Welcome back to August 1958 at Disneyland, where our first image shows the entrance mural for the Fantasyland dark ride, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Below, how the mural had been updated when I shot this February 2007 image:
Back to 1958, we are now in the Mad Hatter shop in Fantasyland. I LOVE the whimsical tree in the center of the store!
Just in case you want to see some of the merchandise up close!
While we are in retail…a rare view of the Adventureland Bazaar and its offerings:
Anybody recognize this vintage piece of machinery? It must be 1958; can’t imagine anything in a Disneyland Resort gift shop costing only $1.43.
Here’s another rarity: Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola living in harmony over in Tomorrowland in this vending area. I wonder if this is where Laverne and Shirley got the idea for milk and Pepsi?
Only 15¢ for milk, chocolate or plain!
Where were these located? In the Space Bar area, as seen in this 1955 image:
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3 comments:
Now that's MY Disneyland... Thanks a million, Dave!
The artwork on those original murals was beyond compare, right down to the textures and shadows. A lot of these shots feel new to me, or if they were on your gallery I've just never paid attention until now. I love how that tree is using it's branch tips to hold onto the hats. I used to have one of those Union Army officer hats. So many of those classic hats were worth remembering. I'm a bit blown away by the fluorescent square ceiling lights. It just doesn't seem like something you'd expect to see in a Disney park ever, even at opening. That Jewelry sign has such strong Rolly Crump vibes to it.
That tree in the Mad Hatter shop is a gem-! I'm surprised to see a National brand cash register in Disneyland, as the ones I remember were all Sweda brand.
I didn't realize guests were able to buy both Coke and Pepsi thru co-lated vending machines. I thought the only places both carbonated libations were available together were at the two Fantasyland eateries: 'Fan 1' and 'Fan 2'. this is good info-!
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