Old Disney Park photos

[nittanyliongirl02]

Is that from the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse?

Yes, I think it is.

[amyhughes]

Me in 1986 (my first visit)...in the fend off others to get to the characters era (I cut the strange girl outta my pic)
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/disney81986.jpg

Have a few pics myself of "extra" children in our Disney vacation photos. I like the set up now of waiting to see the characters versus walking up willy nilly. I am sure there are positives and negatives to both. But there were many times that adults would cut right in front of me as a kid!:rotfl2:

[jenseib]

me too. I have a picture with winnie the pooh and anotehr girl on the other side smiling at her parents for a picture too. My parents did take another one, thank god. They only took like 15 the whole trip, but two were me with pooh! LOL!

[nittanyliongirl02]

First, another 1971 mom pic:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/disney21971.jpg

Then a good old look back at the Main Street Electrical Parade:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/disney41986.jpg

Finally one from 1996 of the putrid pink castle...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/pinkcastle96.jpg

[Kycha]

Finally one from 1996 of the putrid pink castle...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/pinkcastle96.jpg

Was this taken before they put on the decorations??? Cause I don't remember the castle looking anything like that when we were there in 96.

[nittanyliongirl02]

Yes, it was before the celebration took place. I think we were there in late August/Early September that year.

[Tiffer]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/tiffycoleny/pinocchio.jpg

[Flossbolna]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/tiffycoleny/pinocchio.jpg

I am not really fond of these character heads anyway, but this looks really scary!!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[jenseib]

I wish they would've just kept it pink and not added the decorations. It looked a bit better like that. Of course a pink castle is not excactly pretty any way you put it!

[Eventer98]

I am not really fond of these character heads anyway, but this looks really scary!!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I agree!!! :eek:

[huey578]

I am not really fond of these character heads anyway, but this looks really scary!!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Back then,costume technology was still in it's developing stages. Nowdays, those costumes come equipped with a/c, Sirius radio and GPS...lol:lmao:

[materdawg]

I wish I knew how to scan and download. I was there opening day and got some really neat pics, esp with the characters. Sept 1971!! materdawg

[TripTime]

http://www.cassworld.ca/images/slides-14.jpg

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http://www.cassworld.ca/images/slides-2.jpg

http://www.cassworld.ca/images/slides-1.jpg

Who are the two characters in front of the carousel? The pirates haven't aged a bit since then.

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Who are the two characters in front of the carousel?

I think someone said that they are the Aristocats.

[FLDW126]

I saw another topiary pic on here, and I loved them. This is one on our way to stay at the CR, we always pulled over to take pics of them. Sitting on them however was not comfy at all!
That is me on the 1st elephant, this was in 1982
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2/debbwa973/scan0001.jpg

[nittanyliongirl02]

The Diamond Horseshoe Review (before it was the Hoop-De-Doo Review)
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/disney31986.jpg

An old 90's pic:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/pinkcastle962_Page_2.jpg

[Rideengineer]

I have no idea how on earth this happened, but this is from my first trip in '85 or '86 to Disneyland. No other kids and four characters :thumbsup2 It was the start of a life-long addiciton pirate:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/Genesis_Project/Mickey.jpg

[HappyDznyCamper]

The Diamond Horseshoe Review (before it was the Hoop-De-Doo Review)


The Diamond Horeshoe Review was at MK. The HDDR has always been at FW.

[NCDisneyMom]

I haven't had a chance to go through all of the pages yet, but I'm loving seeing all of the old WDW pics! This is the only one I have in my posession right now...I'll have to raid Mom's albums for more. This is my sister and I (I am the younger one) in 1976, in front of Dumbo.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/NCDisneyMom/LynDee1976.jpg

[Buzz Litebeer]

All the slides are from WDW. I did notice that some of the scenes in Pirates have changed over the years. Like the pirates used to chase the women around and now, the women chase the pirates :rolleyes:

Also, if I am correct, in my slide with the wench for a bride, there's no "larger wench" whereas today, you can see her right next to the red head.

The PotC pictures are clearly taken from Disneyland's PotC.

[teresajoy]

I found a picture of our second trip to Disney December 1972. I was three and my brother was 6 in this picture. My Dad didn't take a lot of pictures of us kids, so we don't have many with us actually in them! Apparently, the sun was in our eyes! My brother is wearing an Evil Kenievel jacket! Cool!!! And, I have a very unfortunate haircut!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/teresajoy/Disney/Disneydec72.jpg

[teresajoy]

I wish I knew how to scan and download. I was there opening day and got some really neat pics, esp with the characters. Sept 1971!! materdawg
OH you HAVE to get those scanned! It's really easy to do! Grab someone and have them show you how!

[brack]

Have a few pics myself of "extra" children in our Disney vacation photos. I like the set up now of waiting to see the characters versus walking up willy nilly. I am sure there are positives and negatives to both. But there were many times that adults would cut right in front of me as a kid!:rotfl2:

At DLP most of the character greets are still mayhem! :headache:

[amyhughes]

Brack I actually found the shot of me with some characters where adults hedged into the shot!:thumbsup2 Will post tonight after the kids get down to bed. I knew I wasn't crazy and there was a lady who just wouldn't get out of the picture!

My son saw that picture and goes: "Is that Grandma?" Response: "Nope, no idea who that is!"

[brack]

At DLP most of the character greets are still mayhem! :headache:

Brack I actually found the shot of me with some characters where adults hedged into the shot!:thumbsup2 Will post tonight after the kids get down to bed. I knew I wasn't crazy and there was a lady who just wouldn't get out of the picture!

My son saw that picture and goes: "Is that Grandma?" Response: "Nope, no idea who that is!"

I know that this not that old (2003) but it may show what it was like in the old days before queues for the characters. This is me at DLP.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/ROLL2DX-3.jpg

[saquin]

Recently joined this forum and am busily reading all the threads. I'm really enjoying this one. Here's my contribution:

My brother and I (looking Goofy) with Goofy in 1978
believe it or not, we weren't trying to look goofy, it just came naturally :rotfl:
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Hmmm, guess I can't post photos yet as I don't have enough posts.

Can anyone post this photo for me? :)
img155.imageshack.us/img155/826/78goofyvl0.jpg

[SamRoc]

Heres one of the peacocks in Ft. Wilderness about 10 years ago before Disney removed them.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/Peacock.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/PeacockFtWilderness.jpg

Heres the pink castle:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/PinkCastle.jpg

And this was a float in a parade from a few years back:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/img312.jpg

[ajw7up]

I love all the history in all the old pictures

[kimmar067]

Heres the pink castle:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/PinkCastle.jpg
....:scared:

...And this was a float in a parade from a few years back:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/img312.jpg

...Ithink YOU took a pic of US, and WE took a pic of YOU :rotfl: :
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/kimmar067/OLD_WDW_PIX005.jpg

[teresajoy]

This is me on Main Street USA in 1971:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l280/rcraw45425/RobinatMagicKingdom1971.jpg

That is so cool!

