The Pirates of the Caribbean

The original Pirates of the Caribbean.  The Pirates of the Caribbean opened on March 16, 1967.   The ride at Disneyland was the last ride that Walt Disney worked on.  He passed away three months before it opened.  The Pirates of the Caribbean has been a favorite for many.  Its popularity and influence has lead the […]

Big Thunder Mountain

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder Mountain, Frontierland Disneyland Big Thunder Mountain officially opened on September 2, 1979.  It is an exciting railroad trip though a curse mine in the old west!  This roller coaster ride goes about 36 miles an hour and is about three minutes in duration.  Big Thunder Mountain has a a full back story.   […]

The Sailing Ship Columbia

Sailing Ship Columbia – Disneyland’s Frontierland Guests will journey back in time to the golden age of pioneering and exploration on the Sailing Ship Columbia. The Columbia made its first voyage through the Rivers of America on June 14, 1958. This three-masted ship pays homage to the merchant ship that discovered the Columbia River. It […]

The Mark Twain

The Mark Twain is Disneyland’s Riverboat that floats along the Rivers of America.    Located in Frontierland, this ride takes you back to a time of the Indians.  Sound off below on what this ride means to you.  Rate the ride, share some memories, and if you have a photo to share, there is a place […]

Frontierland Disneyland

Frontierland

Frontierland in Disneyland takes you back to the old west!  Entering this land will take you to cowboys, a shooting gallary, ride on a mine train, visit a saloon and at night, come back to the new west (is that a term?) and see Fantasmic!. Rides: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Mark Twain […]