Affix (who says that word anymore?) 6 Pepsi cap liners to the back? Sounds like a sticky mess to me..
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Japanese Village Free Child's Ticket - 1973
In the little home movie from yesterday's post we got a quick glimpse of Japanese Village (identified by Major, thank you !). So if you want to go spend the there, here's a free child's ticket from 1973. Also good for 10% off admission to Movieland Wax Museum.
Affix (who says that word anymore?) 6 Pepsi cap liners to the back? Sounds like a sticky mess to me..
Affix (who says that word anymore?) 6 Pepsi cap liners to the back? Sounds like a sticky mess to me..
Monday, December 6, 2010
The Magic of the Mountain - Revisted
Its time for another vintage Magic Mountain post, this time the clock is set way back in the parks history. While not dated, this souvenir guide book is most likely from 1971, the year the park opened. A couple of years ago I posted a similar souvenir guide book (link) which was probably from 1973 or 1974.
Be sure and check out the Bonus Video at the end of this post
On the left we’ve got a little history of the Valencia Valley. On the right is some stellar concept art (which leads me to believe this is from 1971) – do you suppose anyone has the original of that concept art?
The two top photos are screaming “before & after” – I’ve still got my 2010 pass, hmmm.
Metro Monorail spotted! Yankee Doodle Dandy was even more boring than it looks.
More METRO Monorail, this time its soaring over El Bumbo. In the video at the end of this post you’ll seem more of El Bumbo than you’ll ever want to see.
Here's my best attempt at now photo (link).
More METRO Monorail! Top right photo – wow that's a wide angle lens! The Spin Out was recently removed, there's just an empty cement slab there now. Eagles Flight – the steel tower route - El Dorado Station (right) was not nearly as high as the concrete tower route - Galaxy Station (left), they both make me want to pass out.
Magic Mountain at Night – is that something like Disneyland after dark? That's the Metro Monorail Contemporary Station on the lower right (link).
The Galaxy did look pretty cool at night – from the ground.
If your'e looking for a “moment of relaxation” you won’t find it at the Oriental Gardens, it’s now the load/unload building for Tatsu. “200 acres with 56 acres reserved for future growth”, I think they’ve used it all and then some, they are currently at 260 acres.
While recently cleaning out my blogger desk, I found an unmarked DVD. I have no idea where I got this or how I got it, but its some great home movie footage so if you’re a vintage Magic Mountain fan (or Knott’s or Lion Country Safari fan) check it out. Its from 1973 or 1974. If you gave me this, thank you.
Here’s a quick synopsis: By the way, the video is a so-so transfer, it has some flicker, so if it gives you a head-ache – stop watching it.
Be sure and check out the Bonus Video at the end of this post
On the left we’ve got a little history of the Valencia Valley. On the right is some stellar concept art (which leads me to believe this is from 1971) – do you suppose anyone has the original of that concept art?
The two top photos are screaming “before & after” – I’ve still got my 2010 pass, hmmm.
Metro Monorail spotted! Yankee Doodle Dandy was even more boring than it looks.
More METRO Monorail, this time its soaring over El Bumbo. In the video at the end of this post you’ll seem more of El Bumbo than you’ll ever want to see.
Here's my best attempt at now photo (link).
More METRO Monorail! Top right photo – wow that's a wide angle lens! The Spin Out was recently removed, there's just an empty cement slab there now. Eagles Flight – the steel tower route - El Dorado Station (right) was not nearly as high as the concrete tower route - Galaxy Station (left), they both make me want to pass out.
Magic Mountain at Night – is that something like Disneyland after dark? That's the Metro Monorail Contemporary Station on the lower right (link).
The Galaxy did look pretty cool at night – from the ground.
If your'e looking for a “moment of relaxation” you won’t find it at the Oriental Gardens, it’s now the load/unload building for Tatsu. “200 acres with 56 acres reserved for future growth”, I think they’ve used it all and then some, they are currently at 260 acres.
While recently cleaning out my blogger desk, I found an unmarked DVD. I have no idea where I got this or how I got it, but its some great home movie footage so if you’re a vintage Magic Mountain fan (or Knott’s or Lion Country Safari fan) check it out. Its from 1973 or 1974. If you gave me this, thank you.
