Has Disneyland always been open everyday of the year and year round? Ive heard mixed answers on this question, we did a tour a few years back, the guide said they used to close on Mondays she thought but didnt know exactly when that was or when it stopped.
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Re: Historical Question 365
It actually wasn't as long as you would think. I remember seeing an ad for Big Thunder Mountain on YouTube saying "Only at Disneyland! Opened Wednesday-Sunday"
Ah here it is:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlpHejdnjnI"]YouTube- Disneyland Commercial 1979-BIG THUNDER MOUNTAIN RR[/ame]
Big Thunder Strikes!
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Re: Historical Question 365
I've read a few accounts of a "gentleman's agreement" between Walt Disney and Walter Knott. Basically Disneyland was closed on Mondays, Knott's was closed on Tuesdays... or something like that. The theory being that both needed downtime for maintenance, and they didn't want to be down at the same time. I don't know if this is true, or if it was merely coincidence. But it would be nice if someone could say either way."Happiness is a Low Water Level"
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Re: Historical Question 365
Originally posted by techskip View PostI've read a few accounts of a "gentleman's agreement" between Walt Disney and Walter Knott. Basically Disneyland was closed on Mondays, Knott's was closed on Tuesdays... or something like that. The theory being that both needed downtime for maintenance, and they didn't want to be down at the same time. I don't know if this is true, or if it was merely coincidence. But it would be nice if someone could say either way.
This is purely from memory, please correct me or add info if you know more...
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Originally posted by Goover View PostWhen was the last day disneyland was actually closed?Originally posted by Mr. Potato Head View PostMiley's Birthday
May 4, 2005, I believe, was the last official closed-to-the-public date. But that was for getting press excited about the 50th anniversary celebration, so it was still "open" to a restricted audience.
Other closures, according to wiki:
9/11/2001.
Following JFK assassination.
Following Northridge Earthquake.
(Don't know the number if days after the last two. One is likely for Earthquake, since it was far enough away not to do major damage.)Last edited by sediment; 12-22-2009, 02:52 PM.
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Originally posted by Goover View PostWhen was the last day disneyland was actually closed?"If we cut the budget are you going to be the one standing at the exit explaining to guests why the ride they just rode is a piece of crap?" - - John Lasseter
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Originally posted by techskip View PostI've read a few accounts of a "gentleman's agreement" between Walt Disney and Walter Knott. Basically Disneyland was closed on Mondays, Knott's was closed on Tuesdays... or something like that. The theory being that both needed downtime for maintenance, and they didn't want to be down at the same time. I don't know if this is true, or if it was merely coincidence. But it would be nice if someone could say either way.
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Originally posted by Wally View PostFeb 6th, 1985- Disneyland begins 7 days a week of operation. That last unscheduled day Disneyland was closed was Sept. 11th 2001Originally posted by ICe101 View PostYeah Disneyland would close Monday and Tuesday with Knotts closing Wednesday and Thursday. This way both parks could do maintenance and refurbishments while their was still always something to do in the Orange County region.
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Re: Historical Question 365
I own a copy of the work schedule for the train crew beginning the week after the Park opened in 1955. It specifies seven-days-a-week operation through September (presumably when the kids went back to school).
DL was DEFINITELY open seven days a week at one time--or at least for a short time after its opening.
Later, closures on Mondays and Tuesdays seems to be the norm.
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