tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post7115806008156198614..comments2024-03-28T13:36:38.722-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: 1956 FantasylandMajor Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-65142438557776668842010-07-10T14:33:10.910-07:002010-07-10T14:33:10.910-07:00These are really wonderful. The marigold-colored ...These are really wonderful. The marigold-colored bunting above the entrance to Snow White appeals to me in ways that shock even me.Kevin Kidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401940509568134621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-77558307716837969172010-07-08T17:18:52.611-07:002010-07-08T17:18:52.611-07:00The photo of the 1:1 scale scaffolding surrounding...The photo of the 1:1 scale scaffolding surrounding Cinderella's Castle under construction was a complete surprise. I had always assumed that Storybook Gardens had been built using traditional medeival construction techniques by six-inch people in period garb.Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-25960154168140943042010-07-08T11:37:37.911-07:002010-07-08T11:37:37.911-07:00JG, the "new" Fantasyland is one of the ...JG, the "new" Fantasyland is one of the rare times that an improvement is actually an improvement! I have a lot of nostalgia for the original FL, but the 1983 upgrades are beautifully done. Too bad we had to lose the pirate ship and Skull Rock...Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-2404352152889017892010-07-08T10:00:47.468-07:002010-07-08T10:00:47.468-07:00While I do prefer the "new" Fantasyland ...While I do prefer the "new" Fantasyland facades (my age is showing here), the old ones were certainly cheerful and cost-effective, without really looking cheap.<br /><br />Hard to believe how much the landscaping has grown up, but still, 50+ years is a long time.<br /><br />Thank you Major, once again for a trip to my childhood. There and back again, a hobbit's holiday.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-35020386641932601612010-07-08T07:32:42.835-07:002010-07-08T07:32:42.835-07:00I love going to Disneyland on gloomy days! Of cour...I love going to Disneyland on gloomy days! Of course, its not great for photos but oh well...Connie Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112860706520621190noreply@blogger.com