Brad Abbott
@bradabbott.bsky.social
Fan of vintage Disneyland history. Writing a book on the early sponsors and lessees of Disneyland!
Happy 70th Disneyland!
July 18, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Happy 70th Disneyland!
If you zoom in you’ll see the poster signed by attraction designer Tony Baxter, from a WDFM event several years ago.
March 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
If you zoom in you’ll see the poster signed by attraction designer Tony Baxter, from a WDFM event several years ago.
Celebrating 30 years of Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure, my favorite “modern” park attraction. A full-sized attraction poster graces our loft, complete with snake sconces!
March 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Celebrating 30 years of Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure, my favorite “modern” park attraction. A full-sized attraction poster graces our loft, complete with snake sconces!
Merry Christmas Disneylanders!
December 25, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Merry Christmas Disneylanders!
Celebrating the holidays year-round, hanging in my home office is this signed Eric Robison print from the original Disney Gallery. Can’t go wrong with Jiminy Cricket and Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Celebrating the holidays year-round, hanging in my home office is this signed Eric Robison print from the original Disney Gallery. Can’t go wrong with Jiminy Cricket and Christmas!
Seasons Greetings from 1982, plus an introduction to Journey into Imagination!
December 24, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Seasons Greetings from 1982, plus an introduction to Journey into Imagination!
I’ve been an Oakland A’s and Rickey Henderson fan for as long as I can remember. One of my most surreal experiences was taking photos of his Hall of Fame induction while leaning against the stage. I still can’t believe the news.
December 21, 2024 at 8:04 PM
I’ve been an Oakland A’s and Rickey Henderson fan for as long as I can remember. One of my most surreal experiences was taking photos of his Hall of Fame induction while leaning against the stage. I still can’t believe the news.
Went to Stage Nine in Old Sacramento today for the first time since their “Underground Vault” was a permanent exhibition space. Lots of fun theme park artifacts!
December 19, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Went to Stage Nine in Old Sacramento today for the first time since their “Underground Vault” was a permanent exhibition space. Lots of fun theme park artifacts!
Can you wish on the Matterhorn Christmas star for the return of the Skyway and PeopleMover?
December 19, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Can you wish on the Matterhorn Christmas star for the return of the Skyway and PeopleMover?
Main Street on Disneyland’s 6th Christmas in 1960.
December 17, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Main Street on Disneyland’s 6th Christmas in 1960.
Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Matterhorn in 1961. I always loved the Christmas trees in the moat.
December 15, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Matterhorn in 1961. I always loved the Christmas trees in the moat.
Need a last minute Christmas gift for a Disneyland fan? Look no further...
December 12, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Need a last minute Christmas gift for a Disneyland fan? Look no further...
The Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland at Disneyland in 1972.
December 9, 2024 at 2:54 AM
The Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland at Disneyland in 1972.
A fun collection of black & white photos of Disneyland in the 1950s.
December 8, 2024 at 3:49 AM
A fun collection of black & white photos of Disneyland in the 1950s.
From 1965, when the black and red Matterhorn Bobsleds matched the Disneyland Monorail above.
December 7, 2024 at 3:37 AM
From 1965, when the black and red Matterhorn Bobsleds matched the Disneyland Monorail above.
In honor of Walt Disney’s birthday, here’s samurai Mickey!
December 6, 2024 at 2:23 AM
In honor of Walt Disney’s birthday, here’s samurai Mickey!
A 1968 Kodak brochure "focusing on film sales at Disneyland,” with an interactive cover.
December 5, 2024 at 2:51 AM
A 1968 Kodak brochure "focusing on film sales at Disneyland,” with an interactive cover.
The Thimble-Drome Flight Circle, one of Disneyland’s more unique and lesser known attractions.
December 4, 2024 at 3:06 AM
The Thimble-Drome Flight Circle, one of Disneyland’s more unique and lesser known attractions.
Circa 1959 aerial view of Disneyland, featuring the short-lived Holidayland, complete with baseball diamond, plus a partially constructed Matterhorn.
December 3, 2024 at 2:48 AM
Circa 1959 aerial view of Disneyland, featuring the short-lived Holidayland, complete with baseball diamond, plus a partially constructed Matterhorn.
The Douglas Rocket, Cox Flight Circle, and Tomorrowland Hat Bar from 1965. #signagesunday
December 2, 2024 at 3:15 AM
The Douglas Rocket, Cox Flight Circle, and Tomorrowland Hat Bar from 1965. #signagesunday
From 1957, you must be this tall to drive on Autopia. #signagesunday
December 2, 2024 at 1:01 AM
From 1957, you must be this tall to drive on Autopia. #signagesunday
Taken on July 18, 1955, the first day the park was open to the public, there’s something mesmerizing about the Santa Fe railroad traversing a sparsely landscaped Disneyland.
December 1, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Taken on July 18, 1955, the first day the park was open to the public, there’s something mesmerizing about the Santa Fe railroad traversing a sparsely landscaped Disneyland.
The Walt Disney Organization, from an internal publication circa 1959.
November 30, 2024 at 1:50 AM
The Walt Disney Organization, from an internal publication circa 1959.
