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Extra, Extra: No Tall Buildings Are Allowed Around Disneyland
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- Apparently, developers can't build super tall buildings by Disneyland, in order to preserve the insular magic. A developer said anyone who's building in Anaheim knows about the Disneyland restrictions, but "we're actually happy to do our part in keeping the magic alive in Anaheim and Disneyland."
- And now, here are two adorable kittens taking a nap:
Canción de cuna y a dormir.
Posted by Dalealplay on Tuesday, October 6, 2015
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