Today the photos are from Reel 2 of the Viewmaster Mickey Mouse Club Circus set, beginning with Mouseketeer Karen sitting on top of an elephant. #2 is the Swan Band Wagon pulled by a team of plumed white horses.
Pic #3 is shows the scantily clad harem beauties who travel by elephant train. Ha cha cha!
For more vintage Disneyland Circus photos, visit my main website.
Considering that the MMC circus was only at the park for about a month, it's surprising that it had a Viewmaster packet devoted to it. The Viewliner was at the park for just over a year and I don't think it was ever featured on even a single photo.
ReplyDeleteWalt loved circuses, and for a promotional item, things like that are cranked out initially; I am sure the deal was put through before the attendance numbers became a sad reality.
ReplyDeleteLook at Karen. Those "M" emblem mouse ear hats didn't last long, and I don't think she EVER looked that young on the show. This must have been shot in July 1955, before they knew the circus would bomb.
ReplyDeletePoor Karen. A sad story, but her onging courage is inspiring. We who were kids then will always love her.