Pluto in Fantasyland

Time only permits a quickie today, so I present this February 1964 shot of Pluto posing with guests in front of the Welch's Juice Bar in Disneyland's Fantasyland. Despite the cooling temperatures, a Frozen Juice Bar sounds heavenly. The mom on the right looks like she could use a Juice Bar. Maybe even a fermented one.

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Freaky Friday: Scary Mice

These poor unsuspecting elderly folk from March 1960; it's bad enough that Scary Mickey is posing with them, but even Scarier Minnie is creeping up behind them. Seriously; who designed this batch of costumes?!?

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Just when you thought it was safe...

Yes folks, it's the return of SCARY Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Three new vintage shots to add to my collection, beginning with one of Mickey and Minnie from January 1959, hanging out in Fantasyland. The little girl in front looks like she's about to lose it. I think I would, too.

Even though this second image is from the 1960s, I think this particular iteration of the mouse costume might even be scarier. Instead of soft furry faces, you now have giant hard ones.



In this August 1961 shot, Minnie looks a bit more approachable; could it be the parasol?



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Hook in New Orleans Square

Another October 1968 shows Captain Hook in New Orleans Square at Disneyland.

Again, the fun part of this image is in the background details. Can you imagine what the two stuffed shirts are saying? Even more importantly, what is the chap in the red shirt doing on the ground with the recording device? Inquiring minds NEED to know.



Here's a comparison shot of how Hook looks in the Park today, shot at the Plaza Inn Character Breakfast:



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