....anyone remember this parade??
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/kimmar067/OLD_WDW_PIX006.jpg

Those are just frightening!!!!! :scared1:

[lauran cameron]

Photos from 1984, I was 12 on a solo trip with my grandparents:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/mickey.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/parade4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/parade3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/epot1.jpg
Geez, was I not cheesy, especially in those sock! LOL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/epot2.jpg

dang girl you've got some legs!!! Im jealous!:dance3:

[suzimar57]

oh, how i hated that pink castle!!!

(but love seeing these old photos!)

[WeatherbySwann]

oh, how i hated that pink castle!!!

(but love seeing these old photos!)

I know I must be in the minority, but I actually liked it :) . . . (though the picks of it half-finished w/no candy and just painted pink are quite frightening :scared1: )

[eeyoresnr]

when was it painted pink?:confused3

[huey578]

I know I must be in the minority, but I actually liked it :) . . . (though the picks of it half-finished w/no candy and just painted pink are quite frightening :scared1: )

I agree...I liked it cause I knew it was just temporary.

[Sehsun]

when was it painted pink?:confused3

For WDW's 25th anniversary (1996), the Cinderella Castle was decorated like a birthday cake. A LOT of weddings were cancelled because many couples didn't want to get married in front of a pink cake castle. In early 1998, the castle was transformed back into its original state.

(Info taken from Wikipedia and The WDW Trivia Book)

[STEAMBOAT209]

I COULDN'T WAIT UNTIL THIS CAME DOWN, IT JUST LOOKED OUT OF PLACE, AND TOOK AWAY FROM THE HAPPIEST PLACE.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/STEAMBOAT209/Disney%20Oct%201997/castlecake1997.jpg

NOW THIS IS A CASTLE :

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/STEAMBOAT209/Disney%20Trips%202007/DisneyMay2007MyShots-020.jpg

THIS IS WHAT I LIKE TO SEE AT THE END OF MAIN STREET :thumbsup2

[MandieinDaphne]

Me with Goofy

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/MandieKinsey/mandieandgoofy.jpg

Me and unknown other kids with Donald....maybe they are DISers and will recognize themselves!:thumbsup2

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/MandieKinsey/MandieandDonald.jpg

[jenseib]

I know I must be in the minority, but I actually liked it :) . . . (though the picks of it half-finished w/no candy and just painted pink are quite frightening :scared1: )

LOL! I'm the opposite. I think it looks better painted than with the candies on it.

[amyhughes]

Finally had time to scan some photos of character mayhem and a few other goodies from the eighties!

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/amystoytime/sc00743afb.jpg
Me enjoying a Dole Whip circa 1987-88 not sure which.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/amystoytime/sc00744fd7.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/amystoytime/sc00745de2.jpg
This lady just wouldn't get out of the photo, though I am sure she looks at her version and says "That kid wouldn't get out of my photo!"

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/amystoytime/sc00746b5d.jpg
More character mayhem!

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/amystoytime/sc00747aef.jpg
Apparently Disney has always had a thing for garrish cakes!

[Sea-Donkey]

Going through scanning today...here's numero uno from my 1st trip in 1980. Note that the shoreline at Disney Village (now Marketplace) has changed...slightly. Do the characters still come out in front of the castle (other than shows)? RIP poor 20,000 Leagues.
I was a "DIS-er" before anyone...starting the trend with a green Mickey ears hat in 1980!...lol

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w267/waderob/Disney%2080-01/Disney1980.jpg

[Sea-Donkey]

From 1982.
RIP Discovery Island
RIP River Country
So sad, I'm depressed now.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w267/waderob/Disney%2080-01/Disney1982.jpg

[iluvdizknee]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/wdw/quailkid-1.gif

OMG!! I love the Doug Show...I would LOVE for them to bring that back. It was the best. I hate what is there now. They really need to do something about that spot.

[Sea-Donkey]

Nm

[Sea-Donkey]

Nm

[islandbeachnut]

1984, Contemporary Tower-check out the bed spread.
View of Bay Lake and swimming in it again-now outlawed. I spent hours just watching the monorails go through at night. Check out the map on the wall in the room and the old school TV.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w267/waderob/Disney%2080-01/Disney1984.jpg

LOVE the map in that picture!

[teresajoy]

From 1983.
Character breakfast on the riverboat at Disney Village, canoeing at Fort Wilderness, I'm guessing these cabin/trailers at Fort Wilderness are no more, swimming in Bay Lake-which is now outlawed due to fungus in the water...I survived fortunately. Chip & Dale campfire movie at the end.


http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w267/waderob/Disney%2080-01/Disney1983.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w267/waderob/Disney%2080-01/Disney1983b.jpg

I love the Mickey and Donald peeking out from the bunk bed!

[zoarswimmer]

this is a great thread:)

[nittanyliongirl02]

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/disney21971.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/disney1971.jpg

[jenseib]

Nm


Why did you take your pictures down?

[Mecha Figment]

Photos from 1984, I was 12 on a solo trip with my grandparents:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/mickey.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/parade4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/parade3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/epot1.jpg
Geez, was I not cheesy, especially in those sock! LOL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/piraterose/epot2.jpg


just thought i would let you know that that train has been sitting out in the cast memeber parking lot collecting dust and weather damage for a while. along with wilsons plane and other random items removed from the parks.

[teresajoy]

just thought i would let you know that that train has been sitting out in the cast memeber parking lot collecting dust and weather damage for a while. along with wilsons plane and other random items removed from the parks.

That is so sad!

[dfontaine]

Thanks everyone for sharing. This is a great thread that brings back a lot of memories.

[Sea-Donkey]

I didn't take anything down that wasn't "reposted" in a quote/reply. I went back and realized the original post was for old "park" photos. Some of mine were mainly resorts, so I took off the double postings.

[klmall]

Finally got my 1979 photos 'cleaned' up a little.

Magic Kingdom (all there was :) as viewed coming from River Country)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-44ed2.jpg

Heading down Main Street

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-10ed2.jpg

Notice the comfy walking shoes worn by the woman in the center and the very interesting muscle shirt!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-5ed2.jpg

[klmall]

Another set of my 1979 photos: Spring Break, 1979!

Riverboat Richard Irvine

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-1ed.jpg

View from Riverboat: If you look closely, you can see the construction of Big Thunder Mtn. RR in the background. Everything in the front has changed alot since this photo!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-3ed2.jpg

View from Riverboat: Haunted Mansion

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-6ed2.jpg

[klmall]

Last few of my 1979 photos (pictures cost $ back then!):

Look carefully here and you can people in the Treehouse!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-45ed.jpg

The fashion parade (my group) at Disney World in April 1979!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-12ed.jpg

And this young lady who was 12 at the time this picture was taken is now.................TA DAH!................ Drum roll please!!!! 40 years old!
(Footnote: Pun intended, she is wearing Dr. Scholl's sandals which were all the rage then!)
And for people who complain today that maintenance has deteriorated in the parks look at all the peeling paint shown here.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-2ed2.jpg

[mttadisney]

I love this thread. Great pics everyone! Nice to see all the "retro" pictures.

