Disneyland

:This article is about Disneyland in California, an American-based theme park. For other Disney parks and attractions see Walt Disney Parks and Resorts or Category:Disney parks and attractions. For the television series originally titled Disneyland, see Walt Disney anthology series.

Closures

Disneyland has only been forced to close twice in its history.

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The first occurrence was due to President Kennedy's assassination, yet urban legends have circulated that Walt Disney refused to lower the US Flag in Town Square in respect - although Disney and his brother were on the other side of the country surveying land for the future site of the Walt Disney World Resort. Disneyland closed again, during the attacks of September 11, 2001, out of respect for the time of national mourning and out of fear of further attacks directed at high-profile targets such as the park.

Related Topics:
President Kennedy's assassination - Walt Disney - Walt Disney World Resort - Attacks of September 11, 2001

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A scheduled closure occurred on May 4, 2005. Though the original stated reason was to put the finishing touches on the 50th Anniversary Celebration, Disneyland also played host to a large media event designed to generate interest in the 50th anniversary celebration. The celebration began on May 5.

Related Topics:
May 4 - 2005 - May 5

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An additional restriction was imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration after September 11, a temporary flight restriction, which forbids civilian and media aircraft from flying over the park. Although called "temporary," this restriction is still in place as of May, 2005.

Related Topics:
Federal Aviation Administration - September 11 - Temporary flight restriction

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