Speak to anyone who has toured the commercial playgrounds of the world. He will tell you that one of the cleanest, most imaginative, most efficient, most unforgettable fun centers is Disneyland.
The major reason for this is Mickey Mouse’s world famous father, Walt Disney.
Disney is a man bedeviled by a perfectionist complex. According to him, "Everything can be improved." From time-to-time he tours is fabulous playground, says to his aides, " Let’s put mountain here, a monorail there and a submarine ride here."
When an assistant asks, " And what will we use for money?" – Disney gives his usual answer: "See my Brother Roy."
Roy is the financial genius of the Disney empire. "I like to keep Walt away from Disneyland," he confides. "Each time he makes a suggestion it cost us another million."
To date however, one of Disney’s best suggestions cost Disneyland "peanuts" – attractive, wholesome, friendly girl guides, Disneyettes, who conduct guided tours of from two to 20.
"In the past five years," Disney explains, " our park has gotten so large, we’ve added so many new attractions, keep adding them all the time, but many visitors wander around by themselves for a whole day. Don’t see half of what they should."
The Disneyettes remedy the situation. At a cost of $4.00 for an adult and $2.50 for a child, they conducted 2 hour tour in which the visitor sees the whole works – Fantasyland, Frontierland, Adventureland, Main Street, U.S.A. – the whole kit and caboodle.
Not the least pleasant part of the tour is the girl guide herself – cheerful, friendly, well-built, knowledgeable – everything that a young helpful woman should be.
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