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One very common piece of trivia that people like to talk about is that there is a basketball court inside of the Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction. This is partly true. No, it is not a full court; it is just a hoop with half court paint guides on the floor. People also say that Walt added the "court", because the Matterhorn exceeded the height limitations of a building, so they needed a court to call it a sports complex. This is 100% false. First of all, one hoop wouldn't be able to be considered a sports complex. Second, there is no law in California that says if a building exceeds a height limit, it can only be for a sports complex. The real reason why the Matterhorn has a basketball hoop, is because there was extra space in the peak of the Matterhorn, and the Disney employee's asked Walt for one so the mountain climbers can play when they are on their breaks. Next time someone tries to tell you that's why the Matterhorn has a "court" in it, prove them wrong.

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At the Haunted Mansion gift shop near the Royal Street Veranda, in the left corner of the shop, there is a music box. If you twist the knob, you hear a little tune. Note that it is on the top shelf, so you need to be on the taller side to turn it. This is one of the least known secrets of Disneyland, so consider yourselves special.

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Disney finally found a use for that ugly dirt circle, that the California Screamin' attraction circles. Disney are planning on putting some Dumbo type ride there, with some speculation that it will be Finding Nemo themed.

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On September 10, 2017, Francis Xavier Atencio sadly past away at the age of 98, due to natural causes. He was best known for his work on Pirates Of The Caribbean, for his iconic song, A Pirate’s Life For Me, and Grim Grinning Ghosts. He personally worked with Walt, and pleased him with all of his work. He helped shape Disneyland, and the whole Disney Company, to what we see today.

May you rest in peace,

Francis Xavier Atencio September 4, 1919 - September 10, 2017

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If you have a few moments, please play one of Francis Xavier Atencio's most iconic songs, A Pirate's Life For Me, in memory of this amazing Disney Legends work, and contribution.

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The Rocket To The Moon rocket (left) was based off a German V-2 missile (right) that was launched in 1945. Next time you see the iconic rocket, know that you are looking at a Nazi missile.

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This is Robert Gillum, the famous piano player that plays on Refreshment Corner. The piano Gillum is playing is one of the most played pianos in the world. It is a hidden gem, that very few people will notice.So next time you visit Disneyland, make sure you go to Refreshment Corner, and say hello to this Disney legend.

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The Disneyland Resort has started dressing up for the Halloween season. Here is a look at some new things to come to Disney's California Adventure.

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Here is a look at the new Funko Pop of the Abominable Snowman, a.k.a. "Harold". It is a Disneyland exclusive, which means you can only get it at D Street in Downtown Disney, or at Le Petit Chalet, inside Disneyland park, near the Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction. It will cost you $14.99, which is a steal, judging it by it's size and detail.

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The Magic Eye Theatre (now the Tommorowland Theatre), was the first theater to have moving seats with a moving picture. The new technology, debuted with the most expensive movie at the time, George Lucas' Captain EO, starring Michael Jackson. The technology was so well received at the time, it was the inspiration for the first simulator ride, also a collaboration with George Lucas, Star Tours.

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The Science Of The Goat Trick The "Goat Trick" is the term given to the sensation of weightlessness given to the guest when they follow the goat with their body and their eyes. The effect works best in the cars at the back of the train, because of the whipping motion of the back. You essentially feel the sensation of weightlessness, because Lateral g-force is like what you feel on Goofy's Sky School and other "crazy mouse" type coasters. But when you turn your head toward the goat, your inner ear, which is where you feel how the g-force affects you, makes your body feel as if it is being pushed backwards rather than sideways, so your brain is confused on which way you are going, because your eyes see something, but you feel yourself moving in a different direction.

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This boy is going to kill someone one of these days.

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Here is a before and after picture of the Matterhorn Bobsled "Hoarder" scene. When the updated version of the Matterhorn Bobsleds debuted on May 22, 2015 the iconic Wells Exhibition crate was removed. Fans of the attraction, missed the homage to Frank Wells, and begged Disney to bring it back to the scene. During the 2017 refurbishment, one of Disney's main priorities was to add the crate, back to where belongs. R.I.P. Franklin Wells March 4, 1932 - April 3, 1994

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For the first time ever, the Disneyland railroad makes a left turn, before it turns into the Toontown Station.

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Concept art and a map of how Disney originally intended the new Harbor Blvd parking structure and pedestrian bridge to be. But, the new plan would take away pedestrian traffic, which the restaurants and shops, such as Captain Kidds and iHop depend on to give them a revenue. Disney are currently working on a way to tweak the design, so the restaurants and shops can have some pedestrian flow. Hopefully it means us guests, can enter into the parks faster then the current system.

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There are various rumors that Disney are planning to demolish the Downtown Disney parking, and to add a five star hotel in it's place. The parking for Downtown Disney would be moved to Harbor Blvd, and would be a seven story parking structure.

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Disneyland Hotel's horseshoe falls was located where the E Ticket Pool now stands. It was a man made waterfall, which you had the ability to walk behind it. The river it lead to was filled with Koi Fish and lights, that gave the river a glow at night. Though it wasn't the most magical thing at the resort, it will have a place in our hearts. @graygrout @starlawdy