[jenseib]

I had Dr. Scholls the ntoo. I loved them. LOL! :cool1: :banana:

[Kycha]

My mom wouldn't let me get Dr. Scholl's. Do they still make them? Maybe I'll pick up a pair for myself now.

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I think Dr. Scholl's still makes sandals.

[Buzz Litebeer]

Another set of my 1979 photos: Spring Break, 1979!

Riverboat Richard Fulton

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-1ed.jpg
Closer examination of the photo reveals the name of that Riverboat was the Richard F. Irvine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_F._Irvine_Riverboat).

[jenseib]

They do still make them. I got a couple of pairs from my aunt recently. But they were a bit too small for my feet.

[Buzz Litebeer]

just thought i would let you know that that train has been sitting out in the cast memeber parking lot collecting dust and weather damage for a while. along with wilsons plane and other random items removed from the parks.
Actually the train was up for auction. Minimum bid was around $4K, IIRC. Bidding ended on October 30, so I'll wager it won't be there much longer.

[WeatherbySwann]

Actually the train was up for auction. Minimum bid was around $4K, IIRC. Bidding ended on October 30, so I'll wager it won't be there much longer.

Aww, that's sad :sad2: You'd think they could have at least put it back in the Christmas parade :santa:

[Anne's Family]

Ok, ladies and gentlemen. Circa 1976. I was 14. How come Thumper and Flower haven't aged?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/annerice99/Disney%20pics/Disney1972001.jpg

[WeatherbySwann]

Ok, ladies and gentlemen. Circa 1976. I was 14. How come Thumper and Flower haven't aged?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/annerice99/Disney%20pics/Disney1972001.jpg

Woah I didn't even know Thumper and Flower existed in the parks - they should put them out more.

[FLDW126]

Ok, ladies and gentlemen. Circa 1976. I was 14. How come Thumper and Flower haven't aged?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/annerice99/Disney%20pics/Disney1972001.jpg

That is too funny.. great picture.. :goodvibes

[klmall]

Closer examination of the photo reveals the name of that Riverboat was the Richard F. Irvine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_F._Irvine_Riverboat).

Thanks for the correction! My old eyes don't see fine print very well anymore!

[GoofyaboutMickey]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/STEAMBOAT209/Scenery/WDW97castleCake1.jpg

Yikes!!! That's something I could live without seeing again.:)

[teresajoy]

Ok, ladies and gentlemen. Circa 1976. I was 14. How come Thumper and Flower haven't aged?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/annerice99/Disney%20pics/Disney1972001.jpg

This is great! I don't remember ever seeing Thumper or Flower!

[Luv Lion King]

Love all The pictures, I'll have to find and scan some of mine in!

[A_NY_Outlaw]

Another set of my 1979 photos: Spring Break, 1979!

View from Riverboat: If you look closely, you can see the construction of Big Thunder Mtn. RR in the background. Everything in the front has changed alot since this photo!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2079/Untitled-3ed2.jpg

That's a great photo. Makes me contemplate my 2005 pictures of EE and if they will be looked at the same way in say 20 years.

[Eventer98]

bump! :goodvibes

[Scoobmuzic]

This one is from 1991, Minnie Moo Cow

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce10b3127ccebe9efb199a2500000036100QctGbRuyZsY

[Eventer98]

Love the cow pic! Does anyone know what happened to her? :confused3

[DarkwingDuck1979]

Love the cow pic! Does anyone know what happened to her? :confused3

I believe she passed away.

[Buzz Litebeer]

Love the cow pic! Does anyone know what happened to her? :confused3
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2ee1e5b497.jpg

:rolleyes1

[punkin413]

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2ee1e5b497.jpg

:rolleyes1

:eek: that is just wrong.

[ukcatfan]

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2ee1e5b497.jpg

:rolleyes1

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

You just made the entire family laugh like crazy

[disney100666]

Heres the pink castle:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/PinkCastle.jpg



maybe I'm the only one but I love the pink castle.

[orchjoe]

Both of these are circa 1989:

http://orchjoe.smugmug.com/photos/231394105-L.jpg
http://orchjoe.smugmug.com/photos/231393967-L.jpg

[WeatherbySwann]

maybe I'm the only one but I love the pink castle.

I did, too!
Maybe it's because it was during one of my first trips to WDW that I saw it. :)

[tiink3rbella]

I did, too!
Maybe it's because it was during one of my first trips to WDW that I saw it. :)

I never saw that pink castle in person but it sure is pretty :)

[mickeys_gal]

1994, my first visit to WDW, 20,000 leagues was still open
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/meeitsmee/20000leagues.jpg

[mickeys_gal]

me on the skyway
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/meeitsmee/skyway.jpg

[mickeys_gal]

Me trying to pull out the sword, it looks that the carousel was closed for refurbishment?

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/meeitsmee/swordandstone.jpg

[mickeys_gal]

Teacups, the poor lady next to me looks nervous :scared:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/meeitsmee/teacups.jpg

[Eventer98]

bump! :goodvibes

[Lovin' Lorne]

Woah! I didn't even know there was a Old Park Photo thread! :cool1:

My first trip to WDW was in 1990 and we only went to EPCOT for the day. As I go through my photo album, I see that it cost $27.16 a ticket and that oddly enough, I didn't take very many pictures. What was wrong with me?? :confused3


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/lovinlorne/wdw90epcot.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/lovinlorne/wdw90.jpg

[Super]

Well back then you probably used film and film has to be developed etc etc...

[Lovin' Lorne]

Well back then you probably used film and film has to be developed etc etc...

:lmao: That could be part of it. How much easier things are today! But I'm afraid I can't blame that for all of it; I have well over 20 pictures of Cypress Gardens. :confused:

I blame it on having Disneyland right down the freeway and going there at least four times a year. (Then; now I'm an AP and go about 20 a year!)

Or maybe I was more of a "flowers" girl then?

[stellablue]

Thank you for posting to this thread-I've been searching for it for a long time!!

Subscribing :thumbsup2

[TinkerBell DVC]

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[C U AT DISNEY]

Let's see some of the older pictures people have of Disney World. I would love to see some pics of 20,000 league's under the sea, or the special cable ride from tomorrowland to fantasyland. I totally forgot the name of it.. I just miss the old disney, I love the new disney but growing up spending time with my dad and brother and just being a kid.. Oh I miss that so much..:sad1:


James

[lindsmom]

I'm 99% sure this is the ride from fantasyland to tomorrowland... my mom and I back in, um, let's say 1989? 1990? :confused3

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj235/lindsmom2001/wdw.jpg


I must have more somewhere, can't find them right now... will keep looking

[CanadianGuy]

I've merged these two threads.

[C U AT DISNEY]

Is that all WDW? it looks kind of like DLR or maybe WDW Fanatsyland went under drastic changes.


