Here's the awesome cover to the Fall 1979 issue of the Disney News - Come back tomorrow for what's inside and some more "Black Hole" goodies.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Magic Kingdom Club Membership Card - 1979
Still looking thru the Magic Kingdom Club vault today's we've got an "blank" membership card for 1979. This was for members of the Teamsters Local 278 (Hoffa wants this card back).
Here's the awesome cover to the Fall 1979 issue of the Disney News - Come back tomorrow for what's inside and some more "Black Hole" goodies.
Here's the awesome cover to the Fall 1979 issue of the Disney News - Come back tomorrow for what's inside and some more "Black Hole" goodies.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Magic Kingdom Club Membership Card - 1960
Blogger confession: I’ve got a large shoebox (yes that’s how I file things) full of vintage Magic Kingdom Club goodies that I haven’t posted yet; Tickets, flyers, brochures, booklets, calendars all kinds of stuff. When I started the blog, I kept saying the idea was to post the Magic Kingdom Club stuff chronology in a series of posts, and the series would be “coming soon”. Two and half years later that box is still sitting there unposted!!! So here’s a random item from the MKC box.
There’s also a bunch of MKC membership cards in that shoebox, here’s an oldie that expires May 31, 1960. Neato Castle drawing. These are non-transferable so don’t even think of giving it to someone else. “Special Privileges” were offered only to the club members - everyone else can eat cake.
Not available to the cake eating public, these were the special “ANY” attraction tickets, basically a book of Ten “E” tickets! I've got a bunch of these ticket books, you'll see them "coming soon". These were only available in the winter months, in the summer months MKC members got a couple of extra tickets ("D" and "E") in the normal "A" thru "E" ticket book.. I like how Disneyland has the right to limit the number of ticket books but doesn’t tell you what limit is. That reminds me of the Walt Disney and Jack Benny skit from 1965 (link) – go ahead watch it again even if you’ve seen it, it will make you smile.
There’s also a bunch of MKC membership cards in that shoebox, here’s an oldie that expires May 31, 1960. Neato Castle drawing. These are non-transferable so don’t even think of giving it to someone else. “Special Privileges” were offered only to the club members - everyone else can eat cake.
Not available to the cake eating public, these were the special “ANY” attraction tickets, basically a book of Ten “E” tickets! I've got a bunch of these ticket books, you'll see them "coming soon". These were only available in the winter months, in the summer months MKC members got a couple of extra tickets ("D" and "E") in the normal "A" thru "E" ticket book.. I like how Disneyland has the right to limit the number of ticket books but doesn’t tell you what limit is. That reminds me of the Walt Disney and Jack Benny skit from 1965 (link) – go ahead watch it again even if you’ve seen it, it will make you smile.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
New Magic Kingdom Club Cards - 1968
If you're a Magic Kingdom Club member (in 1968) there's a crop of brand new membership cards waiting for YOU! They're practically growing on trees. Also don't miss Disneyland's Fabulous Holiday Extravaganza (insert announcer voice here) "Walt Disney's Fantasy on Parade".
At the bottom of the club card poster is a coming soon notice for "Operation Mouse". In case your not familiar with "Operation Mouse", below is a re-post showing the Operation in operation.
This flyer promoting Operation Mouse was from at a post back in January 2009 (link).
Right after I posted the flyer in 2009 a blog reader contacted me and we made an exchange. I got myself a real Operation Mouse Money 50¢ coupon thing (link). As an added bonus it’s on that wonderful “castle and star” paper.
Notice the expiration date in 1969; these were literally “January Only”.
Another great blog reader recently sent me some great scans of more Operation Mouse Money, thank you Mr. Disney Dollar collector! This copy from Winter 68-69 Disney News came with the coupons.
Wow, a couple interesting things to note here. First, these are two different colors than my sample above? And neither one matches the colors of the samples in my flyer at the top? What gives?
