May 1961 Disneylander Spring Tonics

The May 1961 Disneylander features the Spring Tonics of 1961 (basically a show that poked fun at Disneyland and management while increasing cast member morale), Grad Nite, and the Bowling League Banquet. For those who may not know, the Disneylander was the cast member publication. The newsletter showcased employees and their activities as well as activities around Disneyland.

October November 1960 Pirate Ship

A nice issue featuring the changes and additions of a new themed lagoon with Skull Rock. I love the artwork of the lagoon. The date of the issue is October November 1960. I also enjoy the headline regarding the Winter Bowling League.

Souvenir Friday- March 1961 Disneylander

Another Disneylander, this time from March 1961. Articles include a great one on the Submarine Voyage rehabilitation with the lagoon being drained and also a trip to the Disney studios by the Disneyland Merchants Association.

June 1961 Disneyland Summer Parade

Some more Disneylander's for your enjoyment over the next couple of days. This issue is from June 1961 and features articles on the summer parade, Joe Fowler's thoughts on Disneyland of 1961 and a great clock quiz.

A Trip to Walt Disney World Via Polaroids Part 2

Continuing with a quick visit down south, here are two views of Frontierland. The Indian Village is much larger when compared to Disneyland's version.

Next up is the suspension bridge over the water at the Magic Kingdom's version of Tom Sawyer Island. This photograph is nicely posed.

A Trip to Florida Via Polaroids Part 1

We head to Florida today to visit the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida. I like how the polaroid film process makes the park seem to be dreamy and soft focused. First up is a view of Main Street with the larger and more ornate buildings.

Next up is the Coke Corner with the piano player pounding out some ragtime.

The castle in Florida is much larger and more ornate. Cinderella's Castle works with the more ornate Main Street and larger area of the Magic Kingdom.

Disneyland Marquees

Great pictures of some signs at Disneyland. First up is the iconic and gone Disneyland sign on Harbor Boulevard. This photo was taken in 1983 when Disneyland was celebrating the new Fantasyland.

Next up is an image from 1986 featuring the Gift Giver Extradoinare Marquee. After the success of the 30th Anniversary gift program, Disneyland continued a similar promotion in 1986.

The last image for today is also from 1986 and shows the marquee for The Country Bear Jamoboree.

Donald Duck's 50th Birthday Parade and Party

In 1984 Disneyland promoted Donald Duck's 50th Birthday by featuring a parade called Goin' Quackers. The parade featured many of the cartoon characters including Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as well as Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Goofy. In addition to the parade, there was also a birthday party with decorations, hats and noise makers. First up are three images of the Parade, with Mickey and Minnie.

Next up are Donald's nephews on the float and Snow White and the Dwarves out front.

An overhead view (from the Skyway) of the large birthday cake that was the featured float of the parade.

Final image shows a view of the Party in Tomorrowland with Tweedle Dee and Dum.

April 1961 Disneylander Snow White Grotto

The last issue for Jason...but definitely the last issue of the Disneylander. These magazines are great fun to read with information about vacations, trips and people retiring. Of course the main article is on the opening of Snow White Grotto with Echo Falls as well as an article on the Submarine Voyage rehab.

Souvenir Friday- Disneyland Hard Hat

Coming from the staff, electrical, or paint shop is this nice hard hat. A great decal on front identifies the helmet as coming from Disneyland. A couple of famous photographs show Walt in the African Veldt on the Jungle Cruise talking to a worker wearing a similar hat.

February 1961 Disneylander Monorail Extension to Hotel

The February 1961 issue of the Disneylander features articles on the Monorail extension to the Disneyland Hotel, a preview of the Bell Telephone Sounds of America and the results of an employee survey. A fun read.

January 1961 Disneylander Vesey Walker Golf Champion

These magazines are a fun read...how else would you know that Vesey Walker was a golf pro, winning the Disneyland Golf tournament? Or that the Van De Kamp Pirate Ship re-opened on December 18th after the remodel of the lagoon?

Disneylander December 1960 Parade Floats

As the year progressed, the Disneylander magazine became much smaller being just 4 pages in length. This issue highlights the Christmas Party and has a nice full page of photographs of the new floats based upon Babes in Toyland for the Christmas Parade.

Disneylander January 1960 Winter Olympic Games

The second issue for Jason...the January 1960 issue. The issue features a long article on the 1960 Winter Olympic games. Enjoy this blast from the past featuring what was happening at Disneyland 52 years ago.