Ice Cream and Dwarves

Sorry for the late post but my internet was not allowing me to upload any images. So...with a late post, here are two more snapshots from circa 1968. First up is a nice view from the Carnation Plaza with Sleeping Beauty Castle in the background and the guest eating a lovely Carnation ice cream cone.

The last image from this series of snapshots features the Dwarves as part of a large parade. Check out the Old Hag Witch in the background and even further is a neat group featuring characters from Winnie the Pooh. It looks like a woozle is worrying Winnie.

Indian Village Versus Fort Wilderness

Two snapshots of two different environments in Frontierland. First up is a house in Indian Village. The village was where guests would watch dancers and also explore life as a Native American in the late 1800s. The village was a nice example of the Imagineers edutainment.

Next up is a different environment, that of a Fort at the edge of the frontier. Here guests could learn and imagine themselves as Cavalry on the outpost of American civilization. Unfortunately, both environments are long gone.

King Louie On Main Street

Some snapshots circa late 1960s (most likely 1968)featuring Main Street. First up is a rarely photographed ride vehicle on Main Street, one of the red automobiles. The guests seem very happy and I am liking the sunglasses on the driver.

The next image is the reason for the title, King Louie on Main Street in front of the Main Street Magic Shop with a Big Bad Wolf in the background. The lady leading against the lightpole is not impressed.

Souvenir Friday- Disneyland Flannel Fabric 1950s

Some of the hardest to find souvenirs are fabric items featuring Disneyland. Most of these types of items were used and then discarded. Some items in this category include towels, bath mats, blankets, and curtains. This item is a piece of flannel fabric that would have been used as a bedsheet or blanket. I would date this piece circa 1955.

The aquatic scene is on both the head and foot of the fabric. I love that the river traffic is the Mark Twain and a Jungle River explorer launch. p>

A closer shot of some of the graphics on the white part of the fabric, featuring some of the attractions including Astro Jets, Sleeping Beauty Castle, Shooting Gallery, Mark Twain, Horse Drawn Surrey and one of the Horseless Carriages. p>

Buildings On the Riversof America

Not only were there little vignettes of wildlife along the Rivers of America but there were also some structures to be seen. First up is the little mining town of Rainbow Ridge. Rainbow Ridge was the entrance to both the Nature's Wonderland attraction and also Pack Mules. I love how the town looks up on the hill.

Next up is the block house from the last outpost in the wilderness, Fort Wilderness. Once lucky kids were able to explore the fort, witness Davey Crockett and Andrew Jackson having a meeting, shoot some attacking Indians and escape via the secret tunnel.

Scenes Along a River Bank

Two views of the scenic elements found on the Rivers of America in 1966. Disneyland has always put little scenic elements around the park to keep guests entertained. First up is an elk family feeding in the verdant trees.

Next is a group of Moose drinking from the river next to a friendly Indian village.

The Lovely Mark Twain On the Rivers of America

Two images from 1966 featuring the Mark Twain. First up is a slightly over exposed slide featuring the Mark Twain at the dock. One feature shown is the Columbia loading stairs. Check out the hat on the gentleman in the middle of the image.

Next is a pretty image of the Mark Twain at the loading dock. The color and details are outstanding, almost postcard worthy.

Disneyland Honored Guests

One of my collection within a collection is the picture gallery photographs. I have posted several over the years. While going through my boxes that hold the collection, I found this one which I have not posted prior. I love the key with Disneyland and the honored guest painted lettering on the prop. Also, the group is dressed to the nines for their special day at Disneyland. As a suggestion, Dapper Day should create some cut outs photograph props for the participants to enjoy.

Souvenir Friday- Ceramic Dumbo

One of my favorite ceramic souvenirs is this Dumbo. I remember seeing this souvenir in the Disney News article on Disneyland collecting. The Dumbo has his trunk up which is good luck and appears to be just so happy and jaunty. On his cap is hand painted Disneyland to remind the owner of where this cute Dumbo was acquired.

Johnny Visits Freedomland Part 3

Although only 7 total images, this visit to Freedomland has been fun. First photo for today's post is of Johhny's friend Bobby standing next to the fire apparatus used to put out the Great Chicago Fire. Check out the burnt wood and rubble in the background.

