Bonus Sunday

Welcome to Bonus Sunday.

Up first from Monday's Disney Family Christmas Party, December 10, 1979 post (link) here is the complete Your Guide to Disneyland Fall/Winter 1979


Your Guide to Disneyland Fall/Winter 1979 – 17mb






The 1979 Guide has a preview of super up coming attraction. “Hang onto your hats and glasses, folks, cause this here's the wildest ride in the wilderness!" Fun artwork. “Disneyland’s Newest Thrill Attraction, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, opening Fall 1979”.







From Tuesday's 1990 post (link), blog reader lilyfair commented about the Party Gras cover of the guide book “That was my favorite parade (besides the Electrical Parade.) It had these huge balloon floats and was loosely based on the idea of Mardis Gras, only it was called Party Gras. They even threw beads to the crowds”. Maybe I was premature in giving it a hard time, especially since I never saw it…

Here is the complete Your Guide to Disneyland 1990 (version 2). It's actually a great guide. I would say this is the last big revision to the guides before they kind of stopped and became the “Your day at Disneyland” leaflet similar to what they hand out today.


Your Guide to Disneyland 1990 (ver. 2) – 27mb






The artwork for the “lands” got a major makeover too! Ok, I must be getting old; I’m starting to miss the 90’s…

Christmas in Many Lands at Disneyland - December 17, 1961

****** Originally posted December 16, 2010 ******

Today we've got a fairly rare Disneyland gate flyer from December 17, 1961. This large and detailed flyer was for Disneyland's presentation of the “Christmas in Many Lands” parade.






A very cool stylized map with the brand new extended Monorail beam. The Christmas in Many Lands parade was quite the extravaganza





Where did they keep all these people, floats and stuff? “The Parade of Toys” parade featured Ed Wynn and Tommy Kirk riding in the fire engine!





Christmas in Many Lands was held on December 17th as was the Candlelight Procession, the “Living Christmas Tree” (what was that?) and Christmas Trees Around the World display (at the Pavilion?). Lots of special event dates, times and locations if Jason is still out there.






Disneyland’s “Toys on the March” was featured in the December 17, 1961 edition of the Los Angeles Examiner “Pictorial Living” insert.






Nice two page article about the parade with some great color photos.





For all of you hostesses who dream of enjoying your own parties as much as your guests, here are some great tips and recipes. Brandynog is simply “enhanced” eggnog, enhanced at 80 proof. I'm pouring a glass for the Major right now, anyone else?






The all new 1961 Thunderbird was indeed “Unique in all the world” – also a favorite prop of Rod Serling.

Disneyland Holiday Program - 1988

******* Originally posted December 24, 2009 *******


Can you believe the Holiday’s were once celebrated at Disneyland for only two weeks? Today the park starts out with Halloween in late September and Christmas starts November 13th, it seems to never end.






Splash Mountain coming in the Spring of 1989! Ok, make that the Summer of 1989 (link).






Christmas in the Magic Kingdom. Roger Rabbit looks like he’s all prepped for a Cartoon Spin! It’s Roger’s first Christmas in Disneyland.






The old Hotel’s were still looking good in 1988.






Disneyland NEVER CLOSES… When did they stop closing on Monday’s & Tuesday’s? Yes, I should know this…

Very Merry Christmas Party at Disneyland - December 13, 1985

******* Originally posted December 11, 2009 *******

It’s time for a Very Merry Christmas Party at Disneyland, December 13, 1985. This in-park flyer is printed on thick textured bond paper. I’m thinking this was a cast party, it seems too nice for us regular folks.






Nice holiday entertainment lineup, although I’m not sure how “Krash” fits in.






Bring your camera for a special family portrait with the Characters, where is/was “Small World Meadows”? Check out all those choirs singing Christmas carols throughout the park.






The Disneyland Carolers invite you to join in the celebration.








Don’t miss Disney’s “One Magic Christmas” starring Mary Steenburgen, ok, I’ve missed it for 24 years, in fact, I’ve never heard of it!






Looks like Mary Steenburgen graces the cover of the Winter 1985 edition of the Disney News.






The Disney News had undergone a format change on the prior issue. The magazine is now more Glossy, more Zing, more pages but apparently pretty much the same content. I agree with reader “Dan” who wants more Disneyland articles.






Caption EO looks to be a reality – is history repeating itself?






Back when Disneyland had a real tree. Did I mention they use fake trees now?






“Frame Worthy” page in the center of the magazine. Do you suppose some folks actually framed these?






Nice two page article about the Country Bears new Christmas Show… Can you imagine the PR Disney could squeeze from this show if they still had it?








“Have we got taste for you” That taste would be the New Coke, which was either a colossal failure or marketing genius, depends how you look at it (link).

Disneyland Passport & "A Night Before Christmas" December 12, 1987

******* Originally posted December 12, 2008 *******

Here’s a pair of Red and Green tickets to help celebrate Christmas.

Up first from December 12, 1987 and not really a Christmas or Holiday ticket, but its red and its dated 12/12 so I’m posting it!





The back reveals this was a complementary ticket and not for sale, so there!






This ticket from December 12, 1982 is odd. The “A Night Before Christmas” on this ticket is not the movie so what exactly was this event all about? A Google search was pretty useless (I kind of like it when somethings not “Google-ized” yet). Does anyone know what this event was about?

Operation Desert Shield Family Holiday Party - December 11, 1990

****** Originally posted December 11, 2008 *******

Operation Desert Shield Family Holiday Party December 11, 1990. I am hoping these were free to all the men and women who served in Operation Desert Shield, no price listed leads me to believe these were complementary.






By 1990 the “Your Souvenir Guides” seem to be published only twice a year, with no “Season” listed on the front. This is the cover to the second edition for 1990 (printed 6/90). That looks like a weird and creepy parade.






Nice colorful map, ah the “Main Entrance Mall” in the north end of the parking lot.






“The Disney Afternoon Premiers this Fall”. “Healthier Food Alternatives” some of these sound delicious. I want the teriyaki chicken at the Tahitian Terrace.




Come back on Bonus Sunday for the entire guide.

Disney Family Christmas Party - December 10, 1979

******* Originally posted December 10, 2008 *******

Here’s Your Guide to the Disney Family Christmas Party, December 10, 1979. In 10 short years the “Brer’s” will have an attraction all their own with Splash Mountain. Their smiles are infectious aren’t they?






I’m guessing this was a party for cast members and their families; it looks like some attractions were not open. The Haunted Mansion and the Disneyland Railroad are notably absent. However, Tomorrowland was pure joy; PeopleMover thru Superspeed Tunnel, Mission to Mars, Rocket Jets, America Sings. Hey where is Adventure thru Inner Space? Oh well, I’ll go see America Sings again.




Simple but sweet back cover.




Tips for better Disneyland pictures in 1979. I like number two; “Make sure your film is fresh” sounds yummy.






The Black Hole coming December 21st. Let’s just say Disney redeemed itself with TRON in 1982.




Come back on Bonus Sunday for the entire guide.