Moonliner Monday

How about some vintage Disneyland Moonliner shots to start your Monday with a blast...into space! The first image is from 1958 and gives us a look of the explanatory signage about the 80' tall 1/3 scale rocket space ship model that stood outside of the Rocket to the Moon attraction.



Today a 1/3 smaller version exists to sell Coke at Disneyland:



Back to the past with this undated image that also affords a view of the Flight Circle. I still miss Cox Pilot and his wonderful commentary.



At first glance this May 1956 shot seems ho-hum:



but a detailed closeup gives a view of the exterior waiting area for the attraction:



An adorable shot of a mom and daughter from April 1959:



Daughter is proudly holding a Park brochure; and how about that hand-tooled leather purse that mom is toating?



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Welcome to 1961!

I am digging this 1961 black and white image of the Disneyland News Stand near the entrance tunnel into the Park. I secretly hoped that the gentleman in the hat was Walt, but upon closer examination, I don't believe so.



Although Walt wore hats like that, the face and body seem a bit off.



Back to our original image, here's the souvenir map on display that guests could buy and hang on their wall at home:



Another image from my collection circa July 1960 provides a color image:



And here is an even clearer version of what was on display:



So much from just one little image!

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Disneyland News, July 1960

I could not believe my eyes when I saw this July 1960 image; a total vintage Disneyland geek's dream shot! A park map on display, souvenir paper hats, newspaper headlines, and vintage fashions! Just too much for my brain to comprehend on a Wednesday morning.



And Wanted posters, too!



While you're at it, be sure to check the headlines of the day. Maybe put on a pair of cat-eyeglasses like these two ladies. I think I need my smelling salts; I am in geek heaven.

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