mandag 29. september 2025

"Princess Gwenevere/Starla and the Jewel Riders" - The Girly, Semi-Arthurian TV Show Made For Little Girls That Made it`s Small Impact

Hi folks! Welcome to my My Own Personal Nerdy Disney and Animation Scrutinizing Analysis blog. A blog where I'm analyzing several Disney films, Disney or Animation in general! These entries are just meant to be my analyses. Not reviews or statements. Just fun analyses! Though I'll make some personal remarks now and then, the content of these entries are meant to be depicted objectively. They're made for entertainment purpose only and the pictures/clips are copyright Disney or other companies. 

Make sure to leave a comment if you like this site! And if there's something you think could be improved, please let me know. But in a constructive way, please. And just a note; I'm not a Native English writer, so my incorrect grammar may be notable.

And finally; If you haven't seen the films, beware of spoilers! And the funny lines aren't meant to be nothing than funny. So I hope you won't find them offensive. If so, I apologize

 
 
 
 
This is how we make electricity in our World :)

 
 
 
 
 
I was preceeding the 
Atlanteans from Atlantis :)
The Hollywood Industry is a jungle of franchises where some properties become more popular than others. Some franchises just comes and goes, while others stay and gains a legacy for many years to come. Whether it`s truly a pity or not, is up to you to decide. However, there are also some who gets popular with their own audiences and finds their small base and never beyond that. However, the TV World is essentially full of many shows who`s were popular to their niche audiences, but never managed to truly gain a true legacy afterwards. But some of these franchises were especifically made for little girls. With magical components and elements who were made to that demographic. 
They told me that I looked 
cute when I looked angry :)
And one of them is Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (also known as Starla outside of North America, due to simplicity. And how Gwenevere was used legally in a country they wanted to release it in). Gwenevere was a show produced by New Frontier Entertainment and Enchanted Camelot Productions with Hong Ying Animation Company Limited. It was internationally distributed by Bohbot Entertainment, and broadcast in the U.S. on Amazin' Adventures block. Where it ran from 1995 to 1996, lasting for two seasons and 26 episodes. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Premise and Characters of Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders
 
Yes, it`s hard to be stuck like 
this. Duuuh :)

Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders followed the titular 16-year-old Princess of Avalon (called after Arthur`s wife), and her fellow Jewel Riders, Fallon and Tamara (three girls with different hair colors: Gwenevere being blonde, Fallon being of color and having purple hair and Tamara having pink hair) to find the seven lost enchanted jewels. And to stop the evil sorceress Kale (who`s Gwenevere`s aunt), the former princess, who wields dark magic and seeks to command all magic. from conquering AvalonAnd those Crown Jewels are the Jewel of the North Woods, Burning Ice, Dreamfields, Jungle, Rainbow, Misty Rose and Desert Star. In the second season, the girls gain new powers and fight Kale and new enemy Morgana. As they search for more magical jewels to rescue their banished mentor, Merlin (who`s pet is the owl Archimedes, or Archie). And restore harmony in magic. Searching for another magical jewels, the Wizard Jewels 
I`m the pet of the smurfs :)
Each rider has a different Jewel. Which grants them powers and gets them to safely travel the tunnels of Wild Magic. Gwenevere
wields the royal Sun Stone, which gives her powers of light and goodness. Her animal is the winged unicorn Sunstar. Fallon wields the Moon Stone, which gives her powers of movement and illusion. Her animal is the unicorn Moondance. Tamara wields the Heart Stone, which makes her talk to animals and give hers healing powers and magical music. In the second season, she gets the "zebracorn" Shadowsong. And talk with their Friends, who are magic animals who wear a jewel identical to their riders. They`re often joined by the Pack, a trio of wolf-riding knights of Avalon who wield the Forest Stones. Led by Drake, who rides Thunderbolt. And Josh who rides Stormrunner and Max, who rides Windwalker. The power of friendship allows the Riders to overcome evil and befriend some of their enemies.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The Elements of Princess Gwenevere
  
I was trying to be Bjork :)

