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The Happiest Places on Earth

by CHAN LEE PENG on 14/06/09 at 5:57 am

Here are some extraordinary places that accommodate joy and inspiration in the world. Just forget about your worries, agonies and troubles, let the yesterday, tomorrow, future and fantasy inspirations in these happiest places fill you with fond and sweet memories.

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Hi, I’m M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E. Just call me Mickey, OK? First of all, welcome to Disneyland Park- the happiest land on earth. Today, I’ll become your tourist guide. Get yourself ready and let’s start our tour now. I hope you enjoy the trip! Here we go…

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Disneyland was the first Disney theme park owned by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts division of The Walt Disney Company, and it was opened on July 17, 1955. Disneyland was the idea of Walt E. Disney, an artist who created the cartoon character of Mickey Mouse. He wanted to establish a park, in which the families could have fun, and there his dream fulfilled when the first Disneyland was built in Anaheim, California in 1955. He hoped to bring Disneyland as a source of joy and inspiration to the entire world. Indeed, Disneyland has become a huge hit for both adults and children!

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There is also a plaque at the entrance of Disneyland stated that “Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy.”

Sleeping Beauty Castle

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Sleeping Beauty Castle is a building situated in the center of Disneyland Park and Hong Kong Disneyland Park. It’s the oldest and best known building of all Disney castles, with several dioramas depicting the famous fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.

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Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland reaches a height of 23.5m and its pink castle is surrounded by a moat where swans swim. To enter, please follow me to walk across a drawbridge.

Adventureland

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Adventureland takes you to far off places like Africa, Asia, South Pacific, Middle East, South America and desert islands. This themed land was opened on July 17, 1955 and it features a theme of the remote jungles of the above mentioned places. In almost one place, you could picture a diverse civilization, which of course makes your adventure here worth a penny. Exotic animal statues, Congo drums, architectural crafts of Pacific, tribal performance mask and non-American totem poles are some of the notable features here. Jungle Cruise, Tarzan’s Treehouse, and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room are three main attractions in Disneyland, while Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye is a renowned tourist spot at Tokyo DisneySea theme park in Chiba, Japan. The trips to these places are absolutely enjoyable!

Mickey’s Toontown

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Where can you see Mickey Mouse and all your favorite Disney characters? In your PC game, Nintendo game, shows, cinemas, TV screens or newspapers? Where can you meet and enjoy the ride with the character of Mickey? Of course, your dream can be fulfilled by visiting Mickey’s Toontown which was opened to the public in 1993. At Tokyo Disneyland, it’s called Toontown.

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Here, it’s a home of mine as it houses the house of Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse. The establishment of Mickey’s Toontown, has notably raised my global status as the most popular kid idols as well as the most popular cartoon characters.

Main Street, U.S.A

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Main Street, U.S.A. brings you back to a typical Midwest town 100 years ago. At Disneyland, it even has horse-drawn trams.

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There is a train station above the entrance for each Main Street, U.S.A. However, this service is not available at Tokyo Disneyland.

Tomorrowland

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Do you want to pilot your own spacecraft on a mission to venture into the mystery of the outer space? Then, come to Tomorrowland and have a ride on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster. Not enough with this ride? Alright, how about have a wild ride on Astro Orbitor? Come and experience yourself, it’s indeed an exciting ride here as it depicts numerous exciting views of the future. Give yourself a chance to participate in the adventures of Star Tours, I Shrunk the Audience, Disneyland Monorail, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Innoventions, Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Station, and Autopia.

Critter Country

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Here, we come to a place called Critter Country which was initially a home to Indian Village. It was opened in 1972. The notable spot to look for here is Splash Mountain. It’s a log-flume journey and the idea of the creation of Splash Mountain was actually inspired by the Uncle Remus stories of Joel Chandler Harris. The mountain ride here is really thrilling and unforgettable! You should never miss it!

New Orleans Square

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New Orleans Square which was opened on July 24, 1966, depicts a theme on 19th century New Orleans. Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean are two well-known attractions here. Hey, wanna to meet pirate? Here is the place. Come here and meet Captain Jack Sparrow.