Notice the expiration date; 1968? My flyer is dated 12/68 clearly intended for January 1969.
These “voids” have very low serial numbers; maybe these were tests done earlier in 1968 so it made sense to print 1968? Or maybe they did this promotion in 1968 as well as 1969? Jason, what’s the database got say on “Operation Mouse”?
At the bottom of the club card poster is a coming soon notice for "Operation Mouse". In case your not familiar with "Operation Mouse", below is a re-post showing the Operation in operation.
*********** Re-post **************
This flyer promoting Operation Mouse was from at a post back in January 2009 (link).
Right after I posted the flyer in 2009 a blog reader contacted me and we made an exchange. I got myself a real Operation Mouse Money 50¢ coupon thing (link). As an added bonus it’s on that wonderful “castle and star” paper.
Notice the expiration date in 1969; these were literally “January Only”.
Another great blog reader recently sent me some great scans of more Operation Mouse Money, thank you Mr. Disney Dollar collector! This copy from Winter 68-69 Disney News came with the coupons.
Wow, a couple interesting things to note here. First, these are two different colors than my sample above? And neither one matches the colors of the samples in my flyer at the top? What gives?
Notice the expiration date; 1968? My flyer is dated 12/68 clearly intended for January 1969.
These “voids” have very low serial numbers; maybe these were tests done earlier in 1968 so it made sense to print 1968? Or maybe they did this promotion in 1968 as well as 1969? Jason, what’s the database got say on “Operation Mouse”?
Monday, January 24, 2011
Disneyland's Magic Kingdom Club - 1961
Have you got your Magic Kingdom Club card for 1961? Pick one up here... OK, yes, that's a 1960 MKC card (link) I placed in the box, you'll need to call Miss Sue Clark at MA1-3659 for more 1961 membership cards.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Club Membership Cards - 1971
Here's a fun look at a few "Club" discount cards from 1971. Just like Disneyland had its Magic Kingdom Club other parks had their own clubs as well.
Up first a multi-use card for Movieland Wax Museum, Japanese Village and the Palace of Living Art (?) offering a 10% discount.
Knott's Berry Farm had the "Prospector's Club" (later to become the "Adventures Club") that offered special "Pac-o-fun" ticket books.
Lion Country Safari offered a "special value" for its club members.
And last but not least, the Magic Mountain Club also offers its members a 10% discount.
Up first a multi-use card for Movieland Wax Museum, Japanese Village and the Palace of Living Art (?) offering a 10% discount.
Knott's Berry Farm had the "Prospector's Club" (later to become the "Adventures Club") that offered special "Pac-o-fun" ticket books.
Lion Country Safari offered a "special value" for its club members.
Convertibles not permitted.... Why would you even try that?
And last but not least, the Magic Mountain Club also offers its members a 10% discount.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Knott's Berry Farm - The "A" Ticket part 2 - 1971 to 1976
Part two a is mega post! Lot's of fun stuff to look at here so I just had to post it all. If you missed Part 1, check it our here (link). Remember that Knott's Lettered tickets are valued in the reverse order from Disneyland's. Knott's "A" ticket is the top of the line, whereas Disneyland's "A" ticket is the lowest value.
This "A" ticket is from May 1971 and differs from the February 1970 "A" ticket only in the fact the the attractions no longer have a number next to them that corresponds to the map in the back of the ticket book. The attraction line up is the same as February 1970.
The back of the book has a whole new look that will last only 4 years. It' really just a rehash of the front of the late 1960's ticket book, but hey, dad's pipe is still cool!
Moving to September 1974, the animal farm has grazed its way down to the "B" ticket.
An "A" ticket also from September 1974, this is the "Admit on Child" version.
September 1974 will be the last Knott's ticket books to have this little map on the inside of the back cover. A large number of changes are about to occur and they wont fit on the small amount of space on these little maps.
