Main Street Police Station From Souvenir Stand

Here is an unusual view of the old Main Street Police Station. Taken from the souvenir stand, the photographer managed to get part of the overhang of the structure along with the postcard rack and some pennants. The Police Station is now part of the City Hall complex and houses the Tour Guides. This image was taken before the Tour Guide Garden was sculpted out of the berm to the left of the building. Now if I could only reach out and grab that stack of oversize postcards and also the Pecos Bill Art Corner postcards....

SOP Saturday on a Sunday- Speaking On Stage

Since all Disneyland employees must communicate with a great variety of guests who may or may not understand, the Disney University came up with a training program to increase communication skills. Skillfully illustrated with Disney cartoon characters, the training helps employees communicate with the great variety of people. This was published in 1970.

Souvenir Friday- Tinkerbell Pencil Case

This is another one of the pieces purchased from the estate of one of the major suppliers of souvenir items to Disneyland. During the 1960s Vinyl kids wallets and pencil cases were all the rage. here are examples of other vinyl wallets featuring Disneyland along with other cartoon and television characters. This one is nice with the Tinkerbell and Sleeping Beauty Castle graphic. I like the back of the case best with the extra pocket where you could store Disneyland Ticket books, postcards, school lunch tickets, photos, hankies and notes. The original price tag is still adhered.

More Photos From a Blog Reader

Continuing from yesterday with more photos from James Ramey of his visits to Disneyland growing up. These are some of the best underwater shots from the Submarine Voyage I have seen.

A daring photo of the Dinosaurs taken from the Train. If you use a flash, you will receive a scolding and I can guarantee your photo will just be a bright circle of white light.

A nice image from the end of the Bear Country Jamboree showing Buff, Melvin and Max. It is comforting to know these characters are still hanging around at Disneyland.

The Haunted Mansion in its opening year, 1969. Take a look at the crowd waiting to go in.

The old Jungle Cruise attraction sign. Very heavily detailed and well painted. This is one part I do miss with the new structure and signs.

One Blog Readers Photographs

In late December of last year, a loyal reader of this blog forwarded to me some images from his childhood trips to Disneyland. I am happy to show some of them to all of you. My thanks go to James Ramey for scanning and sending the images to me.

Two underwater shots from the Submarine Voyage. I like the shark fighting the octopus.

A nice image of Tangaroa from the pre show to the Enchanted Tiki Room.

Meeting Captain Hook and Peter Pan by the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship.

Speaking to Donald Duck in the old Bell Telephone Circlevision theater post show area. The last one is my favorite as I have fond memories of listening to the phones and placing a call on the speakerphones. Thanks once again to James for allowing me to show these photos. I will post some more tomorrow.

Fantasyland Gift Fair

Two more images of souvenir shops in Fantasyland. This is the Fantasyland Gift Fair, once located next to the Mickey Mouse Club Theater. The shop appears to be similar in concept to the Adventureland bazaar. More of an open air shop filled with a variety of items. The first photo shows the stuffed animals in the right hand corner. If you look closely on the carrousel, there is a nice shield with a two key logo. In the second photo, the window shows purses being marketed.

Two Fantasyland Gift Shop Locations

Here are two different Fantasyland gift shopping locations. Both of them are open air markets. The first shows the Information booth that doubled as a souvenir stand. Most of the information booths not only dispensed information but also doubled as souvenir shops. The selection of merchandise includes the giant lollipops, licorice ropes, Little Miss Disneyland charm bracelet on the counter, hats (of course), Pennants, Viewmaster reels on the right hand side and behind the licorice ropes are postcards. It looks like the little girl is making a tough decision on what to purchase.

The other image is of the Fantasyland annex to the Art Corner. Unfortunately the photo was taken before the shop opened. I believe the shelves would have held all the animation cels. At this time in 1966, the cels would have cost arond $10.00 to $15.00 each. Additionaly the store had created dye transfer prints of the most popular characters including Snow White, Winnie the Pooh and Tinkerbell.

Tomorrowland Ticket Booth

A view of the rare Tomorrowland Ticket Booth. I believe this one was located near to the Rocket to the Moon. I have added a close up of the window so everyone can read what tickets were available. Enjoy!

SOP Saturday- Profile New Orleans Square

Straying a bit from the straight Standard Operating Procedures is this Profile of New Orleans Square done by the WED Publicity department in 1966. Great information and detail on the stores and restaurants in the land in 1966, before Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion opened. Booklet was given to select members of the press for the opening of the land in 1966. Enjoy!