As for the universe of Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders, it`s essentially a premise that is very steeped in fantastical elements. In a Universe with magic, lore and spells. And with talking, fantasy animals. And yes, it does heavily borrow elements from Arthurian legends, despite how the lore is rarely confirmed in the show (cause yes, Gwenevere was named Guinevere). And the three titular girls are different enough to be distinctive. Gwenevere and Fallon are edgy and spunky, while Tamara is the warm and careful one. And sure, it`s easy to see the Disney influence on Gwenevere. As it has many Disneyesque elements. 
For once a love symbol comes 
from a star, not a heart :)
But since it`s a show targeted for little girls, it would easy to frown at it for that reason. For being too fluffy and cutesy and not having enough substance for adults. But it`s also remarkable how Gwenevere herself doesn`t get only one, but two love interests (Drake and Ian). And sure, due to it`s genre and demographic, Gwenevere is comparable to many similar TV series. Like She-Ra: Princess of PowerMy Little Pony and Lady Lovely Locks. And while those comparisons may be shallow, they`re still relevant enough. For sharing a similar premise. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Ratings and Popularity of Princess Gwenevere 
 
We`re the card quartet :)
As for the reception and popularity of Princess
Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders, the truth is that it was a mildly popular show. It struggled with a 0.6 national Nielsen rating among girls 2–11 in 1995. Bohbot hoped the merchandise would raise awareness of it (Hasbro and Toys 'R' Us offered an episode on VHS for free with the pre-order of a toy). But it was still the most popular of the first-run cartoon series in the 1995 edition of Bohbot's "Amazin' Adventures II" weekend (having the U.S. coverage of 80% and airing on 106 stations)  And it was the number one syndicated TV show in the U.S. among girls 6 to 11 in 1996. Starla was a huge hit in France. Reaching the top of channel France 3's ratings in children's slots, even with boys, too. And it`s Fun Radio included it among the 14 best cartoons of the 90, as "one of the important girl shows". 
This is our way to make Koda
from Brother Bear quiet :)
But as for it`s critical reception, despite how it has been mixed, it has still for most part positive. Reviewers have praised it for it`s positive message and content. But as for more serious criticism, Rob Bricken of Topless Robot ranked it fifth on his 2009 list of "most ridiculous" versions of Arthurian legend. And it was made to take advantage of a small, low-aiming school of girl-oriented cartoons. In The Middle Ages in Popular Culture: Medievalism and Genre, Clare Bradford and Rebecca Hutton called it "disappointing and sexist and racist with a weak link to the Arthuriad." Kathleen Richter of Ms. also did the same thing, for how the powerful female figure was demonized as evil. And the main character blonde and blue-eyed. Bustle's Lucia Peters wrote that it holds a special place in many '90s kids' hearts.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Reboot of the Comics & Spinoff Book Series 
 
We wanted to 
diversify with our
symbols :)
However, if Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders has a received a reboot, it`s surprisingly not enough through a renewed season (at least yet). But through comics. In May 2024, the first volume was released by Mad Cave Studios and continued in 2025. Including a crossover with the world of King Arthur and the Knights of Justice. Being a modern take of the Arthurian legends with a dramatized version for an older audience. The plot is how Avalon is in peril and Kale has returned. And while the girls are friends, things are not as they once were. Gwenevere is now the queen. Fallon now leads the Pack of Avalon's protectors. Tamara trains under Merlin to better harness the power of her Heart Stone, but wonders where she and her powers truly belong. When Merlin acts oddly, it's a sign that evil Wild Magic has returned to the kingdom. Gwenevere must choose between being a Jewel Rider and her new duties.  
We`re holding the 
ginger one, as she`s
most mischevious :)
Volume 2, The Quest for Avalon, was released on August 19, 2025. Where they had defeated Kale. But with Merlin gone, strange things and wild magic outbreaks came. Gwen and her friends must defeat a new enemy and restore balance to the magic of Avalon. But their friendship is tested again as their responsibilities continue to shift and change. A third comic, Princess Gwenevere & King Arthur, a crossover with King Arthur & the Knights of Justice, was to be released May 2025. But it was never released. In 2001, Rachel Roberts began writing her fantasy book series Avalon: Web of Magic loosely based on the show. As of 2012, the series includes 12 novels, and a three-volume graphic novel named Avalon: The Warlock Diaries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Behind the Scenes Information
 
