March 1960
Here are two pretty Fantasyland views from slides date-stamped "March, 1960" - though the photos were likely taken a few months earlier. Starting with this nice example featuring the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship; you probably remember the mom and her two kids from when they were aboard the Mark Twain. At this point, the ship was still in a sort of "swimming pool", and the dining area (seen to the right) was rather minimal. But in May of 1960, the pool would be transformed into a beautiful tropical lagoon, and Skull Rock would spring up nearby, drooling magically. I drool, but it ain't so magical.
Here's a lovely view of a decidedly non-pink Sleeping Beauty Castle as seen in clear Winter sunlight (look at the coats and sweaters, it has to still be Winter!), with lots of families going hither and yon. Many of the opening day attractions and exhibits were still in place, but 1959 and 1960 were years that saw great changes at the park!
3 comments:
Major-
Always love seeing the Chicken of the Sea pirate ship, but my eyes are immediately drawn to the 2nd image and the little girl with her polka dot dress with a life of its own. Good show, darlin'.
Thanks, Major.
The kids can hardly contain their exuberant giddiness! The older brother looks like someone just told him his puppy died. To be fair, these kids are a bit young to appreciate Disneyland (especially the toddler).
I wanna climb up and get into one of those crow's nests, just because.
Good grief, somebody whitewashed the Castle! I notice that the people look a little whitewashed as well. So maybe the color has faded on the slide. The group of kids on the bridge (on the left) just threw another kid into the moat and are making bets on how long it takes the swans to skeletonize him. I don't see The Dent. Does anybody else see it?
Nanook, that little girl's dress is so stiff and poufy that she can't even put her arms down at her side!
I can't say that my drool is magical either. I guess only Disneyland drool is magical. Thanks, Major.
I don’t see The Dent, either, JB — but it’s definitely there. The angle and lighting are off.
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