As 2021 comes to a close, I present the last vintage Disneyland post of the year. This little series from September 1971 begins with an overhead view of the Chicken of the Sea Restaurant, shot from a Skyway bucket. In the background you can see the hidden dining area adjacent to Skull Rock Cove.
Note that there is nothing against the wall in this photo:
Whereas in this 1965 there was a vending machine:
As the Skyway bucket continued its journey, our 1971 photographer got this stunning shot of the yellow Monorail:
A balloon seller is visible below:
In one frame you have the PeopleMover, Motor Boat Cruise attraction sign, and the Monorail. At least one still exists!
Note this Fantasyland Ticket booth:
Still around when I took this photo in 2010, but repurposed as a Kodak Film and Photo Information booth. Film? What’s that?!?
The Skyway bucket next takes us over the Submarine Voyage Lagoon:
So much to see here: the Autopia, the Skyway, the Submarine Voyage, the PeopleMover, and the Carousel of Progress. Only one remains. Sorry, I just can’t count Losing Nemo.
Over in Fantasyland, the original Tournament Festival Tent façades remain on the attractions, but the Mad Tea Party now has those lacy arches between the light fixtures:
A closer view of the Mr. Toad façade and the crazy fashions/hairdos of the 70’s:
Last one shows the Dumbo ticket booth:
Closer:
So close you can read it!
Photos? Tickets? Dang…these photos must be old!
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