DL in 1956

I came across these while going through boxes of old slides. I wasn't born yet, but my parents took my sister to Disneyland on August 27, 1956, almost 54 years ago to the day. There are more from this day, but I haven't found them yet.

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http://fireworksland.com/misc/1956b.jpg

http://fireworksland.com/misc/1956c.jpg

I really like that one of Monstro, looks like he's about to chomp down on that crowd! I also like the lady sitting under the umbrella reading!

Yeah, it looks like someone's Grandma got kind of bored, but was smart enough to bring the daily paper with her!

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Originally Posted by Bob Weaver

Yeah, it looks like someone's Grandma got kind of bored, but was smart enough to bring the daily paper with her!

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Nahhh, she's no doubt reading the Disney News that you could buy at the souvenir stands. :D

(Thanks for the pictures, BTW!)

Aww man thats awesome! Mind if I save them?

also 300th post! :D

Holy rusted metal Batman, there is only 1 stroller and no cells phones in those pictures!! (I know, 1956, but come one, that was a little funny :) )

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Originally Posted by Bob Weaver

http://fireworksland.com/misc/1956a.jpg

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Amazing how progress worked in those days ... how this area was eventually transformed into this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/...99c1e84d97.jpg


Thanks for those pics. Just wonderful!!

You're welcome. Yes, save them. I know there are more from that day, I recall seeing some of the Indian Village, but I haven't come across them yet.

Note the light crowds (8/27/56 was a Monday), and the preponderance of adults! Looks like it might have been one of those hot & humid monsoon-August days, with rainclouds getting ready to cool things off.

I love how well dressed everyone was back then.

Great pics, Bob!

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Originally Posted by Ron W

I love how well dressed everyone was back then.

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Me too. And nowadays... yikes! I sometimes wish Disney had a strict dress code that prohibited a lot of the stuff that gets in there these days.

Oh my god....what was Walt thinking....there is no shade. ;-)

Wow.I forgot that Casey Jr.Train and StoryBook Land was there from opening day.

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Originally Posted by Princess Victoria

Great pics, Bob!



Me too. And nowadays... yikes! I sometimes wish Disney had a strict dress code that prohibited a lot of the stuff that gets in there these days.

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u have no clue i was there last week and a larger girl had on shorts so short you could literally see her butt cheeks hangin out. why they sold shorts that short in that size is beyond me. im not trying to be mean or funny but its what she was wearing i was surprised to see that there.

amazing pics i love old disneyland and how simple yet ahead of its time it was

check out that kid's awesome red pair of pants and matching shoes. he was stylin'

great pics btw : )