I wanted to see how Ariel felt 
like as a mermaid :)
Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders was going to be an adaptation of Dragonriders of Pernfantasy novels by Anne McCaffrey, but went in a different direction. It was Bohbot's earlier take on the Arthurian legends, King Arthur and the Knights of Justice. It was renamed in its development, to Enchanted Jewel Riders and Princess Guinevere & Her Jewel Adventures in March 1995. A work-in-progress title for the show was Enchanted CamelotAnd it had some major differences in its character design. The August 1994 draft script for the pilot episode of Enchanted Camelot (Enchanted Quest, which would become Jewel Quest) has been different in many aspects. The team wanted the Jewel Riders to be positive role models for girls. The animation was done in Taipei, Taiwan by Hong Ying Animation Company Limited. The show's CGI effects were created by Ian Tetrault in Autodesk 3ds Max and Adobe After Effects. The actress for Gwenevere/Starla was changed for the second season, as Kerry Butler had to go to Canada for the Beauty and the Beast musical. The show was not renewed for 1997, but a third season was rumored in 1998. 
I know that purple hair looks 
odd, but it makes me 
distinctive :)
Originally they were just going to do 13 episodes. Bohbot wanted European distribution which required 26 episodes. They would have made more but were waiting to see how it succeeded. Search for wild magic jewels since the first set was all found. Use Morgana as the ultimate villainess instead of Kale. Robert Mandell was open to the suggestions of art director Greg Autore. Since the second season wasn`t written and rushed into production, it was where he had the most fun. Instead of translating the characters and making new fashions, he was free to create new powers and adventures. 
Since I`m (Gwen) the girl, I 
needed to be in front :)
Gwenevere was the first gig for composer Louis Fagenson. Cranking out 18-20 minutes of music a week, as episodes would air two weeks after scoring them. No room for error. With Fallon they tried to work her to not look specifically African American, due to the setting. So the skin tone picked for her was Caribbean, North African and with a Creole accent. And therefore a favorite for her designer, for not looking pink and pretty. Purple/lavender is the second best selling color, why is why Fallon’s was given it. As it made her mysterious. Gwen needed to be in pink, as girls like it.  
I`m a blend of a dog and a 
cat :) Sort of :)
But her skin tones and hair was golden, as infused with. Tamara
needed a special animal friend, which is why a Zebra striped unicorn came. Kale was given the color red, for her harsh dominance. But her costume changed for season 2, cause it was so detailed. Morgana was given icy colors, as she was more mature and less flamboyant. Kale was going to have a goblin, a bat and a snake. But weasels and dragons read better on screen. Characters like Tara, Fallon’s Sky Dancer and the fourth Pack knight were dropped. Kerry Butler was inspired by the Disney Princesses.  Fallon`s name was originally Alexandra. Tamara was called Melody, but the name was trademarked in the US.

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Epilogue
 
At the end, Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders is an
honorary entry into the World of animation. And it`s right to say that it`s deservedly so. As for my own personal opinion about the show, I must say that I actually like it. I remember watching it on mornings before entering school when I was fourteen (yeah, I know that it`s weird to like a show during such an age. But I was a weird kid, so please don`t blame me). I found it cute and endearing. But the remarkable thing is how the show was shown here four years after it premiered, as it was never shown before the last year of the new Millenium (and yes, here it was named Starla).
And yes, after all these decades, I must say that I`ve still watched
Gwenevere and I still like it for the aforementioned reasons. Sure, it`s obviously made for a toddler audience and there are some juvenile moments. But it`s still a cute, harmless show for both kids and animation buffs. And yeah, it`s hard to believe that it`s now been 30 years old (for someone who actually was a child in 1995). And since this entry was meant to synergize with it`s 30th Anniversary, there`s nothing left to wish Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders Happy 30th Anniversary and may you continue to have many more.
  
