1990s 3D: Pinocchio's Daring Journey!

In May 1983, all of the Fantasyland dark rides at Disneyland were given new Tudor-style exteriors and the insides were completely revamped. Pinocchio was a new addition, joining Snow White, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad, and Alice in Wonderland. In 1995, a photographer from Glenview, Illinois, took his 3D camera to Disneyland and captured these amazing shots. You rarely see vintage interior shots of a ride, let alone in 3D. It was necessary to put these in Genuine FauxD© to capture that three-dimensional feeling. Sue, I know you’ll love these! First, we see what happens when Pinocchio tells a lie:



Over at Pleasure Island, the little boys enjoy a ride on the carousel:



Gideon and J. Worthington Foulfellow are up to no good:



Jiminy Cricket descends upon the scene:



Gepetto looks for Pinocchio:



Back home safe and sound, Pinocchio is about to be transformed into a real little boy.



This must have been a favorite scene of the photographer’s; he took two shots.



More 1995 Genuine FauxD© to come!

See more Disneyland Pinocchio's Daring Journey photos at my main website.

I Love A Parade: 1968 in 3D!

Back in July 1968, a photographer shot these 3D images (now presented in genuine FauxD©) of a Disneyland parade. It’s as close as you can get to being there, folks!

Captain Hook, Peter Pan, and Mr. Smee are waving to the crowd.



Any idea what these ribbons/tags are on Pan and Smee?



Donald is feeling lazy, too:



Snow White and her Seven Dwarfs (Dopey is hiding in the back):



From Pinocchio comes J. Worthington Foulfellow:



Even the recently released Jungle Book was featured in the Parade:



Alice skips by the Wurlitzer Shop:



With Splash Mountain gone, will we ever see these characters back in the Park?



See more Disneyland Parade photos at my main website.

Mickey's Halloween Party, Pt. 2

Join me on a journey through Pinocchio's Daring Journey, which is what we rode after enjoying the revamped Alice in Wonderland attraction.



Once you pass through the Stromboli doors, this attraction gets dark as heck. I am guessing it hides the perfections when the lights aren't on as bright. Alice was much easier to see. Even in the dark, Stromboli is mighty menacing!



The Carousel of Pleasure Island:



Honest John (aka J. Worthington Foulfellow) and Gideon:



This painted jester is creepy, but it's still a favorite part of the attraction for me. With a revamp, this figure could really be a knockout.



Pinocchio shouldn't be laughing so hard; he's next!



I don't think this man is selling E-Tickets.



Ever noticed the Mona Lisa in this attraction?



Monstro rises up from the depths of the ocean:



Jiminy Cricket leads us home:



Just follow the star to Gepetto's Toy Shoppe:



Inside, the Blue Fairy works her magic to transform Pinocchio:



…yet we never get to see the flesh and blood version on this attraction:



A few detailed shots from Gepetto's Toy Shoppe:









Zooming in we can see this miniature Rocking Horse and Toy Soldier:



Stafford B. worked for Walt Disney Productions (Mapo) in Glendale and sent me this information about this particular piece:

The Rocking Horse and Toy Soldier were brought to me in four pieces: the flag, soldier, horse, and oval box. I was asked to mount and animate it on the oval box. The parts other than the small electric motor were machined and fitted in shop then returned to the art department for painting.



Exiting the attraction we saw the nearby "Frozen" Meet & Greet opportunity:



Olaf was sleeping on the job.





Next Dark Ride covered here will be "Snow White".

See more Daveland Disneyland Pinocchio's Daring Adventure photos at my main website.