Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Public Employees Party at Disneyland - October 28, 1973
Super busy today so not much time to chat. From October 28, 1973, I love these mini-posters!!!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Bonus Sunday
Welcome to Bonus Sunday. Today we’ve got two 1950’s gems for your reading pleasure.
From Wednesday’s post, it’s Magic Circle magazine from June 1956
Magic Circle June 1956 – 52mb
And this “just in”, I’ve been looking for this issue for some time, these early “Disneyland Holiday’s” are getting harder and harder to come by. This is a fun one, I sure do like the cover photo!
Disneyland Holiday Fall 1957 – 39mb
The centerfold.
From Wednesday’s post, it’s Magic Circle magazine from June 1956
Magic Circle June 1956 – 52mb
And this “just in”, I’ve been looking for this issue for some time, these early “Disneyland Holiday’s” are getting harder and harder to come by. This is a fun one, I sure do like the cover photo!
Disneyland Holiday Fall 1957 – 39mb
The centerfold.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Senior Fun Days & Souvenir Saturday
Don’t you just love the early Space Mountain art work? I sure do. This flyer is from October 25-29, 1978.
Senior Fun Days! I don’t recognize any of the special entertainment except “Lawrence Welk” and he’s not even there in person!
In case you were curious, here’s the back of the flyer.
Now for a neat early Space Mountain Souvenir. Good old GAF Pana-Vue Slides, guaranteed to turn into magenta mush within 2 decades or your money back. I did the best I could with these, which didn’t help a whole lot, but you get a nice vintage look Space Mountain. (Descriptions are from the slide frames)
Astronauts Goofy and Mickey
The Space Port “Launch”
“Out-of-this-World” Adventure
Re-entry
Space Mountain at Night
If you want to see what these are supposed to look like, check out this link, this is an amazing site: http://www.disneypix.com/Pana-Vue/Disneyland/Space%20Mountain/SpaceMountain.htm
Senior Fun Days! I don’t recognize any of the special entertainment except “Lawrence Welk” and he’s not even there in person!
In case you were curious, here’s the back of the flyer.
Now for a neat early Space Mountain Souvenir. Good old GAF Pana-Vue Slides, guaranteed to turn into magenta mush within 2 decades or your money back. I did the best I could with these, which didn’t help a whole lot, but you get a nice vintage look Space Mountain. (Descriptions are from the slide frames)
Astronauts Goofy and Mickey
The Space Port “Launch”
“Out-of-this-World” Adventure
Re-entry
Space Mountain at Night
If you want to see what these are supposed to look like, check out this link, this is an amazing site: http://www.disneypix.com/Pana-Vue/Disneyland/Space%20Mountain/SpaceMountain.htm
Friday, October 24, 2008
Universal Studios - 1968 &1971
Today let’s take a look at a couple of vintage brochures from Universal Studios California. First from April 1968.
And from April 1971, I guess you still might have a chance at an encounter with Robert Wagner!
And from April 1971, I guess you still might have a chance at an encounter with Robert Wagner!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Winnie the Pooh for President Days - October 23-24, 1976
I’ve decided to officially support a candidate for president, yup, I’m for "Winnie the Pooh for President (Days)". Let’s all attend the Fun Raising Rally and Pooh-Litical Convention on October 23-24, 1976.
“The Children’s Pick in ‘76” and a “Tigger-Tape Parade” how cute. I want one of those Pooh for President posters!
Here’s a Magic Kingdom Club complete ticket book from September 1976. Yes, I know, the MKC series is way overdue, it's coming soon.
The ticket book includes eleven of these Magic Key Coupons, use them wisely.
I can find eleven attractions to use my tickets, how about you? (Ok, I counted America Sings and Adventure thru Inner Space twice, each).
Dumbo loves this deal, $6.25 for a $14.90 Value.
Speaking of “Value”, did you ever bother to do the math on these? I haven’t (I do have a life) but a man in 1976 did do the math and in his opinion, the “Value” was over stated so he sued Disneyland! Progressland found this Los Angeles Times article from Sept 4, 1976 (thanks Jason!). Does anyone know what became of the law suit?
“The Children’s Pick in ‘76” and a “Tigger-Tape Parade” how cute. I want one of those Pooh for President posters!
Here’s a Magic Kingdom Club complete ticket book from September 1976. Yes, I know, the MKC series is way overdue, it's coming soon.
The ticket book includes eleven of these Magic Key Coupons, use them wisely.
I can find eleven attractions to use my tickets, how about you? (Ok, I counted America Sings and Adventure thru Inner Space twice, each).
Dumbo loves this deal, $6.25 for a $14.90 Value.
Speaking of “Value”, did you ever bother to do the math on these? I haven’t (I do have a life) but a man in 1976 did do the math and in his opinion, the “Value” was over stated so he sued Disneyland! Progressland found this Los Angeles Times article from Sept 4, 1976 (thanks Jason!). Does anyone know what became of the law suit?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Magic Circle Magazine - June 1956
It’s been a little while since we’ve had a vintage magazine here on the blog so here we go. Disneyland was featured in quite a few different types of magazines in the early years. There’s plenty of vintage magazine still left in my collection, but as you will see the magazines will get more and more obscure.
From June 1956 it’s “Magic Circle” magazine. “Published in the interests of Perfect Circle distributors, dealers, garages, repair shops and super service stations all over the world, by Perfect Circle Corporation.” The back cover has an ad for Perfect Circle, they make piston rings!
