tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post2267089107093379038..comments2024-03-29T04:48:01.038-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Tomorrowland, September 1966Major Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-30390256003676746752012-11-07T11:34:02.755-08:002012-11-07T11:34:02.755-08:00Ha, we stayed in the Grand (as it was called then)...Ha, we stayed in the Grand (as it was called then) in the early '90's on my kids first trip.<br /><br />I can't remember a thing about the hotel, except that on arrival we were starving, and I walked out and bought takeout at Chao's, which was a mistake. Ecch. As others reported later, they were popular for the bar, not the food.<br /><br />I still like seeing it in the old shots, thanks Major.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-54950741649215905182012-11-06T20:53:19.118-08:002012-11-06T20:53:19.118-08:00Yeah - from what I can find out, it's the same...Yeah - from what I can find out, it's the same Wilbur Clark, responsible for the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, and numerous other properties. (Check out this link to a swell aerial shot of the place): http://www.flickr.com/photos/19779889@N00/3896505561/<br /><br />I stayed there with my friend Billy right around the time of its openeing, whose Dad worked for The Mouse. His folks were so cool, they let us stay in the Suite; while they occupied the "regular "room. And, yes, as I recall, there were swell views of The Park from the room's balcony.Nanookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255357829181568172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-43232046876117970982012-11-06T19:59:55.990-08:002012-11-06T19:59:55.990-08:00I wonder what that sign on the wall says, on the e...I wonder what that sign on the wall says, on the extreme right of the pic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-27051697226577977592012-11-06T17:33:53.753-08:002012-11-06T17:33:53.753-08:00@ Nanook,
Is that the same Wilbur Clark of the ol...@ Nanook, <br />Is that the same Wilbur Clark of the old Desert Inn in Las Vegas?Tracy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071510332753130156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-28119654511737095572012-11-06T17:15:35.300-08:002012-11-06T17:15:35.300-08:00TokyoMagic!, Yes, it later became the Grand Hotel...TokyoMagic!, Yes, it later became the Grand Hotel.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-17372845177014759312012-11-06T16:08:51.598-08:002012-11-06T16:08:51.598-08:00Nanook, did that later become the Grand Hotel?Nanook, did that later become the Grand Hotel?TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-60314541904728167682012-11-06T13:07:11.451-08:002012-11-06T13:07:11.451-08:00Let's not forget the then, almost brand-new, W...Let's not forget the then, almost brand-new, <i>Wilbur Clark's Crest Hotel</i>, peeking out above the monorail beamway.Nanookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255357829181568172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-14311034971861927752012-11-06T08:54:27.805-08:002012-11-06T08:54:27.805-08:00Major, I can confirm the tall object is the boom o...Major, I can confirm the tall object is the boom of a concrete pumper.<br /><br />Amazing shots, I know I was there when this was going on, but don't remember a thing about it.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-47514297325749072582012-11-06T07:59:43.567-08:002012-11-06T07:59:43.567-08:00TokyoMagic!, you'll be seeing a lot more of th...TokyoMagic!, you'll be seeing a lot more of those groovy construction walls in the future!<br /><br />Alonzo, yes, they really ripped out a ton of the original Tomorrowland, it was quite a gutsy move.<br /><br />Melissa, ME TOO.<br /><br />SundayNight, you're right, I can just make out some hanging lamps.<br /><br />CoxPilot, I think I have at least one slide showing those buildings under construction.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-64433885843290442522012-11-06T07:52:24.768-08:002012-11-06T07:52:24.768-08:00With the Moon Ride building gone, you can really g...With the Moon Ride building gone, you can really get a good view of the employee's locker rooms (second floor).<br /><br />CoxPilotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-34246718442908085122012-11-06T07:14:21.186-08:002012-11-06T07:14:21.186-08:00What’s nice about that HOF pic is that you can see...What’s nice about that HOF pic is that you can see some of the interior decoration.SundayNightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-54290874547581844372012-11-06T05:53:25.572-08:002012-11-06T05:53:25.572-08:00I miss the old future!I miss the old future!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169920944565828337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-52958970911084563522012-11-06T05:19:07.631-08:002012-11-06T05:19:07.631-08:00Wow, this is a great shot of how much a clean slat...Wow, this is a great shot of how much a clean slate this land was was in 66'. No rocket jets/peoplemover in the view. New things are coming there but I doubt it will ever match the 67' re-opening!!Alonzo P Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529651580262634489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-9770412358994759192012-11-06T00:13:19.681-08:002012-11-06T00:13:19.681-08:00Love the groovy colors on the construction wall! ...Love the groovy colors on the construction wall! And I love the view above the wall of the Grand Canyon Diorama building.TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.com