tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post4472124739184459065..comments2024-03-28T08:56:49.153-07:00Comments on Davelandblog: July 18, 1955 Extravaganza, Pt. 2Davelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-4915124288464360132012-07-23T11:51:55.604-07:002012-07-23T11:51:55.604-07:00I think I remember Dumbo's moving ears, but it...I think I remember Dumbo's moving ears, but it's been so long.<br /><br />Amazing to see these opening shots.<br /><br />Thank you Dave.<br /><br />JGJGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456196709930408585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-30877414782444745532012-07-22T09:40:13.458-07:002012-07-22T09:40:13.458-07:00On the turntable issue, it had 3 spinners that wer...On the turntable issue, it had 3 spinners that were a solid color, as you can see in this overhead shot:<br /><br /><a href="http://davelandweb.com/alice/images/teacups/50s/DrewryLg_Pre65_Teacups.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://davelandweb.com/alice/images/teacups/50s/DrewryLg_Pre65_Teacups.jpg</a><br /><br />The one shot just happened to capture the solid colored spinner. I don't believe the teacups were repainted for quite awhile.<br /><br />As for the wires, I am sure they were left over from the TV/Radio Coverage of the 7/17 Grand Opening, but eventually came down as time permitted.Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-88493549485633005312012-07-21T04:39:21.975-07:002012-07-21T04:39:21.975-07:00I was noticing those wires too. Also, the turntab...I was noticing those wires too. Also, the turntable is painted with the "swirl" in the second pic, but not in the first. I see toolboxes on the ground around Dumbo, a man in overalls working on one of the elephants and a wooden board in the seat of the vehicle closest to us. I'm assuming Dumbo also wasn't open on the 18th? I can't remember if they show it operating in the Dateline Disneyland telecast on the 17th. I've also been confused about seeing Casey Jr. running in that opening day telecast, but then heard about it not opening until later. Thanks for clearing up the reason why, Dave! This is such an incredible collection of photos!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-44533509648580237812012-07-20T17:21:58.819-07:002012-07-20T17:21:58.819-07:00Nice! I did not know about the original Dumbos...Nice! I did not know about the original Dumbos' ears!Knott'sAfterDarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030809083060554573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-61323081620133601322012-07-20T15:24:31.945-07:002012-07-20T15:24:31.945-07:00I've only been to Disneyland once Dave, but ha...I've only been to Disneyland once Dave, but having looked at your pics I feel like a "park veteran!" The second pic of the teacups with the people looks like it was taken today.Gojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01447765009033951544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-24669142338019324402012-07-20T14:23:18.801-07:002012-07-20T14:23:18.801-07:00What are those wires in the first teacup shot, I w...What are those wires in the first teacup shot, I wonder? They're not in the second shot...<br /><br />Wonderful pictures!...But It Wasn't Always That Way!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11023777086652790285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-49091908439620480272012-07-20T12:12:56.920-07:002012-07-20T12:12:56.920-07:00I love the vintage back-of-the-castle shot. Aweso...I love the vintage back-of-the-castle shot. Awesome post!K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-56090450331736997602012-07-20T10:27:13.548-07:002012-07-20T10:27:13.548-07:00Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!Connie Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112860706520621190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-70709098406570921482012-07-20T08:15:07.641-07:002012-07-20T08:15:07.641-07:00I notice in the 2 teacup shots that the first one ...I notice in the 2 teacup shots that the first one does not seem to have the red and yellow spiral swirl of the main platform, whereas the 2nd one does. Are the pictures from the same day?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com