tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post3320599803812281934..comments2024-03-29T02:30:53.003-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Instamatic MixMajor Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-11368673013831444032012-12-07T19:12:18.153-08:002012-12-07T19:12:18.153-08:00The image of #20 is the lift of the attraction.The image of #20 is the lift of the attraction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-51277574027842985562012-11-24T21:48:08.020-08:002012-11-24T21:48:08.020-08:00Great pic. I remember in the old Matterhorn you co...Great pic. I remember in the old Matterhorn you could sense the height and the open space inside which might not have been as bobsleddy but there was something really cool about it.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-12954810209698996272012-11-24T16:51:43.581-08:002012-11-24T16:51:43.581-08:00I love that Travelport sign THIS MUCH.I love that Travelport sign THIS MUCH.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169920944565828337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-75306011581617823282012-11-24T00:59:07.089-08:002012-11-24T00:59:07.089-08:00The interior Matterhorn shot is the best I've ...The interior Matterhorn shot is the best I've seen...and you know it!!!<br /><br />Thanks Major :)walterworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319070921534941313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-24874832138824722802012-11-23T13:30:04.459-08:002012-11-23T13:30:04.459-08:00Major - You could see clearly inside the Matterhor...Major - You could see clearly inside the Matterhorn during the daylight back in those days and it was obvious to see that it was a roller coaster with the visible girders, tracks, etc. I remember people from time to time commented how disappointed they were with the interior when the outside of the mountain was done so beautifully. I think the 1978 enchancement was definitely a big improvement with the exception of the view being covered at the top of the lift. Otherwise I have a nostalgia for the original interior.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-47816930394088617562012-11-23T12:38:42.991-08:002012-11-23T12:38:42.991-08:00Hey Major, the interior Matterhorn shot is one of ...Hey Major, the interior Matterhorn shot is one of the best of your collection. Thank you for the extra time and effort to clean it and share it! I'm 99% certain that the photographer didn't use flash, or else the large curved beam in the foreground would be illuminated and bright. The photographer simply got #20 in a nice bright bit of reflected sunshine as they headed up the incline. Super picture!!<br /><br />Bill in DenverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-79924899617268676972012-11-23T10:10:07.914-08:002012-11-23T10:10:07.914-08:00As I recall; the interior wood and metal beams of ...As I recall; the interior wood and metal beams of the Matterhorn were covered with heavy wire and canvas, and sprayed rock color. It worked for the time.<br /><br />CoxPilotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-21589428180494949602012-11-23T09:47:24.212-08:002012-11-23T09:47:24.212-08:00Rich T., I'm glad you like the Matterhorn shot...Rich T., I'm glad you like the Matterhorn shot... it took me forever to get all of the scratches cleaned up. But it was all worth it!<br /><br />Chiana, I assume that my friend used a flash, but even so that photo did turn out amazingly good.<br /><br />K. Martinez, I suppose the interior of the Matterhorn was so dark that they could get away with less-detailed rockwork.<br /><br />Chuck, I guess you are just not a true Fantasmic fan!Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-59113265026298073002012-11-23T03:34:20.802-08:002012-11-23T03:34:20.802-08:00I know it's a good idea to find a decent viewi...I know it's a good idea to find a decent viewing spot for "Fantasmic!" well in advance of showtime, but I think setting up 25 years before the next performance is overdoing it.Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-77902496840651829202012-11-23T02:46:32.112-08:002012-11-23T02:46:32.112-08:00I think that's about the best "original&q...I think that's about the best "original" Matterhorn interior shot I've ever seen. Funny how the interior rock work was wasn't as detailed as the exterior skin. Excellent clean up job!K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-80092525784226262262012-11-23T02:26:26.803-08:002012-11-23T02:26:26.803-08:00Neat pics! Surprising the middle one turned out at...Neat pics! Surprising the middle one turned out at all. Looks like everyone and their aunts were there that day.Chiana_Chathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329208224763179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-53651009347342239772012-11-23T01:25:15.721-08:002012-11-23T01:25:15.721-08:00Major, that shot of the Matterhorn interior is jus...Major, that shot of the Matterhorn interior is just...just...wonderful beyond words. That's a view of the ride I thought I'd never see so clearly again.<br /><br />Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to repair the image!!!Rich T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218280822336323825noreply@blogger.com