This slide, dated June 1959, is most likely showing some last minute construction on the Monorail track, as the official opening day was June 14. I am also throwing in 2 undated bw shots for good measure with a little submarine action in the background:
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I do love the monorails.
ReplyDeleteIt is something that other theme parks have never quite gotten right.
Always love those construction pix, and this one is especially nice!
ReplyDeleteLooks like they may be installing the plastic 'drip' awnings that catch stray oil droppings. Neat shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat construction shot. I think they are taking down the scaffolding in the shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics of the "new" monorail. The photo of the Matterhorn makes me wonder if anyone has photos and history of Tinkerbell. I know the original was an older lady that wanted to do it by her teeth, but they said no, and a harness was used. I also remember guys with bruises that had to catch her at the end of the ride somewhere behind the scenes by the Rivers.
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