tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post5460563800524601034..comments2024-03-28T00:37:20.261-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: The Mighty Matterhorn and His Pal StarryMajor Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-68366593549988924452012-11-11T02:53:17.689-08:002012-11-11T02:53:17.689-08:00I remember reading in Van Arsdale France's &qu...I remember reading in Van Arsdale France's "Window on Main Street" him recalling an argument between two Disneylander's in the bar at the Disneyland Hotel a day or so after Walt's death in 1966. They were arguing about the star on the Matterhorn, which was not turning at that point, and one angrily said "If Walt were still alive, that star would be turning right now!" France says that Walt had actually given permission for the star not to turn before he had died, but the event was notable in that it was the first time he had ever heard the phrase "If Walt were still alive, then..."Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-21365054590332514672012-09-01T00:54:45.178-07:002012-09-01T00:54:45.178-07:00This is one where everyone is right. The star rot...This is one where everyone is right. The star rotated and then--maybe 69--the mechanism that rotated the star broke. So the star was stationary in its final years. Todd J. Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01995892728109322314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-5342327912136137002012-08-28T12:42:49.119-07:002012-08-28T12:42:49.119-07:00I can't even imagine how wonderful that star l...I can't even imagine how wonderful that star looked from the 5 fwy (or how many accidents it could have caused..?) Still, I would LOVE to see its return. I never even knew about its rotation; now I am in love! You might even say I have stars in my eyes......But It Wasn't Always That Way!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11023777086652790285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-58351931060670688362012-08-27T17:39:24.128-07:002012-08-27T17:39:24.128-07:00Tom, I only wish that cameras were better able to ...Tom, I only wish that cameras were better able to capture that magic time of day back then… even this photo was quite dark.<br /><br />Nancy, I'll bet a giant star would cost more today than you and I would ever imagine… still, it would be seen for miles around, especially at night!<br /><br />steve2wdw, I'm glad you like the star now.<br /><br />Knott'sAfterDark, the star reminds me of those cheesy 60's wall clocks (I would kill to have one today!).<br /><br />Hannahx2, I had been told by another blogger that footage of the turning star was in his collection, but then some other home movies were given to me, and I had my very own proof.<br /><br />JG, yes, this guy had a decent camera and lens, which seems to be the exception rather than the rule.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-43382798499827352322012-08-27T17:32:54.723-07:002012-08-27T17:32:54.723-07:00Thank you, Major. Your video confirms my distant ...Thank you, Major. Your video confirms my distant memory.<br /><br />And such excellent pictures too. Way out there...<br /><br />My cup runneth over.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-21936148766564650172012-08-27T14:25:39.339-07:002012-08-27T14:25:39.339-07:00That movie is freakin awesome! Glad you could put ...That movie is freakin awesome! Glad you could put the ol' debate to rest. And agreed, that twilight shot is a stunner for sure.PsySocDisney https://www.blogger.com/profile/03075539960724203437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-22469231327561565152012-08-27T12:36:23.833-07:002012-08-27T12:36:23.833-07:00These are wonderful photos! That Sputnik-style st...These are wonderful photos! That Sputnik-style star was such a charming detail! I did not realize until now that it was also lighted!Knott'sAfterDarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030809083060554573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-76876259873575191982012-08-27T12:32:03.435-07:002012-08-27T12:32:03.435-07:00I was never a fan of the star on the Matterhorn......I was never a fan of the star on the Matterhorn...that is until now! I never knew that the star rotated. I'll never look at another picture of the star the same way again. Thanks for "enlightnening" me!steve2wdwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846741520382003224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-86681143946837308982012-08-27T11:06:11.574-07:002012-08-27T11:06:11.574-07:00I forgot to say how much I am loving that picture ...I forgot to say how much I am loving that picture at dusk....gorgeous sky!! :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895614694411482044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-58403939747343532002012-08-27T11:04:11.505-07:002012-08-27T11:04:11.505-07:00Nice to have confirmation!!!