OH MY GOD I MISS THAT FANTASY IN THE SKY SOOOOOOOOOOO BAD..


james

[C U AT DISNEY]

DS still loves the Simpsons!
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-06ed.jpg

Big people and kids still wait in long, long lines to ride little, slow cars along a railed race track! (DS only stopped riding it when he was 13. Guess it was practice for that Learner's Permit!)
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-92ed.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-91ed.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-86ed.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-95ed.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-85.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-81ed.jpg

And big people and kids still wait in long, long lines to ride an elephant that soars into the wind for a few brief moments....DS even rode it when he was 11! (Guess it was more practice for that Learner's Permit!)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-09ed.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/mallonek/WDW%2090/Untitled-14ed.jpg


Wow those boats on the Jungle Cruise still look the same..

James

[tinknsnow]

Here are a couple fuzzy ones from 1971. I was 3 and one of my earliest memories is from this trip. I had a stuffed Pluto doll and Goofy came over and took the doll (in an attempt to be funny and cute, he put "baby Pluto" over his shoulder as if he was burping a baby). This was absolutely horrifying to then-three-year-old me.

There are better pics in my mom's photo albums. I got stuck with the dregs for now. Maybe I can get her to let me have the pics to scan in soon.

I sure wish Gus still made appearances! :goodvibes

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2242519979_45fa0c7b88.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/2242519425_fb0f3b896f.jpg

[Lesprivate]

here are a couple from the 94-95
I think these are from the Mickey Mania parade
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x33/lesprivate13/Scanned%20Old%20Pictures/ScannedImage-2-1.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x33/lesprivate13/Scanned%20Old%20Pictures/ScannedImage-3-1.jpg
The trees block the castle view I am glad they removed
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x33/lesprivate13/Scanned%20Old%20Pictures/ScannedImage-4-1.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x33/lesprivate13/Scanned%20Old%20Pictures/ScannedImage-6.jpg
here is one from Epcot
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x33/lesprivate13/Scanned%20Old%20Pictures/ScannedImage-5-1.jpg
and one from MGM without the hat
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x33/lesprivate13/Scanned%20Old%20Pictures/ScannedImage-7.jpg

[tinknsnow]

Found another one!

It doesn't get any older than this, folks!

The Castle, summer of 1971. I'm the kid sitting in the stroller in the middle of the photo. That's my dad with me. The old guy on the right in the plaid shorts and big black socks is not a relative. :lmao:

Look how small everything looks!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2163/2242599283_cc78455595_b.jpg

[WeatherbySwann]

Great pics, tinknsnow!!
I wish they would put Gus out!

[julie_yet]

I had to go hunt them up but I found some.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/julie_yet/Friends%20and%20Family/juliecinderella.jpg
Me and Cinderella in 1982. I really wish the quality was better.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/julie_yet/Friends%20and%20Family/mgm01.jpg
Me, my brother and my dad at MGM in 1992.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/julie_yet/Friends%20and%20Family/mgm02.jpg
He was being difficult.

[Buzz Litebeer]

It doesn't get any older than this, folks!

The Castle, summer of 1971. I'm the kid sitting in the stroller in the middle of the photo. That's my dad with me. The old guy on the right in the plaid shorts and big black socks is not a relative. :lmao:

Look how small everything looks!
The buildings are, I assure you, the same size.

Also, WDW first opened to the public on October 1, 1971. I believe it's unlikely (but not impossible) that this photo was taken before then.

[cindyfan]

The buildings are, I assure you, the same size.

Also, WDW first opened to the public on October 1, 1971. I believe it's unlikely (but not impossible) that this photo was taken before then.
Oh, go easy on her..... so the timing is a few months off.:confused3
It's still a great picture!!!
I can't believe the size of the trees!!! and look to the left of the castle.... looks like they put in a lot more trees after this picture was taken.

I remember my Mom and Dad went to florida sometime around spring of '72.... I think. They went alone.... how dare they leave the kids at home!!!!!:sad2:
They drove down and did a whold Florida thing..... Busch Gardens, Sea World, etc... whatever there was then.... and hit MK for one day.
Still can't believe they left 5 kids at home with my Aunt!!!:eek: :lmao:

[Buzz Litebeer]

Oh, go easy on her..... so the timing is a few months off.:confused3
Oh, lighten up, Francis. That's not being hard on someone.

[Kumquatmelon]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/lovehim1110/scan0005.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/lovehim1110/scan0006.jpg

more to come later, i just found a ton of pictures from when my mom went in '81 and '76.

[CruisinEars]

I know most of you like seeing old pics from WDW, but my mom just sent me a bunch of photos from 1958. They had taken a trip to CA from Chicago and my grandpa loved to take pictures. They were slides and my mom has spent many hours scanning and cataloging them. In this batch were pictures from Disneyland. So here they are:

http://www.sellersourcebook.net/users/2792/enty_to_dl_1958.jpg
http://www.sellersourcebook.net/users/2792/main_street2_dl_1958.jpg
http://www.sellersourcebook.net/users/2792/main_street_1958_dl.jpg
http://www.sellersourcebook.net/users/2792/riverboat_dl_1958.jpg
http://www.sellersourcebook.net/users/2792/car_rides_at_dl_1958.jpg
That's my mom in the 3rd car back (aqua color)

[Lynn5700]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/steffali/poly.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/steffali/mrtoad.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/steffali/turt.jpg

These 3 pictures are from 1991 ( DOnt make fun of the outfits it was the early 90's) :rotfl:
The 1st picture is from the Lobby in the POLY :sunny:
The 2nd picture is from the very missed Mr Toad Ride :sad2:
The 3rd picture is of course the teenage mutant ninja turtles I think they were at MGM :thumbsup2

OMG IS that MR.Toads Wild Ride!!!!!! Love that ride!!!!!!!!!! I am still so sad that it's gone :(

[Lynn5700]

Heres one of the peacocks in Ft. Wilderness about 10 years ago before Disney removed them.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/Peacock.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/PeacockFtWilderness.jpg

Heres the pink castle:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/PinkCastle.jpg

And this was a float in a parade from a few years back:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/Samroc/img312.jpg

OMG I never knew that the Castle was pink at one time!!!! Love it!!! Why was it pink???

I remember that parade too lol!!!

[Lynn5700]

not too far in the past; 1999
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/STEAMBOAT209/Disney%201999/CorrillaPups.jpg

Aww what a cute picture!!!

[HonnyDipp]

You guys are amazing! Thanks for sharing your memories with us!

[WeatherbySwann]

OMG I never knew that the Castle was pink at one time!!!! Love it!!! Why was it pink???



It was not only pink, but covered in "candy" to look like a birthday cake for WDW's 25th Anniversary celebration in 1996. Most people on these boards hated the Castle cake - me and you seem to be the only ones that liked it! :laughing: Here (http://steveandamysly.tannerworld.com/databank/2006/image_livefromorlando_26_01.jpg) is a pic of it totally covered in the cake stuff.

