Just two today from the 1955 grouping, beginning with Casey Junior crossing a trestle over the Canals of Mud. Shot #2 is (duh) Tomorrowland, featuring the TWA Moonliner surrounded by the State Flags before they were moved to the entrance area.
For all you Knott-heads, here are some 1955 shots for you; Disneyland wasn’t the only park with Indians.
Don’t let the life-like appearance fool you; this guy is a plaster fake:
Knotts even had its own train:
If I were crass and rude, I would say that it appears that the little girl on the left just cut the cheese under mother’s disapproving eye...however, since this blog is 100% above board, I will refrain from saying anything of the sort.
How about a “Happy Birthday” for Shirley Temple Black who turns 80 today; the actress/diplomat who gave Walt his Snow White Oscar statuettes and also christened the Sleeping Beauty Castle Diorama during its dedication. Apparently, she suffered a broken arm last week and will be taking it easy.
And that is all for today; who knows what Daveland will have in store for tomorrow; you’ll have to come back and find out for yourself.
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