As wondrous as the make-believe of Disneyland is, the ubiquitous behind-the-scenes efficiency of gas even amidst the hectic atmosphere of a giant amusement park — was never better demonstrated than it is each day in Walt Disneys Anaheim, California, dream world.
Natural gas is not always behind the scenes. One of the first sights that has greeted more than 20,000 visitors each day since the opening on July 18 has been Main Street, U.S.A., a reproduction of turn-of-the-century days, which is studded with gas lights.
Another, and more unusual, role for natural gas in the park is its use in conjunction with the freight train, the scaled-down version of an old-time cap-stack "iron horse," which takes off from Frontierland for a passengerladen ride around the perimeter of the entire grounds. The train is drawn by a diesel-fired steam engine, and natural gas is used every morning to fire the engine for the days first run.
But natural gas most predominant role is its use as a fuel for cooking, heating and maintenance of the many vital functions of Disneyland.
There are 20 restaurants, sandwich counters and specialty houses that offer food to visitors. And natural gas serves them predominantly.
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