Deep inside Anaheim’s original Disneyland, there’s a door that neither you nor I will likely enter. It’s on a New Orleans plaza, not far from the fan-favorite Haunted Mansion ride, and the door itself isn’t clear. Green color with golden details, the only thing that distinguishes it is a plaque that reads “33”. It marks the site of one of the many secret clubs within the Disney parks – with exorbitant joining fees ($25,000 plus annual fees of $10,000 for OG Disneyland), a long waiting list (years) and unclear entry requirements, it’s really only open to the most elite Disney adult . Tom Hanks and Elton John are said to be members. The mysterious painting is emblematic of Disneyland’s longstanding relationship with celebrities, dating back to the park’s opening in July 1955 – a relationship that continues to this day.
In recent weeks, many Kardashians have made headlines not only for going to Disneyland but for engaging in annoying and messy behavior while there; From skipping the line to shutting down the ride completely. Gardening Blog inside the magic He made the bold claim that “Kourtney Kardashian celebrates the role of sisters causing havoc at Disney.”
The hyperbolic chaos itself was just kind of a queue jump, but it adds to a series of sins in the eyes of regular and well-behaved gardeners: IT It was also reported that Kylie Jenner’s bodyguard went with a guest to film her in a very public setting, while Kylie herself recently closed It’s a Small World at Walt Disney World so she could ride on her own.
With all those hits making headlines, onlookers might think the Kardashians are the only big celebs they tend to visit. You might find yourself wondering: What’s the allure of celebrating a 43rd birthday at Disneyland, surrounded by screams from kids, anyway? Especially when the only place they sell booze in the main park is Club 33, a place where the Kardashians didn’t seem to have offered them membership?
Well, simply put, this is not unusual. The Kardashian family isn’t the only ones basking in guilt for the happiest place on earth; They seem to be the only celebrities who, during their visits, act in a rightful way to ensure widespread press coverage. Indeed, celebrities love Disney, albeit in a way more low-key than the family whose show recently moved to Disney+. It appears that Paris Hilton wears prosthetic limbs when she visits the parks to avoid being spotted. Cardi B was spotted on teacups in March while her security guard was quietly riding in the A cup next door. Nicole Richie takes semi-regular trips with her family. The Kardashian-Jenners are far from the most famous people ever going to Disneyland, even if they seem like the worst behaved.
While Disneyland does offer private VIP tours for those who can afford them, they tend not to be accustomed to offering special perks such as closing parks or even sections of them. Customs clearance is a rare occurrence, because Disney wants to be seen as offering the same level of experience to all of its “guests” (at a price, but whatever). Celebrities who attend Disneyland next, they have to do it pretty much like a normal person. So the question arises: Why would they do it at all, when instead they could afford all sorts of other, more exclusive experiences without being bothered by children of strangers?
There are several reasons why this happens. It’s important to know, first, that a lot more regular people in Southern California visit Disneyland than we might, in the UK, head to Paris. In fact, Disneyland California used to offer locals annual tickets to encourage regular rides, and even today they still get discounted access. The attraction of the park’s neighbors is obvious: they are not too far away, they are accessible, and if you are rich, the cost is very high. Over the years, the location has become a cultural touchstone in the area, one of the celebrities – even childless celebrities – wanting to be close to. Plus, if you can handle the queues and don’t have a heart of stone, Disneyland is, after all, a fun day out.
Of course a lot of celebrities Act Have kids, so the happiest place on earth has the most attraction for them, even for the uber celebs. Kourtney Kardashian’s last visit was with her and my two children, Travis Parker. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend also take on their family; While Christina Aguilera was seen visiting her daughter. If you had a family, all the money in the world, and lived an hour from the happiest place on earth, wouldn’t you fulfill their dreams a few times a month? While the Kardashian family made headlines for being… like the Kardashians with their visits, their decision to ultimately visit Mickey and visit Mickey isn’t unique.
Of course, not all celebrities enjoy Disneyland in a cute, casual, casual way just because of its proximity to their plush homes. Some of them are just obsessed with this topic. Even celebrities aren’t immune to the allure of becoming Disney seniors. For example, Ryan Gosling—who started his Mouseketeer career in the early ’90s—supposedly loved riding one of them (the Haunted Mansion, my favorite) so much that he and a friend started a band inspired by it: Dead Man’s Bones. It has long been rumored that he will star in a movie about Guillermo Del Toro’s journey, but the project has been largely postponed, despite fans’ wishes. For the nerds (me, Gosling), there’s a lot to love about Disneyland, and digging into the trivia and lore makes the trip well worth it.
It may seem strange from the outside – we mere mortals have to save money and make big plans in order to go to Disneyland – but even for ordinary Southern Californians, it’s a relatively easy trip. Perhaps the Disney Celebrity Trip is more than just a way to keep kids entertained. Maybe it’s about escaping from reality. I love Disneyland because it is completely immersive, taking you into a separate world all day long; Someone who doesn’t abide by the laws or our concerns. Despite the crowds, cameras, and chaos, perhaps Disneyland is a way for celebrities to feel normal. A place for those who want to immerse themselves in a crowd and immerse themselves in their inner child, who live by the clock nothing but the whims of waiting times. And who can deny that?
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