Here’s a quick synopsis: By the way, the video is a so-so transfer, it has some flicker, so if it gives you a head-ache – stop watching it.
0:00 – 1:30 Film opens at Magic Mountains Valencia Falls, Valencia Terrace restaurant, then its a quick ride on the METRO Monorail over the Log Jammer lagoon & load building,
1:30 – 2:00 Petting zoo.
2:00 - 2:35 Panorama view of the park from a Skybucket on Eagles Flight- Galaxy route. Includes Log Jammer, Metro Station, Gold Rusher, El Bumbo and the Spin Out.
2:35 - 3:00 Walk down the Mountain
3:00 – 5:55 Yes its three entire minutes of EL Bumpo! You get to see the long queue path, the ride and the long exit path – twice!
5:55 – 6:30 The Grad Prix, a "sort of Autopia". The cars were great, but the track was too short and crowded, as you’ll see.
6:30 – 7:10 People being weird, it’s the early 70’s so we’ll let it slide,
7:10 – 7:40 The Trolls, the Wizard and a Band!
On to Knott's Berry Farm:
7:45 – 8:35 Knott’s Ghost Town, Cowboy points gun at Indian?
8:35 – 9:20 Mine Train Ride & Log Ride.
9:20 – 9:40 Don’t blink but it’s a few seconds of the rarely seen Gypsy Camp.
9:40 – 10:15 Back in Ghost Town
1:30 – 2:00 Petting zoo.
2:00 - 2:35 Panorama view of the park from a Skybucket on Eagles Flight- Galaxy route. Includes Log Jammer, Metro Station, Gold Rusher, El Bumbo and the Spin Out.
2:35 - 3:00 Walk down the Mountain
3:00 – 5:55 Yes its three entire minutes of EL Bumpo! You get to see the long queue path, the ride and the long exit path – twice!
5:55 – 6:30 The Grad Prix, a "sort of Autopia". The cars were great, but the track was too short and crowded, as you’ll see.
6:30 – 7:10 People being weird, it’s the early 70’s so we’ll let it slide,
7:10 – 7:40 The Trolls, the Wizard and a Band!
On to Knott's Berry Farm:
7:45 – 8:35 Knott’s Ghost Town, Cowboy points gun at Indian?
8:35 – 9:20 Mine Train Ride & Log Ride.
9:20 – 9:40 Don’t blink but it’s a few seconds of the rarely seen Gypsy Camp.
9:40 – 10:15 Back in Ghost Town
Moving on:
10:15 – 11:30 Seals, Dolphins and Coy Fish, is this Japanese Village?
11:30 – 13:48 Lion Country Safari. Looks like they were having some stubborn animal issues toward the end of the footage
11:30 – 13:48 Lion Country Safari. Looks like they were having some stubborn animal issues toward the end of the footage
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Bonus Sunday
Welcome to Bonus Sunday. From Wednesday's post (link) here is the entire Fall 1962 issue of Vacationland.
Download here--> ***** Vacationland Fall 1962 - 95mb *****
Seven year old and still growing!
A Tiki room that's a reservation only restaurant and no singing birds - that's never going work!
There's that fun whimsical map again.
Yummy!
Download here--> ***** Vacationland Fall 1962 - 95mb *****
Seven year old and still growing!
A Tiki room that's a reservation only restaurant and no singing birds - that's never going work!
There's that fun whimsical map again.
Yummy!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
The Aggregation - February 1970
Following up on yesterdays post, here's The Aggregation one year later, February 1970. Boy what one year did for clothing styles. I just spotted this photo on eBay (link) yes it can be yours for just $24.95 (ouch). I got the five snapshots in yesterdays post plus about 45 more for way less than that.
Blogger disclosure: I am in no way connected to or will profit from the above sale on eBay.
Side note: I'm not a big fan of breaking up photo collections and selling them on eBay, but I can see why seller's do it. That said, check out the seller of the photo above, he's got some other cool snapshots (link) - interestingly, only The Aggregation shot is $24.95, all the rest are $5.95 or less???
Blogger disclosure: I am in no way connected to or will profit from the above sale on eBay.
