Pirate Ship and Characters

The final two images from the group of photographs that included all the Submarine Voyage and Tomorrowland photographs. First up is a view of the Pirate Ship.

Next up is a funky image with over exposure of the two dog characters signing autographs in front of it's a small world!.

Things From the Gate- 1972 Disneyland Advertising Brochure

In 1972 Disneyland added a new land and updated their advertising brochure. The brochure is dated 9/72 and features the new land Bear Country and the new attraction Country Bears. It also appears you could no longer take a helicopter to Disneyland.

Tomorrowland On the Move

Two nice snapshots showing what Tomorrowland used to be, a dynamic and moving land. Notice there are no passengers in the Peoplemover.

Another shot showing my favorite mountain and the Coke Tomorrowland Terrace...hey kids, no running allowed!

Souvenir Friday- Disneyland Classics Dye Transfer Animation Print

In the mid to late 1960s, Disneyland produced and sold prints of animation artwork. Most of the characters and animation art chosen was from the classic films. This is one of my favorites, Chip and Dale. The art is very nice and high quality. The label on the back is nice as well. Other scenes in this series include Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Bambi and Thumper, Dumbo, Tinkerbell, Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket, and even Winnie the Pooh. The original retail price was around $3.00.

The Submarine Voyage Lagoon

This particular visitor enjoyed and was entranced with the lagoon for the Submarine Voyage. I believe he (since the majority of the photos from today and Tuesday are of the live mermaids) was trying to get a good picture of the mermaids. First up are two images of the mermaids sunning on the rocks.

A shot of the water with several fish swimming.

A nice sweeping view of the Monorail and the Peoplemover track over the lagoon.

World's Fair Wednesday- Pepsi Cola It's A Small World Press Release

The 1964 World's Fair featured the classic attraction It's A Small World. Sponsored by Pepsi Cola to benefit UNICEF (United Nation's International Children's Emergency Fund) was created by Imagineers at WED. Pepsi Cola published this press release to promote the attraction. Enjoy the eight pages.

Submarine Voyage Seawolf

Two nice views of the old gray submarine Seawolf in the lagoon of the Submarine Voyage. I miss this paint scheme...and the ride with the Disney touches. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the Finding Nemo attraction but the old subs are part of my youthful memories. Check out the Peoplemover in the background.

Check out the mermaids in the background.

Things From the Gate- December 1970 Advertising Brochure

Just a couple months after the previous advertising brochure the ticket books were changed. Several of the rides changed their ticket designation, Sleeping Beauty Castle going from an A ticket to a B ticket and the Mine Train going from an E ticket to a D ticket...although the mule ride remained as an E ticket. Brochure has a date code of 12/70.

More Sea World

A couple of more Sea World images. First up is tailgating in the parking lot to save some money. Disneyland does offer a picnic area outside of the Main Gate if you want to bring your own.

The next image is the family heading away from the Dolphin and Porpoise show. I like the building in the right background.

3 Views of 3 Amusement Parks

3 random views of 3 different amusement parks. First up is a view of the sign at Marineland, the World's only 3 ring sea circus.

A great image of a colorful tea cup ride in a Mexican amusement park. This is a cute little ride.

My favorite picture is from Belmont Park in San Diego, in front of the bumper car ride with the roller coaster in the background.

Souvenir Friday- Disneyland Cartoon

My brother found this a couple of months ago...it is a fun cartoon by Dick Shaw that probably appeared in the Orange County Magazine. Dick Shaw was a long time animator starting at Disney in the late 1930's and then working for UPA on many Mr. Magoo films. Mr. Shaw was a resident of Newport Beach. The tag line on the cartoon is: We've been lost all day trying to find Disneyland...so we're going to tackle it tomorrow when we are fresher!

On another note, a friend of mine runs a nice website for those who enjoy scrapbooking. The site also has historical discussions about Disney, Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The site is Mousescrappers.

Sea World 1969

Three views of the San Diego theme park Sea World from 1969. First up is a nice image of the entrance ticket booths. The Polynesian theming is very evident by the large A frame structure as well as the beams with the nice outer details. The beams look like an outrigger canoe.

A view of the Japanese Pavilion. This is where the pearl divers would dive down and pick up an oyster which you could then purchase and get to keep any pearl in the oyster.

Last image shows the Dolphin show with the cute pirate ship and the tiki in the middle of the lagoon. The volcano was a great special effect.

World's Fair Wednesdays- A Couple of Views From Brussels

Two quick views of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. First up is a nice view of a Gothic tower in the gardens.

A view of the pavilions with the Atomium in the background. I like the motor transport in the foreground.

2 Views of Frontierland

Today's post features two snapshots of Frontierland. First up is the Mark Twain heading out on another trip around Tom Sawyer's Island on the Rivers of America. The Columbia meanwhile appears to be undergoing some maintenance.

Next up is a great view of the old Fort Wilderness on Tom Sawyer's Island. Quite an interesting tableaux...in the upper left hand corner the boy (Major Pepperidge as a youngster?) is getting ready to pour his drink on an unsuspecting guest, the man in the middle holding the merchandise bag is checking his echo at the well and the family on the right hand side is perusing a souvenir map to figure out where to go next. I also like the sailor in his uniform.

Things From the Gate- 1970 Disneyland Advertising Brochure

In 1970, Disneyland changed the graphics of the advertising brochure. One of the fun changes is to use each of the Dwarves to accent a point about the amenities at Disneyland. Also, the interior images feature the new attraction the Haunted Mansion. Brochure is copyright 1970 and has a date code of 6/70.