The Disneyland Quiz
1 of 12
Which of the following actors did NOT work at Disneyland in their youth?
Steve Martin
Michelle Pfeiffer
Rene Russo
Kate Hudson
ANSWER: Steve worked in the magic shop, Michelle was in the electrical parade, and Rene was a cashier in one of the shops. Steve worked in the magic shop, Michelle was in the electrical parade, and Rene was a cashier in one of the shops.
2 of 12
How long was Disneyland open before welcoming its one millionth guest?
One month
Two months
Six months
One year
ANSWER: Despite being labeled as a failure by many newspapers on opening day, Disneyland was always a hit with the public. Despite being labeled as a failure by many newspapers on opening day, Disneyland was always a hit with the public.
3 of 12
Who directed the Captain Eo attraction that starred Michael Jackson?
Francis Ford Coppola
Steven Spielberg
George Lucas
Roman Polanski
ANSWER: Coppola directed, but George Lucas was the executive producer on the project. Coppola directed, but George Lucas was the executive producer on the project.
4 of 12
Which ride did President Harry Truman famously refuse to board when he visited in 1957?
Peter Pan
Dumbo
Space Mountain
The Jungle Cruise
ANSWER: The Democrat was worried about being photographed with an elephant. The Democrat was worried about being photographed with an elephant.
5 of 12
Which attraction in the park does NOT use actual gold in the decorations?
Star Tours
It's a Small World
Sleeping Beauty's Castle
Pirates of the Caribbean
ANSWER: Gold is used in some park decorations because it lasts longer and stays shinier than gold paint. In Star Tours, C-3PO is in gold; It's a Small World and the castle both have gold on the building exteriors. Gold is used in some park decorations because it lasts longer and stays shinier than gold paint. In Star Tours, C-3PO is in gold; It's a Small World and the castle both have gold on the building exteriors.
6 of 12
What are the names of the macaws seen in the Enchanted Tiki Room?
Jose, Michael, Pierre, and Fritz
Javier, Michael, Pierre, and Franz
Jose, Mitch, Pete, and Fritz
Javier, Mitch, Pete, and Franz
ANSWER: While the voices for most of the birds are from lesser-known actors, Thurl Ravenscroft, who voices Fritz, is best known for his work as Tony the Tiger. While the voices for most of the birds are from lesser-known actors, Thurl Ravenscroft, who voices Fritz, is best known for his work as Tony the Tiger.
7 of 12
True or False: The two tracks found on The Matterhorn ride are identical.
True
False
ANSWER: The right track is slower and lasts an extra 30 seconds; the left track is faster, with one additional drop and sharper turns. The right track is slower and lasts an extra 30 seconds; the left track is faster, with one additional drop and sharper turns.
8 of 12
Which state's landscapes inspired the rocky terrain seen in Big Thunder Mountain?
Nevada
Arizona
Utah
Colorado
ANSWER: The ride's look is based on the tall, thin spires of rock found in Bryce Canyon National Park. The ride's look is based on the tall, thin spires of rock found in Bryce Canyon National Park.
9 of 12
What year was Tomorrowland originally supposed to represent?
1978
1986
2000
2012
ANSWER: The year was selected because it was the next year Haley's comet would near the Earth. The year was selected because it was the next year Haley's comet would near the Earth.
10 of 12
True or False: No one has ever died on the premises of Disneyland.
True
False
ANSWER: Contrary to rumors, paramedics are not prohibited from pronouncing people dead on Disney property and a few people have met their untimely demise at the park. Contrary to rumors, paramedics are not prohibited from pronouncing people dead on Disney property and a few people have met their untimely demise at the park.
11 of 12
Which of the following attractions does NOT contain sound bytes voiced by Paul Frees?
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln
The Haunted Mansion
The Disney Railroad
Pirates of the Caribbean
ANSWER: Paul Frees was also well-known for his great impersonation of Orson Welles and for voicing the Pillsbury Doughboy. Paul Frees was also well-known for his great impersonation of Orson Welles and for voicing the Pillsbury Doughboy.
12 of 12
What year did the park revoke their rule banning all employees from growing facial hair?
1975
1992
2000
2009
ANSWER: Technically, Disney, with his iconic mustache, wouldn't have been able to work at his own park. Technically, Disney, with his iconic mustache, wouldn't have been able to work at his own park.
