Today’s first shot from 1956 shows the defunct Tomorrowland/Phantom Boats (dig the retro Batman-like fins!). Anonymous was kind enough to point out that this was not the Motor Boat Cruise, rather a short-lived attraction that resided in the lagoon that became the Submarine Voyage attraction. The Phantom Boats have the dubious distinction of being the first attraction removed from the park (due to their apparently faulty/unreliable engines). Photo #2 brings us back to the heart of Tomorrowland, with a few people looking for shade while guests ride overhead in the Skyway and buzz around on the Astro Jets.
Shot #3 is one that really gives a sense of being alive for me; it looks like the guests in front of the Rocket to the Moon entrance just heard something and all turned to look at it. If I could only pan to the left and see. I have also included a detail shot of the RTTM entrance area.
Last one for today shows the Autopia.
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Good heavens's! What a great first shot! That's not the Motor Boat Cruise - it's the Phantom Boats, almost certainly 1956 or prior. Nice.
ReplyDeleteWow, pictures of the Phantom Boats are as scarce and hen's teeth!
ReplyDeleteWOW DAVE, Great Phantom Boats photo! Bravo! It’s so inviting, I want to just step right in. Thanks for the awesome Posts!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDave these shots are incredible!
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