GORILLAS DON'T BLOG

This blog has nothing to do with gorillas (though I love 'em)...fellow bloggers have inspired me to share vintage images of Disneyland from my personal collection. But don't be surprised if you see something from a World's Fair, Knott's Berry Farm, or someplace else that is cool!

Monday, March 23, 2026

Sleeping Beauty Castle - March 15, 1957

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I realize that Sleeping Beauty is under an enchantment from the evil Maleficent, but I still wish she'd help with some of the chores. I...
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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Hippos

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You know what? Hippos are weird looking. We're used to them, but yikes! Those gaping maws, those tusks (I'll be the world's firs...
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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Laudable Locomotives March 21 2026

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I have a small batch of scans featuring some old locomotives in vintage photos; people seem to like those, so here we go! First up is this O...
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Friday, March 20, 2026

The Skyway, November 1961

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It's time to visit the RESTORATION CORNER again. As I explained once before, I have a small lot of slides that turned various shades of...
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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Fantasyland Views, May 1960

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Fantasyland; the most "Disney" of all the lands. Not only would you find Mr. Toad, Peter Pan, and Snow White there, you'd find...
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

More Dumbo "Information" Brochures

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Sue B. is always on top of things, and she reminded me that today is the birthday for Mike Cozart and Zach! And as is tradition, she has sen...
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Old Snapshots

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Yeesh! YEESH , do you hear?? I've got this batch of photo prints (possibly from 1965-ish) from a bunch that really only had one that was...
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Monday, March 16, 2026

A Horse With a Hat, 1950s

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At some point, the horses that pulled the Horse Drawn Streetcars were fitted with hats. I'd like to think that the hats might have provi...
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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Snoozles™

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Snoozles™! You know the drill. Seeing this first scan (from a slide dated "November, 1961"), it's clear why it's a Snoozle...
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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Fun on the Tarmac

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As you know, I love VINTAGE AIRPORTS, and I have two for you today. Location unknown. When I was a kid it was very exciting to walk on the g...
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