[JenM]

Here's a picture of the Skyway over Fantasyland:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e8/JenM512/Skyway.jpg

An old picture of Tomorrowland (just before a thunderstorm) from the Skyway:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e8/JenM512/TLSkyway.jpg

I believe this one is from the Skyway as well:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e8/JenM512/SMSkyway.jpg

[Sk8Leigh]

OMG IS that MR.Toads Wild Ride!!!!!! Love that ride!!!!!!!!!! I am still so sad that it's gone :(

Go to DL; it's still there! :thumbsup2

[MouseEarsForLife]

It was not only pink, but covered in "candy" to look like a birthday cake for WDW's 25th Anniversary celebration in 1996. Most people on these boards hated the Castle cake - me and you seem to be the only ones that liked it! :laughing: Here (http://steveandamysly.tannerworld.com/databank/2006/image_livefromorlando_26_01.jpg) is a pic of it totally covered in the cake stuff.

:confused3 Eh. I like the pictures of it. I think it's pretty cute. However, I do not blame the people who canceled their weddings at WDW that year.

[party of 3]

It was not only pink, but covered in "candy" to look like a birthday cake for WDW's 25th Anniversary celebration in 1996. Most people on these boards hated the Castle cake - me and you seem to be the only ones that liked it! :laughing: Here (http://steveandamysly.tannerworld.com/databank/2006/image_livefromorlando_26_01.jpg) is a pic of it totally covered in the cake stuff.

i also liked the pink castle cake. it's part of history. i thought it looked cool.
sorry to those who think i'm nutty, but just my opinion!!!!!

[BankBunny]

These are from my very first trip in 1984.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc31b3127cceb4a8680acd2300000020100BbM2TZw4bsX
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc31b3127cceb4a868b54cac00000020100BbM2TZw4bsX
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc31b3127cceb4a869568de700000020100BbM2TZw4bsX
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc31b3127cceb4a869290ca800000020100BbM2TZw4bsX
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc31b3127cceb4a869fd0c7c00000020100BbM2TZw4bsX
Sorry they're so small. That's the way they scanned and I can't figure out how to get them bigger.

[tinknsnow]

The buildings are, I assure you, the same size.

Also, WDW first opened to the public on October 1, 1971. I believe it's unlikely (but not impossible) that this photo was taken before then.

Sorry! The photo is quite old, no date on the back, and I based my timing on my age in the pictures. I know the park was very newly open when my parents took me there. We drove up from Miami. So perhaps I should amend the post to say "sometime during 1971, after the Magic Kingdom opened."

Are you sure the buildings haven't changed size? Really? :rolleyes1

BTW, I loved the pics of early Disneyland. The cars are a trip! The grassy course is great! Thanks for posting.

[Buzz Litebeer]

Are you sure the buildings haven't changed size? Really? :rolleyes1
Pretty sure. Of course, with various refurbishments throughout the years, almost all of Main Street USA is not 1971 original, so I can't be 100% positive.

But I am 99.9% sure. :)

[silverarrowknits]

i also liked the pink castle cake. it's part of history. i thought it looked cool.
sorry to those who think i'm nutty, but just my opinion!!!!!

I liked the cake too! I understand the need to cancel wedding photos, but otherwise, I thought it was a hoot. :) I should also say that I like the color pink.

I am really glad that on one of my last trips as a kid I got to ride the skyway. It freaked me out (I was afraid the line would break and we would fall to our doom); however, I can now proudly say that I rode that and now you can't ride it at WDW. I also have a similar story for 20000 Leagues under the Sea. Hey, I also have a similar story for the original scary Snow White's Adventures (before it was called Scary, thank you very much). Wow, I am now realizing that a whole lot of closed attractions used to scare the bejesus out of me! :scared1:

[imadisneynut]

i am going to have my mom scan so pictures of me and the family from 1982 tommorow. she is a diser 2 imadisneynut my wife is imadisneynut2 and my mom is imagoofy1 so one of us will post some pic up tomorrow

[supersuperwendy]

:love: I LOVE this thread!

[teresajoy]

i also liked the pink castle cake. it's part of history. i thought it looked cool.
sorry to those who think i'm nutty, but just my opinion!!!!!

I loved the pink castle too!!!! Maybe we should start a club!

[Mickey's Neighbor]

Main Street 1973
http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/mnoble/fe19-004.jpg


Skyway 1980
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/mnoble/fe19-003.jpg


Castle 1982
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/mnoble/fe19-005.jpg

Minnie 1982
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/mnoble/fe19-002.jpg

[NedsTJ]

Anyone else remember this parade...
http://www.nedsplace.com/images/BetsyRoss_0576.jpg

http://www.nedsplace.com/images/wdw_0576_01.jpg

Both are from May '76

[NedsTJ]

Does anyone know if this is still there? Taken in May '76.

http://nedsplace.com/images/wdw_discovery_0576.jpg

Nowadays it'd probly be roped off to prevent ppl from getting splinters!

[STEAMBOAT209]

1994, my first visit to WDW, 20,000 leagues was still open
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/meeitsmee/20000leagues.jpg

This ride is one that I would like to see come back to WDW, its missed BIG TIME .

[BethC1952]

Does anyone know if this is still there? Taken in May '76.

http://nedsplace.com/images/wdw_discovery_0576.jpg

Nowadays it'd probly be roped off to prevent ppl from getting splinters!
Yes, it's still there, but it's covered with grass and weeds, and a lot of it is in the water. Since Discovery Island is closed now, no one can get to it anyway. If I can find a picture, I'll post it!

Beth

[DaisyLynn]

Yes, it's still there, but it's covered with grass and weeds, and a lot of it is in the water. Since Discovery Island is closed now, no one can get to it anyway. If I can find a picture, I'll post it!

Beth

Is this it? (http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=nr1yr0862g9r&style=o&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=5219469&ss=yp.wilderness%20lodge~pg.1~sst.0&encType=1)

[BethC1952]

Is this it? (http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=nr1yr0862g9r&style=o&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=5219469&ss=yp.wilderness%20lodge%7Epg.1%7Esst.0&encType=1)
Great idea, DaisyLynn! Yes, that's it. The first time we went to Discover Island we sat on the beach in front of the boat for long enough that my DH got a horrible sunburn. Now, there's no beach at all there. I used to love Discovery Island!

Beth

[Babyboo]

Does anyone know if this is still there? Taken in May '76.



Here's one we took in Dec 07

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj30/mjsherriff/DecemberHoliday249.jpg

[jenseib]

That is so eerie to see the difference. Like a ghost town!

[Andrew Bichard]

Anyone remember the dino tent at Animal Kingdom?

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/44393T-Rex.jpg

Photo taken December 2000. Dino tent was where Chester & Hester's is now. It was taken down when the hurricane (of 2001?) threatened. The hurricane fizzled out before it got to Orlando, but they never put the tent back.

Andrew

[cindyfan]

Anyone remember the dino tent at Animal Kingdom?

OMG...... YES..... I remember that!!!!
Wow, has it really been that long ago??
Is it really going to be the 10th anniversary of AK!!!????:eek:

[amyhughes]

Anyone remember the dino tent at Animal Kingdom?

