The magic of Disneyland's lure has entranced people of all walks of life since it first opened in 1955. More than half a billion guests have been awed at the fantastic splendor of its sprawling compound, including presidents, royalty, and heads of state. After a visit to this magical wonderland, you will find the trip well worth the experience.

Disneyland or Disneyland Park is located in Anaheim, California. It features rides, themed mini compounds, and attractions against a fantasy backdrop of magical experience for the entire family. Disneyland's massive 84 acres of park land is currently divided into eight sections, or 'realms'.

These were originally placed to imitate the eight points of a compass spreading out from the center. In order to possibly grasp the scope of the experience which you are in for as soon as you enter the main gate, you will have to take a virtual walkthrough of the park, starting from the entrance, called Main Street.

Upon entering Main Street, you will be immersed in the nostalgic world of early 20th century America. This is complete with double-deck buses, arcades, and full scale steam powered pump engines. The design of this realm is striking since the buildings are built to stand out from the backdrop by simulating a sense of height, through a surreal method known as force perspective. This focal area of the park acts as a seamless transition between the other realms.

Adventure Land is a realm which fuses exotic tropical themes with fantasy. The entry point to this area, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, takes the visitor to familiar scenes from the Indiana Jones and Tarzan movies, with sprawling vegetation and jungles suggestive of the remoteness of the setting.

New Orleans Square is based on 19th century New Orleans and is one of the park's oldest realms. It has been made contemporary with the inclusion of attractions inspired by the movies Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion. Frontierland depicts the pioneering days of the American frontier as a tribute to the country's founding fathers.

Themed attractions such as the more popular Mark Twain Riverboat and Pirate's Lair at Tom Sawyer Island, imitate scenes of early America, as well as themes such Golden Horseshoe Saloon which imitate the atmosphere of the Old West.

Critter Country invokes the feel of the prairie and the hills, with attractions such as Splash Mountain and a particularly familiar ride called The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Fantasyland is probably one of the most popular themes.

It features rides and attractions inspired from famous children stories which tykes have grown up with, such as Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. Mickey's Toontown features cartoon based attractions based on the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and includes rides such as Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin.

Tomorrowland evokes the original aspirations of the park. Its retro-futuristic attractions which suggests of the old Jules Verne theoretical designs.

Even a conceptual walkthrough of Disneyland is enough to leave a person breathless. You have to personally experience the thrills which it has to offer in order to take part in the magic.