Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round Los Angeles

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Kristina from Los Angeles

"The "Griffith Park Merry Go Round" in Los Angeles was the inspiration for Disneyland... I came here as a kid and still enjoy it today!"

Disneylaaaannnndddd! What? Kristina, you know you are supposed to be writing about the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. Yes, yes, but it IS connected to Disneyland.

Walt Disney was inspired to create Disneyland by this very Merry-Go-Round!

Mr. Disney lived in Los Feliz and used to bring his daughters to this very spot. One day he was sitting on a bench watching his children have fun going round and round the merry-go-round and he thought, "Wouldn't it be nice to have a large area of fun that the entire family could enjoy?" Hence, DISNEYLAND!

Look for the bench dedicated to Walt and his daughters, Diane and Sharon, and spend just $2 for a ride on the only full-sized vintage Spillman Carousel in operation today! I came here as a kid and still enjoy it!

Open weekends all year and every day during the summer.

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Los Angeles Spotter Kristina

About me Born in Hollywood, CA, but raised in the suburbs with ample travel opportunities, I’m a city girl who loves nature. The travel bug was instilled early in life when I visited family in Europe and grew up to be a big fan of solo travel. Since I’m an actor/host, I continue to live in Los Angeles and enjoy being a local traveler continuously uncovering the many gems it has to offer. Why Los Angeles? Warm weather, healthy living, and a ton of things to do! From free events to exclusive parties; from the beaches to the mountains…you can fin...

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Dec 7, 2025

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