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/44393T-Rex.jpg

Photo taken December 2000. Dino tent was where Chester & Hester's is now. It was taken down when the hurricane (of 2001?) threatened. The hurricane fizzled out before it got to Orlando, but they never put the tent back.

Andrew

I'd rather have this back than Chester & Hester's!

[disneychard]

bump

[jenseib]

Does anyone rembmer the lin que for Dinosaur being outside. It's been years since i rode it. Maybe a year after AK opened and I think Dinosaur was farily new. I rode it this past Mar. and was amazed that we waited indoors. I swear it was outside before. My assumption is that the buidings hadn't all been built yet back then???

[jenseib]

Does anyone rembmer the lin que for Dinosaur being outside. It's been years since i rode it. Maybe a year after AK opened and I think Dinosaur was farily new. I rode it this past Mar. and was amazed that we waited indoors. I swear it was outside before. My assumption is that the buidings hadn't all been built yet back then???

[1st_WDW_1977]

Is this it? (http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=nr1yr0862g9r&style=o&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=5219469&ss=yp.wilderness%20lodge~pg.1~sst.0&encType=1)

I don't know what is more sad. Seeing this, or panning over on your link to see how run down river country is now. I know I've seen some pictures someone took from inside RC somtime reciently, and it looked like a old western ghost town.

[1st_WDW_1977]

How ironic is it that my first post on this thread is the first post on page 77. The same year as my first trip to WDW, as my name states, back when I was 5.

[jenn-n-okla]

There are some awesome pics on this thread. One thing that really stands out to me is the lack of little ones in the 70's pics. That and the lack of strollers.
I remember 20,000 and the skyway. Those were great classic rides.
Those saucers in that one photo look way dangerous wow!
I remember Discovery Island. When we visited in the late 80's they were training monkeys there to help with wheelchair bound children.

[amyhughes]

There are some awesome pics on this thread. One thing that really stands out to me is the lack of little ones in the 70's pics. That and the lack of strollers.


I remember my grandmother emphatically stating to me when I was young, "Not until your 6." I think it was a different mentality back then. Now there are travel systems from birth through early elementary, educational programs for the under 6 set, and more and more parents take their very young children on vacation with greater frequency. I think I was the first generation in my family to have a car seat! Back then if you were really young someone held you or you laid in the seat. My DH's mom had pumpkin seats for the floorboard for him, but that was about it in the way of car safety! :)

[jenn-n-okla]

. I think I was the first generation in my family to have a car seat! Back then if you were really young someone held you or you laid in the seat. My DH's mom had pumpkin seats for the floorboard for him, but that was about it in the way of car safety! :)

I remember fighting with my sister over who had to lay over the hot hump in the back. Anyone else remember doing that?
I look at my kids sleeping in their seats now and think how uncomfortable they must be. The freedom to lay down in the seat. Of course I too remember the 70's and sleeping in the area under the back window. :scared1:
Cars back then were made of steel and not fiberglass though.

[Brad Bishop]

Oh, wow. I had forgotten all about the 'hot hump' in the back of the car. No one today who's under 35ish will likely know what you're talking about.

[Tonya2426]

Oh, wow. I had forgotten all about the 'hot hump' in the back of the car. No one today who's under 35ish will likely know what you're talking about.

Oh the memories of the "hot hump". :rotfl: And that was when cars had vinyl seats and air conditioning wasn't standard so you had to ride with all the windows in the car down just to get any air. I can't believe that we didn't wear seat belts either - back then if you wore a seat belt you were just crazy. :eek: If there weren't car inspection requirements most people would have cut the darn things out. (Of course I remember when gas was 23 cents a gallon. ) :rotfl2:

[Artoo]

I love these old pics! It takes me back to when I was a kid, going there with my parents! :goodvibes

[cloverkat]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb116/cloverkat/RandKDisney76-1.png


This is me and my brother in front of the Magic Kingdom on our first trip down
in the mid 70's.Unfortunately all of our pictures from this time period have become
really faded so the colors of the flowers don't come out well.

[Andrew Bichard]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/44393millionaire1.jpg

I suppose this now counts as an 'Old Disney Park Photo'?

Andrew

[OneTreeHillAddict]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this thread! If I ever get to the end of it I'll add some pictures too! (I'm on page 50....so many wonderful pictures to look at!) :thumbsup2

[Disneenut]

I suppose this now counts as an 'Old Disney Park Photo'?

:lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: nice one! :thumbsup2

[STEAMBOAT209]

This one was an oldie that was enjoyed.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/STEAMBOAT209/Disney%20Trips%201995/MGMHomeImp95.jpg

[OneTreeHillAddict]

We went to WDW for the second part of out honeymoon....I have some pics from River Country& Discovery Island I'd like to share.

I am so glad I took the camera! Next time we went back RC was no more! That's my DH sliding down the water slide.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETRODisney2.jpg

DH has a great time here! It was a little chilly during our visit but he had a good time anyway...seen here on the rope.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETRODisney3.jpg

I loved this slide! That's my DH on the right slide about to go in!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETRODisney5.jpg

Here's another...Doesn't he look like he's having the time of his life!?
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETRODisney6.jpg

See him way out in the middle swinging on something?

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RetroDiz2.jpg

Here he is swimming back in...

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RetroDiz4.jpg

I don't see him in this one (I guess he was under the water?)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RetroWDW.jpg

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I found some old flyers you guys might like to see...These are from March of 1998.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RetroWDW3.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RetroWDW2.jpg


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETRODisney4.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETRODisney7.jpg

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I really liked this place. I only went the one time that I know of. Animal Kingdom opened the week we were there so I'm guessing DI closed down shortly after. I'm glad we got to go! This is me enjoying the hammock swings.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETRODisney.jpg

DH in front of the huge turtles!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETRODisney8.jpg

Here he is in front of the Flamingos!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RetroDiz3.jpg

And one more...
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RetroDiz.jpg

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Amazingly enough my DH had never been to WDW when I met him! (What evil parents he has!!!!) :lmao:

I just had to take him and guess what he saw when he first walked down Main Street!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/retrocastle.jpg

Looking back we're thrilled to have experienced it! (I never wanna see THAT again but I'm glad we went and caught it!) Since 1997 he has been addicted to WDW! And I have been addicted to him. :lovestruc :love: :lovestruc

[OneTreeHillAddict]

This was my very first visit to WDW, December 1982. It was LOVE at first sight! I'm the blonde haired girl on Mickey's left...who knows who those other kids are!???
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RETROMickey.jpg

[OneTreeHillAddict]

The baby is my little sister, she was terrified of the characters! That's my cousin holding her. It was their first visit!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tricminnie/RetroPlutp.jpg

[OneTreeHillAddict]

The scans looked terrible compared to the pics. I think I left the scanner on scan document from the brochures and it lowered the picture quality. You can still see 'em though. I LOVE this thread! GREAT idea! :thumbsup2

[nolagirl]

Thanks for posting those OneTree! I never got to go to either place unfortunately. A lot of river country is still there I think although it is not maintained. Here (http://maps.live.com/?v=2&cid=224FBBB250847583!101) is a link to aerial photos (select bird's eye view) of points of interest in Disney. Both river country and discovery island are on there.

