tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post4861655695201139252..comments2024-03-28T08:56:49.153-07:00Comments on Davelandblog: The Final SpinDavelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-58536712618351209252016-01-12T09:50:23.342-08:002016-01-12T09:50:23.342-08:00A great tribute to what soon will be 'once was...A great tribute to what soon will be 'once was'. Those of us who worked "The River" have wonderful memories of times well spent and are sad to see this beautiful area of tranquility and peace slipping away. KSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-37401192247742286512016-01-11T17:43:33.678-08:002016-01-11T17:43:33.678-08:00I just saw the rendering of the new shoreline, wit...I just saw the rendering of the new shoreline, with its elevated train track and I personally think it looks cramped and fake. Its hard to imagine a railroad that would build that kind of track right next to a river. At least I've never seen it... stu29573https://www.blogger.com/profile/01965083590581106701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-78943534179010956352016-01-11T17:42:26.799-08:002016-01-11T17:42:26.799-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.stu29573https://www.blogger.com/profile/01965083590581106701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-79066981515971637102016-01-11T14:15:25.668-08:002016-01-11T14:15:25.668-08:00Beautiful post, Dave. Thanks.Beautiful post, Dave. Thanks.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-67209853157214151472016-01-11T11:04:04.304-08:002016-01-11T11:04:04.304-08:00After all these years of collecting vintage Disney...After all these years of collecting vintage Disneyland pics and showing us a glimpse of the yesteryear we all loved, how does it feel to actually be there in person snapping shots knowing what comes next? Maybe 50 years from now someone will have a similar site showing what used to be back in 2016 "before it all changed"? <br /><br />I grabbed a million pics of Toontown on my last trip based on the rumors of that closing down, even though it doesn't seem slated for reality.<br /><br />My Disney didn't die with Michael Eisner or Paul Pressler ( though it should have ), it died with Bob Iger. Everything was fine until the highly forced changes of the last few years. That was the turning point where I didn't want to look back anymore. No more authentic wooden railing with brass fixtures, just fiberglass with wood-painted textures. <br /><br />Syndorme: "And when everyone's super, no one will be."<br /><br />Bob Iger: "And when everyday is Disney Magic, no day will be."<br />Fifthriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06480975804451839176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-85000032529117660852016-01-11T10:05:06.793-08:002016-01-11T10:05:06.793-08:00I was just looking at artwork for the Rivers of Am...I was just looking at artwork for the Rivers of America (post-Star Wars Land) and it looks like they've kept most if not all the characters and animals from the back area. It'll be interesting to see what the final results will be. I wonder if they will stop two ship operation of Mark Twain and Columbia and have only one or the other running due to the shortened route. And the Explore Canoes? I hope they make it back. Thanks for the farewell coverage, Dave.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-92159338006508603482016-01-11T09:08:07.966-08:002016-01-11T09:08:07.966-08:00Thanks for the beautiful photos, Dave.
I still v...Thanks for the beautiful photos, Dave. <br /><br />I still visualize the River back as it was in the early 1960's, with the settler's cabin ablaze, with the canoes looking out for the rapids foaming up the water, with the keel boats floating by, and with the war party in war paint that was hidden among the trees as the River started to curl around the north end (you could actually see them better from the railroad since they were close to the tracks - they were the ones that apparently set the cabin on fire). Point being, the River has been gradually compressing for a quite awhile in terms of river traffic and tableau on the shore, but this shortening of the route is something else entirely. I really don't even know what to say. But thanks for documenting one of the last, full trips around the island.<br /><br />-Edard AllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-78094194863451998162016-01-11T08:39:42.318-08:002016-01-11T08:39:42.318-08:00I also agree. Have to say I really love the photo...I also agree. Have to say I really love the photo of you and your brother on the Twain - camera around the neck and all :)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286032807894115704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-73568848704572934442016-01-11T06:49:29.003-08:002016-01-11T06:49:29.003-08:00Can't agree with your last statement more. Los...Can't agree with your last statement more. Losing that<br />wonderful little space in the courtyard with the curving<br />stairs sucked big time. It's all about the $$ now.DrGoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687607103991307668noreply@blogger.com