Marker Disneyland: Main Street, U.S.A.

 

As usual, this is the entrance to the park. It recreates an American Midwestern town at the turn of the Twentieth Century. Its main inspiration is Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri, but it also takes inspiration from other towns from the era.

After going through the main gates, guests will see the train station, the flowery face of Mickey Mouse beneath it. They go through tunnels on both sides of the hill, both of which feature attraction posters, and enter the town square. In the center is a park where characters meet and an American flag waves. On the left is the City Hall, where they find help and services, and the Firehouse, where they sign up for Defenders of Disneyland, an interactive game going throughout the park. On the right side is the theater, where they can watch Mickey's Magical Adventure and meet Mickey nearby. Guests can go into the station to board the Marker Disneyland Railroad, which departs to Frontierland. They can also board a Horse-Drawn Streetcar or an Omnibus to ride down to the hub.
As they go down the street, guests will find several shops, restaurants, and entertainment. On the left is The Emporium, the largest gift shop in the park, and Dapper Dan's Haircuts. Nearby is where the Dapper Dans themselves sing, as well as a tunnel leading into Adventureland. Further down is Main Street Sandwiches, Roy's Ice Cream, and Disney Clothiers. The Disneyland Marching Band also plays around here. On the right side is Crystal Arts, Photo Parlor, Maine Street Cinema, where guests can watch classic cartoons, and Marceline Deli. Past a tunnel into Tomorrowland is Candy Confections and Walt's American Restaurant. From there, guests enter the hub.
In the center of the hub is the iconic "Partners" statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, and behind that is the Enchanted Fairytale Castle, which represents all of the princesses. In front of it is a stage where shows preform throughout the day. On the left is the Plaza Cafe as well as entrances to Adventureland and Frontierland. On the right are entrances to Fantasyland and Tomorrowland as well as the Parkside Inn restaurant. The parade route also goes through here, coming in from Frontierland before turning and going into Fantasyland.
Help and Services:
1. City Hall

Attractions:
2. Defenders of Disneyland
3. Mickey's Magical Adventure
4. Marker Disneyland Railroad
5. Horse-Drawn Streetcar
6. Omnibus
7. Main Street Cinema

Dining:
8. Main Street Sandwiches
9. Roy's Ice Cream
10. Marceline Deli
11. Walt's American Restaurant
12. Plaza Cafe
13. Parkside Inn

Shopping:
14. The Emporium
15. Dapper Dan's Haircuts
16. Disney Clothiers
17. Crystal Arts
18. Photo Parlor
19. Candy Confections

Other Entertainment:
Dapper Dans
Disneyland Marching Band

I know I could do other things for a Main Street, but the 1900s America idea is a classic. It's used at almost every castle park (Shanghai is the exception) and it kind of serves as an opening credits. You see, there are fictional businesses named after imagineers who helped work on the park. Not to mention, it's inspired by Walt's hometown, so it serves as an introduction to his worlds.

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2023 at 5:41 PM

    Feels like a very true to the classic style of Disneyland and how it all began

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Marker Disney Studios: Buena Vista Street

Image
  When guests enter the park, they enter a recreation of 1923 Los Angeles, how it was when Walt Disney first came to the city. With many fictional businesses referencing his life and early career, this tributes the man who started it all. This street is shaped like an inverted 'L,' making it an interesting shape. When guests first walk into the studios, guests see a small park in the front of the street. This is where a statue of Walt and Mickey is known as "Storytellers." It is inspired by the statue seen in DCA, Tokyo Disneysea, and Shanghai Disneyland. On the left, guests can find help at the Studio Building. On the right, guests can learn more about Walt Disney at the One Man's Dream exhibition. Also nearby is the Celebrity Spotlight building, where guests can meet Disney characters. As guests go down the street, they see several shops and restaurants. On the left is The Studio Store, which is the largest store in the park, Clarabelle's Ice Cream, Disney B...
Read more

Marker Disneysea: Arabian Coast

Image
  This Middle Eastern area is another family area, even though its rides are more family-centered than the ones in Mermaid Lagoon. This area has a theme based off the Arabian Nights stories, most especially Aladdin. When crossing over from Mermaid Lagoon, guests enter a Middle Eastern port. A dhow (Arabian boat) is seen nearby on the left. Also on the is Aladdin's Flying Carpets, a spinner ride where guests may get squirted by camels. Closeby is the Sultan's Palace restaurant, where guests can eat an authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, and the Caravan Carousel, a two-story carousel where guests ride camels. Guests can also shop at the nearby buildings, Open Sesame and 3 Wishes Bazaar. A snack stand known as the Eats of Agrabah is also nearby, as well as the station for the Marker Disneysea Steamer Line, which goes to Forgotten Rivers. Further up north past a second bridge to Mermaid Lagoon is a small, Arabian building where guests ride Sinbad's Storybook Voyage, a dark ride s...
Read more

Other Things at Marker Disney Resort

Image
  All three parks are connected via monorail. There are also sixteen hotels and a shopping district, Disney Central. Disney Central includes restaurants like Earl of Sandwich, Rainforest Cafe, Sip to the Stars, Panda Express, Subway, California Grill, House of Blues, AMC Dine-In Theaters and Corndog Collection, shops like World of Disney, The LEGO Store, Around the World, Jewelry R Us, Prince Edward Fashion, Once Upon a Toy, and Pin Traders, and entertainment like Escape Rooms, VR Rooms, and AMC Theaters. These are the hotels: Deluxe Value Marker Disneyland Hotel Disneysea Hotel Miracosta Disney's Hotel Los Angeles Disney's Hotel Chicago Disney's Hotel Orlando Disney's Hotel Boston Moderate Value: Disney's Exotica Resort Disney's Londoner Hotel Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Campgrounds Disney's Newport Bay Condos Disney's Parisian Resort Disney's Central American Resort Family Value: Pop Century Pixar Palace Mickey Mouse Big House (Not a prison-t...
Read more