Randos
"Life is like a box of Randos. You never know what you're going to get". Of course this is a quote from famed skateboarder Toby Hawk (no relation to Tony, who has better things to do). Toby, however, knew of what he was speaking!
I love this image showing the Indian Village - surely from the 1950s, though I've been searching for clues that would help narrow the date down a bit. We know that the original Indian Village was right next to the Jungle Cruise, you could actually see tropical plants nearby. I wouldn't be surprised if the sounds of a trumpeting elephant could be heard. Is the white building in the distance the Plantation House? There is also that yellow banner which might be steering guests in the direction of the Indian War Canoes (or the Indian Village itself?). I feel like they hadn't moved the Village to its final spot past the train tunnel just yet. And yet... I didn't know there was a Dance Circle in the old location. I'm so very dizzy.
I've been skipping this next scan repeatedly, mostly because it's so dark. In spite of its obvious flaws, it's still pretty neat though, a view from the Tomorrowland Skyway terminal looking west toward Holiday Hill, named after singer Billy Holiday (no relation to Billie, who had better things to do). Seeing those winding paths on Holiday Hill makes me wish I could go back in time to take a brief hike up to the top. Say hello to Screechy (most people don't). There's the Astro Jets to the left, the Castle, the Pirate Ship, and more. I feel like I'm seeing what could be the Viewliner Station just under that orange Skyway gondola, or at least tracks; the simple station itself isn't apparent. Did I mention that I'm dizzy?
2 comments:
Major-
"Is the white building in the distance the Plantation House?"
Most-likely. At the far-left edge of the image we can see a lamp post with a hanging sign for the Plantation House affixed to it.
The 2nd image for all its 'darkness' is still mighty wonderful, for its unusual view. It's quite possible I once roamed along those winding paths; but I'll be damned if I can remember that unique experience... regrettably. (Let's not forget a sighting of a Tri-Level AP nestled within the "legs" of an 'olives and toothpicks' outdoor lighting assembly - adjacent to the Skyway tower-!)
Thanks, Major.
I like the ponies on the teepee canvas. But it looks like they've been eating hydrogenated, radioactive loco weed... they're floating up into the sky! Some of them up-side-down! Or sideways! Not a whole lot going on in this photo, people-wise. But it IS bright and colorful.
In addition to the things you mentioned, we can also see Cinderella's castle and the Yacht Bar. I don't imagine they get very many yachts bellying up to the bar. Seems like a strange thing to include in the Park, if you ask me. Oh, and there's that flock of seagulls circling around on the right. I'm sure Screechy would appreciate your attention, Major. Its days must be pretty boring, just sitting on that big ol' egg.
Thanks for the nice Randos, Major.
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