Glass Slides of the Jungle River Cruise

Nice images from a trip on the Jungle River Cruise. Some nice images of the classic 1955 attraction. The images were photographed in 1958. First up is Schweitzer Falls, named for the explorer Albert Falls.

Next up is the African Bull Elephant.

One of my favorite scenes, the Native Uprising. Watch out for those spears.

Sleeping Beauty Captured on Glass

Just a gorgeous shot of everyone's favorite castle.

Things From the Gate- Spot the Difference

One of the joys of collecting these ticket brochures are the sometimes minor changes. For example, the first brochure is fairly easy to find.

But this similar looking version is much more difficult to find. Can you spot the difference?

Here is the interior of the brochures, both are the same verbiage.

The brochures are from summer 1964.

Walt and Make Mine Music

One of the package films from the late 1940s was a musically filled montage of different stories. One story featured two ballet dancers David Lichine and Tania Riaboucinskaya dancing to a song featuring Dinah Shore on the vocals. The segment was titled Two Silhoutes. The posing on this publicity image is very nice with the original storyboard in the background. Walt was 44 in this photograph and as you can see was a dapper dresser in his gabardine Hollywood style suit.

Buckled In

Nice overhead image of a mom and son riding the Flying Saucers. The belt reminds me of the restraining device for the Autopia.

Souvenir Friday- Carolwood Pacific Railroad

Before Disneyland, Walt Disney owned a backyard steam railroad. The railroad was named after the street his house was located, Carolwood Drive. The route was named the Carolwood Pacific Railroad. Walt was a stickler for details and had passes and luggage tags made for the route. The graphic for the railroad is very nice. First up is a 1954 pass for the railroad.

Next up is a luggage tag for the route. This is such a great piece in that the railroad really did not have luggage, but the details Walt wanted is fantastic.

Tahitian Terrace Part 2

A family dining at the Tahitian Terrace. Photographs are dated 1966. Notice the lovely Rongo statue in the background with a bowl full of fruit.

A different view with the A-Frame in the background, canopy and bamboo architecture.

Tahitian Terrace Part 1

I am always on the lookout for interior pictures from restaurants. One of my favorite lost restaurants is the Tahitian Terrace. The first image is a great photograph of the attractive dancers. I love how the stage looks organic and is extended out into the guests so they feel they are part of the show.

The next image was with the Tahitian Terrace images, but I believe it may be The Palms once located in Anaheim. Any tikiphiles have an idea of location? I do know it is a fun picture with the crowd learning to hula.

Tomorrow more Tahitian Terrace images.

Big Indian Chiefs

A selection of three photographs of Frontierland circa 1966. First up is a nice image of the Canoe guide and Canoes. Written on the reverse is Big Indian Chiefs Disneyland 9-66.

Another view of Frontierland with the train depot in the background. I wonder if the popcorn box is ceramic or paper?

Final image is of the Mule Ride. Be sure to look for the sign painter in the background at the Assay Office.

Things From the Gate- Disneyland After Dark

Skipping to number 23 from June of 1963. Quite a line up of Big Band talent playing at Disneyland.

Tomorrowland Autopia and Snow Mountain

Two nice views from the Skyway captured on glass slides. From what the seller told me, the photographer was a professional photographer. The images do show a good eye and technical skill. First up is a nice overview of the miniature freeways of the Autopia attraction.

The next image is a rare view of the top of Snow Mountain showing the benches, trails and bushes. Also included are some of the colorful buckets and the top tower for the Skyway.

Indian and Model

This image was part of the lot of glass slides from Disneyland. As can be seen by the small logs used for the fort and also the telephone pole in the background. I believe this is one of the Fort roadside attractions in the Midwest. I will let you all provide your own caption.

Souvenir Friday- Johnny Horton Johnny Freedom Single

Johnny Horton is best known for the novelty hit song The Battle of New Orleans. He was a very popular singer in the vein of Johnny Cash during the time period. Freedomland was popularized by a record album and the hit single was Johnny Freedom. The song was popular enough for a single to be released. The best part of the picture sleeve is the map of Freedomland on the back and the caricature of Johnny Freedom.

Two Boats

Two images of boats at Disneyland the glass slide photographer. First up is everyone's favorite Pirate Ship. Check out the poor guide book and the family eating ice cream and the little girl playing near the bench with wet paint and this run on sentence.

The other photograph is of the Mark Twain at the dock. It appears the ship is being touched up.

Teacups

Two more images from the glass slides. The two young ladies are cute in their red and white outfits. Notice the signs in the background, especially the shield with the grapes on it for the Welch's Grape bar.

Fantasyland Views

More images from the collection of glass slides from 1958. First up is a Skyway shot of Fantasyland with the Mickey Mouse Club Theater in the right hand foreground.

The second image is a closer shot taken from the entrance to Snow White. The guests are wearing some great fashions.

Things From the Gate- 3rd Annual Dixieland At Disneyland

Ticket brochure number 18 from 1962 advertising the 3rd Annual Dixieland at Disneyland event. I like the brochure was used to document the parking space.

Horse Drawn Trolley

From two glass slides I picked up recently. First up is the trolley at the Town Square station. Check out the passengers from the front row seat to the last row with kids dressed in the same outfit.

A nice shot of the interior of the trolley.

A close up image of the interior advertising sign for The Golden Horseshoe Saloon and Carnation.

Wedway Ride

I believe this is Tomorrowland and was in preparation for the Peoplemover attraction. Check out the janitor in the lower part of the picture by the station wagon.

Souvenir Friday- Palace of Living Art and Japanese Village

A nice brochure from the Palace of Living Art next to the Movieland Wax Museum. The brochure lists every statue and piece of living art.

Inside the brochure is this fantastic double sided advertisement for Japanese Village. I really like the illustration with the Torii gate.