Daveland reader Jordan has graciously allowed me to post these photos taken on a family visit to Disneyland in approximately 1969. These first two photos are very cool; the anticipation of riding in the Monorail and seeing the entrance must have been such a thrill for early park visitors! Riding the transportation of the future and seeing the Railroad of the past...what a fun juxtaposition! Here’s what Jordan has for background info on his family and this particular trip:
When I was young, my dad worked for the foreign service (American Embassy) and I grew up living overseas. We came home one year (we had family in New Jersey) my dad bought a 1968 (so perhaps the year on these pics is closer to that) Dodge Charger and we went on a road trip across the US, to edumacate me and put my parents back into the reality of life in the US. As I recall it was a few weeks - a month long and we drove a big loop around the country.
In this photo, you can see Jordan’s mom, Dolly, in the green dress standing on the bridge at small world.
These two point-of-view shots from the Matterhorn are probably my faves; they really capture the excitement of this attraction!
Jordan believes that his father, George, shot the photos posted here today. Thanks so much to Jordan for sharing these amazing photos!
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Those are really nice photos. I agree, the moment of splash on the Matterhorn is exceptional; however, thanks for the 'parking lot' fix. Always a pleasure to see and needed on a Monday morning.
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