which offer out-of-this-
world merchandise and fun!
After Dark.
When Mickey used his imagination, the result is – FANTASMIC! Set on
the Rivers of America, this thrilling spectacular combines Disney
characters, music, dancers, and state-of-the-art illusions for the most
elaborate presentation in the history of Walt Disney Theme Parks. Lasers,
black lights, fireworks, and images on huge mist screens bring a cavalcade
of animated characters to life amidst crashing waves and shooting star. A
fantasy of Mickey’s vivid imagination – it is sure to capture yours!
The sun sets, and in the soft dusk, lights bloom – twinkling along
main Street, casting a futuristic glow over Space Mountain and shining on
candelit tables in New Orleans Square. soOn the “Main Street Electrical
Parade” will transfix you with thousands of tiny colored lights, and
bouquets of fireworks will blossom over Sleeping Beauty Castle. Before your
eyes, Disneyland reveals another side touched with unforgettable
enchantment.
2.3. Six Flags Magic Mountain
The park's attractions include many noted roller coasters, including
newcomers X and Deja Vu, as well as stand-bys inlcuding the hypercoaster
Goliath; the classic wooden Colossus; the feet-dangling, hairpin-turn-
filled Batman the Ride;
and the sheer speed of Superman the Escape.
Younger and shorter visitors can get their kicks at Bugs Bunny
World. Along with the roller coaster, race cars and mini-prop planes,
Bugs Bunny World features live music and stunt, water and interactive
shows.
Cyclone Bay, toward the back of the park, showcases a
row of specialty shops. Don't miss Bayshore Candy, where you can watch
fudge, caramel apples and other mouth-watering delights being made.
Remember to wear walking shoes, because Magic Mountain is expansive
and hilly.
Attractions: More than 100 rides, games and attractions,
including four roller coasters listed in the "Guinness Book of
World Records." There are 15 roller coasters, including the new X roller
coaster.
Hours: From 10 a.m. daily April 1 through Sept. 10 and
weekends and holidays the remainder of the year. Closing hours vary.
2.4. Universal Studios.
Why just watch the movies when you can live them at Universal Studios
Hollywood – the world’s biggest and busiest television and motion picture
studio theme park! Be a part of movie magic with an action-packed day of
spine-tingling rides, thrilling shows, explosive stunts, awesome spesial
effects and amazing adventures! And the fun builds as the day goes on. Put
yourself in the spotlight as you hang out with your favorite characters and
step into the scenes of eour favorite movies. It’s the magic of
hollywood…and everywhere you turn, you’ve the star!
Jurassic Park - The Ride.
Get ready to live the most spine-tingling adventure in 65 million
years when Jurassic Park – The Ride brings the biggest blockbustr ever
thundering to life on the most spectaculer water ride of all time. You’ll
journey deep into the Jurassic Jungle aboard a runaway raft to face
Spitters, Raptors and the ultimate terror – a towering T-Rex.
Jurassic Park – The Ride. You’ll Wish It Was Just A Movie!
Back To The Futer – The Ride.
Hang on! Doc Brown is sending you screaming through time on the
greatest ride in history! Blasting you back to the Dawn of Time for wild
run-ins with a 50-foot T-Rex, an Ice Age avalanche and a molten volcano!
Then rocketing you into Hill Valey 2015! Thrill to the 21-million jigowatt
adventure that’s like riding a flying roller coaster!
WaterWorld – A Live Sea War Spectacular.
Get ready for an ocean of thrills as WATERWORLD – A Live Sea War
Spectacular, brings the blockbustermovie surging to life! Breath-taking
action, death-defying stunts and never-before-seen pyrotechnics will engulf
you in a millions gallons of pure adrenalone!
WaterWorld – it blows every other stunt show out of the water!
Backdraft.
Fell the fury of 10,000 degrees of excitement as BACKDRAFT roads to
life! You’ll step into a firestorm of blazing beams, exploding barrels,
rocketing drums and more in this fie-alarm speciaieffects thriller!
Earthquake.
You’re in forr the shock of your life: a heart-pounding 8.3
Earthquake that will have you on the edge of your seat, screaming for more!
It’s a 10 on the fun scale!
King Kong.
Go face to face with King Kong, the greatest movie monster in
history! He’s 30 feet and 30,000 pounds of howling, growling terror, ready
to take things into his own hands! Experience the ultimate Kongfrontation!
E.T. Adventure.
Quick! Hop aboard a starbound bike. Fell hte wind on your face as you
race across galaxies on an adventure like none before. Help E.T. save his
planet, and when you do, E.T. will thank you personally.
The World Of Cinemagic!
You’ll be the star of the show as our special-effects experts take
you behind the scenes for a first-hand look at movie magic. Learn the triks
of the trade and see the secrets of cutting-adge film technology. Join us
as we take sound effects and visual wizardly from he sound stage to the
Silvr Screen, right before your eyes ans ears! You’ll never watch movies
the same way again!
Animal Actors.
Then thril to the animal magnetism of superstars like Beethoven,
Lassie and Babe. It’s a special treat for kids, but people of all ages will
howl at the antics of our exclusive animal stars!
Universal City.
Get ready for anything and everything at Universal City! The
excitement begins when you check into the luxurious Sheraton Universal or
Hilton hotel and Towers. Then, let the good times stroll at Universal
CityWalk with fabulous shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants and fantastic
street performens. Choose a hit movie from 18 screens at Universal City
Cinemas. Catch the hottest acts in show biz at the Universal Amphitheatre.
Dine in “Merry Olde England” at Victoria Station. Have the greatest day and
night of your life at Universal Studios – it’s an entire vacation’s worth
of entertainment in one totally fun place!
Conclusion.
And in conclusion I would like to summarize in a couple of simple
sentences. As you can see, California and specifically Los Angeles is
something worth seeing and visiting. And believe me it’s not only the
weather and climate. It is truly a place of adventure and fantasy, a sort
of dreams come true. If you ever get a chance to visit this glorious city
try not to miss it. I am sure you will LOVE IT!!!
Literature.
1) Disneyland, 1997.
2) Disneyland today, 1996.
3)Reflections of Los Angeles, 1997.
4)Studio Guide, 1996.
5)Universal Studios Hollywood, 1997.
