Disneyland Fun Facts and Trivia for Main Street U.S.A.

When entering Disneyland, the first location guests will come to is Main Street U.S.A. Here, guests can take a leisurely stroll down the street while checking out the various shops including the Emporium which sells a variety of Disney products including clothing, jewelry, toys, along with the Main Street Magic Shop, in which comedian Steve Martin was once employed.

Look for the Eucalyptus trees behind City Hall. They were actually originally planted back in 1910. When visiting the firehouse, look up to see the second story.  This was Walt Disney’s apartment in Disneyland. According to JustDisney.com, “Now, a light is kept on near the window, as a tribute to his creation of Disneyland.”

In the book Disneyland Resort Magical Memories for a Lifetime, it is stated that the windows on Main Street have more than one purpose.  Although decorative, many honor a Disney employee such as the window above the Main Street Emporium which honors Elias Disney, who was Walt Disney’s father.

Walt Disney captured his childhood home in Marceline, Missouri when he created Main Street U.S.A. This location even features scaled down versions of original turn of the century locations.