tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post5225417698770665318..comments2024-03-28T00:37:20.261-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Main Street in the 80'sMajor Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-55529445534211115052011-09-15T17:53:55.439-07:002011-09-15T17:53:55.439-07:00i have never noticed these little figures in the p...i have never noticed these little figures in the popcorn vendors before; i will have to be sure and check them out next time i get to Magic Kingdom<br /><br />i too like that the masks are smiling. i bought the book on our last trip to WDW called Windows On Main Street. the pictures and stories are great! ;-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895614694411482044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-78444684495086811202011-09-15T16:58:06.483-07:002011-09-15T16:58:06.483-07:00Hey Major! I stumbled on your blog through the fol...Hey Major! I stumbled on your blog through the follow tab, and I'm glad I did. Disney was, like most, a big part of my childhood and these images bring back many dear memories. Thanks!<br /><br />http://be-the-bear.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443158902448856649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-20099214844545208092011-09-15T14:58:45.878-07:002011-09-15T14:58:45.878-07:00Holy cow, that is so cool. I love Big Al and never...Holy cow, that is so cool. I love Big Al and never knew he once cranked the popcorn machine!<br /><br />Tokyo, gotta go look at those pics of yours.Connie Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112860706520621190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-77225063562113881792011-09-15T13:16:26.891-07:002011-09-15T13:16:26.891-07:00I just saw a PUnchinello character in "motley...I just saw a PUnchinello character in "motley" last week in New Orleans Square, must be from a movie I did not see.<br /><br />I remember the Big Al character turning that crank.<br /><br />Also what KG said.<br /><br />JGJGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456196709930408585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-138528917768489122011-09-15T09:36:58.104-07:002011-09-15T09:36:58.104-07:00The "Big Al" puppet turning the crank is...The "Big Al" puppet turning the crank is the perfect way to promote Disney characters in the park. Classy and understated.<br /><br />And don't be bashful with the 80's pictures. No reason why 60's Disneyland gets *all* the love.Katella Gatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562521359201308834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-21882404994464498062011-09-15T09:14:43.452-07:002011-09-15T09:14:43.452-07:00TM!, I'll have to look for a picture of the A...TM!, I'll have to look for a picture of the Ab. snowman! Your pics are cool, love the Pecos Bill example, partly because it is from a classic Disney cartoon that many people wouldn't recognize.<br /><br />Chiana, I didn't even notice that! <br /><br />Laura, I think that might be the vendor, although he isn't wearing the traditional straw hat. Maybe those were phased out by the 80's. I've never been to WDW, so hopefully a reader will chime in with info about their popcorn vendors!Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-9435472479688365512011-09-15T08:38:40.669-07:002011-09-15T08:38:40.669-07:00Is that the reflection of a young customer countin...Is that the reflection of a young customer counting his change for a taste of that popcorn - or a through the glass shot of the vendor? Either way, what an excellent shot of the Magic of Disney ala the anticipation of fresh popcorn on Mainstreet!<br /><br />Are these hardworking popcorn tumblers found at WDW too? I must confess, it has been the hubbie's responsibility to go get the Orville Redenbacher's so I've never noticed. Perhaps something to look for & memories to be made like the taffy pullers at the State & County fairs?LauraJ953https://www.blogger.com/profile/05111820514878431277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-30021130306392448082011-09-15T01:16:07.294-07:002011-09-15T01:16:07.294-07:00And both masks are smiles. :)
ty!And both masks are smiles. :)<br /><br />ty!Chiana_Chathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329208224763179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-17802512060995399102011-09-15T00:23:31.903-07:002011-09-15T00:23:31.903-07:00Major, there is also a miniature Abominable Snowma...Major, there is also a miniature Abominable Snowman in a popcorn wagon near the Matterhorn.<br /><br />Tokyo Disneyland has a bunch of these guys. I did a post that included a few of them (<a href="http://meettheworldinprogressland.blogspot.com/2009/02/got-popcorn.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>), but I need to do a "Part Two" because I have since discovered wagons with Pooh, Tigger, and Henry from Country Bear Jamboree.TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.com