More 25th Anniversary Trip Photos, June 1980

After the Skyway, our June 1980 photographer was all over the place, beginning with Casey Junior.

Less than a year old, one of the Big Thunder Mountain mine trains speeds by:



Fortunately, parts of Rainbow Ridge survived the demolition of Nature's Wonderland to grace the new Big Thunder Mountain attraction:



The tip of the Blue Bayou Restaurant sign is visible on the right side of this New Orleans Square photo:



As afternoon begins to fade to night, the pink glow of sunset peaks out behind the Mark Twain.



Over on East Center Street, the Firehouse Five entertains guests:



A vibrant Tomorrowland comes to life at night, with this image showcasing the Rocket Jets and The PeopleMover:



At the Tomorrowland Terrace, guests dance to the music of Papa Doo Run Run. I assume Shaun Cassidy is not part of this group.





The last few images show the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade.



"Baroque Howdown" is beginning to invade my brain.











Last one of the set shows the special 25th Anniversary float:



Hope you enjoyed our trip back to the 80's!

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1980: Disneyland's 25th Anniversary

For Disneyland's 25th Anniversary in 1980, the marketing department released a number of photos from the vaults to stir up the nostalgia factor for guests. Here are a few of those images, accompanied by the corresponding publicity blurbs:

DISNEYLAND DEDICATION—With a coast-to-coast television audience of millions looking on, Walt Disney declared Disneyland officially open during a short dedication speech in Town Square of Main Street, U.S.A. on July 17, 1955.



MOUSEKETEERS CELEBRATE—The original Mouseketeers of television's Mickey Mouse Club Show took part in a gala paraded down Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. on opening day. Leading the gathering on July 17, 1955 are Annette, Karen and Cubby.



For all you Annette fans, I have zoomed in closer so that you can get a better look at her!



FIRST VISITORS—When Disneyland opened to the general public, the first visitors welcomed through the gate by Walt Disney were Christine Vess and her cousin Michael Schwartner, then five and seven years of age.



LEADING THE PARADE—Four of Walt Disney's most famous cartoon creations—Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto and Goofy—lead off Disneyland's 25th Birthday Parade" salute. The parade features 150 performers who bring alive a quarter century of memories for each of the Park's seven "theme" lands.

Here are a few color shots taken by a guest of the actual 25th Anniversary Parade:







You can see the decorative anniversary banners that hung outside of the Castle back in 1980. The lighter color palette of 1980 seems to make the castle appear larger than the brightly hued colors used today do.



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25th Anniversary Photo

Daveland reader Sheryl kindly allowed me to post this photo from her father: a 1980 25th Anniversary Cast Member photo. Anybody care to start identifying the people in the shot? I’ll start off with one of the easiest: Bob Gurr, 3rd from the left in the front row. And of course, Mickey, front and center!

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