Side note: I'm not a big fan of breaking up photo collections and selling them on eBay, but I can see why seller's do it. That said, check out the seller of the photo above, he's got some other cool snapshots (link) - interestingly, only The Aggregation shot is $24.95, all the rest are $5.95 or less???
Friday, December 3, 2010
Disneyland Snapshots - February 1969 - Part 1
Here are a few snap shots from Disneyland – February 1969. These are from a large set of pictures that vary in quality but most are pretty good. In no particular order, let’s take a look at the first few that caught my eye, I’ll post more from this set next week.
The Aggregation is ready to jam, if only someone would watch them. How darn cool is that stage, that backdrop, that top planter thingy – I bet I know a few bloggers that could fill those chairs!
It must have been a pleasant February day, sunglass-helmet-hair lady looks dressed for summer (or a rumble). Granny has one of these (link) souvenir bags!! I think I see where the "Tomorrowland Cross" may have come from....
The Aggregation is ready to jam, if only someone would watch them. How darn cool is that stage, that backdrop, that top planter thingy – I bet I know a few bloggers that could fill those chairs!
It must have been a pleasant February day, sunglass-helmet-hair lady looks dressed for summer (or a rumble). Granny has one of these (link) souvenir bags!! I think I see where the "Tomorrowland Cross" may have come from....
A little blurry but boy do I like this photo; I’ve stood in that exact spot trying to get that exact photo. Is that the Global Van Lines Truck in the background?
Sure enough there’s the van with the boys trying to get it to run and Granny still clinging to that souvenir bag!
Where are all the guests? Who cares, I’m thirsty – I’m gonna get myself a Sunkist Fresh Lemonade then a Fresh Orange Juice.
The front of the Alice car looks a little beat up. Nice legs on the ride attendant, what's her costume supposed to be?
Sure enough there’s the van with the boys trying to get it to run and Granny still clinging to that souvenir bag!
Where are all the guests? Who cares, I’m thirsty – I’m gonna get myself a Sunkist Fresh Lemonade then a Fresh Orange Juice.
The front of the Alice car looks a little beat up. Nice legs on the ride attendant, what's her costume supposed to be?
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Disneyland Readmission Ticket - Version 3
Disneyland "Readmission Tickets" were a double edged sword - bummer because the attraction you were waiting for (or possibly riding) broke down, but the good news is you get one of these Readmission tickets. Its even better if the attraction that broke down was less than an "E" ticket, because these little "were sorry" tickets are good for ANY attraction! Year unknown, I would guess early 1970's.
Previously posted (more than once) Readmission ticket from 1977.
Also previously posted (more than once) this Readmssion ticket is probable from the late 1960's
Previously posted (more than once) Readmission ticket from 1977.
Also previously posted (more than once) this Readmssion ticket is probable from the late 1960's
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Babes in Toyland Contest - 1962
Winners will fly away to Disneyland! Do you want to go to? All you gotta do is complete the Salada Tea jingle “Mommy put the kettle on And make a cup of tea”______. Five first prizes (all winner from must be from Canada?) win a free trip all expenses paid to Disneyland!!! Hurry, all entries must be post marked before midnight, March 1, 1962.
Is that a super illustration or what?
When you arrive at your Anaheim hotel in 1962 you might find one of these in your room. Come back on Bonus Sunday for the entire issue.
I have that set!!! Someday Major will share his secret of how to scan these little gems (link).
Here’s a few article titles to wet your appetite.
A great article about Holiday Time at Disneyland. Wouldn't it be neat to see this in color?
Jumping ahead to my December 17th post, here’s the cover a December 17, 1961 L.A. Examiner “Pictorial Living” insert. Looks like they reused this photo in 1962 for Vacationland. Come back on December 17th to see the rest of the insert and more!
Is that a super illustration or what?
When you arrive at your Anaheim hotel in 1962 you might find one of these in your room. Come back on Bonus Sunday for the entire issue.
I have that set!!! Someday Major will share his secret of how to scan these little gems (link).
Here’s a few article titles to wet your appetite.
A great article about Holiday Time at Disneyland. Wouldn't it be neat to see this in color?
Jumping ahead to my December 17th post, here’s the cover a December 17, 1961 L.A. Examiner “Pictorial Living” insert. Looks like they reused this photo in 1962 for Vacationland. Come back on December 17th to see the rest of the insert and more!
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