Disney Facts: 5 quick facts about Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland

© Steven Liebman Main Street U.S.A., at Disneyland

The original Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland is an ode to the turn of the 20th century with gas lamps, horse-drawn cars and horseless carriages.

The Town Square is designed to be set in the Victorian Era of Middle America inspired by Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri.

Here are five quick facts about Main Street, U.S.A. from Disney:

1. Main Street, U.S.A., is the only original land at Disneyland that has not been significantly changed over the years.

2. Above the Fire Station is Walt’s Disney’s private apartment. An antique lamp in the window would was lit to let the staff know when Walt was in the park and in the residence. The lamp is now lit 24 hours a day as a tribute to Walt and to symbolize his presence in the park.

3. The Grand Canyon Diorama along the Disneyland Railroad is the longest diorama in the world at 306 feet long and 34 feet tall. The diorama is based on Disney’s 1958 live-action short, “Grand Canyon.”

4. The windows on Main Street, U.S.A. honor Disney cast members.

5. The information booth, near the Refreshment Corner, has park maps in nine languages, a list of wait times for popular attractions and show times, and height and weight required for each attraction.