May 1975 has an all new look to the tickets. Now they are officially copying Disneyland! The Calico Mine Tour is now just a ride. The Log ride is now the Timber Mountain Log Ride. The Calico Railroad and the Haunted Shack have moved down to the "B" ticket, along with Independence Hall, Henry's Auto Livery and The Burro trail (no longer the "Old Miner's Burro Ride") all down to the "B" ticket. They all had to move to make room for....
This roller coaster is of historic significance, it is the first "modern" coaster to turn upside down (twice yet!) it beat Magic Mountains "Revolution by a whole year. Thankfully, this actual coaster still exists and you can ride it! It' not at Knott's, it's at Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho (link)
In place of the little map that used to be in the back of the book, now we get an ad for the "Good Time Theatre". This ad will remain here until the ticket book sales cease in the early 1980's.
The May 1975 back of the book is totally new, and very nice too if I say so myself.
What is the "Adventure Club" you must be asking? It was very similar to Disneyland "Magic Kingdom Club" (a mega post MKC series is coming in April) where corporations would get group type discounts. Here is a Adventures Club Membership Card for Lockheed Employees'. Expires December 31, 1976!
Heading into May 1976 we see that "The Corkscrew" has a minimum height required, I guess your height didn't matter in 1975? Two MORE new attractions for the "Roaring 20's" land. The famous "Parachute Jump" and the "Motor Cycle Chase"
The "Parachute Jump" is the only time in my life my knee's actually started to go weak and my hands turned white from holding the railing so hard. Too high, too out in the open, and the darn things used to go up twice!!!!!! The tower is still at Knott's but the Parachute's are thankfully gone, however the rotating observation room is still there. "Motor Cycle Chase" was a lame attempt at the old "Steeple Chase" idea, but very silly and not much fun.
A super rare "Bicentennial Bonus" free ticket to Independence Hall; only for Adventure Club members. I really like this ticket.
And last today, this is the back of the basic book (for you Non-Adventure Club members) from May 1976. I'm not so sure about the "watermelon" colors, 1976 seems more "earth tones" to me.
Wow, that was a looooong post. Fun for me, I hope for you too... I'm off to Disneyland today, so possibly no post tomorrow, but you never know...
This "A" ticket is from May 1971 and differs from the February 1970 "A" ticket only in the fact the the attractions no longer have a number next to them that corresponds to the map in the back of the ticket book. The attraction line up is the same as February 1970.
The back of the book has a whole new look that will last only 4 years. It' really just a rehash of the front of the late 1960's ticket book, but hey, dad's pipe is still cool!
Moving to September 1974, the animal farm has grazed its way down to the "B" ticket.
An "A" ticket also from September 1974, this is the "Admit on Child" version.
September 1974 will be the last Knott's ticket books to have this little map on the inside of the back cover. A large number of changes are about to occur and they wont fit on the small amount of space on these little maps.
May 1975 has an all new look to the tickets. Now they are officially copying Disneyland! The Calico Mine Tour is now just a ride. The Log ride is now the Timber Mountain Log Ride. The Calico Railroad and the Haunted Shack have moved down to the "B" ticket, along with Independence Hall, Henry's Auto Livery and The Burro trail (no longer the "Old Miner's Burro Ride") all down to the "B" ticket. They all had to move to make room for....
Two brand new rides in a new "Roaring 20's" land at Knott's for 1975. "The Corkscrew" roller coaster and "Knott's Bear-y Tales". Knott's Bear-y Tales was a favorite of mine, I went thru that attraction about 100 times in the summers of 1975 & 76!
"The Corkscrew" on the other hand scared the living daylights out of me! I got "peer-pressured" into riding it and I was in a cold sweat the whole time in line. But once I rode it I've been hooked on Roller coasters ever since.
Here is a great pair of photo's of "The Corkscrew". The first one is when it was constructed at the Arrow Development plant. The second one shows it as it was in its heyday at Knott's.
