Disneyland's 50th anniversary to be celebrated with new attractions
Disney parks are getting ready for a year-long party to mark the 50th
anniversary of Disneyland, the company's flagship property in Anaheim,
Calif. A celebration kicks off on May 5 with festivities there and at
the other Disney parks in Florida, France and Japan.
From a roaming animatronic dinosaur at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom
in Florida to new rides and an on-line computer game, Disney will offer
an array of new attractions (many swapped between parks) and spectacles
at all of its parks.
One of the biggest celebrations will be in Hong Kong on Sept. 12, when
the newest Disney park opens on Lantau Island, offering both classic
Disney attractions and regionally inspired design elements such as extensive
gardens.
Disney Cruise Line is also marking the anniversary with its first West
Coast itinerary, departing Los Angeles for Mexico for 12 one-week cruises.
An interactive computer game will be launched on May 5 on the Disney
website, http://www.disney.com, allowing players to visit the virtual
parks, design their own creations, accumulate points and status and
even link their real-world Disney experiences to the game.
