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!

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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We've got more Big Thunder Mountain Railroad pix for you today, courtesy of the Mysterious Benefactor.  This one could be on the cover o...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Mine Train, 1960s

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Oh boy, it's the Nature's Wonderland Mine Train! One of my "Top 3,000" mine trains. And looking at this first scan, you ca...
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Monday, November 09, 2026

Stuff From the Box! - SPECIAL EDITION

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It's STUFF FROM THE BOX time! Perhaps you read about it in "Colliers" or "Good Housekeeping"? Or at least "Read...
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Sunday, November 08, 2026

Snoo. Zles.

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Today's Sunday Snoozles™ are (perhaps) not as snooze-tastic as some, but they get the job done. First up is this 1957 view taken from so...
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Saturday, November 07, 2026

Xanadu - Kissimmee Florida, 1985

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I have some fascinating photos for you today, courtesy of Lou Perry (who took them) and Sue B. (Lou's daughter, who scanned them). Lou v...
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Friday, November 06, 2026

Two From May 1972

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Today's first scan is a beauty - a particularly nice look at the E.P. Ripley perched above the west tunnel out to the parking lot. Guest...
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Thursday, November 05, 2026

Adventureland

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Here are two more scans from a small lot that I am confident in dating to 1955 (based on details seen in some of the other slides). I'm ...
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Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Lagoon & Mountain

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I have a small batch of 120-format slides that leave something to be desired; usually the larger size means that you also get a sharper imag...
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Tuesday, November 03, 2026

Disneyland Stuff

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Here are two vintage Disneyland paper items - I admit that they are not the greatest, but I scanned them, so you have to look at them.  We...
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Monday, November 02, 2026

Two Totem Poles

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I encounter totem poles no more than once or twice a month, but there was a time when those artfully-carved items could be found in Disneyla...
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