Imagination reigns at Disneyland!

“To all who come to this happy place… welcome!” Walt Disney’s voice echoed over a loudspeaker when the park first opened. The Magic Kingdom’s 18-month-long 50th anniversary celebration is slowly winding down, but the rides that have been refurbished, including the Pirates of the Caribbean, will remain.

When entering the park, guests pass under a simple bronze plaque that states, “HERE YOU ENTER THE WORLD OF YESTERDAY, TOMORROW AND FANTASY.” In order to fully appreciate Disneyland one must take these words to heart, set the aside concerns of daily living and immerse oneself in a world of FANTAS...