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Hello, Captain Jack, shall we have a drink at Club 33?

Fantasyland

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Fantasyland is a world of storybook. The characters of the story become “live” here which are served as a source of creative inspiration among the youngsters.

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At Fantasyland, you’ll encounter this poor Donald Duck. Hey, listen, he’s calling for HELP…

Donald says, “Hey, who pasted my buttock to the ceiling? Come here and get me down here, and I’ll give you 100 buck, OK?” He continues to yell, “Help, help, help….!”

                    

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Have you ever dreamt of flying with Peter Pan to the paradise? Or, how about have a challenging adventure with Alice in the Wonderland? Here, you come to a right place. Yes, Fantasyland at Disneyland. Imagine a sweet moment while swirling in the teacups at Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Tea Party! It must be an unforgettable moment!!! Fantasyland is truly exciting! Now, listen to what Donald is goin’ to say then…

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YEEPIE! This is great! So much fun, I really can’t stop spinning!

EPCOT Center

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EPCOT Center is part of a family of Disney theme park. It took a shape to show what life might be like in the future.

Disney’s California Adventure

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Next to Disneyland in Anaheim, there sits Disney’s California Adventure. The adventure park here takes a theme of the state of California. At night, colored lights will turn this park into a magical place.

Disneyland Paris

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Disneyland Paris is in France. Here, Mickey can speak French! Amazing though!

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Next to Disneyland Paris is Walt Disney Studios Paris, which is an extraordinary trip to HOLLYWOOD!

Tokyo Disneyland

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Konnichiwa! Welcome to Tokyo Disneyland. Located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, this Disney Park was the first to be built by Walt Disney Imagineering outside of the United States. It was opened on April 15, 1983.

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Next door to Tokyo Disneyland is Tokyo DisneySea. Here, it tells you all about the ocean and the aquatic animals.  

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At the main entrance to Tokyo DisneySea, there you’ll see another Disney character, Donald Duck. It’s a big hit with kid there. Donald is CUTE, isn’t he?

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Christine Ramsay

Jun 14th, 2009

A wonderful article full of memories of when my boys were small and wanted to visit places like these. My younger son has visited several of them and likes the Tokyo one the best. Well done.

Christine

Deep Blue

Jun 14th, 2009

Real nice read. Come what may I make it on the lottery and keep this article of yours as my guide to see the happiest places on Earth. Thanks for sharing my friend, well written.

amilia snow

Jun 14th, 2009

sweet…i hope i get to visit disneyland one day…
I particularly enjoyed this phrase :)
“Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy.”

thx for sharing!

Jenny Heart

Jun 14th, 2009

I do hope to go with my family here someday. Great thoughts to look forward too. I clicked like it.

nobert soloria bermosa

Jun 14th, 2009

wonderful places

Hugo La Rosa

Jun 14th, 2009

Thank you for the article, Chan. I never went to Disneyland; but I hope that I’ll go in the future, with my grandkids, now that they are still kids.

Alexa Gates

Jun 14th, 2009

Great article Chan… i’ve never been to Disney but it looks like loads of fun :D

clay hurtubise

Jun 14th, 2009

Nice piece, we are partial to Universal Studios. Basically I’m happy when I’m with my honey, where ever that may be!
Thanks,
Clay

Southgate

Jun 14th, 2009

I thoroughly enjoyed the article and now I have the pleasure of visiting Disney Land, Tomorrow land, 19 th century New Orleans etc.Thank you.

Glynis Smy

Jun 14th, 2009

Good fun, never been but it looks good.

Jaison

Jun 14th, 2009

I am planning to visit Disney land in the near future.. Liked, Stumbled and dugg.

goodselfme

Jun 14th, 2009

Good happy write, my friend. I am happiest when I am in good company even if that is at the garbage dump.

Uma Shankari

Jun 14th, 2009

THoroughly enjoyable read. Well done. Beautiful pics that make you sigh “when will I get to see them?”

Jamie Myles

Jun 14th, 2009

Fun article I really enjoyed it . love the pictures.

Joe Dorish

Jun 14th, 2009

Fun places for sure!

