Brad Abbott
@bradabbott.bsky.social
Fan of vintage Disneyland history. Writing a book on the early sponsors and lessees of Disneyland!
I’ve got my own pick of Donald somewhere, haven’t thought of this one in awhile.
March 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I’ve got my own pick of Donald somewhere, haven’t thought of this one in awhile.
Yes, current digital and 1995 digital are not quite the same.
March 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Yes, current digital and 1995 digital are not quite the same.
I believe that’s where @kateabbott.bsky.social got it back when the ride first opened.
March 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I believe that’s where @kateabbott.bsky.social got it back when the ride first opened.
I don’t know how many times I’ve read through it, but that’s somehow eluded me. Of course it won’t now.
March 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I don’t know how many times I’ve read through it, but that’s somehow eluded me. Of course it won’t now.
I never noticed that before!
March 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I never noticed that before!
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.
Views of this snack bar with the Nesbitt’s signage visibly are nearly impossible to find.
March 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Views of this snack bar with the Nesbitt’s signage visibly are nearly impossible to find.
I believe it’s scalloped fabric similar to the Tiki Room. Some tables on the left, and it looks like overflow Skyway queue on the right.
December 26, 2024 at 3:43 PM
I believe it’s scalloped fabric similar to the Tiki Room. Some tables on the left, and it looks like overflow Skyway queue on the right.
Cast members referred to them as Fan I and Fan II, one on each side of the land, but I don’t recall when each went away.
December 26, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Cast members referred to them as Fan I and Fan II, one on each side of the land, but I don’t recall when each went away.
Correct, the far end of Fantasyland, taken from a Skyway bucket just leaving the station on the right. You can see the edge of Dumbo on the left.
December 26, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Correct, the far end of Fantasyland, taken from a Skyway bucket just leaving the station on the right. You can see the edge of Dumbo on the left.
I have some but the don’t start until the late 80s/early 90s. There was definitely more interesting material in the earlier issues.
December 25, 2024 at 1:08 AM
I have some but the don’t start until the late 80s/early 90s. There was definitely more interesting material in the earlier issues.
I’m partial to this style, growing up with the design, but I don’t mind the newer versions either.
December 25, 2024 at 12:11 AM
I’m partial to this style, growing up with the design, but I don’t mind the newer versions either.
I forgot about the Crocker, but that was also a great exhibit!
December 24, 2024 at 11:00 PM
I forgot about the Crocker, but that was also a great exhibit!
He lived in the area forever. Both UC Davis and Sac State had nice retrospective exhibits over the years.
December 24, 2024 at 9:36 PM
He lived in the area forever. Both UC Davis and Sac State had nice retrospective exhibits over the years.
Theibaud’s work is amazing in person. My wife was lucky enough to have him as an art history professor at UC Davis. At the end of the semester he signed the large Mickey print for her!
December 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Theibaud’s work is amazing in person. My wife was lucky enough to have him as an art history professor at UC Davis. At the end of the semester he signed the large Mickey print for her!