In its 18th year, Fairytale Town welcomed its 5 millionth visitor through the gates.
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Our Hippo
The Hippo Drinking fountain was created and placed near Farmer Brown’s Barn.
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The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe
The Old Woman Who Lived In a Shoe slide, still the tallest at Fairytale Town, is introduced and quickly becomes the park’s reigning speed ride.
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The Little Engine That Could
The Little Engine That Could playset was created in memory of Dr. Lester Brownell who served on the Fairytale Town board of directors from the time of its organization till December 1965.
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The 1 Millionth Visitor Arrives
The one millionth child stepped into Fairytale Town to have a magical day with her family. Two-year-old Janet Cory was given a scroll and crown, which were bestowed by a fairy godmother.
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The Rabbit Hole Slide
Go down the Rabbit Hole! Fairytale Town opens the Rabbit Hole slide for their fourth birthday anniversary celebration.
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Humpty Dumpty Arrives
Humpty Dumpty takes his place atop the stone arch entryway on Fairytale Town’s 3rd birthday. He has welcomed four generations — and counting — into the magical world of Fairytale Town.
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The Urashima Taro Japanese Garden
The Urashima Taro Japanese Garden opened on Fairytale Town’s second birthday and was created around the Japanese legend of the Fisherman and the Turtle. The garden was designed by Nagao Sakurai, a former landscape architect at the imperial palace in Tokyo, and assistant Ted Ikemoto. It was sponsored by John Breuner Company and many Japanese citizens of Sacramento.
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Fairytale Town’s 1st Birthday
Fairytale Town celebrates its one-year anniversary and introduces a new playset, Jack & Jill Hill, where children would wander up the hill to pump a pail of water then slide down the hill.
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The First Egg Hunt
Fairytale Town planned their very first egg hunt. During this event children could also meet the Easter Bunny, watch a play in the Children’s theater, and watch dancers perform. The fun continues today with Fairytale Town’s Spring Eggstravaganza, a weekend of egg hunts, games, theater shows, and more!
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