Souvenir Friday- 1950s Band Hat

Found many years ago at a thrift shop by one of my friends, a hat for the Disneyland band. This hat at one point in time was a nice blue, but for some reason (maybe Disneyland's Tencenniel?) it was spray painted gold. I do like the embroidery on the front and the Ostwald label in the interior. A very nice hat from one of the most visible groups from Disneyland.

Views From 1956- Part 21

The photographer's favorite attraction is the Mark Twain. Today I showcase the front of the Mark Twain. I will let the photographs speak for themselves. There are another 5 images to post which show the back side of the Mark Twain to come.

Views From 1956- Part 20

Today is a kind of catch all and wrap up, even though I still have 8 slides to post. First up another view of the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship still being finished. Once again look at all the souvenir hats and how nicely everyone is dressed for their trip to Disneyland.

Next up a nice view of a popcorn wagon on Main Street. Notice supplies are under the machine on the metal oil catch pan. Somebody better get on the discarded cup before Walt sees it.

Final image for today is this lovely dusk view of Town Square. I miss those nice Southern California evenings.

The next couple of days will showcase the photographers favorite ride. The photographer shot 8 slides of this one attraction.

Views From 1956- Part 19

Today I feature two pictures of the Railroad. First up is a head on portrait of the C.K. Holliday sitting at the station in Frontierland. The engine is quite shiny and bright.

The second image shows how the Indian dancers would commute to work. Some nice signs on the cars and an interesting stencil on the sign, reading Keep Out Railroad Property.

Views From 1956- Part 18

Two icons of Disneyland. First up is another view of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The hat concession must have made lots of money this day. Check out all the souvenir hats!

Tomorrowland definitely did not excite this photographer. This is the only picture of Tomorrowland, although it is a beauty. I wish the photographer had spent more film in this land. Another slide with lots of souvenir hats!

Views From 1956- Part 17

Sleeping Beauty Castle in all its glory. First up a nice view of the castle with a crowd.

A nice view of the drawbridge with several guests hanging out and a white swan swimming gracefully.

For Major Pepperidge, here is a close up of the signs on the Dumbo Ticket Booth. I cannot tell, but it just looks like scribbling on the sign, not Timothy and Dumbo's autographs.

Views From 1956- Part 16

Today is ticket booths for Tim (at Vintage Disneyland Tickets) and all the other sign geeks. First up is a crowded shot of the Casey Junior ticket booth in action.

A close up of the signs on the wall and also the ticket booth window.

The next picture is of the rarely seen Dumbo ticket booth. This booth is also in action as well. Check out the signs not only the big sign, but also the cool little shield sign.

I can see why a ticket book made more sense, less cast members are needed to person each ticket booth for each attraction. All the tickets for Fantasyland attractions can be purchased from one booth instead of multiple booths. Eventually even land ticket booths were not required as guests would buy a multi ticket book at the front entrance and use the tickets as needed. Of course, tickets also spread guests throughout the park riding various levels of rides, instead of everyone waiting in line for that E ticket ride.

Souvenir Friday- Train Conductor Hat

In the mid to late 1980s Disneyland stopped running the railroad for a couple of years while Splash Mountain was being constructed. During this time, the conductors and train engineers were all transferred to other jobs. During construction, most of them were given their hats and badges. Of course, some of the cast members sold them, which is how I obtained this set up. When the trains started running again, the hat badges were recast and are made of shinier metal.

Views From 1956- Part 15

Casey Junior today. First up is a view taken a few quick seconds after the picture yesterday.

Next up is the caboose.

Views From 1956- Part 14

Well based upon discussion on this blog and viewing of the photographs, I should have titled this series as Views from 1955. But I will stay with my original title. The photographer liked Dumbo and he also liked Casey Junior. First up is a transition shot with Dumbo in the foreground and Casey riding the rails in the background.

A close up view of Casey's engine. The design of the engine is soo cool!

Views From 1956- Part 13

Today's pictures I am calling Dumbo up and away! Two nice images of the Dumbo ride in action.

Views From 1956- Part 12

More pictures from the Dumbo attraction. First up another shot of the ride with all the vehicles. Check out the nice ticket booth for Casey Junior in the background.

A close up of a Dumbo. I like the older gentleman in the background wearing the hat and smiling to be in a Dumbo.

Oh and a Happy Birthday to Walt.

Views From 1956- Part 11

The photographer really liked a couple of attractions. The first is the Dumbo ride as there are several photographs of the ride. First up is this view with the Casey Junior in the background. Note that there is no landscaping for Storybook Land and the trestle looks like it is in the sky.

Another view from an elevated location (but don't know where?) that shows the plain ground at the Dumbo ride and the exposed mechanical structure.

Views From1956- Part 10

Two views from the Mad Tea Party. First is what at first glance is a ho-hum and common picture of the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship in Fantasyland as seen from the Tea cups. A quick and closer look shows scaffolding and workers busy painting and finishing the ship. In the background is a construction truck.

Next up is a nice view of the tea cups being loaded. Check out the Peter Pan attraction facade in the background.

Souvenir Friday- Disneyland Motorman Hat

I do not know much history behind this hat and never seeing photographs with a cast member wearing this hat. I purchased this back in the 1990s and I believe the hat was used in the 1980s or even the 1970s. I believe the patch with the castle is cut down from a Security patch and the Motorman piece is metal letters on a leather backing.

Views From 1956 Part 9

Continuing with images of the castle courtyard,first up for today is Merlin's Magic Shop and a balloon vendor. The early balloon vendor costume was a jester's outfit.

Next image is one of my favorite pictures of the group, a great shot of the Mr. Toad's facade. For the sign geeks in the audience. I have included a close up of the signs.

Views From1956 Part 8

Continuing with Fantasyland images, two views of the attraction fronts with the Medieval Fair theming. First up is a shot of Peter Pan with the shields. I wish the photographer had been closer.

Next up is a nice picture of the Snow White attraction. The shield graphic featuring Snow White, Castle and heart graphics.

Views From 1956 Part 7

Two views of the castle courtyard in Fantasyland. First up is a view of the exit to Tomorrowland. This view has changed little since this shot. From the number of visitors, this was a very busy day.

Next up is another view from the courtyard. I like the spires.

Views From 1956 Part 6

Both pictures are of what I call Frontierland restaurant row. First up is a long shot image of the storefronts (restaurant fronts) from the Plantation Inn.

A closer image of Aunt Jemima's Pancake House. Check out all the souvenir hats.

Views From 1956 Part 5

Today I am calling these two slides Frontierland a world on the move. First up is a view of the natural part of Frontierland with the western Stage Coach, Yellowstone Yellow Stage Coach and Pack Mules all converging.

Next up is the Mark Twain sitting at the dock. I believe this image was taken from the Plantation Inn.