Complete Fantasyland Section of Giant Dell Comic 1955 - 55mb
To entice you to download the entire section, here's the first two pages of the Fantasyland section.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Bonus Sunday - Dell Comics Complete Fantastyland Section 1955
From Yesterday's post, here is the entire "Fantasyland" section of the Giant Dell Comic from 1955.
Complete Fantasyland Section of Giant Dell Comic 1955 - 55mb
To entice you to download the entire section, here's the first two pages of the Fantasyland section.
Complete Fantasyland Section of Giant Dell Comic 1955 - 55mb
To entice you to download the entire section, here's the first two pages of the Fantasyland section.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Dell’s GIANT Comics – “Walt Disney’s Donald Duck in Disneyland”. 1955
Welcome to Souvenir Saturday! Now that I’ve expanded my storage space for the blog, we shouldn’t have any further interruptions.
Dell’s GIANT Comics – “Walt Disney’s Donald Duck in Disneyland”. Dated 1955, the content is defiantly pre-opening as some of the artwork doesn’t match the actual park.
The Front and back covers are stunning. This type of artwork really catches my eye, I could gaze at it all day long.
The back cover is even better than the front. I like the way they moved stuff around so everything fits in the scene.
Inside the front cover Donald points out some of the “wonderful things to see and do at Disneyland”. (4) Rocket Pylon – TWA not signed on yet? (9) Mad Tea Party Ride – I guess there not “cups” yet? (15) South Sea Island Village – Adventureland? (16) Log Fort and Block Houses – What Block Houses?
The comic book starts of with the whole gang showing up at the main gate because Mr. Disney thought they should have a “special preview before the park officially opens”.
After they separate at the hub, they visit each land. Most of the stories digress into typical Dell comics stuff and the stories don’t really talk about Disneyland.
In Adventureland Donald Tells Daisy a story of when he went to Africa and of course Daisy doesn’t listen because she is so into the ride!
Tomorrowland takes Mickey, his nephew Morty, Niece Ferdie and Gyro Gearloose to the moon, with trouble from Pete and Skrugg!
Frontierland tells the tale of Davy Crockett and Georgie Russell, not much Disneyland in this section.
The Fantasyland section if full of the Disneyland attractions in that land and is a blast to read. Check back tomorrow on Bonus Sunday for the entire Fantasyland section.
As the day ends the gang meets up again at the hub. Uncle Scrooge missed all the fun, but read on and you’ll see he still had a great time!
My favorite panel from the comic book.
Dell’s GIANT Comics – “Walt Disney’s Donald Duck in Disneyland”. Dated 1955, the content is defiantly pre-opening as some of the artwork doesn’t match the actual park.
The Front and back covers are stunning. This type of artwork really catches my eye, I could gaze at it all day long.
The back cover is even better than the front. I like the way they moved stuff around so everything fits in the scene.
Inside the front cover Donald points out some of the “wonderful things to see and do at Disneyland”. (4) Rocket Pylon – TWA not signed on yet? (9) Mad Tea Party Ride – I guess there not “cups” yet? (15) South Sea Island Village – Adventureland? (16) Log Fort and Block Houses – What Block Houses?
The comic book starts of with the whole gang showing up at the main gate because Mr. Disney thought they should have a “special preview before the park officially opens”.
After they separate at the hub, they visit each land. Most of the stories digress into typical Dell comics stuff and the stories don’t really talk about Disneyland.
In Adventureland Donald Tells Daisy a story of when he went to Africa and of course Daisy doesn’t listen because she is so into the ride!
Tomorrowland takes Mickey, his nephew Morty, Niece Ferdie and Gyro Gearloose to the moon, with trouble from Pete and Skrugg!
Frontierland tells the tale of Davy Crockett and Georgie Russell, not much Disneyland in this section.
The Fantasyland section if full of the Disneyland attractions in that land and is a blast to read. Check back tomorrow on Bonus Sunday for the entire Fantasyland section.
As the day ends the gang meets up again at the hub. Uncle Scrooge missed all the fun, but read on and you’ll see he still had a great time!
My favorite panel from the comic book.
Post - Delay
I had a great post all lined up for Souvenir Saturday when guess what? I finally figured out how "blogspot" makes its money!!! It did seem like "something for nothing" since I have posted 420+ posts and not paid a dime.
Did you know there was a limit to the number of uploads on your blog? I guess I never paid attention as I'm sure it was warning me somewhere. Anyway, I paid for the upgraded storage account (10 times the space of the free account) but of course they take your money right away and them make you wait up 24 hours for it to take effect!
