Traveling Thursdays: Back to Santa's Village

Daveland readers Cox Pilot and Disney On Parole reached into their own personal archives after seeing my last few posts on Santa's Village. From Daveland reader Cox Pilot:

We had a cabin at Twin Peaks, so we went a lot to Santa's Village and Ice Skating in Blue Jay. I guess the outdoor rink is long gone and there is a Radio Shack there now. That's my Dad here in this second photo:









From blogger Disney on Parole:

Here are a few pics of my brother and Mom from June 1958; I love the Big Bells hanging from the eves in the 3rd photo. I remember going there in 1964 before we hit Disneyland…what a trip that was!







Many thanks to Cox Pilot & Disney on Parole for sharing these photos!

See more vintage Santa's Village photos on my Santa's Village web page.

Traveling Thursdays: Santa's Village, August 1955, Pt. 2

It's back to Santa's Village in Skyforest, California, circa August 1955. Photo #1 shows the Jack In the Box Stand; to the right of the photo is The Lollipop Tree with a sign directing you to "Pick One!" How cool is that? According to the park's brochure, "Part of this whole exciting adventure is helping yourself to a lollipop from this amazing tree."

If you prefer something a little heartier, stop by Santa's Snack Shop:



Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer flies overhead:



I wonder what kind of goodies you can find inside The Mill Wheel Toy Shop?



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