Japanese Village Deer Park Part 3

The final group of images from Japanese Deer Park. One of the major attractions were the various trained animals. Not only were the shows popular, but feeding the animals was also a big draw. The three photographs today show feeding seals, birds and dolphins.

Japanese Village Deer Park Part 2

One of the main attractions at the Japanese Deer Park was the flock of deer. The deer were very tame and very hungry, eating anything presented to them.

Another big draw was the performing bears. The bear sweeping is very entertaining.

Japanese Village Deer Park June 1970 Part 1

So the family stayed at the Disneyland Hotel and went to Japanese Village Deer Park up the freeway in Buena Park. I do not think they went to Disneyland...but I am happy they went to the Deer Park and preserved the trip in these photographs. First photograph is of the entrance to the deer petting area I believe.

I believe this vendor is selling dove food for the dove petting pavilion which is shown in the next photograph.

Disneyland Hotel 1970 Part 2

From the 1970 stay at the Disneyland Hotel. I really like the landscaping.

Disneyland Hotel 1970 Part 1

From a photo album documenting 1970, a family stay at the Disneyland Hotel. On Monday I will post which theme park the family went to when staying at the Disneyland Hotel, it may surprise you...

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Souvenir Friday- Main Street Trolly Advertising Drawing and Popcorn Wagon

Due to a day of travel, I did not post yesterday. So here is my Thursday image, an oversize (20 by 16 inches) art photograph of one of the Main Street Popcorn Wagons, taken by a talented amateur to be displayed at his local camera club display.

The souvenir piece is the final drawing that I own for the Horse Drawn Trolley Advertising. For the Purex company of cleaners featuring their Old Dutch brand of cleanser. The design features cans of the product with the Dutch Girl chasing dirt away. The cleanser is similar to Comet and is still being produced to this day. I do not remember Purex being a sponsor at the park....so this may have been created to sway them or even just as a way to put some turn of the century realism to the ads. Purex had just purchased the rights to this cleaning product in April of 1955.

Santas Village 1966 Part 3

Three more images from Santa's Village from 1966. First up is a view of the architectural elements within the park. The bright colors are very nice.

Next up is a view of the petting zoo...the entrance is a giant beehive.

Final image is a view of my favorite ride...the Christmas tree ornament ride.

Santa's Village 1966 Part 2

Three views today of the mushrooms at Santa's Village. The mushrooms are some of the most iconic items at Santa's Village. I love the color and shape of the mushrooms.

Santa's Village 1966

Continuing with images from Santa's Village in Lake Arrowhead California in September 1966. This is a different family from the previous slides. First up is the entrance to the Alice In Wonderland walk through attraction. I love the signs out front advertising the various scenes.

Next up is Santa Claus and Jack O' Lantern. I adore the Jack O' Lantern costume and wondered what happened to it.

An image of the entrance.

Santa's Village March 1966 Part 2

The next set of photographs from Santa's Village taken in March 1966. First up is a slide (which I bet would be very cold in the snow) and in the background is the Bee Monorail track.

Next up is a nice view of the sleigh ride. The tunnel is nice in the background.

A scarce view of Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach in action.

Final view is of the welcome structure. The candy cane sign is fantastic as is the sign showing when the park was open and the cute clock tower with two clocks.

Souvenir Friday- Original Art for Horse Drawn Trolley Sign for Carnation

With all the changes taking place on Main Street and the re-expansion of Carnation Cafe, I thought I would show another piece of original art for the Horse Drawn Trolley advertising signs. This one showcases Carnation, one of the first sponsors in Disneyland and operator of not only the Carnation Cafe but also Carnation Gardens for many years.

Santa's Village March 1966

With Denver receiving the first big snow of the season, I am reminded of Santa's Village in Lake Arrowhead, California. First image sequentially is of the North Pole. I am glad that the North Pole theme park in Colorado still has a similar North Pole.

Next up is one of my favorite Christmas themed rides is the ornament ride where you get to be an ornament on a Christmas tree.

Final image for today is a nice group shot of the Bumbleebee Monorail and Christmas Tree Ornament ride.

Leda, Terry and Jean in Disneyland July 1971

Three slides showing a trip to Disneyland in 1971. First up is the obligatory Mickey Mouse Floral and Main Street Station shot.

Next up is a slide from Carnation Gardens. The characters on stage and in silhouette are Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.

Final image is of the White Rabbit dancing to the College All Star Marching Band.

Scotty and April Visit Frontierland 1965

Scotty and April visited Disneyland in August of 1965 and must have enjoyed Frontierland as that is the only place they photographed. First up is an image of one of the Disneyland Indian dancers.

Next up a nice portrait of April hanging out with the Chief.

Final image is dad and daughter hanging out in the park in front of the Frontierland Railroad station. I like the train in station. It appears the berm has been raised as there are more stairs up to the train station today.

Mike and Diane Go To Disneyland and a Knott's Berry Farm Finale

First up is the final image of the 1968 Knott's Berry Farm slides is this fantastic interior of the Calico Saloon.

Next up is a couple of slides of a group of friends. First up is a slide of Mike & Diane Irene & Phil Disneyland Parking Lot (at least that is how the slide is marked.)

Next up is Mike & Diane Irene & Patricia at Disneyland Anaheim Calif. The obligatory picture in front of the Mickey floral at Main Street station.

Knotts Berry Farm Part 4

Four images today to finish this series of photographs. First up a nice view of Boot Hill cemetery with Ghost Town in the background. Nice view of the barrel house.

A nice view of the bottle house and two very pretty Knott's Cast members. I love the themed dresses.

The wagon circle stage with a band/chorus on stage. The group looks like they are Up With People.

Last slide is another interior of the General Store. This slide has written on it: Uncle Al Battisti Knots Berry Farm.

Knott's Berry Farm 1968 Part 3

Three more nice photographs of Knott's Berry Farm ghost town in 1968. I believe these pictures were taken early in the morning. First up is a view of boot hill cemetery. The grave is for a likely grizzled old prospector and his mule.

Next up is a view of the windmill and water pump. I like the advertising for Bird Cage theater on the structure.

The last image is one of my favorites. I love the framing of the street with the old bicycle as the foreground object.

Souvenir Friday- Berry Sisters Sign from Knott's Berry Farm

Continuing with my Knott's Berry Farm thems, A favorite piece of mine since Knott's park signage is rare to see outside of the park. I believe this two sided sign hung outside the Calico Saloon enticing folks to enter the saloon to see the Berry Sisters who made the 20's Roar Again. The lettering on this sign is nice and may have been done by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth when he was working at Knotts.