[duckyislost]

I've really enjoyed this thread! Thanks for the nostalgia. Here is my walk down memory lane.

I almost didn’t include this, the original was blurry. Then I saw the date on the back, July 4, 1976. I really hope I can find more pics from this trip, what a cool place to be on the bicentennial! I was 6, my DB was 4.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/bicentenial-1.jpg

Circus themed parade 1979. I just love Minnie up on that trapeze.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Circusparade-1.jpg

River country 1981 or 1982. A pool and a pond, the pond would be good for you.
Line to use the zipline, watching the person ahead make a not so graceful landing.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/platform-1.jpg
You had to reel the zipline back yourself.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/zipyank-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Zip2-1.jpg
Check out that form! The longer you kept your feet up, the longer the ride.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Zipline-1.jpg
Ropes too!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/RCrope-1.jpg
Slide above the pool.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Slidetop-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/slidebottom-1.jpg

World passports from the 80’s.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Oldpasses-1.jpg

1988 spring break freshman year of college with one of my roomies. Included for the hair and the guy in the painted on turquoise shorts, seriously dude?
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/88-1.jpg

1990 – Ah the fanny pack years. I count at least 3, maybe another on the woman with her back to the camera on the right. I miss the skybuckets!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Fantasyland1990-1.jpg

1992 – Disneyland, not many pics from this one day whirlwind trip.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Disneylandpass-1.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Disneyland1992-1.jpg

Christmas 1996 – MGM, no hat. Me, my DB and his girlfriend. Still in my perm years.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/NoHat-1.jpg
Toy Story Parade at MGM. Kinda weak holiday decorations.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Toystoryparade-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Buzz-1.jpg

2001 – Not very old, but look at all the changes.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Ballwand-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Pirates-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/MGM-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg31/duckyislost/vintage%20disney/Livingseas-1.jpg

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Thanks for posting those OneTree! I never got to go to either place unfortunately. A lot of river country is still there I think although it is not maintained. Here (http://maps.live.com/?v=2&cid=224FBBB250847583!101) is a link to aerial photos (select bird's eye view) of points of interest in Disney. Both river country and discovery island are on there.

We rented a pontoon from FW about a year ago and went by Discovery Island. It looked so run down & to think only a decade ago it was an animal park! Sure went downhill fast! That same trip my DH walked a little ways into the old RC too. It was full of squirrels, huge walking birds, and other woodland creatures. The vines were taking it over. It looks like it was abandoned one night and never looked back on. So sad to see.

I for one wish they'd invest some money and do something with both places. (And while they're at it...fininsh up Pop's other building!) :confused:

Thanks for the map shots! :)

[DaisyLynn]

We rented a pontoon from FW about a year ago and went by Discovery Island. It looked so run down & to think only a decade ago it was an animal park! Sure went downhill fast! That same trip my DH walked a little ways into the old RC too. It was full of squirrels, huge walking birds, and other woodland creatures. The vines were taking it over. It looks like it was abandoned one night and never looked back on. So sad to see.

I for one wish they'd invest some money and do something with both places. (And while they're at it...fininsh up Pop's other building!) :confused:

Thanks for the map shots! :)

We rented a Boston Whaler last month while staying at WL and I got some video as we went by Discovery Island and River Country. I am uploading them as I type, so as soon as they are done I'll post them.

They are taking awhile, so it might be tomorrow...but I'll get them posted as soon as I can!

[DaisyLynn]

Here they are. It was quite windy and I'm not the best videographer. :rolleyes1

These are kind of neat to watch, though!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f242/Brooke023/Florida%202008/th_MOV00291.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f242/Brooke023/Florida%202008/?action=view&current=MOV00291.flv)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f242/Brooke023/Florida%202008/th_MOV00294.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f242/Brooke023/Florida%202008/?action=view&current=MOV00294.flv)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f242/Brooke023/Florida%202008/th_MOV00297.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f242/Brooke023/Florida%202008/?action=view&current=MOV00297.flv)

[mommykds]

I have enjoyed looking at all these nostalgic pictures. What good times.:goodvibes

Here is my photo from 1973. That's me & my Grandmother. The sun was in our eyes. I was 5 then & I can still remember that trip.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/Mommykds/Disney%20World%201998-2003/1973WDW.jpg

I have one of me getting off the double decker bus but I can't find it anywhere!

[cruiserkaren]

These are from 1994. We were only there for 1 day so I don't really count it as my "first" trip. Honestly, I remember pretty much nothing about it. It was during spring break so I'm thinking it was probably packed. I went along to help entertain my 5 year old cousin. I'm sure I was more concerned with what my friends were doing at home! :sad2: We spent more time at Universal then Disney. My aunt and uncle (who took me) were big Universal fans even back then. They are still not Disney fans. Go figure. :scared1:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k281/cruiserkaren/b.jpg
That is a sweet Panama Jack tank I have on there! Yep - socks with Nike sandals. :rotfl:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k281/cruiserkaren/lo.jpg
My uncle and cousin. I don't remember if we rode the Sky bucket things in the background or not.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k281/cruiserkaren/klj.jpg
Here's an one from Universal. Most of my pics are from there.

[mickeymyfavorite]

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2ee1e5b497.jpg

:rolleyes1

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[brack]

Before the MVMCP's the only extra Christmas item was a dinner show held at the Contemporary's Conference Center.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/0215060-R2-015-6.jpg

It came with a photo op like this.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/0215060-R2-011-4.jpg

[teresajoy]

Before the MVMCP's the only extra Christmas item was a dinner show held at the Contemporary's Conference Center.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/th_0215060-R2-015-6.jpg

It came with a photo op like this.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/th_0215060-R2-011-4.jpg

WOW!! They spared no expense did they!!!! ;)

[BethC1952]

Before the MVMCP's the only extra Christmas item was a dinner show held at the Contemporary's Conference Center.

...

It came with a photo op like this.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/0215060-R2-011-4.jpg
Hi, Brack!

You and Annette look so cute in this picture!::yes::

Beth

[disneychard]

bump. I really enjoy looking at the old pictures.

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[wdwgirl03]

Another one of the lovely castle cake...:scared1: :scared1: (and to think at the time I actually LIKED it!)
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31587455_6515.jpg

Not parks, but this was our first trip to WDW. It's kind of cool because we stayed at the Disney villas which I believe were in the place where Saratoga Springs is now and SSR is our "home" resort. :goodvibes
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31604474_7291.jpg

Me and the sisters with Dreamfinder and Figment!!! :thumbsup2
http://photos-212.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v97/193/8/20305212/n20305212_32053827_1847.jpg

[cruiserkaren]

Another one of the lovely castle cake...:scared1: :scared1: (and to think at the time I actually LIKED it!)
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v65/193/8/20305212/n20305212_31587455_6515.jpg

]

My dd4 loves the castle like that. She asks why it's not like that when we go! :rotfl2:

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Cool pictures!

