Welcome to Disneyland, 1970s-Style

It’s June 1970, and our park guest captured the entrance sign (if only they had shifted the camera more to the right!!) which is touting the recently opened (August 1969) Haunted Mansion…and 1000 hotel guest rooms at the Disneyland Hotel.



This shot of Harbor Boulevard perfectly illustrates why Walt went to such great lengths to do a secretive land grab in Orlando.



Look at that cacophony of hotels, motels, and restaurants! I wonder what Mecca was like?



How the ticket booth/entrance area looked circa January 1970.



Hard to believe this parking lot area is what would eventually become the plaza between Disneyland and DCA.



This March 1973 shot shows a slightly better composition!



Ready for Spring Fling? Still touting those 1000 guest rooms.



For all you vintage auto nuts, here’s a closeup of the pileup of cars waiting to enter the Park.



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The Fonz in San Diego

When it comes to 1970s TV icons, "The Fonz" was way above the rest...until he jumped the shark of course. It brought back many fond memories when I saw the leather jacket and motorcycle used by Henry Winkler in his portrayal of Arthur Fonzarelli at the San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park. Every Tuesday I sat in front of the TV and watched "Happy Days," with its rose-colored glasses retelling of the 1950s.

The cycle on exhibit was one of three used in the filming of the show.



A closeup of his Triumph cycle. And no...you can't "sit on it."



If you're wanting to see this in person, you have until June 8th.

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