 
 


We wanted to be sparkly without the riders ;)





 
References: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHtZjkqokq4&t=4s (Kelly Butler talks Princess Gwenevere/Starla and the Jewel Riders. Broadway Access Interview. BTS)

tirsdag 2. september 2025

The Disney Parks - The Famous Theme Parks Who Brings Disney`s Universe To Life and Who`s Known For Being the Happiest Places on Earth

Hi folks! Welcome to my My Own Personal Nerdy Disney and Animation Scrutinizing Analysis blog. A blog where I'm analyzing several Disney films, Disney or Animation in general! These entries are just meant to be my analyses. Not reviews or statements. Just fun analyses! Though I'll make some personal remarks now and then, the content of these entries are meant to be depicted objectively. They're made for entertainment purpose only and the pictures/clips are copyright Disney or other companies. 

Make sure to leave a comment if you like this site! And if there's something you think could be improved, please let me know. But in a constructive way, please. And just a note; I'm not a Native English writer, so my incorrect grammar may be notable.

And finally; If you haven't seen the films, beware of spoilers! And the funny lines aren't meant to be nothing than funny. So I hope you won't find them offensive. If so, I apologize

 
For the first time ever I`m going to write about something that Disney have been synonymous with: Their Theme Parks.  
 


 
Well, at least we`re relieved that it`s not us who`s having that Anniversary and only the park itself :)

 
 
 
  
Yes, it was tailor made for
Pooh. Don`t ask why ;)
Disney has been known and labeled for many things throughout a whole Century (yes, it`s hard to believe that Disney has been around that long). They`ve been known for making animation through various forms. They`ve known for their iconic and archetypical components (good versus evil, an archetypical moral). They`ve been known for creating stories with magic, Princesses and talking animals. They`ve known for their previous Disneyfication, but they`ve also been known for various criticisms for many things throughout the years. However, if there`s also something that Disney has also been known for, is their Theme Parks. 
Soon every train in the World
will look like me :)
Because let`s face it, regardless of what you can say about Disney, Disney are also synonymous with them. Their theme parks has always been a goal and a experience for most kids or for any Disney-fan and also been a destination for many people in general. It all started by how Walt wanted to have a theme park for his movies and shorts. And since then, the parks have managed to live their lives of their own. And it just happens that his very first park happens to have it`s Anniversary this year. And while there have been many Disney parks who`s been built afterwards, it all started with one specific theme park. And that was Disneyland in Anaheim, which opened in July 17th, 1955.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The History of Disneyland Anaheim
  
The idea for Disneyland began when Walt Disney was visiting Griffith Park in Los Angeles with his daughters. 
While watching them ride, he wanted to make a park where adults and children could have fun together. Still, his idea lay still for many years. But the idea was born for how visitors wanting to visit his studio and realizing how it had little to offer fans. The earliest draft of the park was sent to production designer Dick Kelsey in August 31, 1948 (where it was named "Mickey Mouse Park"). Based on notes Walt made during his and Ward Kimball's trip to the Chicago Railroad Fair. As the Henry Ford's Museum and Greenfield Village had attractions like Main Street and steamboat rides. But Walt was also inspired by Tivoli Gardens in Denmark, Knott's Berry Farm, Colonial Williamsburg, the Century of Progress in Chicago, and New York's World Fair of 1939. 
Walt had consultants in the park business. His ideas had a small
park with a boat ride and other areas. And was originally planned for a sixteen-acre (6.5 ha) plot to the south, across Riverside Drive from the studio. But Walt soon realized that the site was too small for his ideas. Walt bought a 160-acre site near Anaheim in 1953. Which was chosen for it`s climate and affordable land, despite how it was a rural town at the time and it was hard to get to it. Disney founded WED Enterprises (by Walt`s initials), preceeding Walt Disney Imagineering. Concept art began before funding was secured. But the Burbank City Council rejected the idea, as they feared a carnival atmosphere to the city.  
Construction began in 1954. Walt set a construction deadline of one year to his staff. Both Walt and Roy took the chance to promote the park with TV. But Disney had troubles getting money, so he made the show Disneyland. During a press event on the ABC Television Network on July 17, 1955. In return, ABC agreed to finance the park.  It`s a well-known that Walt was less into animation and more into other things during the last years of his life. But what`s remarkable is how Sleeping Beauty`s castle was built four years before the movie premiered. The construction cost $17 million (equivalent to $153 million in 2023), which was the triple of the original budget. 83 million people watched the event. Although 28,000 people attended the event, only about half of those were invitees, the rest having purchased counterfeit tickets, or snuck into the park by climbing over the fence. But still twice as many people showed up. Amusement parks were dying at the time. 
But the park was still a success. After two months, there were among 1. million visitors. And yes, there were many who wanted to capitalize the popularity of the parks, as both SeaWorld and Universal Studios were competing. But sometimes Walt`s creativity clashed with his operations. For the arguments of lack of attractions, he built a scale model of the Matterhorn and put a bobsled in it. Which became the first tubular steel roller coaster in the World. But Walt hoped to make an bigger impact with the advent of a monorail, which was the first in North America. He invited the US. Vice President to dedicate it`s launch. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Attractions and Parts of Disneyland Anaheim
 
