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!

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Vintage Los Angeles

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How about some vintage L.A. for your mid-October Saturday?  Let's start with this nice shot from 1959; we're on Hollywood Boule...
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Friday, October 11, 2013

Two Nice Ones From Fantasyland, Feb. 1964

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Today's photos are an unofficial followup to this post . I sure do love this beautiful twilight photo of Skull Rock; it's an un...
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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Entrance & Town Square

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Here are two early views from 1956! These slides were a bit faded.  First of all, don't even think about bringing your picnic bask...
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Wednesday, October 09, 2013

New York World's Fair, 1940

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One of my time machine "dream destinations" would be the 1939-40 New York World's Fair - the "World of Tomorrow". B...
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Tuesday, October 08, 2013

Main Street, 1959

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If you enjoy seeing local law enforcement playing instruments, then Main Street USA is the place for you. This quartet of saxophone-playing...
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Monday, October 07, 2013

Fantasyland From the Skyway, August 1960

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The composition is a bit wonky, but the color in this 1960 slide is beautiful. So... extra points for color, but I am subtracting a point b...
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Sunday, October 06, 2013

Main Street, November 1972

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It's time for another "meh" Sunday. How will we know we are having a good day unless we have a few bad days, amirite?  Ma...
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Saturday, October 05, 2013

SATURDAY - Around the USA

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Some people like to go to Asia, or to Europe (I call it Yurp), or they head south of the border. But there is plenty to do and see here in ...
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Friday, October 04, 2013

ATIS!!

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It is not often that I am able to post anything to do with one of my favorite attractions - Adventure Thru Inner Space! Like so many ride...
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Thursday, October 03, 2013

"It's a Small World", 1964 World's Fair

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People seem to love it or hate it, but "It's a Small World" has been around for a looooong time. Next year it will be 50 year...
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