Vintage View from the Cone

Is 2008 considered vintage? If so, then my title is correct; otherwise, enjoy these views taken from the cone of the Monorail as it passed through the DCA of yore. Our July 2008 Monorail leaves the Tomorrowland station headed towards Downtown Disney.



Bye-bye Tomorrowland!



The first glimpse we get of DCA:



Remember those tile murals at the DCA entrance and the Golden Gate Bridge?







The approach of the Soarin’ Over California attraction:



And that is the last we see of DCA.



I always wondered why there wasn’t a stop at the Grand California. That seemed like a missed opportunity for guest convenience.



We’ve arrived! Downtown Disney is ahead of, back when it had a movie theater.



I hope you enjoyed your 2008 Monorail cone adventure.

See more Disneyalnd Monorail photos at my main website.

Monday Monorail Madness!

Although a tad dark, I am digging this overhead September 1964 shot of the Monorail & cone, with the soon-to-be-closed Yacht Bar in the background.

I am guessing that this November 1970 view is approximately where the tram lets guests off today near Downtown Disney:



Today, the Monorail is still a thrilling way to view the park and travel around the perimeter. Looking like the terrain on Mars, this area is actually above the show building for the Submarine Voyage.





Even though there's no bubble to travel in anymore, riding in the cone can be almost as exciting. Here's a view that's no longer possible, now that the Golden Gate Bridge at DCA has been removed:



See more vintage & current Disneyland Monorail photos on my Monorail web page.