2000
- April 12
- Comedy Central airs the South Park TV show in the USA. Someone says "I wanna bust out too... and see Disneyland." [1203]
- June 29
- The new Chevron Autopia attraction opens in Disneyland. It incorporates area formerly occupied by both previous Autopia attractions. [257.17]
- July 12
- On The Tonight Show on TV, a skit airs in which host Jay Leno steals a Disneyland Autopia car, driving it onto the show with Donald Duck chasing him. [325.22]
- November
- Disney auctions the original "Disneyland" sign on eBay.com, selling the sign for US$30,700. [757.57]
2001
- January 12
- Downtown Disney opens, in the Disneyland Resort, between Disneyland and the site of Disney's California Adventure. The 300,000 square foot site features restaurants, nightclubs, shops, and movie theaters. [259.23,28] [325.16]
- May 6
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US.
- The episode title I'm Goin' to Praiseland is a reference to the Disney-sponsored line "I'm going to Disneyland".
- At a theme park, an attraction is called King David's Wild Ride, a reference to the Disneyland attraction Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
- May 20
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A log raft ride ends with a photo being taken, exit sign, and souvenir photo area, all references to Disneyland's Splash Mountain attraction. [976]
- July
- Disneyland unveils the renovated Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln attraction. [366.22]
- July 25
- Comedy Central airs the South Park TV show in the USA. An amusement park shares many similarities to Disneyland and Walt Disney World: main street, haunted mansion, mine train, fast passes, paddlewheeler and sailing ship and island, log ride. [1209]
- (month unknown)
- The Country Bear Playhouse at Disneyland closes. [366.22]
- September 2
- At Disneyland, the Disneyana Convention is held, over seven days. [327.14,22] [366.29]
- September 9
- The Country Bear Jamboree in Bear Country at Disneyland closes. [939.128]
- September 11
- Following four plane crashes in the US, Michael Eisner and Robert Iger decide to not open Disneyland for the day. [745.371]
- October
- In Disneyland, the Haunted Mansion attraction is decorated with elements from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas film, with temporary new name Haunted Mansion Holiday. [939.125]
2002
- January 6
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US.
- A character refers to "the magic of Disney Animatronics".
- A robotic human in a chair stands and speaks, a reference to the Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln attraction.
- January 27
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A parade float "Lesbians of the Caribbean" includes music similar to that of Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride, with lyrics "Yo ho ho it's an alternative lifestyle for me". [982]
- (month unknown)
- The Fantasmic show re-starts at Disneyland, after undergoing an extensive rehabilitation. [394.26]
2003
- January 5
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US.
- A child says the family gets to go to Florida. The days asks if they're going to Disney World.
- A scene shows the marquee of "EFCOT CENTER" with a sign under reading "WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE IS BOOKED".
- When flying a plane over the site, the dad says "It's even boring to fly over it.".
- Disney theme park references:
- The Future Sphere (Spaceship Earth),
- Transportation Pavilion (World of Motion Pavilion),
- Honey, I Squirted Goo on the Audience! (Honey, I Shrunk the Audience),
- Great Moments with Mr. Eisner (Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln),
- The Home of Tomorrow (Monsanto House of the Future),
- a restaurant with menu items from around the world,
- fireworks and laser light show over a lake (Illuminations, World Showcase).
- At the end, a character jumps over a wall into what he calls "Disney World", in which a Disney-style castle can be seen.
- He frets that a churro costs $14, but pays anyway.
- April 13
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A child seeks to repress an unwanted memory by saying "I am at Disneyland. Disneyland!". [999]
- October
- Matt Ouimet is the new president of the Disneyland Resort. [757.31]
- December 7
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US.
- A fat man has a teacup from Disneyland's Mad Tea Party attraction stuck on his bottom.
- He comments that one should never go on the ride "after eating at Beauty and the Beast's Fried Dough Chateau".
- A character hosting a live show says "Thank you, cast of The Lion King".
2004
- February 23
- At the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland, the show An Enchanting Musical opens. [652.22]
- March 28
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. When asked why she is in prison, a girl says "I pushed Snow White over the parapet at Disneyland.". [1025]
- (month unknown)
- Zagat releases its Survey of U.S. Family Travel Guide: Sites & Attractions, Restaurants, Lodging. Rated fourth is Disneyland. [1100.96]
- October
- An Olympic full-length 21-foot wide pool is completed on Main Street in Disneyland. [939.42]
- (month unknown)
- Ape Pen Publishing releases the Disneyland ... The Beginning, by Carlene Thie. Price is US$55. [755.73]
2005
- January 30
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An amusement park, Itchy and Scratchy land, includes a log ride vaguely similar to Disneyland's Splash Mountain. [1059]
- May 1
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. When German youth are kicked out of a house, one asks another where they will go now. The reply is "To Disneyland, where we will heap the scorn on Goofy.". [1062]
- May 5
- Disneyland begins an 18-month-long anniversary celebration of its 50th birthday. [665.19] [754.17] [756.20] [914.69]
- May
- Walt Disney Records releases A Musical History of Disneyland box set of CDs, book, and vinyl record. The package is a limited edition only available at Disneyland. Price is US$124.98. [757.76]
- July 14
- The Hollywood Historic Trust honors Disneyland part with an Award of Excellence. A brass plaque is placed adjacent to the Disneyland star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [914.6]
- July 15
- At Disneyland, Space Mountain re-opens following a rehabilitation. The opening is attended by former astronaut Neil Armstrong. [757.20] [914.6]
- Bosnia & Herzegovina issue two postage stamps marking the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. [1091.68]
- Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, announces plans for a Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage attraction at Disneyland Park. [914.8]
- July 17
- A ceremony is held re-dedicating Disneyland. Some attending are California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Disney CEO Michael Eisner, Disney president Robert Iger, Art Linkletter, and Diane Disney Miller. [914.7]
- October 3
- In Disneyland, in the forecourt of Sleeping Beauty Castle, about 1000 people part of display of "Mouseketeer Ears", to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Disneyland, The Mickey Mouse Club TV show, and the Mouseketeers. Ten of the original Mouseketeers are present at the resort for the celebration. [914.4]
2006
- October 16
- Disney announces it is phasing out unhealthy food served in its parks, and cutting back on licensing characters promoting snacks with excess sugar and fat. [1047.33]
2007
- May 25
- The Pirates Lair area opens in Frontierland at Disneyland. The area was formerly Tom Sawyer's Island. [1103]
- October 14
- The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An amusement park has a ride called "Mr. Toad's Mild Ride", and "It's a Long Line" (It's a Small World). [1192]
2008
- July 3
- New Mark VII Monorail Red engine at Disneyland begins transporting guests. [1220.49]
- July 17
- Tony Baxter and Chris Merritt announce the return of the Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through attraction in Disneyland. [1242.43]
- December 5
- The Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through attraction re-opens in Disneyland. [1242.43]
2009
- February 6
- The It's a Small World attraction re-opens at Disneyland with new boats, new Spirit of America scene, re-recorded soundtrack, and 29 Disney characters added in their home worlds. [1245.49]
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