Here is a great pair of photo's of "The Corkscrew". The first one is when it was constructed at the Arrow Development plant. The second one shows it as it was in its heyday at Knott's.
This roller coaster is of historic significance, it is the first "modern" coaster to turn upside down (twice yet!) it beat Magic Mountains "Revolution by a whole year. Thankfully, this actual coaster still exists and you can ride it! It' not at Knott's, it's at Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho (link)
In place of the little map that used to be in the back of the book, now we get an ad for the "Good Time Theatre". This ad will remain here until the ticket book sales cease in the early 1980's.
The May 1975 back of the book is totally new, and very nice too if I say so myself.
What is the "Adventure Club" you must be asking? It was very similar to Disneyland "Magic Kingdom Club" (a mega post MKC series is coming in April) where corporations would get group type discounts. Here is a Adventures Club Membership Card for Lockheed Employees'. Expires December 31, 1976!
Heading into May 1976 we see that "The Corkscrew" has a minimum height required, I guess your height didn't matter in 1975? Two MORE new attractions for the "Roaring 20's" land. The famous "Parachute Jump" and the "Motor Cycle Chase"
The "Parachute Jump" is the only time in my life my knee's actually started to go weak and my hands turned white from holding the railing so hard. Too high, too out in the open, and the darn things used to go up twice!!!!!! The tower is still at Knott's but the Parachute's are thankfully gone, however the rotating observation room is still there. "Motor Cycle Chase" was a lame attempt at the old "Steeple Chase" idea, but very silly and not much fun.
A super rare "Bicentennial Bonus" free ticket to Independence Hall; only for Adventure Club members. I really like this ticket.
And last today, this is the back of the basic book (for you Non-Adventure Club members) from May 1976. I'm not so sure about the "watermelon" colors, 1976 seems more "earth tones" to me.
Wow, that was a looooong post. Fun for me, I hope for you too... I'm off to Disneyland today, so possibly no post tomorrow, but you never know...
Monday, February 11, 2008
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Beachcombers Club Ticket Book
Let’s drive six hours north of Anaheim today, all the way to Santa Cruz California. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California’s oldest amusement park and a State Historic Landmark. (Wikipedia link). One hundred years old last June, and you thought Knott’s and Disneyland were old!
This ticket book is a “Bonus Book” for Beachcombers Club members. I think this was probably something like Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom Club. This ticket book has no date. $5.00 value for ten tickets, my math skills tell me thats 50 cents a ticket! Does anyone know how old these are?
Casino Imports, I wonder what kind of souvenirs and other goodies they had in there? 10% off, just show your membership card to the clerk!
This 1911 Looff Carousel still contains its original 342-pipe organ built in 1894! It does’nt have the “flash and flare” of the Disneyland Carousel, but it does have some neat history, and you can still try and get the brass ring!
This ticket book is a “Bonus Book” for Beachcombers Club members. I think this was probably something like Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom Club. This ticket book has no date. $5.00 value for ten tickets, my math skills tell me thats 50 cents a ticket! Does anyone know how old these are?
Globe Paper!!! Oh, just like an old friend. This is “D” ticket yellow, or maybe “goldenrod”. Hey, it’s the exact same size as the later year “A” tickets from Disneyland – Coincidence??? I like the “Santa Cruz Seaside Company” Logo. They’ve owned this place since 1915.
Casino Imports, I wonder what kind of souvenirs and other goodies they had in there? 10% off, just show your membership card to the clerk!
Here are some recent pictures I found on the web. The Giant Dipper, opened in 1924 sure looks like fun. I can’t believe I’ve lived in California my entire life and I have never been here!!!
This 1911 Looff Carousel still contains its original 342-pipe organ built in 1894! It does’nt have the “flash and flare” of the Disneyland Carousel, but it does have some neat history, and you can still try and get the brass ring!
And here’s a map, can’t have a post without one of these.
Looks like this is a fun park with lots of history and charm. I think I found a place to visit this summer!
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