We're building a better (Magic) Mountain - 1980

In case you haven’t heard, things aren’t looking so good for Six Flags Inc., owners of Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. It appears they may have to file for bankruptcy by summer time (link). From what I understand Magic Mountain is profitable and should still be around for a while, let’s hope so.

Looking back to a much brighter time in Six Flags history, this 1980 Magic Mountain brochure really shows off Six Flags most recent acquisition at the time, Magic Mountain.








The Buccaneer was so new they had to use the artist concept drawing. The Water Sports Spectacular is where “El Bumpo” (Bumper Boats) used to be located.






So much fun stuff. Hey, are those the Dapper Dan’s “B” team?   Check out the Barrel roll on the far right, that’s the “Tumble Drum” (1974-1980) it’s simple and silly, but I always hung out there. It wasn't really in "Kids world" as I recall it was more towards the "Electric Rainbow" and the "Himalaya". 






BRING BACK THE METRO MONORAIL!!!!!!! There I said it.






I loved those Taco’s! But what the heck is on that plate???






You won’t find any Trolls or Wizards in this brochure; however I believe they were still at the mountain in 1980, . “In 1972, Magic Mountain began using their famous trolls as their mascots. For the 1971 season, Magic Mountain had gotten permission from Warner Bros. to use the Looney Tunes characters. A little foreshadowing, as it turns out. The three trolls and the Wizard became a recognizable symbol of Magic Mountain. Bleep, Bloop, King Troll and The Wizard made their home at the park until 1985.” (Source Link).





If your into the Magic of the Mountain, be sure to check out all my previous posts here (link).

Boy's Club Day at Disneyland - April 1962

It's "Boy's Club Day at Disneyland". The Boy's Club had its beginnings in 1860 with several women in Hartford, Conn. Believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative, they organized the first Club. The Boy's Club is still around, now it's called the Boys & Girl Club of America (Link).






This ticket of course was never used so there is no date stamp on the front, but the back holds a clue to its date: 624, April 1962.

Jack and Jill - Triple Bonus

Welcome to Magazine Monday. It's triple bonus Magazine Monday featuring three separate issues of Jack and Jill Magazine. Jack and Jill, a Curtis Magazine for young children 7 to 10. Amazingly, Jack and Jill started in 1938 and is still in publication (subscriptions were suspended during World War II due to paper shortages) Check out some of the newer covers here (link) you can even get a current subscription.

Up first today it's Jack and Jill from May 1960 and features Kevin Corcoran in front of the Disneyland Castle with the three little pigs.






The article “In Disneyland with Kevin Corcoran” follows “Moochie” around Disneyland. City Hall looks the same today, however today’s Mickey and Minnie are distant cousins from these mice.






The photos are neat, the little drawings are even better…






Kevin is finding all kinds of things to do at Disneyland. The park appears to be rather empty or maybe no one has noticed it's “Moochie”!!!






Where is that fake tree, the Art Corner? The little dude has three hats!!! Moochie’s got the whole Autopia to himself.





The May 1960 Scans above were donated to the blog by “Anonymous”, thanks! There are no advertisements because Jack and Jill did not accept outside advertizing until 1962.

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The next issue is from June 1966 and has a charming clown cover. "Do you want it!” (“IT” fans know what I’m talking about). Does anyone really like clowns?






There’s “New Magic in Disneyland” Direct from the New York Worlds Fair (minus the Tower of the Four Winds sign) It’s a Small World, After All. Is there someone standing in the “Welcoming Banner” photo? I say it’s Walt.






This is just a three page article, but still some fun vintage photos nonetheless. Please sing “Summer Fun”, it will put a smile on your face.






This Mattel advertisement is weird. Now I know where Disneyland got the idea for the Big Heads in “America on Parade”. I’m guessing these did not catch on, I sure don’t remember them being around in early 70’s. I do remember “Weebles”, you know, “they wobble but they don’t fall down”.






Color Magic, hey this looks kind of cool (for girls that is).





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The third issue of Jack and Jill is from May 1967 and has a friendly (and hungry) looking raccoon on the cover.






