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1980s Disneyland Trivia Quiz

As a Disneyland Cast Member in the 1980s, I would like to share some Disneyland history from my favorite decade. Some are easy, others may not be! Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Alepcot. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Alepcot

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,351

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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373

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1987, Disneyland implemented a novel way for guests to spend their "money". What was this currency called? Hint

Mickey Money

Disney Dollars

Donald Dinero

Theme Park Bucks

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the date of Disneyland's thirtieth anniversary? Hint

July 17, 1985

July 17, 1986

July 17, 1984

July 1, 1984

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Question 3 of 10

3. Speaking of the 30th anniversary, what was the special gift every 30,000th guest won from the "Gift Giver Extraordinaire" Machine during the year? Hint

a watch

a new car

a Disney pin

a free Disney Cruise

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the late 1980s, what was the name of the cow brought to Disneyland because of a special spot on his fur that looked similar to Disneyland's "Big Cheese"? Hint

Mickey Moo

Goofy Spot

Dairy Donald

Harry Holstein

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Question 5 of 10

5. Disneyland is famous for its "mountains". With the addition of Splash Mountain in 1989, how many "mountains" did Disneyland have? (Hint: not all have "mountain" in their name). Hint

Five

Two

Four

Three

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Question 6 of 10

6. What "land" was NOT at Disneyland in the 1980s? Hint

Critter Country

New Orleans Square

Mickey's Toontown

Adventureland

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1985, a "dance club" marketed to young people was opened in Fantasyland. What was this dance club called?(Hint: they showed videos) Hint

DTV Dance Club

Mickey's Disco

Videopolis

Small World Hop

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did Disneyland do away with the A-E ticketbooks? Hint

1981

1982

1983

1984

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Question 9 of 10

9. What attraction did NOT have its debut in the 1980s at Disneyland?(Hint: it replaced the Carousel of Progress in Tommorowland) Hint

Wonders of China

Captain Eo

America Sings

Star Tours

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1984, what was the name of the film that replaced the original Circle-vision film "America the Beautiful"?(Hint:similar name!) Hint

Magic Journeys

Travel America

O! Canada

American Journeys

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1987, Disneyland implemented a novel way for guests to spend their "money". What was this currency called?

Answer: Disney Dollars

In May 1987, Cast Members received a $1.00 bill as a gift for the debut of Disney Dollars.

2. What was the date of Disneyland's thirtieth anniversary?

Answer: July 17, 1985

Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 and Cast Members were encouraged to remember that date.

3. Speaking of the 30th anniversary, what was the special gift every 30,000th guest won from the "Gift Giver Extraordinaire" Machine during the year?

Answer: a new car

Every thirtieth guest won a pin, every three hundredth won a free admission ticket, every three thousandth guest won a watch. The car won at 30,000 was a compact GM model. The big prize, every three millionth guest won a Cadillac!

4. In the late 1980s, what was the name of the cow brought to Disneyland because of a special spot on his fur that looked similar to Disneyland's "Big Cheese"?

Answer: Mickey Moo

Mickey Moo was kept at Big Thunder Ranch (a 1980s debut location) on display for all to see.

5. Disneyland is famous for its "mountains". With the addition of Splash Mountain in 1989, how many "mountains" did Disneyland have? (Hint: not all have "mountain" in their name).

Answer: Four

The other three were the Matterhorn, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain.

6. What "land" was NOT at Disneyland in the 1980s?

Answer: Mickey's Toontown

Toontown didn't come to Disneyland until the 1990s.Bear Country was changed to Critter Country in 1989.

7. In 1985, a "dance club" marketed to young people was opened in Fantasyland. What was this dance club called?(Hint: they showed videos)

Answer: Videopolis

Videopolis was a hit for the first summer, but only lasted until the end of the decade. DTV was on the Disney Channel in the '80s.

8. In what year did Disneyland do away with the A-E ticketbooks?

Answer: 1982

A ticket cost only $12 in 1982!

9. What attraction did NOT have its debut in the 1980s at Disneyland?(Hint: it replaced the Carousel of Progress in Tommorowland)

Answer: America Sings

America Sings opened in 1972 in Tomorrowland. Wonders of China was brought in from EPCOT Center in the 1980s, Captain Eo opened in 1986, and Star Tours opened in 1987.

10. In 1984, what was the name of the film that replaced the original Circle-vision film "America the Beautiful"?(Hint:similar name!)

Answer: American Journeys

Disney felt it was time to update since "America the Beautiful" was filmed in 1967. It was fun, though, to see a sort of time capsule when watching the original. O! Canada has only been at Epcot. Magic Journeys was replaced by Captain Eo.

Source: Author Alepcot

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