This October 1961 image shows a banner heralding the expansion of the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail System. In June of the same year, the Disneyland Monorail became a genuine mode of transportation. With a 2.5 mile track expansion, Disneyland Hotel guests could board at the hotel and begin their park visit by exiting the sleek comfort of their Monorail car at the Tomorrowland station. Did you know department: The Disneyland Monorail was the first in the U.S. to run adjacent to a major traffic artery.
At the end of the day, guests could return to the Disneyland Hotel and sip adult beverages at the Monorail Lounge that weren’t available in the park. Guests had the option to purchase two different types of tickets: the traditional ticket to Disneyland park (disembarking in Tomorrowland) or they could stay on for a round trip. Not only was the track extended, but trains grew from three cars to four cars and the fleet grew to three Mark II trains with the addition of a yellow Monorail.
With a time machine and a bag of quarters, you could make a good profit hoarding the 25¢ Disneyland Guidebooks available at the Disneyland News stand!
This previously posted June 1961 shot shows the entrance tunnel on the right side of the Main Street Train Station, draped with the same banner. My OCD tendencies have been satisfied!
The Grand Canyon Passenger Car shown here was eventually converted into the Lilly Belle.
So many great vintage paper items here!
Another previously posted 1961 shot showing the edge of the banner on the left side tunnel:
LATE ADDITION: A few readers have tried to figure out what text was covered up in the first shot. Most likely it matched what was on this display board: "First On Earth Flying Saucers.”
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What to you think was on the left side of the banner, that is obviously covered up, and partially shown in the first image? Just wondering what else they would say, and then change their minds about it
ReplyDeleteOne of my followers on X said this: That covered section on the left of the banner appears to say “_____ Earth Flying Saucers” which opened later in 1961.
ReplyDeleteThat update is pretty cool. I've never seen that flying saucers sign before. Thanks for adding it later.
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