Tomorrowland Beauties

Here's a pair of TOMORROWLAND BEAUTIES. My favorite! This first one is from June 1, 1961. Thanks (as always) to Jason's Disneyland Almanac, we know that June 1st was a Thursday, the park was open from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, the high temp was 70º, and it dropped down to 55º later. Attendance was a mere 7,903!! Our photographer must have been using a better-than-average camera, this photo is particularly sharp and clear. The color has shifted a bit, but it's still pretty, especially with the puffy white clouds and blue sky behind the Clock of the World. The flags of all 50 States lead out toward the Plaza - the sails of the Columbia can be seen in the distance!

Next is this not-uncommon view of the TWA Moonliner as seen from the Skyway, but this example captured the entire rocket (it's often cropped at the top) and it's nicely-centered. While undated, this must have been taken on a busy Summer day, there were certainly more than 7,903 people at the park on that day! The Art Corner is to the right, with those "Matisse"-like panels. In the distance we can see that the buildings along Main Street were actually large industrial sheds, artfully disguised.

NEWS BULLETIN: I happened to be looking for some information about some Disneyland tickets, and went to the old Vintage Disneyland Tickets blog (naturally) - one of my favorites from the good old days when there were many good Disneyland blogs.

Much to my amazement, I found that there were some new posts! In fact, since July, there have been six new blog posts, after an eight year hiatus. COOL!

So be sure to check it out, and leave a comment!