Disneyland Dogs - February 10, 1978
It's time for a fun trio of scans, courtesy of Sue B., from photos taken by her dad, Lou Perry! Lou was there on February 10, 1978. Thanks to "Jason's Disneyland Almanac", we know that February 10th was a Friday, the park was open from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, the temperature only got up to 61ยบ, and (you wouldn't know it by looking at these), there was 1.7 inches of rain (maybe that was earlier in the morning, or later that night).
Folks who wanted to have their picture taken in the Carnation truck got an extra bonus, because Pluto was there, just waiting for the paparazzi. He played it smart, and the photographers were his friends rather than his adversaries, and they'd "look the other way" so as not to embarrass him in The Enquirer. He's gesturing to indicate that his eyes were still dilated from a visit to the Optometrist.
Don't be scared! Just sit on down! This is all very normal.
Next, another Disney Dog - GOOFY! Though he is less dog-like and more of a funny-looking person. If you know what I mean. It looks like Goofy has pulled up a curb to sit next to a young fan - I love it when the characters take advantage of a situation and turn it into a bit of magic. This was over 45 years ago, but I wonder if that now-grown kid still remembers this encounter? With all of the bricks and wrought iron, I'm assuming that this was taken in New Orleans Square, perhaps over near the Haunted Mansion.
THANK YOU, Lou and Sue!
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The Park closed at 6:00 PM? On a Friday? In 1978? Yes, it was February, but by this time there probably wasn't much of a slow season at the Park anymore. Maybe there was a special 'after hours' event going on?
I wonder if Pluto drools all over the place like a real dog. Given the size of his head and tongue, there must be a gallon of drool sloshing and oozing around inside the Carnation truck! His eyes DO look kinda big... and crazy. Maybe he just saw a squirrel, "SQUIRREL!!!" Looks like he could put somebody's eye out with those dagger-like quills growing out of his muzzle.
It took me a loooong time to figure out that Goofy is a dog; I was well into my adult years before I finally concluded he must be a dog. I couldn't tell what he was; a horse? a rat? The long ears finally led me to 'dog'. Even with that uncertainty, he is still one of my favorite Disney characters. We've talked about his hat before; what kind of hat is it? I don't think we came to any conclusion.
Character photos are always fun; and these are great! Thanks to Sue and Lou and you, Major, too.
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