New Orleans Square
| New Orleans Square | |
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| Location | Disneyland |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | July 24, 1966 |
| Replaced | Holidayland |
| Theme | 19th Century New Orleans |
New Orleans Square is a themed land found at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. Based on 19th-century New Orleans, Louisiana, the roughly three-acre area was the first land to be added to Disneyland after the park's opening, at a cost of $18 million. It is exclusive to Disneyland, although a similarly themed area can be found within Adventureland at Tokyo Disneyland.
The word "square" is a bit of a misnomer, since the area does not resemble a traditional urban piazza as much as an intricate series of "streets" that weave around shops, restaurants and the Pirates of the Caribbean show building. At one point, it included the only overnight accommodations in the park open to the public, the now closed Disneyland Dream Suite.[1]
History
The land was opened to the public on July 24, 1966, with New Orleans Mayor Victor H. Schiro participating in the dedication ceremony. Schiro announced Walt Disney had been made an honorary citizen of New Orleans; Disney joked that the addition cost as much as the original Louisiana Purchase. Without adjusting for inflation, it actually cost more.
This was Walt Disney's last major public appearance at Disneyland before his death in December 1966.[2]
Attractions and entertainment
Current attractions and entertainment
Former attractions and entertainment
- Pirates Arcade Museum (1967-1980)
- One-of-a-Kind Shop (1966-1996)
- The Disney Gallery (1987-2007)
- Princess Tiana's Mardi Gras Celebration (2009-2010)
Restaurants
- French Market Restaurant
- Mint Julep Bar (non-alcoholic)
- Café Orleans
- Royal Street Veranda
- Blue Bayou Restaurant
- Club 33
- The Harbour Galley
- 21 Royal
Former restaurants
- Le Petite Patisserie (1988-2004)
Shops
- La Mascarade D'Orleans
- Port Royal
- Le Bat en Rouge
- Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie
- Royal Street Sweets
- Pieces of Eight
- Cristal d'Orleans
Former shops
- Bookstand (1966-1973)
- Le Chapeau (1966-1974)
- Le Forgeron (1966-1974)
- Lafitte's Silver Shop (1966-1988)
- Candy Cart (1966-1995)
- Le Gourmet (1966-1998)
- Mlle. Antoinette's Parfumerie (1967-1997)
- La Boutique d'Or (1974-1980)
- Marche aux Fleurs (1975-1985)
- Chocolate Collection (1980-1995)
- Port d'Orleans (1995-2002)
- La Boutique de Noel (1998-2006)
- L'Ornement Magique (1998-2013)
In popular culture
- In the Epic Mickey video game series, Wasteland's version of New Orleans Square is Bog Easy (whose name is based on New Orleans' nickname "Big Easy").
References
- ↑ Kubersky, Seth. "Disneyland converts former Dream Suite into 21 Royal private dining experience". AttractionsMagazine.com. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
- ↑ Simpson, Wade (September 3, 2008). "Sounds Like Walt". MousePlanet. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "Disneyland Railroad". Disneyland. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- ↑ "Haunted Mansion". Disneyland. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- ↑ "Pirates of the Caribbean". Disneyland. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
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Coordinates: 33°48′40″N 117°55′16″W / 33.8112°N 117.9210°W