Great front cover. This magazine is “Life” size at about 10 ½” by 13 ½”, but with only 15 pages in this issue.
The inside of the front cover. My first car in 1980 was a 1956 Buick just like the one on the far left in the middle photo! Nice Mercedes setup and Cynthia Patrick looks mighty fine too.
Now presented for your enjoyment, an interesting "look at" Disneyland as it looked and more importantly felt in 1956.
If you had trouble viewing the pages clearly, the entire magazine will be posted in a higher resolution (including those exciting articles on piston rings!) on Bonus Sunday.
From June 1956 it’s “Magic Circle” magazine. “Published in the interests of Perfect Circle distributors, dealers, garages, repair shops and super service stations all over the world, by Perfect Circle Corporation.” The back cover has an ad for Perfect Circle, they make piston rings!
Great front cover. This magazine is “Life” size at about 10 ½” by 13 ½”, but with only 15 pages in this issue.
The inside of the front cover. My first car in 1980 was a 1956 Buick just like the one on the far left in the middle photo! Nice Mercedes setup and Cynthia Patrick looks mighty fine too.
Now presented for your enjoyment, an interesting "look at" Disneyland as it looked and more importantly felt in 1956.
If you had trouble viewing the pages clearly, the entire magazine will be posted in a higher resolution (including those exciting articles on piston rings!) on Bonus Sunday.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A visit to Monsanto's Adventure Thru Inner Space
Here's a fun little brochure dated 1967 (WED Enterprises). Great drawings of Monsanto's Adventure Thru Inner Space.
It's a little souvenir at just 3 1/2" by 6", but boy does it make up for its small size with Fantastic art work.
It's a little souvenir at just 3 1/2" by 6", but boy does it make up for its small size with Fantastic art work.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Magic Mountain - 1977 Ticket and Postcard Pack
If you’re you ready for a trip to Valencia California’s Magic Mountain in 1977 then here is your ticket; it expires February 28, 1977 so you better use it soon. $7.50 seems like a good deal for all you can ride, no bothersome ticket books to worry about (or to collect years later). Globe Paper, ahhhhh…
This is a great 12 page postcard set from 1977. The front has a couple of Trolls and the Wizard, I sure do miss um.
The Revolution was just one year old here and a big hit as evidenced by two complete panels for the looping wonder.
Check out Magic Mountains many moving miracles… The Galaxy spinning thing from hell, the Metro Monorail (Bring back the Monorail!), and the Fabulous “Eagles Flight” skyway, hey, that’s right about were the newlyweds bucket fell off the cable!
The Magnificent Persian Fountain. Now it’s just a planter (link). A blog reader had asked if the sculpted reliefs are still present, I’m afraid they are not.
The Log Jammer is still a super flume ride, with an awesome last drop only surpassed when Splash Mountain was built. Be sure to ride this classic next time you are at the mountain.
The other water ride was not super. El Bumpo! It really was slow and boring and then there was that funky smell of the water and gas engines. The water may look blue in the postcard, but I was at the mountain many times in 1977 and it was not blue, it was a greenish/brown.
Swiss Twist, RIP 1971-2007
The Grand Prix, yes a complete unabashed Autopia rip off, but that’s not such a bad thing! The course was decent sized and the cars were fun and actually they were a lot less beat up than the Autopia cars. Nice shot of the Metro Monorail too, did I mention: BRING BACK THE MONORAIL!!! It’s all still there, the beam, the cars, all three stations, the right-of-way, the park needs a Monorail! Rant over.
Electric Rainbow. This ride is still at the park, it’s called something related to Batman now, but she still runs (and makes folks sick).
The mountain really was spectacular at night. It’s still nice, but not quite the same.
I hope you enjoyed this little trip to Magic Mountain in 1977. I’m hoping to visit the mountain sometime in early November; I’ll try some before and after shots from this set.
This is a great 12 page postcard set from 1977. The front has a couple of Trolls and the Wizard, I sure do miss um.
The Revolution was just one year old here and a big hit as evidenced by two complete panels for the looping wonder.
Check out Magic Mountains many moving miracles… The Galaxy spinning thing from hell, the Metro Monorail (Bring back the Monorail!), and the Fabulous “Eagles Flight” skyway, hey, that’s right about were the newlyweds bucket fell off the cable!
The Magnificent Persian Fountain. Now it’s just a planter (link). A blog reader had asked if the sculpted reliefs are still present, I’m afraid they are not.
The Log Jammer is still a super flume ride, with an awesome last drop only surpassed when Splash Mountain was built. Be sure to ride this classic next time you are at the mountain.
The other water ride was not super. El Bumpo! It really was slow and boring and then there was that funky smell of the water and gas engines. The water may look blue in the postcard, but I was at the mountain many times in 1977 and it was not blue, it was a greenish/brown.
Swiss Twist, RIP 1971-2007
The Grand Prix, yes a complete unabashed Autopia rip off, but that’s not such a bad thing! The course was decent sized and the cars were fun and actually they were a lot less beat up than the Autopia cars. Nice shot of the Metro Monorail too, did I mention: BRING BACK THE MONORAIL!!! It’s all still there, the beam, the cars, all three stations, the right-of-way, the park needs a Monorail! Rant over.
Electric Rainbow. This ride is still at the park, it’s called something related to Batman now, but she still runs (and makes folks sick).
The mountain really was spectacular at night. It’s still nice, but not quite the same.
I hope you enjoyed this little trip to Magic Mountain in 1977. I’m hoping to visit the mountain sometime in early November; I’ll try some before and after shots from this set.
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