Another June 1964 shows the Monorail off in the distance, and the now defunct parking lot. Zooming in, we get a better view of Monorail Blue (dig the bubble top!) and Oscars in the background.
Just for good measure, I’ll also toss in one from June 1968, showing a crystal clear view of the French Market.
MOVIE PLUG: Run, don’t walk, to your nearest theater showing “Ratatouille.” Even better, if you live near the El Capitan (which unfortunately I don’t), check it out there. It is an awesome film with memorable characters and a good storyline. I haven’t been this excited about an animated film since “The Incredibles.” Check it out!
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From the foreground features it appears the first photo is taken from the DL hotel.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that I still haven't seen Ratatouille....hopefully this week!!
ReplyDeleteThe first shot is from the monorail platform, waiting for the monorail, sometime in the late afternoon. I beheld this very scene many times in the 70's as I awaited my first entry to the Magic Kingdom for that Summer's annual vacation.
ReplyDeleteFresh from a 350 mile drive and Disneyland Hotel check-in, I was anxious to be in the Park to experience our traditional first ride, America Sings. This post brings back MANY memories!
And the sign just before Oscar's is for the Candy Cane Inn which is still there today.
Thanks for the memories!
Great pic of the monorail and old parking lot. You can see the old Candy Cane Motel sign in the zoom shot. You'll also notice that there is no Anaheim Convention Arena dome visible as it had not been built yet.
ReplyDeleteDave - I couldn't agree MORE about Ratatouille. It is the most "Disney" film the company has released in years. I absolutely love it. Saw it once at the company screening in Burbank and couldn't wait to go back and see it again in the theater.
ReplyDeleteWe've seen it 2 times so far and hope to see it again at least 2 more times in the theater. Great characters, great story - very "relaxed" in it's approach.
I keep comparing it to "Lady & The Tramp" to friends and co-workers. NOT because the story is similar but because of it's execution.
It's clear that PIXAR (or Brad Bird) is very comfortable in thier (his) skin and has reached a point where the ART takes a back seat to the story - yet the ART is all the more brilliant for it and has never been more spectacular, nuanced or beautiful to behold.
This is (finally) a CG film that is on a par with the works of the Nine Old Men.