Braving a rainy day at Disneyland, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky huddle under the monorail beam to explore a new batch of vintage 8×10 park photos! Following their photo discussions, the duo embarks on a unique in-park adventure: walking through Disneyland in the rain to track down the exact real-world locations where each historical photo was taken, comparing the park’s past side-by-side with its present.
Key Highlights From This Episode
- Monorail Passing the Matterhorn (c. 1970): Analyzing a 1970s eBay photo featuring a vintage Monorail gliding past the Matterhorn while a parade finishes its route, complete with Mickey Mouse riding in a gondola boat and the Skyway in the background.
- It’s a Small World Entrance: Looking back at the classic Bank of America-sponsored It’s a Small World entrance sign, 1970s guest fashion (including plaid coats and mustard jackets), and an old ticket booth.
- Haunted Mansion Queue & Grass Lawn: Examining a rare look at the sprawling grass lawn in front of the Haunted Mansion during spooky season, featuring an extended queue spilling into Magnolia Park and a young guest wearing a classic 1970s Disneyland logo shirt.
- Rivers of America from the Mark Twain: Viewing an overhead perspective from the Mark Twain showing Tom Sawyer Island’s original dual landings (Tom’s Landing and Huck’s Landing), natural shoreline greenery, and classic park details.
- Sleeping Beauty Castle from the Omnibus: Reviewing a pre-1990s view from the top deck of the Main Street Omnibus looking toward the Castle, featuring ivy-covered walls, classic strollers, and vintage popcorn carts.
- In-Park Location Field Trip: Walking around the park to match each photo in real time—visiting Small World, the Matterhorn, aboard the Mark Twain, Magnolia Park, and the Main Street Hub!
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Photoniks Question: Which historical spot had the most surprising changes when compared to today’s park? Let us know in the comments below!
