Leftuggies™
Today's LEFTUGGIES™ are piping hot (whatever that means)! This first photo is date-stamped "November, 1962", and is a crisp, clear image of Tomorrowland, with an emphasis on the contrast between the central planter (can you imagine something like that in Tomorrowland these days?) and the gleaming Douglas Moonliner. Douglas bought it used from TWA, but they had it repainted and detailed, and spritzed with "new rocket scent" inside. I've always enjoyed the tropical plantings seen around this area, including regular bird of paradise plants, and the giant bird of paradise "trees" to the left.
Next, from December, 1971 comes this photo of the Pearly Band, standing on the western edge of the compass rose (etc) in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. I wasn't sure when the Pearly Band first appeared in the park, but online sources say that they've been there since Mary Poppins was in theaters in 1964. Maybe they are playing "Step In Time"? The Plaza Gardens tent is behind them, waiting for the evening, when the sounds of a famous Big Band might be heard, and crowds of happy dancers would congregate.
2 comments:
Major-
As with the 'original' Fantasyland, there's something charming and unique about the 'original' Tomorrowland, in spite of its less-than-Tomorrow-ish feel-!
I notice in the 2nd image a trio-? of Electro-Voice 848A 'CDP' outdoor loudspeakers, chained around the trunk of the Sycamore-? tree on the far left of the image. (Two other similar [permanent] speakers can be spotted on the Carnation Gardens 'tent' roof). I wonder if the speaker trio is a part of the seasonal parades, or some other 'permanent' musical Park performances-?
Thanks, Major.
OoOoh, this is a nice one! You say those tall 'palm' trees on the left are a variation of bird of paradise plants? I've never noticed them before, at least, not the banana plant-like leaves at the top. Wonderful lighting and color in this photo.
Another nice one! Really great-looking costumes. I recognize Paul, John, George, and Ringo from their Yellow Submarine days... but who are the other two? ;-p The tree branches and foliage are a nice contrast to the colorful Band.
Thanks, Major.
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