Don`t be fooled, it`s bigger 
than it looks like :)
It`s redundant to summarize how the Disney theme parks are essentially like stepping into Disney`s movies. and the World of the characters. But visitors also gets to meet the characters. And sure, it`s needless to say that most recurring characters that you`ll meet in the parks are Mickey, Donald, Goofy and their squad. But also various other famous Disney characters, like the Princesses and other characters. However, the Disney parks doesn`t only have Disney related attractions, as they`ve have other attractions. As for areas, Disneyland Anaheim consists of nine lands and a number of concealed backstage areas. The park opened with Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. But has since added New Orleans Square in 1966, Bear Country in 1972 (now known as Bayou Country), Mickey's Toontown in 1993, and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in 2019. 
Yes, Disneyland is a 
destination by itself :)
But regarding the parts of the park, Main Street was inspired by Walt`s hometown, Missouri. And the firehouse is where he had his personal apartment, off-limits to the public. Main Street also includes The Disney Gallery and the Opera House, which shows Walt Disney A Magical Life, a show featuring an Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt. At the end lies the Central Plaza (also known as the Hub), which is a portal to most of the other partsAdventureland was meant to recreate an exotic tropical place. Attractions include Jungle Cruise, the Indiana Jones Adventure, and Adventureland Treehouse, inspired by Swiss Family Robinson
Yes, it was a whimsical, old 
inventor who made me :)
Frontierland has the setting of pioneer days of the American frontier and includes animatronic Native Americans, at the banks of the Rivers of America. Attractions include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, Frontierland Shootin' Exposition, and Fantasmic!. Frontierland also includes Golden Horseshoe Saloon. Fantasyland includes Snow White's Enchanted Wish, Peter Pan's Flight, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Pinocchio's Daring Journey and Alice in Wonderland. And also King Arthur Carrousel, Mad Tea Party, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and It's a Small World. Tomorrowland has a "retro-future" theme like Jules Verne. It`s attractions are Space Mountain, Star Wars Launch Bay, Autopia, the Disneyland Monorail Tomorrowland Station, Astro Orbitor, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.
Yes, it`s hard for a car to be 
stuck to a building :) Duuh :)
New Orleans Square is based on 19th-century New Orleans. It`s home to Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion (which was made after Walt`s death) and the private Club 33. Bayou Country's includes Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Mickey's Toontown was based by the town of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. And is home to Disney's classic cartoon characters. It has three rides: Chip 'n' Dale's Gadgetcoaster, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin. It also includes Mickey's House and Meet Mickey, Minnie's House, Goofy's How-To-Play Yard and Donald's Duck Pond. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is set in the Black Spire Outpost village on the Batuu planet. It`s Attractions are Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. It replaced Big Thunder Ranch and former backstage areas. And sure, it would`ve been tempting to summarize all the attractions that has come and gone with the park. But that would`ve taken a whole entry of it`s own right. But Walt said that Disneyland would never be completed, as long as there`s imagination left in the World. Which pretty much sums the policy of the attractions. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
The Other Disney Parks Around the World 
 
