Two From April, 1972
That popcorn vendor might look lonely, but he's actually doing advanced quadratic equations in his head. Every once in a while, a chuckle will escape his lips - there's nothing more beautiful than math! Luckily, he also loves popcorn, and will tell guests about the history of this snack food; he even wrote an operetta about it - in Italian. Disney really hired the best of the best!
In 1972, some visitors probably thought that the giant chipmunk wasn't really there. "Stop following me, giant chipmunk! First my job interview, and now this! Shoo!". It's both tragic and hilarious. Meanwhile, the lady in dark blue is greeting Chip as if he is her best friend in the world.
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Major-
I take notice of the 20₵ sign hanging underneath the 'roof' of the popcorn wagon. How fortuitous that signage was saved as they have been repurposed for today's guests at 20-dollars/bag-! Isn't it nice how coincidences work out-?
Thanks, Major.
That’s an interesting popcorn wagon ‘stand’—with that platform underneath. I never noticed that in other pictures. Did the carts tend to roll away?? Maybe Mr. X (if I recall correctly, he was once a popcorn vendor) or Bu can explain…
Chip (or Dale??) is cute…but my favorite thing about that photo is the purple and yellow swirled flowers.
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A nice study of a Disney popcorn wagon. The Roastie Toastie figure looks like it's in the shape of a clown. I know from Bu and other Jr.Gs that vendors should not be leaning against anything, like this fellow here. At least he doesn't have his hands in his pockets! Like Sue, I noticed the wagon is on that slight ramp. Is it to make sure the popped corn goes into the bin on the right? I'm sensing that Screaming Kidney Kid's tree is one of these here, or somewhere nearby?
The second photo has a little bit of everything for everybody: Flowers; I think the yellow ones are marigolds, but what are the purple ones? Disney characters; I wonder if Dale is nearby? Like Tweedles, the chipmunks usually travel in pairs. The Castle; it looks great poking up over the trees. Balloons; we can see evidence of a balloon vendor below the Castle. Palm tree trunks; for those who get turned on by that sort of thing.
Popcorn and chipmunks; a nice combo. Thanks, Major.
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