In this issue “Mickey Visits Disneyland” an "Exclusive for Jack and Jill". Mickey sure does get around! I’m guessing it's Paul Castle in that Mickey Costume, he played Mickey Mouse from 1961 to 1986. Check out this article about Paul (link).






Mickey stayed clear of Tomorrowland, the “New Tomorrowland 67” was just a month or two away, but not photo ready yet.






Expo ’67 has some groovy artwork.






Talk about groovy artwork, the entire look of the “Flower Man” rings a distant bell way back in my head; being a toddler in the late 60’s was weird.






Several of the Jack and Jill issues feature “My father is a ____” articles. This month the father was a Helicopter Pilot and the story is told from his son’s point of view. Not Disney related, but I like it and thought it would be nice to share.

Bonus Sunday

Welcome to Bonus Sunday. From Wednesday's "March 11, 1962" post (link), here is the complete issue of Vacationland for Spring 1962.


Vacationland Spring 1962 - 55mb






A couple of pages from this great issue; Yummy looking brownies!






And of course the colorful centerfold.

Mini-Magazine Monday on Saturday!

Welcome to a Mini-Magazine Monday on Saturday! This undated two page ad is most likely from 1966 as thats about when the "Abbey" version of RCA's color TV set came out. It sure bugs me not knowing the exact date, but this was a cheap purchase on Ebay so I guess you can't be picky!

















































The backside of one of the pages has this great G.E. Washer advertisement. The part with all the controls looks like piece of fine jewelry, quite a contrast from today's all plastic machines. Someone wrote "66" in pencil on the lower right, sounds correct.

Private School Days

It’s Private School Days at Disneyland! March 13th, 1987 was also a Friday, just like today! This event ran for four days, you better go on Saturday to get your full value, $10.50 for 15 hours. $12.50 if you don’t pre-order.






Lots of details on the back about how to get these tickets. This flier itself was good for free parking.  I left the smudge on the upper left just for you...

Disneylander - March 1959

Today’s post is another in a series donated by James of at www.keeline.com, please visit his amazing website. Thanks again James!

The “Disneylander” was an employee publication that preceded the “Disneyland Line” and from I can tell they were issued from 1957 thru 1959. Today’s issue is from March 1959. Lots of "New for '59" stuff in this issue! Enjoy...


Disneylander March 1959 - 9mb

Disneyand and the Disneyland Hotel - March 11, 1962

It’s March 11th, 1962 and after nice nights sleep at the Disneyland Hotel, where else would you go but Disneyland! Here’s a pair of “Passports” to Disneyland. From what I can tell, these early Passports came in a few varieties.  Some were for special groups like Boys Club; some were complimentary and some where available to the general public. I think they were only sold during off seasons as the price is only slightly higher than the 15 adventure books. If these were always available, wouldn’t everyone buy them?

These are 6 by 2 ½ inches on heavy card stock just like the back of the lettered ticket books. And just like the ticket books, these would need to be sturdy since it’s gonna hang out in your pocket all day long.








Our 1962 Guests signed the back. I have a few of these types of tickets and these are the only ones with signatures on the back.






An old souvenir bag, its faded buy still fun to look at. The water mark lasted a lot longer than the printing on my March 11, 1999 ticket in yesterday’s post.






The invoice from the Disneyland Hotel. $16 for the room seems reasonable. The long distance seems a little steep. 88¢ at the restaurant, coffee and a donut?






These early match books were little works of art all on there own.










How about some sugar for your coffee? They sure put a lot of detail on a little sack of sugar!









The sugar cube even got printing on the sides! I’ve only seen paper wrapped sugar cubes at the Plaza in New York, and I’ve only been there once (I think I’m still paying for it).









The inside of an early 60’s Disneyland Hotel brochure.






A colorful cover to the Spring 1962 Vacationland Magazine. What’s on the banner?






Yes I always say this, but this really is a super issue of Vacationland, bursting at the seems with fun vintage Disneyland stuff like this.





Come back on Bonus Sunday for the complete issue.