Disneyland Fans Go Viral For Highlighting What They Miss Most From The Parks Before The Major Changes
A lot has changed at Disneyland over the years and fans are remembering the way things used to be.
Disneyland is a place that is designed to evoke nostalgia, while also bringing guests new attractions and experiences. However, the thing that really seems to bring out the nostalgia in many fans isn’t any particular aspect of the park, but a feeling that comes from a particular type of experience. Many Disneyland fans feel that experience is what is truly a thing of the past.
A thread on Reddit recently went viral when one fan lamented the way things have changed at Disneyland. From significant price increases to major changes in procedures, there’s a feeling the park is a lot more crowded, and wallet-draining than it used to be. And because of that, people just can’t visit in the way they once did. As the initial post stated…
It’s certainly true that these days it can be difficult to not find a significant line at Disneyland to do literally anything. And with the reservation system still in effect, simply visiting on a whim just isn’t an option. Walt Disney World recently announced an end to its reservation system starting in 2024, but Disneyland has yet to make a like announcement.
Different people responding to the thread are nostalgic for different eras in Disneyland Resort history. For some, the fact that Disney California Adventure wasn’t actually all that successful in its early years wasn’t a bug, it was a feature…
The Reddit board where this was posted was for residents of Orange County, so we’re talking about people who are locals, and potentially very frequent visitors. Disneyland has been a regular hangout for young people for decades, though with the cost of Disneyland Magic Keys being what they are, that’s a lot harder to do than it was decades ago, as one fan remembered…
If you’re nostalgic for any era, there is probably a post that you can relate to. Some remember the days of Disneyland ticket books, which haven’t been around since the early 1970s. For me, the nostalgic time is Disney California Adventure about a decade ago, a place to hang out with friends, have a cocktail, see a band, and make a night of it…
Disneyland has always been crowded but there’s certainly a feeling that it’s a lot worse now than it used to be. One of the suggestions is that the ride of YouTube and social media has made the park a magnet for content creators, and they’re the reason that Disneyland is so much busier than it used to be.
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In the end, things will always change at Disneyland. People looking back on their experiences from years ago can’t do what they used to, but at the same time, there’s a new generation making new memories with things as they are now, who will likely look back on those years just as fondly when future changes make those identical experiences equally impossible.
CinemaBlend’s resident theme park junkie and amateur Disney historian, Dirk began writing for CinemaBlend as a freelancer in 2015 before joining the site full-time in 2018. He has previously held positions as a Staff Writer and Games Editor, but has more recently transformed his true passion into his job as the head of the site's Theme Park section. He has previously done freelance work for various gaming and technology sites. Prior to starting his second career as a writer he worked for 12 years in sales for various companies within the consumer electronics industry. He has a degree in political science from the University of California, Davis. Is an armchair Imagineer, Epcot Stan, Future Club 33 Member.