Please enjoy this error message for up to 24 hours, courtesy of blogspot and piscca.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Operation M.O.U.S.E. Money - Follow up
You may recall a post from last month were we took a look at some late 60’s Operation Mouse Money, sort of a early Disney Dollar, only it was worth ¢50. A loyal blog reader sent in scans of the Operation Mouse Money and I posted it here (link). Well, after some emails back and forth, the loyal reader let me know he was the original owner of a couple of the Mouse Monies and was willing to part with one.
We agreed on a trade, I happily picked up a few items at the Emporium for the swap and in no time at all, the Mouse Money shown below was in my mail box! I was happy as Homer Simpson in a candy shop! It’s the size of a real dollar and its in amazing condition. And its on Star and Castle Paper!!!!! The readers scans were great, but I just had to scan it again now that its home.
Look what else my loyal reader friend sent me, a Disneyland Line from July 17, 1980, how incredibly cool was that! THANKS! What a fun cover, the middle photo is silly & cute, the ones of Walt on the right are nice if not often repeated, but the ones on the left look less familiar to me.
Park Scan; Before and after Black & White style.
Typical anniversary history stuff that I never get tired of reading. And I sure do like the story about the Clock on Main Street Station having the wrong time and why it wasn’t getting fixed right.
The back cover has some nice rare photos too, thanks Tink!
With this blog I've meet some great people, made new friends and made some great trades! Thanks everyone!
We agreed on a trade, I happily picked up a few items at the Emporium for the swap and in no time at all, the Mouse Money shown below was in my mail box! I was happy as Homer Simpson in a candy shop! It’s the size of a real dollar and its in amazing condition. And its on Star and Castle Paper!!!!! The readers scans were great, but I just had to scan it again now that its home.
Look what else my loyal reader friend sent me, a Disneyland Line from July 17, 1980, how incredibly cool was that! THANKS! What a fun cover, the middle photo is silly & cute, the ones of Walt on the right are nice if not often repeated, but the ones on the left look less familiar to me.
Park Scan; Before and after Black & White style.
Typical anniversary history stuff that I never get tired of reading. And I sure do like the story about the Clock on Main Street Station having the wrong time and why it wasn’t getting fixed right.
The back cover has some nice rare photos too, thanks Tink!
With this blog I've meet some great people, made new friends and made some great trades! Thanks everyone!
Come back tomorrow for Souvenir Saturday - 1955.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Retail Clerks Family Fun Night at Disneyland - February 21, 1968
Its the Retail Clerks Family Fun Night at Disneyland, February 21, 1968. This is one of my favorite Flier's, I like how it's done in a "scroll" style and it lists some cool details on the "New" attractions at Disneyland.
Those Retail Clerks sure did have some fun parties, check out these previous posts for the Retail Clerks:
Space Mountain 1977 & TV Guide 1957
Retail Clerks Family Party - 1975
Those Retail Clerks sure did have some fun parties, check out these previous posts for the Retail Clerks:
Space Mountain 1977 & TV Guide 1957
Retail Clerks Family Party - 1975
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Snap Shots - 1962/63
Today let’s set the trip report time machine back to 1962 & 1963. Presented today are two unrelated snap shots for your viewing pleasure.
First up from August 1962 everyone’s in front of the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship. The man on the left (Lets call him Uncle Bob) is dressed casually and would actually fit in fine today! There’s Aunt Marsha with a purse that weighs more than her baby. Hey, what are they standing on; it doesn’t look like the entrance ramp?
Today’s other vintage photo is from November 1963. Taken from the Monorail Station, it’s not the best quality, but it is interesting. Tomorrowland looks rather devoid of people, the AstroJets look grounded. What’s going on over on there on the right side of the photo?
Let’s zoom in. It appears to be men all dressed in black pants with white shirts? Are they doing exercises? Weird.
First up from August 1962 everyone’s in front of the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship. The man on the left (Lets call him Uncle Bob) is dressed casually and would actually fit in fine today! There’s Aunt Marsha with a purse that weighs more than her baby. Hey, what are they standing on; it doesn’t look like the entrance ramp?
Today’s other vintage photo is from November 1963. Taken from the Monorail Station, it’s not the best quality, but it is interesting. Tomorrowland looks rather devoid of people, the AstroJets look grounded. What’s going on over on there on the right side of the photo?
Let’s zoom in. It appears to be men all dressed in black pants with white shirts? Are they doing exercises? Weird.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Trip Report(s)
It’s time for another trip report, this one is actually from 2 separate days, most photos are from February 3rd and a few area from February 11th. There’s a ton of photos in this report, it covers the 2 days and commemorates the loss of my digital camera (rip).
