Disney's Afternoon Ave Pt. 2

So, here we are again. Back to 1991 and Afternoon Ave. Here is the entrance to afternoon ave.

This is the year they built the overpass for the Disneyland Railroad for the entrance to the future Mickey's Toontown. But for this spring promotion it leads to the Tailspin Meet and Greet.

Here is another view of the Videopolis Area.

And finally today we have a shot of the Motor Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen.

May 21st, 1998

It was 10 years ago today that the New(1998) New(1977) New(1967) Tomorrowland opened. Paul Pressler, with a boo from the audience, opened tomorrowland to the public with a ride on the attractions he let be put in, Astro Orbitor and Rocket Rods. Within a year the Rocket Rods will close and in five years the color scheme will change and Cosmic Waves will not fountain anymore. But, there is a great big beautiful tomorrow on the way. Here are a few shot from opening day.

Disney's Afternoon Ave Pt. 1

Here is a few shots of the Disney Afternoon Ave promo in 1991. First up is the entrance balloon from the Peoplemover.

Next we have the Fantasyland Autopia or Chip and Dale's Raceway.

Here is the area by Videopolis stage.

Corners of buildings #2

Today we have some Fantasyland shots. First up is the corner of Tinker Bell's Toy Shop/Snow White's Scary Adventure.

Next up is the old roof for the carousel. Notice how the paint is peeling off, and this is in the early 80's

Finally for today, we have the side of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. Complete with Skyway support tower.

That all for today :)

A Couple Of Characters

Ha, ha. Hiya, everybody!(in my best Mickey voice) Today we have some characters. First up is Mickey and Minnie. I'm thinking that this shot is from the 35th birthday (judging from the ribbon on Mickey). OMG, do you know how hard it would be to get this shot today?

Today in the roll of Goofy is Eyore. Same time period as above. I know it's just the way the pic is taken, but Goofy looks depressed. Perhaps he has future knowledge of the next ten years.

This final shot I believe is from 1988. Obviously I was trying to capture Pooh and Tigger, but look at the castle in the background. I know some of you youngins won't remember the castle when it was covered in ivy and looked more 'real' in it's original colors rather than Barbie's dream house as it does today (not a fan of the glossy and sparkly paint).
So, I want to thank you all again for your fine comments. To answer a few questions, yes, yes, no and I can't remember. Hahahahahaha!!!!!!!! Just kidding!

Coming up...... I just found my slides of Disney's Afternoon Avenue!

A Few Shots Of Frontierland

Here is an area that I don't get to much, Frontierland. These shots date back to 1991.
First up is a lovely pic of the Columbia in Fowler's Harbor. It is taken from the treehouse (I don't go up there very often). What's fun about this pic is what is right behind the Columbia....... It's the Bertha Mae!!!!!

Here we have a shot of the Hungry Bear Restaurant from Tom Sawyer's Island.

And finally for today, Fort Wilderness

Corners Of Buildings #1

So, here is the begining of the "corners of buildings" series. These pics were dark. I did the best I couls with getting the levals up on them.
First up is the Peoplemover beam exiting Space Mountain.
Here is the same view, this time in the main floor. To the bottom of the pic is one of the order windows from the Space Place Restaurant. These pics date from the late 80's

Post # 100!!!! YAY!!!!!

YAY!!!! I finally made it. The big 100! So I thought I'll give you a treat. This Pic was taken 20 years ago to the day. A Tomorrowland in a new birth. Below you see a Que building up for a brand new Star Tours (well, in its second year). Remember when the line was that long? Also you see a PeopleMover in transition too. One of the old color trains is pulling into the Star Tours building while the rest in this shot are of the new colors. In the Plaza, you can see the Jukebox center stage for Blast To The Past. Enjoy!!!!! Edit: I just noticed something else in the pic. Below the Peoplemover beam and just behind the tree in the forground is a America Sings cast member in their red, white and blue costume.

After Pacific Southwest Airlines

Following the merger of PSA and America West Airlines in 1988, Disneyland was left without a sponser for World Premier CircleVision. Well Walt Disney World had Delta Airlines, so can Disneyland. Below is a couple of pics from the opening weekend (No, I was there by chance). The first pic is of a package price guide celebrating the opening of the attraction on April 3rd, 1989.

This pic is from April 2nd, 1989. The attraction opened the next day. Note that the marque has changed from the PSA purple colors to Delta's blues. In a few years this marque will be replaced with the attraction's final one.

Here is a view of the waiting area with the Delta action wall.

1986 Subs

Today we have the Submarine Voyage. In the Mid 80's, Disneyland decided to give their subs a less military, more explorer look. So off came the military gray and the first of the new color schemes. This version had a yellow, white and blue look (some with light peachy color accents). Later in the 80's the subs were painted a yellow/orange combination. So here is a look at them from the Skyway. Enjoy!

The AT&T Pavilion 1967

A VERY special treat for you today. I came across some Xeroxed copies of some pics I had done on a research project at the Disney archives in the late 80's. Here are two pics of the Character Phone area of the Pavilion. These pics are of a private party in November 1967.

A great shot of the Character Phones.

20 years and we still miss it!!!!!

Hey All! Here are A few images of America Sings for you on the 20th anniversery of its closing. Some are reposts and some are new. I was going to have more for you but I couldn't get the dang computer to work right.

Just some fun

Just a fun image of my partner at the Tiki Garden. I will be back with a post on April 10th. Smiles and Giggles.

America Sing's Backside

Hey all!
Oooo, have things been busy! Posts will be a little erratic for the next couple of weeks.
Anyway, here is a pic of the back side of America Sings. I'm thinking that is was around 1991 when it was taken. The carousel theater was being used as conference rooms. Weeee!

Super Fun Sunday

Hey All!!!
I found this image in my files and thought I would share it. I believe that this is a Disney image. I didn't take it (now thats out of the way). This is of the lobby/preshow for America the Beautiful. I the background is the Voice Mirror and touch tone dialing. I would guess that the pic is from the mid 70's. If any of you have any pics of the lobby and postshow area of the AT&T pavillion please let me know as I would love to see more!!!!!!

More Tomorrowland Goodness

It's a Blast again. Tomorrowland Terrace in April 1988

Here is the Rocket Jets from the same time.

Is pic is the companion of the Monorail Station from my last post. Old Monorail Yellow!!!!

Odds n ends

Hello all! Here are a few for you!
First up is the Main Street Hotel. This was during it's new hair color phase. Thank god it was returned to it's regular color. Brown just didn't do it for me.

Next we have the Card Corner. This shop has had more lives than Shirley McClain.

And finally we have the Tomorrowland Station of the monorail when it was still white.

New post coming soon

There will be a new post soon. My mother has been in the hospital and things are a little crazy. Look for something by the end of the week.