Hard Hats and Hammers ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 25

Fresh off the excitement of D23, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at what happens right after major park announcements: construction! In this episode of Photoniks, the duo dives into rare vintage photos capturing daytime construction and refurbishments across Disneyland, from the 1960s through the major 1980s Fantasyland transformation. Step back in time to explore the kinetic energy of Tomorrowland under construction, classic Fantasyland overhauls, and the wild world of daytime park work in decades past! IN THIS EPISODE: * 00:00 – Intro: What Happens After D23? * 02:25 – Building the PeopleMover & Monorail (1966) * 07:38 – Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Makeover * 10:18 – Early Matterhorn Track & Landscaping * 14:07 – The 1982 New Fantasyland Overhaul * 21:03 – Choosing Our Favorite Construction Photos & Outro KEY HIGHLIGHTS: * 1966 PeopleMover & Monorail Scaffolding: Examining Kodak picture spot photos showing PeopleMover track construction alongside Monorail Red—complete with 1960s daylight safety measures and 2x4 scaffolding right next to active park guests! * Pirate Ship Refurbishment: Checking out a vintage shot of the iconic Chicken of the Sea restaurant surrounded by painter scaffolding and old wooden ladders.