Tuesday’s in early February have very short wait times to enter the park. The cast member on right was spinning the turn style over and over, inflating the daily attendance numbers?
Always fun to see the cattle cars at the Main Street Station upon entering the park.
Not sure what was going here, this was right at opening time.
The flag pole usually has some kind of landscaping, but today it looked like my back yard!
Just 8 days later it was spring time at Disneyland! By the way, notice the shadows? The above photo was taken at 10am, the one below at 3pm.
Looking back at Daveland's Bank of America post (link) here’s a photo of the bank in August 1956.
Here’s the Bank of Main Street today. Hopefully the exterior will remain the same after the Disney Gallery moves in. If you missed my vintage B of A at Disneyland post, check it out here (link).
A few interior shots of the bank. I hear they may keep this area as a check-out location for the Disney Gallery, boy would that be great!
You’ll have to cope with a blurry photo of the vault door; my camera didn’t make it long enough on my second trip to get a second look.
Look who I found outside of the bank! What happened to his right shoe…
This is the only gas light post I could find without all the celebrate stuff smothering it.
Café Latte from the bakery on Main Street, better than Star Bucks!
The castle looking great, a small construction wall for the ongoing repaving project.
One of my favorite spots in the park, hey check out the roof on the concession stand on the right.
This is from Walt Disney World last July, I never noticed Disneyland has similar roofs!
Off to New Orleans Square for my latest favorite Disneyland lunch.
The Steak Gumbo bread bowl is no bargain at $9, but it sure is tasty and there’s never a long line at 11am!
Here’s the bread being delivered. If you zoom in you’ll see the bread is fresh and dated for “2-3”, also the Veranda has reached a new sales record according to the themed banner on the door.
Now that I'm full of steak gumbo, bread, crackers and coke (can it get any better?) let’s take the Circle Tour on the Disneyland Railroad.
The only one waiting for the train was me! I felt special….
I felt so special that I rode the caboose to Toontown Station! If you ever get the chance to ride the caboose be sure and do it.
It’s old but in great condition.
The back area with the observation deck is locked and off limits, however it looks ready to be used at any moment.
It’s a charming ride, but the windows only go up as much as you see, it gets a little stuffy in the summer.
Original detail, yes I touched it.
Who is this man and why was his standing backstage on his cell phone? If you look closely you can see the monorail at the end of the clip.
Exiting the train at Tomorrowland station to go check out the Majestic Matterhorn and Tomorrowland.
The big falls aren’t falling today.
Here's some Disney magic, water gushing at the bottom of the falls but no water from above!
Have I missed this for the last 31 years?
The water is flowing nicely on the eastern slope.
Note to Disneyland: Fix this already before the whole thing comes crashing down on unsuspecting sirloin burger eating guests! Don’t make me say “I told you so”.
And if you’re not going to fix this, I want one of those square tiles please.
I like this.
Back on the train heading into Main Street Station.
Jumping the train and stowing away on the Mark Twain, here a shot looking at the petrified tree and the Golden Horseshoe. If you look real close at the far right side of the balcony there is a table setup with a wine bottle and wine glasses that appear full, nice touch!
Maybe the train from Nature’s Wonderland will come chugging down those tracks any second.
Then again, maybe not.
The dolls on the clock at It’s a small world are in fabulous shape, shining like new, as does the rest of the attraction.
Heading over to the Tiki Room I stumbled into this chap, I think he needed a cigatette break.
Now we’re talking! This is so yummy it’s hard to describe if you’ve never had one. Also notice the generic “what will you celebrate” napkin created in Photoshop 1.0. Nice Tiki costume!
I try and steer away from bathroom humor here on the blog, but I couldn't resist. Did you know the Tiki Room has its own bathroom just outside the main entrance doors? I’ve been told these are original to the attraction and their tiny size would indicate they are probably old.
Don’t you love that door? I didn’t go near the women’s door, it was weird enough that I was taking pictures of the mens bathroom!
Here’s something you don’t see on the “In Walt’s Footsteps” tour. I’ll bet my Dole Whip that Walt walked on this exact floor. That pattern is “1963” for certain, the sink and “other” appliances have been updated with water savers, but the floor and tiles look original.
Now heading out on the monorail to get a few photos of the Disneyland Hotel. The Monorail got some new windows and they look great. The upper half is fully open making for a much welcomed and familiar ride.
On my way to find the Dancing Waters Fountain, I found these water falls were roaring away so I took this photo.
That was the last photo from my camera, it died right there, all alone, just me and my Olympus. It was really weird, all that water rushing is loud and kinda spooky when you’re alone. In fact, they entire “Disneyland Hotel” property was eerily quiet and spooky.
