Tomorrowland, September 1983
Here's a nice set of Tomorrowland photos, taken by Lou Perry and shared with us by his daughter, Sue B. You know how much I like Tomorrowland! These are from 1983, in case you didn't see the title of today's post.
This first one is not an uncommon view, but it's still one of my favorites. The Rocket Jets are way up above everything, and the Peoplemover slightly below that - iconic. One of my biggest gripes is that this was taken away from us years ago and replaced with... nothin'. Well, we have the Astro Orbiter I suppose, but come on. Lou caught the Rocket Jets with the rockets in flight, which is always ideal. And I like that the Peoplemover cars were still in their original colors.
Hey! Lou took TWO pix of the Rocket Jets, and I'm not complaining.
What I wouldn't give to be able to enjoy one more ride on the Peoplemover. I know that the Magic Kingdom still has theirs, the lucky ducks. Better than nothing, but not the same.
Ah, the days when Tomorrowland was TOMORROWLAND! The Mary Blair murals were still on display, and Adventure Thru Inner Space was waiting for me. Wow, can you imagine bringing a six month-old (?) baby to the park? Whew. I'll bet they went home early.
I don't see a lot of pictures of the Mission to Mars façade, for some reason. That attraction was there for 17 years, so it's not like people didn't have the opportunity! I took one myself when I was a teenager, so I guess I am pretty cool. Just like Lou!
THANK YOU, Lou and Sue!
5 comments:
Major-
Ahhhhh.... so nice-!
Thanks to Lou and Sue.
Great images . Looks like Circle -Vision is closed….. to prepare for the remodeling and change over from “America The Beautiful” to the all new “American Journeys” . When Disney first announced the new film it was called “American Spirit “.
I miss this Tomorrowland SO much! The one that's there today it still mostly sucky!
Why on earth would you carry a baby around all day, when you could just "check them" over at the Baby Station on Main Street? I think the Global Van Lines space in Town Square would even check them.....for a fee of course.
Thank you Lou, Sue and Major!
I just noticed that the Rocket Jets are red at both ends; a red nose and a red rear (a little ointment will clear that up). Well, I'm sure I noticed it before but it never really registered 'til now. Such a great color scheme; white, black, and red. Lots of visual impact! Down below, that dad is pushing a ridiculously normal-sized stroller. Couldn't he afford the deluxe, SUV model? How embarrassing for him. Someone give that sailor a hot dog, he's too skinny! What is that wheeled cart on the left? An ice cream vendor? That gaggle of balloons above the cart could use some more color.
In the third pic, it's interesting how many people are resting their arms on the edge of their PeopleMover cars. Maybe I would too. It seems like a natural thing to do, given the joyous, exciting, and relaxing surroundings.
Nice pictures, Lou! (As always). And thanks to Sue and Major.
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