Next up is a shot of Mom in front of the Medicine Show stage.
Third image is from the Indian Village once located at the lagoon. The trees are very nice in this image.
Final image is my favorite, the real volcano moved in one piece from the Mojave Desert. Too bad there is no image of the devil who worked the volcano.
Next up is a view from the Skyway with the Carousel in the foreground and Fantasyland dark rides and Sleeping Beauty Castle in the background.
Final image is of two icons, one remaining and one removed. I love this photograph showing both vertical attractions, the Matterhorn and Rocket Jets. I believe this was taken from the stage that was located where the Magic Eye theater is now located.
Next up is the hunting party celebrating the Lion Kill or they are dancing the Hokey Pokey.
Final image for today is the trapped safari who will get the point in the end.
Next up is a view from the Emporium towards the Magic Shop, Tobacco Shop and Cinema.
Final image is a look on Main Street with the Omnibus navigating the crowd.
Next up is a view of the Storybook Land entrance with a nice shot of Monstro and the Lighthouse ticket booth.
As the Skyway car starts its descent to the station, you see a nice view of the Tuna Boat. It appears a little rehab is taking place.
Next up a nice view of the Submarine Voyage with the Matterhorn and Small World walkway in the background. Looks like it was a very busy day.
Final image for today is the old Matterhorn Swiss Cheese hole which allowed the Skyway to pass through the mountain. Like several people, I miss the openness of the Matterhorn during this era.
Next up is an image of the Firehouse Five Plus 2 on screen. The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: Look at him step...Van Johnson dances the Charleston to the strains of Dixieland Jazz by the famed Firehouse Five Plus Two in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers's "Grounds for Marriage." Co-starred with him is Kathryn Grayson but here Paula Drew steps out the Charleston with the star. The comedy was directed by Robert Z. Leonard and produced by Samuel Marx.
A closer view of the load area. I like the carved Tiki poles in front of the A-Frame structure.
Final image is an artist rendering of one of the big show pieces in the ride, a ride through the interior of a volcano. I doubt that this was as impressive as this concept art, but it still sounds fabulous.
Next up is the Diving Bell ride. Many visitors have fond memories of this attraction and the visual excitement. The bell popping to the surface is quite a scene with the bubbles and water.
Final image shows the Skyway ride. The theme of the ride was pure genius, mimicking diving bells. The ride over the ocean must have been thrilling.
Next up is a nice view of the entrance. This view shows why Pacific Ocean Park was not as successful as Disneyland. The entrance is barren and kind of run down looking.
Final image is another view of the entrance in an earlier time. The iconic seahorse structure always catches my eye. Several of the souvenir plates, the pennant and t-shirts use the same logo.
Next up is a view of the lovely facade from one of the boats.
Final image for today is the sign and building at night.
Next up is a view of Tomorrowland with everyone oblivious to the Yellow Monorail.
Final image is from Tom Sawyer's Island with the Tom's Treehouse in the background. A rare view of the Exit Only sign.
Next up is a view of the Mark Twain passing by Tom Sawyer's Island. Note the nice look of the Mill and a Keelboat in the background.
Next up is Main Street with the Carnation Cafe, Flower Market, and the Upjohn Pharmacy in all their glory. Notice the lack of merchandising displays on Main Street.
Final image is an interesting vantage of the Matterhorn taken from Sleeping Beauty Castle drawbridge. The banners in the foreground add interest and you can even see Snow White in her grotto.
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