Tuesday’s in early February have very short wait times to enter the park. The cast member on right was spinning the turn style over and over, inflating the daily attendance numbers?
Always fun to see the cattle cars at the Main Street Station upon entering the park.
Not sure what was going here, this was right at opening time.
The flag pole usually has some kind of landscaping, but today it looked like my back yard!
Just 8 days later it was spring time at Disneyland! By the way, notice the shadows? The above photo was taken at 10am, the one below at 3pm.
Looking back at Daveland's Bank of America post (link) here’s a photo of the bank in August 1956.
Here’s the Bank of Main Street today. Hopefully the exterior will remain the same after the Disney Gallery moves in. If you missed my vintage B of A at Disneyland post, check it out here (link).
A few interior shots of the bank. I hear they may keep this area as a check-out location for the Disney Gallery, boy would that be great!
You’ll have to cope with a blurry photo of the vault door; my camera didn’t make it long enough on my second trip to get a second look.
Look who I found outside of the bank! What happened to his right shoe…
This is the only gas light post I could find without all the celebrate stuff smothering it.
Café Latte from the bakery on Main Street, better than Star Bucks!
The castle looking great, a small construction wall for the ongoing repaving project.
One of my favorite spots in the park, hey check out the roof on the concession stand on the right.
This is from Walt Disney World last July, I never noticed Disneyland has similar roofs!
Off to New Orleans Square for my latest favorite Disneyland lunch.
The Steak Gumbo bread bowl is no bargain at $9, but it sure is tasty and there’s never a long line at 11am!
Here’s the bread being delivered. If you zoom in you’ll see the bread is fresh and dated for “2-3”, also the Veranda has reached a new sales record according to the themed banner on the door.
Now that I'm full of steak gumbo, bread, crackers and coke (can it get any better?) let’s take the Circle Tour on the Disneyland Railroad.
The only one waiting for the train was me! I felt special….
I felt so special that I rode the caboose to Toontown Station! If you ever get the chance to ride the caboose be sure and do it.
It’s old but in great condition.
The back area with the observation deck is locked and off limits, however it looks ready to be used at any moment.
It’s a charming ride, but the windows only go up as much as you see, it gets a little stuffy in the summer.
Original detail, yes I touched it.
Who is this man and why was his standing backstage on his cell phone? If you look closely you can see the monorail at the end of the clip.
Exiting the train at Tomorrowland station to go check out the Majestic Matterhorn and Tomorrowland.
The big falls aren’t falling today.
Here's some Disney magic, water gushing at the bottom of the falls but no water from above!
Have I missed this for the last 31 years?
The water is flowing nicely on the eastern slope.
Note to Disneyland: Fix this already before the whole thing comes crashing down on unsuspecting sirloin burger eating guests! Don’t make me say “I told you so”.
And if you’re not going to fix this, I want one of those square tiles please.
I like this.
Back on the train heading into Main Street Station.
Jumping the train and stowing away on the Mark Twain, here a shot looking at the petrified tree and the Golden Horseshoe. If you look real close at the far right side of the balcony there is a table setup with a wine bottle and wine glasses that appear full, nice touch!
Maybe the train from Nature’s Wonderland will come chugging down those tracks any second.
Then again, maybe not.
The dolls on the clock at It’s a small world are in fabulous shape, shining like new, as does the rest of the attraction.
Heading over to the Tiki Room I stumbled into this chap, I think he needed a cigatette break.
Now we’re talking! This is so yummy it’s hard to describe if you’ve never had one. Also notice the generic “what will you celebrate” napkin created in Photoshop 1.0. Nice Tiki costume!
I try and steer away from bathroom humor here on the blog, but I couldn't resist. Did you know the Tiki Room has its own bathroom just outside the main entrance doors? I’ve been told these are original to the attraction and their tiny size would indicate they are probably old.
Don’t you love that door? I didn’t go near the women’s door, it was weird enough that I was taking pictures of the mens bathroom!
Here’s something you don’t see on the “In Walt’s Footsteps” tour. I’ll bet my Dole Whip that Walt walked on this exact floor. That pattern is “1963” for certain, the sink and “other” appliances have been updated with water savers, but the floor and tiles look original.
Now heading out on the monorail to get a few photos of the Disneyland Hotel. The Monorail got some new windows and they look great. The upper half is fully open making for a much welcomed and familiar ride.
On my way to find the Dancing Waters Fountain, I found these water falls were roaring away so I took this photo.
That was the last photo from my camera, it died right there, all alone, just me and my Olympus. It was really weird, all that water rushing is loud and kinda spooky when you’re alone. In fact, they entire “Disneyland Hotel” property was eerily quiet and spooky.
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