Santa's Village in Glorious Black and White 1956

Some nice black and white snap shots from a trip to Santa's Village in 1956. First up is Mom posing with the directional sign at the front entrance of the park.

Next up is my favorite ride at Santa's Village- the Christmas Tree Ornament ride. I like the snow man and the young girl with both vertical and horizontal stripes.

Next up is a view of Santa Claus being paid off to put the young boy on his good list.

A little lost lamb at the Santa's Village wishing well.

A Trip to Santa's Village Part 2

Three more images from a visit to Santa's Village at Lake Arrowhead. First up is a nice shot of Santa's house. I love the color of the house and the wild mushrooms.

Next up are two shots of the Christmas Tree. The thought that the tree is behind glass like an altar or piece of art is really cool. Being behind glass meant the tree was always fresh and green.

Here is a close up, but it is rather shaky and out of focus. I am going to assume a sudden gust of wind hit the photographer.

A Trip to Santa's Village Part 1

A nice set of views from Santa's Village located in cool San Bernadino mountains. Set in a nice forest setting near Lake Arrowhead, the memories of visiting this park should cool off my Southern California readers. First up is a neat view of the Bumblebee Monorail in action. The background structures are very North Pole.

Next up another attraction was Santa's Sleigh pulled by actual reindeer. I like the tunnel the sleigh would go through during the ride.

One of my memories from visiting the park is posing at this castle in front of the pools like these kids are doing.

Final image is of a nice picnic at the park.

Souvenir Friday- Welcome to the 1963 Grad Nite

A one page flier which students celebrating their graduation from High School in 1963 received when entering the celebration at Disneyland. Very interesting line up of entertainment options. I personally would be camped out to hear the Firehouse Five Plus Two although the folk duo on the Pirate Ship in Fantasyland also is intriguing. The DJs from swinging Channel 98 also sound entertaining. I want to know where are the great Rock and Roll bands, or even some early soul and R and B bands.

Universal Studios

A small group of 3 photographs from Universal Studios. First up is the old entrance to the attraction.

Next up is a nice image of the cafe at Prop Plaza.

Final image is of a Rose Parade float as seen on the glamour train attraction. Does anyone know the year for this float?

Glorious Black and White April 1956

Though marked April 1956, I believe these pictures were taken prior to that month and sat in the camera for a while. First up is a nice picture of an empty Main Street with the Horse Drawn Trolley in the foreground waiting for paying customers.

Next up is a nice view of the Mark Twain on the Rivers of America. Note on the very left hand side is some construction on Tom Sawyer's Island.

A nice view of the TWA Rocket to the Moon with the plaque at the base of the rocket.

A view of the Chicken of the Sea pirate ship. Notice how much space is there and the lack of crowds.

Final view is of a large drum sitting outside at the Main Entrance. I believe the images were taken during the Christmas Holiday season. The drum has seen some damage from kids climbing on the drum.

A close up of the wagon to the left of the drum. I have not seen this wagon before in any photographs, so I am not sure what it is for. Any ideas?

Knott's Berry Farm in Black and White

Various views from several trips all by the same family to Knott's Berry Farm. First up are two views of the characters on the streets of Ghost Town. I believe these are the most photographed scenes at this theme park. First up is Handsome Brady and Whiskey Bill.

Next up is Marilyn and Cecilia, the dance hall belles.

Three Indian chiefs pose wearing their head dresses. This appears to be at the end of Ghost Town, probably School House Road.

The Seal Pool with a couple of the Seals posing at Old MacDonald's Farm. Note the large barn in the background.

Final Images Of The Family Visit to Disneyland circa 1958

The last three images from the family trip to Disneyland circa 1958. These are all family poses. However, the locations are nice. First up is hot Tomorrowland with the young boys once again shedding their shirts to pose.

Next up is a shot on the fishing pier on Tom Sawyer's Island. The red shirted boy is wearing a nice set of toy badges on his Western design shirt. I believe he is belting out a verse of Davy Crockett.

Last image for today is another part of the family posing on the rock formation on Tom Sawyer's Island. For those planning to attend Dapper Day, check out the nice dresses on the guests who are climbing on the rocks above the family.

Visit to Disneyland and Knott's

More pictures from the family featured yesterday. First up are three images from Disneyland. The family poses outside of the Alice In Wonderland attraction in Fantasyland. Note the two young boys do have their shirts on.

Next up is a nice shot of the fishing pier on Tom Sawyer's Island. Check out the large crowd. I wonder how many of these guests actually caught a fish this day?

Final image of Disneyland is this nice dusk shot of Main Street with the youngest boy eating an Ice Cream. I like the Art Gallery and Photos sign on the street.

Final image is of the family posing at Knott's Berry Farm. I am assuming this is the day after the visit to Disneyland.

Spaceman and Spacewoman Circa 1958

A fun group of photographs circa 1958. First up is a nice view from the Skyway of Fantasyland. I love the amount of color in this shot. Also in the picture is the rare Fantasyland ticket booth.

Next up is a view of the Sleeping Beauty Castle.

A nice early evening shot of the Astro Jets and Tomorrowland. In the foreground is an attraction poster for the Sailing Ship Columbia.

Last image is from Tomorrowland featuring the Spaceman and Spacewoman and the two boys. It sure looks like the future is very hot as the boys have shed their shirts.

Souvenir Friday- Tour Guide Ephemera

A collection of tour guide ephemera from the early 1970s. The brochure was used to sell the tour to visiting guests. Some interesting images are used to promote the tour, a 2.5 hour visit to various sites and attractions in Disneyland. The brochure does not list Bear Country so I believe this was done in 1970 or 1971.

A collection of guide tags. Based upon the written information, I believe these were the ones used by the guides and attached to the riding crop. I would like confirmation that the numbers written on the tags are number of adults and number of children. My favorite tag is the orange one with I am from Boo-Hoo.

Final image is the ticket that the tour guide would give to the ride operators when they boarded their party on to the specific ride. This is a way to account for attendance for the rides.

Sea World Circa Late 1970s

First off a correction, yesterday's photographs are from 1988 the year Who Framed Roger Rabbit was released. The Fantasy Follies show played over many years and included additions as new characters and skits were introduced. Now on to today's images. These images are of Sea world circa late 1970s. My favorite show is the Dolphin show featuring the Pirate Ship and volcano as well as a Tiki hut. First up are a couple images of the dolphins performing.

Next up is a shot of a stuntman falling into the water as part of the skit.

Final image is from another show featuring Walrus, Penguins and other small mammals. The skits for this version of the show featured a cowboy and western theme. The RC logo brings back memories of childhood as it was one of the few sodas that was in my house.

Fantasy Follies Summer 1986

One of the attractions during the summer season at Disneyland in 1986 was the Fantasy Follies at the Carnation Gardens. The show featured some interesting character and costume choices. First up is Roger Rabbit, a new character at the time, performing the Hula Hoop in a grass skirt.

Next up are three of the Country Bears performing. They must have got lost and missed their normal theater.

This picture documents one of the most unusual costume choices I have seen, each Pig has their own house as a hat. Practical Pig looks like perturbed pig in this image.

Interior of the Pirates of the Carribean Circa 1986

The photographer probably was admonished not to use their flash, but the photographs are nice. First up is the skeleton bar scene with one of my favorite special effects of the wine going through the skeletons mouth and throat. The lovely red head as a Pirate Wench painting can be seen in this image.

Next up is the mayor dunking scene. I like all the loot already gathered by the pirates.

Here is the crowd watching and bidding on the wenches. I can hear them now....We wants the red head, we wants the red head!