Now they need to d...Nice to have confirmation!!! <br /><br />Now they need to do it again for those of us who missed it the first time!!! So cool tho that we can see it thru the magic of the movies :-)<br /><br />I still say bring back the Star!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895614694411482044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-52110604684791108142012-08-27T09:02:00.446-07:002012-08-27T09:02:00.446-07:00I think early evening/dusk shots are my favorite, ...I think early evening/dusk shots are my favorite, when the sky is deepening from blue to purple, and when all of the lights around Disneyland start coming on. That's the best.<br /><br />I too would love to see that star back - and yes, LEDs would definitely solve the "energy hog" problem, not that we're in such a panic about it now as we were back in the mid seventies. Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726949166373732451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-8719767944716894262012-08-27T08:48:25.277-07:002012-08-27T08:48:25.277-07:00K. Martinez, like you I especially like the twilig...K. Martinez, like you I especially like the twilight image!<br /><br />RIch T, a number of folks do seem to be looking in the same direction, maybe it was a horse performance!<br /><br />TokyoMagic!, Hear hear!<br /><br />Davleand, I don't know about being more advanced, but it was fun to figure out how to turn a video clip into an animated gif in Photoshop. Turns out it's pretty easy!<br /><br />Alonzo, you and Daveland are on the same wavelength for sure.<br /><br />210Frwy, I think back to one particular bunch of comments…. "It turned!". "It never turned!". "I can guarantee that the star never turned". It's nice to get movie proof.<br /><br />OC Native, I have read in at least one book (perhaps it was "The Nickel Tour") that the star was scrapped because of the energy crisis (according to Wikipedia one of the worst crises was in 1973), and I'll bet that was around the time it was discontinued.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-76867581373959444412012-08-27T06:46:25.088-07:002012-08-27T06:46:25.088-07:00Orange Co Native
Just read your comments Major. M...Orange Co Native<br /><br />Just read your comments Major. Mid 70's. Okay. Thanks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-82734024361434082872012-08-27T06:44:37.592-07:002012-08-27T06:44:37.592-07:00Orange Co Native
Does anyone know when Disneyland...Orange Co Native<br /><br />Does anyone know when Disneyland stopped putting up the star on the Matterhorn? The last year for the star. Just curious and wondering. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-45043679561521682442012-08-27T05:36:19.202-07:002012-08-27T05:36:19.202-07:00Verified! Case closed!Verified! Case closed!210Frwynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-18310138823487797012012-08-27T05:02:41.872-07:002012-08-27T05:02:41.872-07:00Dave, jinx, buy me a coke.Dave, jinx, buy me a coke.Alonzo P Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529651580262634489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-65840067222138744742012-08-27T05:01:40.046-07:002012-08-27T05:01:40.046-07:00From wiggle vision to shaky home movie! Now you...From wiggle vision to shaky home movie! Now you're just spoiling us!<br />Too coolio. Alonzo P Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529651580262634489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-17604433412176013462012-08-27T05:01:31.653-07:002012-08-27T05:01:31.653-07:00First Wigglevision, and now movies - Major - you a...First Wigglevision, and now movies - Major - you are way more advanced than I!Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-9750237615835589402012-08-27T02:21:56.189-07:002012-08-27T02:21:56.189-07:00Bring back the star, I say!Bring back the star, I say!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-6892626236710585632012-08-27T00:55:23.172-07:002012-08-27T00:55:23.172-07:00That rotating star is, indeed, hypnotic! Love all ...That rotating star is, indeed, hypnotic! Love all these pics!<br /><br />Check out the expressions on the folks along the bottom of the first photo...did one of the horses just loudly perform a natural function for them?Rich T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218280822336323825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-85475182491328113682012-08-27T00:14:26.119-07:002012-08-27T00:14:26.119-07:00Great day and night comparison of the Matterhorn C...Great day and night comparison of the Matterhorn Christmas Star. I like the background sky and individual lights on the star in the second image.<br /><br />I've been staring at the home movie footage of the rotating star. Thanks for posting it. I LOVE IT!!K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.com