About a dozen years ago I had the honor of spending time at a cocktail party with Bob Gurr (the man knows how to mix a cocktail, trust me, ever heard of a Gurrtini?).
He was so kind and amused me by answering some fanboy questions and signing this October 1961 special "in park only" ticket with his Monorail across the front. This man is a living ledged and does amazing podcasts!!! (https://www.youtube.com/@FandomProductionsStudios/videos).
Walt's stylized signature goes nicely with Bob's
These ticket books could only be purchased inside the park and of course did not include admission to the park itself. Most of these books are empty now as someone who bough these had immediate plans for more attractions, this book has just the one ticket left.
5 comments:
Oh man, those Gurrtini parties were the best!
Wish I could have had a Gurrtini. That man has had an amazing career and you’re lucky to have that autograph!
JG
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This is the kind of Disney memorabilia that feels special because it carries several stories at once. The 1961 ticket book is already a fascinating snapshot of Disneyland, but having it personally signed by Bob Gurr turns it into something much more memorable. Getting to chat with the person behind so much iconic Disney design must have been an experience in itself.
I also love the detail that these books were sold inside the park but didn’t include admission. The fact that only one ticket remains almost makes the booklet more interesting—it survived because someone chose to save it rather than use it for another adventure.
And that old attraction lineup really does have a certain magic. Tinker Bell, the classic typography, and Walt’s stylized signature make the whole thing feel like a tiny piece of Disneyland frozen in time. A little nostalgia break at https://boomerangbet-italiano.com/ seems perfectly appropriate.
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