1960’s Batch: Pt. 4

View #1 shows the Devil’s Paint Pots as seen from the Nature’s Wonderland Mine Train. Shot #2 is most likely from the Mark Twain, but could also be a Nature’s Wonderland shot,too...experts?



As a follow-up to Gorilla's post about the Disney World Submarine ride (no longer there), here are 2 views from January 1972 showing the Orlando version of the Nautilus in action:





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1960’s Batch: Pt. 3

YOU ARE THERE...sitting in your brand-spanking-new square Skyway bucket, flying over the Chicken of the Sea Pirates Ship, Skull Rock, and Small World off in the distance. Obviously, this set is at least 1966 since SW appears to be completed. Shot 2 is another view from the Skyway over Fantasyland, with the Matterhorn in the background.



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1960’s Batch: Pt. 2

Just hanging out at the Tomorrowland Depot is this vintage group of guests. They are obviously not waiting for the train, as there is already one at the station. Not sure if this 2nd shot is even from Disneyland or the Hotel, but thought I’d include it as the architecture is so retro! Anyone able to identify it?



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1960’s Batch: Pt. 1

Part one of a semi-short series of undated slides most likely from the mid-late 1960’s; I am sure there is a Disney Geek out there who could narrow it down with the Freddie Hart on the entrance marquee. This one was taken from the car window, and obviously includes signs for Denny's and the Desert Inn. See more vintage and current Disneyland photos on my regular website. The numbers keep rising on evacuations and burned acreage, and as of this morning, the I-5 was shut down near Camp Pendleton. Still hoping for more favorable winds and a break for all the brave fire fighters out there.

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A little Submarine Action

Today I am posting a variety of Sub photos; and unlike the new Nemo attraction, there is no line to view these! 1 undated b&w Sub shot of the George Washington, and 2 color views from October 1963. Looks like they had to call in a motorboat for either a rescue operation or a repair!





I’ll throw in a fourth for good measure, this one from July 1961. That water is just radiating green goodness...or else I’m a little off in my color correction!



On a more serious note, I hope all my Southern California neighbors here are surviving the horrible fires here and not suffering any loss. It is scary how many people I know have been evacuated with little end in sight to this disaster.

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Pre-Tahitian Terrace

These 2 from July 1961 are (I am ASSUMING) from the area that would become the Tahitian Terrace in June 1962.



“Meet the Robinsons” comes out on DVD tomorrow. I meant to see it in the theaters in all its 3D glory, but just never made the time to do so. The buzz on it was tepid, so I didn’t feel a real urge and therefore missed it. It makes a nice DVD watch that I would put in the same category as “Cars”; enjoyable but not the same caliber as “The Incredibles” or “Ratatouille.”



The DVD has some good extras, especially the behind the scenes stuff; always interesting to see where the inspiration and the choices of cast & storyline came from.

Meanwhile, I have finished my painting of Main Street:



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FINISHED!

It’s finished...and what’s next? I have no idea...but will probably put something up on my easel in the next week.

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Fantasyland Twosome

This undated photo outside of Peter Pan in Fantasyland shows that long lines for an attraction are not just a new phenomenon. From July 1961 is this color view of the King Arthur Carrousel, which is a bargain at 10¢ a ride.



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Nature’s Wonderland Trio

Here are 3 miscellaneous views showing what was being advertised in yesterday’s Nature’s Wonderland banner. #1 is from July 1961 and shows a little Pack Mule action, sauntering by Rainbow Ridge. View #2 is from October 1963, and i have included a closeup of the NW Mine Train as it chugs closer to the Devil’s Paint Pots:





Last view shows some of the AA “wild life” along the way, meant to be an extension of the True-Life Adventure films:



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Vintage Hollywood Bowl

3 views of the famous Hollywood Bowl; 2 show the Art Deco statuary at the entrance (July 1963), the other is an undated shot of the stage.





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#19

3 down and 2 to go, and we now have some mustache action going on! Matt - I know you're wondering when I'm going to put you in there…patience!

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Park Exit, July 1960

When was the last time you saw only a handful of people around the entrance/exit area? This one from July 1960 also includes a close-up of the banner proclaiming the Nature’s Wonderland upgrade, Art of Animation, and America the Beautiful.



For Eagle-Eye Reader Mouse Monthly, here's a closeup of the mysterious ball he noticed that appears to be on top of one of the entrance flags. I have no idea what it is for. Anyone?



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Disneyland Sign, 1963

Here’s a nice juicy closeup of the Disneyland sign from July 1963. What more is there to say about this classic design in all its glorious simplicity?

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Opening Day with Art Linkletter

What a great shot; you couldn’t even shoot this view today, as you’d have to walk onto the train tracks to do it. The ABC cameras are rolling to the left on July 17, 1955 as Art Linkletter talks to a few guests. I am assuming they are waiting for Walt to pull up in the E.P. Ripley. What an exciting day this must have been. The caption on the back of the photos says “OPENING DAY DISNEYLAND with Art Linkletter (far right)(black and white shoes)—LOVEBIRD AND W7. 1955. Wilson and Betty Lou are standing under white stars and behind Flemings is star, Robert Cummings, combing his hair, looking in glass which covered one of Santa Fe Train ads. We had already had handshakes with Art Linkletter.”

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Motor Boat Cruise Monday

2 Motor Boat Cruise views, one from the docks, and one from the midst of this thrilling attraction through the rocky rapids of Fantasyland. Apparently the boats had names from your fave characters, the 2 in the second shot being Alice and Snow White. For years this little river/stream has gone unused. Pic 1 is from January 1964 and pic 2 is from July 1961.



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Disneyland Main Street Commissioned Painting 18

2 down and 3 to go (plus a mustache!).

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Disneyland Main Street Commissioned Painting 17

The scenery and background is completed; moving onto the people today. Hooray!

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Indian Village & Canoes

3 early images of the Indian Village (but where are the Indians?!?), or more specifically the entrance and Indian War Canoe loading area. By this time, the Village had moved from its original spot near Magnolia Park to what is now (dare I say it?) Critter Country. Once the Indians left Disneyland, the Canoes became part of the Davy Crockett folklore, not the Indians. Shot one is from Sept. 1959, shot 2 is August 1959, and the final view is from January 1962.





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Brown Derby, 1962

Here’s a famous Hollywood Landmark that is no more: The Brown Derby. I wish I had been able to go there before it was gone. Sigh…

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This Would Not Happen Today!

Here’s a seemingly innocent September 1967 view of the East Side of Main Street. Nothing unusual going on here, keep moving along folks, just some guy leaning on a tree, trying to hit on a gal and an unattended White Wing Trash Cart...until you zoom into the window of the Hallmark Store. A window display featuring the Charles Schulz Peanuts character Snoopy?!? What’s next? Shrek in Fantasyland?!?



Today, the person who put that window display together would probably be fired. Or at the very least, forced to push a double-wide stroller around the park all day. Here’s another 9/67 Main Street shot, showing my fave MS vehicle, The Omnibus.



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Skyway and Autopia Assortment

My beloved round buckets are coming and going from the Fantasyland Skyway Station in this October 1963 view. I have also included two detail shots, showing a little bit of buried treasure at the skull rock cove and an overview of the snack bar that I posted a black and white shot of about a month ago. Would someone please tell the guy that is taking the picture of the buried treasure that I want the photos he was taking that day?





Next up are 3 bw Autopia views, with the monorail track looming overhead. Anybody able to give these three a year based on the body of the Autopia cars?







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