We were playing with blue 
fire, so that`s why it has this
color :)
However, the Disney theme parks have also expanded to other parts of the World. The second Disney Park that was made was Disney World Florida (which was chosen for many reasons, as year-round weather, major tourists and a lot of land for reasonable price. And despite how another theme park was secondary to Walt). The third Disney Park, Tokyo Disney Resort, was built in 1983 (which always has been successful). Disneyland Paris, opened in 1992 (and was originally called Euro Disney Resorts). Originally Disney were looking for locations in Frankfurt, London or Milan, but they didn`t have enough flat land. 
I (Mickey) know that I`m 
small, but even a small mouse
can give someone a 
welcome :)
And Disneyland Paris had financial troubles, due to the recession and increased unemployment, which was affecting France at this time. But the park fortunately got more visitors three years afterwards. Tokyo DisneySea was opened in September 2001 (which are the only Disney park not owned by Disney)A second theme park in Paris, Walt Disney Studios Park, opened in 2002. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort opened in September 12, 2005 (and Disney included Chinese culture and traditions for accuracy). Shanghai Disney Resort opened in June 16, 2016. As for future parks, Disney announced that they will make a theme park and resort with Miral Group on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Criticisms of the Parks, The Best Theme Park, The Most Visited Theme Park and the Most Popular Attraction
 
The studio is below my box :)
However, regarding these theme parks, a relevant question if they`ve received criticism. And the truth is that Disneyland Anaheim originally received some bad reviews during it`s opening days (for not having enough drinks to the guests, too many visitors and the fresh asphalt trapping the foots of the guests). However, regarding the current criticisms have been it`s high costs and crowds, declining guest experience due to understaffing and poor service (sorry for saying this). And the introduction of paid systems like Genie+ that replace previous free alternatives, deteriorating cleanliness, and aging of attractions and overal park design. Critics also pointed cultural insensitivity in some attractions and the perceived loss of the "magic" guests associate with Disney. 
I`m (Ursula) is just pretending
to be happy for Ariel :)
But regarding the popularity of the theme parks, the truth is that they`ve been the most visited theme parks of the entire World. But in that regard, it would be tempting to wonder which park is regarded as the best one by critics and visitors in general. While of course this is a personal opinion, the truth is that Tokyo Disneysea, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida and Disneyland Anaheim are regarded as the best ones in many polls. But regarding which park is the most visited, it is Disney World in Florida, having 58 million annual visitors. As opposed to Disneyland Anaheim, which gets 18 Million visitors annually. But regarding the most visited attraction in Anaheim, the truth is that (ironically) Star Wars Rise of the Resistance gets the most visitors. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Epilogue
 
Yes, I`m just holding the beer,
since I`m not old enough to 
drink yet :)
At the end, the Disney Parks are among the most well-known and cherished components of Disney`s huge and ongoing legacy. And it`s fair to say that it`s deservedly so. No matter what you say about the parks and how it`s essentially is a cynical part of milking Disney`s commercialization (sorry for my statement), there`s no doubt that the parks are meant to delight and captivate Disney and Park lovers around the World of all ages. And while essentially this entry was meant to honoring most of the Disney Parks, it all started (pardon this intended pun) with one park.  
Don`t worry, the water below 
me is just a mirage :)
It`s hard to believe that this park has been around so long and that it has been longer than most of us were even born. But regardless of how expensive they are, there`s no doubt that the Disney Parks are going to continue to thrill and delight Disney buffs and park lovers for many years to come. And since this entry was meant to synergize with Disneyland Anaheim`s 70th Anniversary, there`s nothing left to wish Disneyland Anaheim Happy 70th Anniversary and may you continue to have many more.
 
 
 
 
 

Soon people would want us for being steeped in Gold :)
 
 
 
 
 
 
References: 
The Imagineering Story