Liane Schmidt

Jun 14th, 2009

W.O.N.D.E.R.F.U.L. *:) – - I love “It’s a Small World” – - thanks for sharing the Disneylands outside of California, I’ve never seen those before.

Blessings.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

Debra.

Jun 14th, 2009

Great article, Chan! It was a pleasure to read!

Sheila M

Jun 14th, 2009

I thought the happiest places on earth were the places where lithium was found in the water supply (just kidding) seriously tho, they have the lowest suicide rates. Very well written and informative article Chan Lee. I know you always put a lot of time and effort into these. I enjoyed reading=)

PR Mace

Jun 14th, 2009

Wonderfully written outstanding article but then my husband and I love and I mean love Disney World. We are going back for another visit in Oct. It is a happy place. I feel like I am in another world when we are there.

CA Johnson

Jun 14th, 2009

This was amazing, Chan. I enjoyed the tour. I remember always wanting to go there when I was a kid. I never got the chance to go. I would still hope to go one day. If I do not get the chance to go, I will always have this article to remind me of how great it is.

Ruby Hawk

Jun 14th, 2009

I realy enjoyed the tour. You fitted everything in and it was delightful.I wanted to go take my children but couldn’t, then I wanted to take my grandhildren but still couldn’t afford it. Maybe some day when I win the lottery.

stumbleuponwriter

Jun 14th, 2009

This is so cool. Perhaps I will bring my future kids here someday with the one whom I will settle down with..

valli

Jun 14th, 2009

Cool, fantastic tour.

estrella 2008

Jun 14th, 2009

Excelente articulo amigo.

Chris Stonecipher

Jun 14th, 2009

These are places that I must visit in my life time. I enjoyed reading your article and your photos are great my friend.
Bless you,
Chris

Judy Sheldon

Jun 14th, 2009

If it is just 1/2 as fun as your article I must start saving my pennies now. I enjoyed this very much!

Eunice Tan

Jun 14th, 2009

I agree with you. There is no sadness in Disneyland

Jo Oliver

Jun 15th, 2009

:)

BC Doan

Jun 15th, 2009

What a fun place to visit!

kate smedley

Jun 15th, 2009

What a wonderful article Chan, it’s 20 years since I went to Disneyland in Anaheim … you have made me want to go again. It is indeed a pleasure to read this.

swatilohani

Jun 16th, 2009

perect ten Chan

Unofre Pili

Jun 16th, 2009

So beautiful merry places, so merry read. Thank you.

lindalulu

Jun 16th, 2009

Another wonderful article Chan, brings me back to when my kids were small…

lowellpendon

Jun 16th, 2009

this is one place i wanted my son to visit someday. great post. it helps people experience how it is in a Disney land

Mr Ghaz

Jun 17th, 2009

Excellent write and wonderful presentation..Beautiful pics too..will pass it to my kids..they liked Disneyland so much..this is perfect places for the next vacation during school holidays..thanks a lot for sharing this great work..

Monica Sappleton

Jun 18th, 2009

A very wonderful and enjoyable piece with such beautiful pics.
Thanks for sharing.
Monica.

CutestPrincess

Jun 18th, 2009

oh wow! that was magnificent… wish to visit that place someday!

Anne McNew

Jun 20th, 2009

hahahaha I remember my toddler debating his dad on what channel to watch on cable because her dad would like to see the NBA finals while she would want the “KI-MOUSE” referring to Mickey mouse Disney channel.
Great post.

chandreyee

Jun 22nd, 2009

loved your article..your presentation is is great and have my thumbs up as a guide…i am giving you a i like it on this..keep up the good work…:)

Nikhilnair

Jun 23rd, 2009

WOW!
lots of interesting things. I never went to Disneyland… would love to go there one day!

Rodallega

Jun 26th, 2009

I wish I were in Adventureland.

rizzei

Jul 22nd, 2009

wish i could visit to those places even just in my dreams..woah! wonderful pics..and post!

rizzei

Jul 22nd, 2009

wish i could visit to those places even just in my dreams..woah! wonderful pics..and post before i forget!

PR Mace

Oct 9th, 2009

Thanks, Chan, now I am really ready to go.

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