A Nice Pair From January, 1960
Here are two good photos from January, 1960. Happy New Year! You know what we should do now that it's "THE SIXTIES"? Go to Disneyland, that's what.
It's a little before 10:00; on weekends and holidays the park often opened at 9:00, but it's possible that these folks are just waiting to get in - I'm not even sure anybody has passed the turnstiles yet. All traces of Christmas decor are gone, it's "back to normal" so to speak.
Auntie Alice is having a swell time, she's yucking it up with her friend, who probably told a saucy joke. "Match Game '77" saucy (probably involving the word "whoopee"), not truly naughty. To the right, some folks are lingering near the pay phones, they need to call their bookies. It's happened to all of us.
Next is this nice view presumably taken from a speeding Monorail as it passed above what I believe is part of the Motorboat Cruise waterways, as well as the Fantasyland Autopia (starring Screechy!). What a great day to be at Disneyland!
FYI, I'm going to be away from my computer for the next two days, because I'll be at Disneyland! Yes, the authorities have been notified. Maybe I'll even write a trip report.
2 comments:
Ironic that you post a picture of people waiting in line, as that is what I’m betting you will be doing a lot. But thanks for the pictures, and I hope you have fun at Disneyland. I’m sure it can still be a place of wonder
Hey, people! It's 1960! Stop looking like yer still in the fifties! Guys, grow yer hair longer! (And get rid of that greasy kid stuff!) Gals, start wearing pants! Loosen up, people! ;-)
Alice reminds me a bit of Jeremy, the "Nowhere Man" in "Yellow Submarine".
Photo #2 is a pretty neat shot. Besides Screechy, we can see a bit of the Matterhorn track as it splashes down into the Alpine lake, some of the Alice leaves, the roofs of the Carousel and Fan 2. The pirate ship, the Skyway Chalet, Cinderella's Castle (I don't see the pumpkin coach), the Casey Jr. bridge(s), and Monstro's back (I think). If I use my imagination, I can see a couple of Teacups and and few of Dumbo's support arms. I'm sure there's other stuff as well.
Try to enjoy yourself at Disneyland, Major. I know, that's a tall order, but try anyway. :-p Thanks for the photos.
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