Two From December 12, 1969

Here's a pair of goodies for you to start your weekend off in the right direction. Let's begin with this lovely photo of Tomorrowland, taken at the very end of 1969. Everyone was still giddy from the success of Zond-7, the Soviet Union's spacecraft that circled the moon and returned to Earth (in August). I dressed as Zond-7 for Halloween, as did many дети that year. Anyhoo, I always love a look at the classic New Tomorrowland, with the Peoplemover overhead. Not only would the Peoplemover transport you in comfort, it would keep your cans of soda ice cold. There are not many guests, even though it appears to have been a perfect day (keep a jacket in a locker for later, though). 

I suppose I should have placed this one first, but that's what they would expect me to do. We've survived the parking lot, taken the tram to the gates, purchased our tickets, and now we're making our way toward the west tunnel beneath the railroad tracks. But first... let's go say hello to Goofy. The angle of the woman with the green pants makes me think she's running. She so durn excited! The color and lighting are so nice here, and it's always great to see the E.P. Ripley a-waiting at the station. In the tunnel, a Swiss Family Treehouse poster and a Jungle Cruise poster can be discerned.