Next up Johnny poses with a very non-native American looking Indian and one of the train robbers. Johnny definitely has reached his hands high! I believe this is the station in the San Francisco area.

The last image is one of my all time favorite theme park images featuring my all time favorite theme park character. The area is rarely photographed and it looks like both Johnny and the character are holding Chinese torture device. The Chinese Junks docked in the background add a great scenic element.

Johnny Visits Freedomland Part 2

Two more snapshots from a visit by a child named Johnny visiting Freedomland. First up is another image of Johnny and his mom. This time they are standing at the entrance to the Northwest Fur Trapper ride.

Next is a picture of his friend Bobby standing on the Santa Fe train car. Check out the park in the background.

Johnny Visits Freedomland Part 1

One of the many competitor theme parks that were built after the success of Disneyland was Freedomland. Located in the Bronx and close to the masses living in New York City, the park existed for a short 4 years. The theme was America and featured the western area of the Southwest. The first image shows the steam train sponsored by Santa Fe Railroad. At this time period, Santa Fe sponsored both the railroad at Disneyland and Freedomland. In the photograph, Johnny is posing in his Confederate hat with his mom.

Here is a close up shot of the Santa Fe poster in the station.

Johnny then posed with the sheriff and bad guy after the gun fight. Quite a crowd in this photograph. p>

1960 Knott's Berry Farm

Two more photographs from Knott's Berry Farm in 1960. The first shows the wagon train stage with the wagons in the background.

The family poses by the old prospector statue at the entrance. Check out the signs for Ghost Town and also the Chicken Dinner restaurant.

Souvenir Friday- Metal Perpetual Calendar

A common desk accessories during the 1950s was a metal perpetual calendar. This calendar would be used to designate the date and day...an accessory needed prior to the proliferation of computers and cell phones that have this feature built in. Made out of chromed metal, it is a difficult piece to photograph. On the main body is a graphic of Sleeping Beauty Castle and the base has Disneyland in its great font. The main body flips and the dates flip and change. As you can see, it is always Sunday July 17th at my house.

Knott's Berry Farm Visit 1960 Parking Lot and Seal Pool

Two more views from Knott's Berry Farm in 1960. First up is a nice view of the parking lot in the background and the flamingo pool in the foreground. I like the hut for the nesting flamingos.

Next up is a great view of the seldom seen Seal Pool. Quite a crowd at the pool to feed the seals. I like the fountains for the seals on the rocks.

Let's Visit Knott's Berry Farm in 1960

A fun series of snapshots featuring a visit to Knott's Berry Farm in 1960. The first image features Ghost Town with the family taking a popcorn break. I like the Native American figure sitting on the ground.

The next image shows the two kids sitting in front of the old prospector at the entrance. I like the Ghost Town sign in the background.

Friendly Indian Village

Two slides of the friendly Indian village found on the back side of the Rivers of America. The village has changed over the years with more active figures now populating the village including women working as well as the shaman telling the history of the tribe. I always enjoyed the boy fishing on the overturned canoe and the compact village in the background.

The next image shows more detail of the village. The photographer quickly took this photo to get a nice view of the village between the two images.

Finale of the Space Mountain Construction Photographs

Well I have come to the end of the images for Space Mountain construction. The last three are nice (and I did not preview all the photographs, just the last ones are randomly this nice.) First up is a great view of the building with an interesting parking cone design in front.

Next up is a shot of the roof from the Administration building. I like the color of the roof at this time.

The last image is of the concrete crew pouring concrete (what else!) The crew has a lot of work to accomplish.

Souvenir Friday- Pause Prints Third Quarter 1958 POP

A neat piece with some behind the scenes images of Pacific Ocean Park is this copy of the Los Angeles Coca Cola Bottlers employee magazine Pause Prints. The magazine is dated Third Quarter 1958 and features many scenes of Pacific Ocean Park and also the Sea Lounge and Neptune's kingdom. My favorite shots are of the Coca Cola employees delivering product to the various restaurants and food stands throughout POP.

A post from years ago is this sign from the attraction. I believe this was at the exit.