This overhead view taken from the long-gone Disneyland Skyway attraction was snapped by a guest on February 21, 1958. At least that's what they wrote on the slide. For all we know it could have been February 12.
SOOOOO much great movement going on here with the Autopia attraction, the Viewliner train, and the Skyway buckets floating above.
If you’re new to Disneyland history and don’t know what the Viewliner is, it has the distinction of being one of the shortest-lived attractions at the Park, running from June 26, 1957–Sept. 15, 1958. The Monorail took over less than one year later and guests didn’t shed a tear about this tiny little train biting the dust.
See more Disneyland Autopia photos at my main website.
Very nice! This shot is exceptional for a few reasons. It appears that the foundation for the new (as in, never existed before!) Tomorrowland train station is just going in. That station would be opening in just two short months if this shot was taken in February 1958. Some have thought previously that the Viewliner station was just moved over to the RR station site when it closed, but that didn't happen. Also, it appears that the new berm is getting some work as they prepare for the Grand Canyon Diorama! Great photo, Dave!
ReplyDelete