Truman Weighs In

Former President Harry Truman visited Disneyland on November 2, 1957. The press was on hand to capture this shot of him weighing himself on the scale at the Rocket to the Moon attraction in Tomorrowland. Here's the accompanying publicity blurb:

11/6/57 - ANAHEIM, CALIF.: Harry S. Truman, on a visit to Disneyland 11/2, keeps up with the times as he gets the data on what he would weigh on the moon. The fun house scale gives "your weight on the moon."



More Rocket to the Moon and Moonliner attraction photos at my main website.

Gone Fishing

I have added a "new" vintage cutout to my collection. Located near the Plaza Inn during the 1950s, guests of Disneyland could poke their heads through the holes and create their own photographic souvenirs. Here are some of the other previously posted ones that guests could choose from:











More Central Plaza images at my main website.

Boy Scouts at Disneyland, 1959

Sorry for the rushed post, but hopefully this April 1959 image is good enough to suffice for today (while I am out taking other images!). I am sure many of you are jealous of these Boy Scouts being able to pour over these vintage Disneyland attraction posters at the entrance to the Park.



Mom doesn't seem to be quite as excited.

See more vintage and current Disneyland entrance photos my main website.

Cowboy vs. Spaceman

This undated photo shows the "New" Tomorrowland, the favorite Tomorrowland of most vintage Disneyland geeks. The Spaceman survived the transition but not for very long. Here he is, model ready for his female admirer.



Could this little boy in the red cowboy hat actually be snubbing the future? I am sure mom would have scolded him if she'd seen the face he was making at the Spaceman.



More of the beloved Disneyland Spaceman my main website.

Bonnie and Clyde at Disneyland

Check out this undated image (most likely 1957) of a young Bonnie & Clyde driving their getaway car through the Disneyland Midget Autopia. Bonnie is concentrated on the wheel; Clyde is looking at something unknown.



Could it be the two parked cars that he is plotting to make his own?



Beware of youngsters behind the wheel!

More Midget Autopia attraction photos my main website.

Ride Thru: small world holiday

If you are missing the holidays, then this post is for you. If not...come back tomorrow! Today I am featuring a chronological ride-thru of it's a small world: the holiday version. I typically avoid this attraction like the plague, as the Sherman Brothers' memorable tune stays in my brain for days. However, for the sake of my niece, I made a sacrifice. Hope you appreciate!



Our VIP Tour Guide pointed out this Hidden Mickey:



The Mary Blair-styled figures:



Yup: it's 2016!



One of the controversial Disney animated characters that was added a few years back. To me, the whole thing was a tempest in a teapot.



Looks like I missed both lists.







Marc Davis' influence can be seen in these animals:





The Three Caballeros:





A tribute to Lilo & Stitch:



Zooming in I noticed this Elvis figurine for the first time:





The rainforest scene has survived:





Woody and the Americana scene; the one sloppy area on this attraction that just does not fit.





Peace on Earth: a message that should be followed year-round.



Continue the holiday celebration at my main website.

Cox Pilot Tribute

Quite awhile back I was excited and saddened by the acquisition of this 1958 shot showing the Flight Circle in Tomorrowland.



Although the closeup is grainy, I thought it might actually show Lee, aka Cox Pilot. He was one of the first followers of my blog to contribute information on what it was like to work at the Park in the early years. He generously supplied photos, memories, and encouragement. When he passed away a few years back, it was very sad to lose his kindness and generosity. Typically when I got an image like this I immediately emailed it to him excitedly waiting his commentary.



Just this week, I received these two images from April 1959 of the Flight Circle.



With this closeup I am almost positive that Lee is the one standing next to the boy in the red hat:



Compare with this shot of Lee:



A close-up of the Thimble Drome logo:



This second image from the same batch shows Lee from the back:





This shot has the added bonus of showing construction of the Matterhorn:



More Flight Circle photos at my main website.

Fiesta Friday

This April 1959 image shows the Gonzalez Trio at the Frontierland Gates. Perhaps it was also on a Friday that they were serenading the guests.

A closeup of the Trio themselves:



I call this second closeup "Bored Hipster Dad with Cool Hat."



More Gonzalez Trio photos at my main website.