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ANAHIEM, Calif. -- Say the word "Disneyland" to any child and you're sure to get a smile.

KSL got an inside look at some of the new attractions at one of the world's famous amusement parks.

If Minnie Mouse doesn't get you moving, then maybe Pluto, or Goofy, or Donald Duck or Mickey himself will get you all revved up for Disneyland's Soundsational Summer.

"The Soundsational Summer is two new attractions and a new parade," said Disney ambassador Jolie Hales. "You have to catch all three of them. I love them!"

Hales should know. The Disney ambassador is also a graduate of Layton High School in Utah.

"Disneyland and Utah to me are the perfect match because Utah is very family oriented," she said. "There are a lot of kids and a lot of families in Utah and this is a perfect place for that because Disneyland is also very family oriented."

Kids were everywhere during Mickey's Soundsational Parade -- pointing and cheering for their favorite Disney character.

But if you really want to see children go crazy, head over to the Jedi Training Academy, which ran its 10,000 show while we were there.

"It's wonderful, it's fantastic," said "Jedi Master" Odin Bal-Jeer. "The hardest part is that you can't pick all of them."

Quiz:

Bal-Jeer picks children from the crowd, teaches them moves with a lightsaber and then prepares them for battle against Darth Maul and Darth Vader.

Children love it. They also love the re-made Star Tours.

Now there are more than 50 story combinations and you never know which story you'll be a part of.

"Everything is in 3D. There is innovative new technology. We worked hand in hand with George Lucas to make sure the force was there with that Disney magic," said Hales.

But for all the latest, greatest technology at Disney, sometimes it's just the old-fashioned part of the park that captures its spirit the best.

"It's very special and very unique, even to cast members," said tour guide Devin Viola. "It's very special to finally get up here."

KSL's 'Summer of Fun' suggestions:

The "here" he is referring to is Walt Disney's apartment -- located above the fire station on Main Street. It's where he and his wife Lilly stayed during construction of the park and a spot most visitors aren't allowed to see.

"We kind of keep it like a little sacred place here in the park because it's really where it all started and really where all the thoughts of Disneyland really came to be," Viola said.

There are old pictures of Walt, his old phonograph, grilled-cheese maker -- even the lamp he turned on when he was home. It's a light bulb now, but to this day, staff members keep it on.

"When we walk in the gates in the morning we look up at the fire house and we see that light on," Viola said. "It's almost like we know our boss is still here and he never really left."

The same kind of reverence is used for the Lilly Belle. It's the caboose of the train that circles the park. Walt built it for his wife, and even though most visitors aren't allowed inside, it's on every trip.

Of course, you can still go on all the rides you remember as a child -- like Big Thunder Mountain. But no matter what you do at Disneyland, you're bound to have plenty of fun as a family.

Email: acabrero@ksl.com