GORILLAS DON'T BLOG

This blog has nothing to do with gorillas (though I love 'em)...fellow bloggers have inspired me to share vintage images of Disneyland from my personal collection. But don't be surprised if you see something from a World's Fair, Knott's Berry Farm, or someplace else that is cool!

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Adventureland Entrance, 1950's

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The entrance to Adventureland hints at things exotic and mysterious. Colorful wooden shields carved with intricate designs, poles topped wit...
Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Chowing Down at Disneyland

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Don't you hate it when somebody takes a picture of you while you are eating? The results are never flattering. In this photo, grandma ma...
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Two Monorails, October 1969

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Whenever I see photos of the old Monorail (this one's a Mark II), I can't help but miss that fantastic streamlined design. They look...
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Monday, April 30, 2007

Construction, April 1962

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Here's a neat view of Frontierland and the early New Orleans Square area as it undergoes major construction. The folks on that raft prob...
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Sunday, April 29, 2007

Sunday Gallimaufry

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It's clearance Sunday! Everything half price, no reasonable offer will be refused. Plenty of free parking, balloons for the kids. Hidden...
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Saturday, April 28, 2007

Hotel Construction, May 1966

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Some major construction is going on at the Disneyland Hotel in 1966. According to the book "Disneyland Hotel: The Early Years, 1954-198...
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Friday, April 27, 2007

Japanese Village & Deer Park, April 1970

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I have lots of fond memories of the "Japanese Village and Deer Park" in Buena Park. It was a great way to spend a few hours...it r...
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Thursday, April 26, 2007

Tinker Bell Toy Shop, October 1969

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Here are a few nice views of the Tinker Bell (not Tinkerbell!) Toy Shop in Fantasyland, from the last few months of the 1960's. Unlike s...
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Pack Mules, August 1970

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I sure love Frontierland. I can close my eyes and imagine I'm there...there's the indian dancers over there, they've attracted q...
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Land o' Tomorrow

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It's time to go back to the future! Tomorrowland circa 1956, that is. The late afternoon sun is getting lower, and the shadows are getti...
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