It’s June 1970, and our park guest captured the entrance sign (if only they had shifted the camera more to the right!!) which is touting the recently opened (August 1969) Haunted Mansion…and 1000 hotel guest rooms at the Disneyland Hotel.
This shot of Harbor Boulevard perfectly illustrates why Walt went to such great lengths to do a secretive land grab in Orlando.
Look at that cacophony of hotels, motels, and restaurants! I wonder what Mecca was like?
How the ticket booth/entrance area looked circa January 1970.
Hard to believe this parking lot area is what would eventually become the plaza between Disneyland and DCA.
This March 1973 shot shows a slightly better composition!
Ready for Spring Fling? Still touting those 1000 guest rooms.
For all you vintage auto nuts, here’s a closeup of the pileup of cars waiting to enter the Park.
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2 comments:
Considering 55 years has passed since that first shot, with the 'antiquated' cars lined up, I suppose I need to consider myself the same since I was likely parked in the employee lot that day. KS
A treasured memory, I am sure, especially now!
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