[nittanyliongirl02]

Aahhh...the Main Street Electical Parade....I can still hear the music...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/nittanyliongirl02/disney41986.jpg

[mommykds]

I found some more of me & my Grandma from 1973.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/Mommykds/Disney%20World%201998-2003/1973wdw2.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/Mommykds/Disney%20World%201998-2003/1973wdw3.jpg

At that time you could ride the double decker bus up & down Main Street.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/Mommykds/Disney%20World%201998-2003/1973wdw4.jpg

Keep those pictures coming...love this thread!!!:thumbsup2

[bamamolly]

This has got to be the best thread on the board. :)

I need to go through my parent's old pictures of us from WDW. My first trip was in 1980 so I'm sure there's some classics in that bunch.

[Eventer98]

bump :goodvibes

[Tonya2426]

For Father's Day this year I am scanning my Dad's slides as part of his present and I came across some MK photos from 1985.

Big Thunder Mountain
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/Tonya2426/Old%20Disney%20Pics/image105-1.jpg

20,000 Leagues from the Skyway
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/Tonya2426/Old%20Disney%20Pics/image100-1.jpg

Castle from the Skyway
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/Tonya2426/Old%20Disney%20Pics/image102-1.jpg

The Indy Speedway
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/Tonya2426/Old%20Disney%20Pics/image110-1.jpg

[1st_WDW_1977]

[QUOTE=Tonya2426;25649322]For Father's Day this year I am scanning my Dad's slides as part of his present and I came across some MK photos from 1985.


20,000 Leagues from the Skyway
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/Tonya2426/Old%20Disney%20Pics/image100-1.jpg



I forgot how cool 20,000 leagues under the sea looked from the skyway.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :cool2: :cool2:

[Lynn5700]

OMG I remember the 20000 leagues under the sea!! I loved it!

Great pictures everybody....My husband found a picture from 2003,the first time we went together. It is a picture of him and Donald and the Donald's eyes are so creepy lol. I have to post it...he just looks so dated. It was only 5 years ago but our pictures from Disney look so old lol.

[Lynn5700]

Ok the BDay cake castle is God forsaken horrible lol!!! OMG it's bad.

[Lynn5700]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/44393millionaire1.jpg

I suppose this now counts as an 'Old Disney Park Photo'?

Andrew

I never got to see this attraction!!!

[Jenvenza]

Okay! I have got some great Disney family photos - though I am not sure if they were taken in DL or DW. We would alternate each year.
Sorry they are so big!

My dad, sister and myself - I am the baby - This was in 79
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis6.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis.jpg

My mom and sister in 79
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis5.jpg

Again in 79
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis2.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis4.jpg

[Jenvenza]

And few more....

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis9.jpg

The whole family went on these Disney trips
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis1.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis3.jpg

This was either 80 or 81
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis7.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/jenvenza/dis8.jpg

[Disney.Dreamer]

Oh my goodness!!
I must say that all of these pictures are so lovely!! It is alot of fun to look at them and to see what the parks used to look like.
Thanks everyone for sharing!!

[DarlingDumbo]

Here are some from my parents' honeymoon in 1980

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d926b3127ccec4db8729123400000040O02AZM2rNs0YsQ e3nwg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d926b3127ccec4dbb67552e800000040O02AZM2rNs0YsQ e3nwg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d926b3127ccec4da0865f3db00000040O02AZM2rNs0YsQ e3nwg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D480/ry%3D320/

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Before the MVMCP's the only extra Christmas item was a dinner show held at the Contemporary's Conference Center.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/0215060-R2-015-6.jpg

It came with a photo op like this.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/0215060-R2-011-4.jpg

My family and I went to this when I was around 12 years old! :rotfl: I remember it very well! We thought it was awful and most of the entertainment was them just putting video of the guests on a screen. It was over-priced and I remember being picked up by a large bus to be taken to the event. Oh, what lovely Disney memories!:laughing:

[teresajoy]

I found some more of me & my Grandma from 1973.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/teresajoy/SHMIj5dgUcI/AAAAAAAADrs/wbdgW5S2fQQ/s800/1973wdw2.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/teresajoy/SHMInIVRROI/AAAAAAAADr0/sIH20CR3LUw/s800/1973wdw3.jpg

At that time you could ride the double decker bus up & down Main Street.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/teresajoy/SHMIMUujhvI/AAAAAAAADrk/n06n6RHMP8Q/s800/1973wdw4.jpg

Keep those pictures coming...love this thread!!!:thumbsup2

Great pictures!!!

You can still ride the double decker bus. We did that for the first time this past trip! 32 visits, and I JUST this year rode the bus!

[MandyTG]

No old Haunted Mansion pics, anyone?

I'm hoping my mom brings our old Disney pics tomorrow! I called her and told her to search for them!

[Eventer98]

bump :goodvibes

[Zuzu03]

LOVE this thread! So many memories - it makes me sad to see some things that are long gone. I'll try to dig out some of our older ones, but I have to get a scanner. Keep them coming, this is great!

[Zuzu03]

Eventer - do you do 3-day eventing? Is that the reason for your sig?

[Eventer98]

Eventer - do you do 3-day eventing? Is that the reason for your sig?

I used to a little bit in 1998 but my horse developed ringbone and that put an end to it. I bought another horse in 2003 (who I just had to sell :sad2: ) but he hated jumping so we dabbled in Western. Do you ride/event?? If you event I give you credit..I am MUCH too wimpy to do it now....I used to ride jumpers when I was a teen and even a small jump now makes me nervous!!! :rotfl:

[swwake]

I'll contribute. Not the best pics, but I scanned them for my PTR. The most noticeable thing is Mickey's "people hands". Circa 1974.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/sgwilson/Disney/OldDisneyPicture0001.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/sgwilson/Disney/OldDisneyPictures0001.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/sgwilson/Disney/OldDisneyphotos0001.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/sgwilson/Disney/OldDisneypics0001.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/sgwilson/Disney/OldDisney0001.jpg

That's me on the carousel.

I haven't been in 11 years, so y'all will have to let me know what's changed since the 70's, if you can tell anything from these pics.

[supersuperwendy]

I love this thread so much! I know I posted this pic well over a year ago..but it still cracks me up so here it is again..!

Here is 10 year old me with my cool Fisher Price camera and my brother in his oh so sexy short mickey shirt and knee socks! TOTALLY 1986!

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6751/scan0004vq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Eventer98]

Those Mickey hands are scary!! :scared1:

[angey77]

That short Mickey shirt is scary!

[supersuperwendy]

That short Mickey shirt is scary!

I think this one really does it justice! haha

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7202/scan0001dr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[WeatherbySwann]

Those Mickey hands are scary!! :scared1:

And it seems like between when that picture was taken and today, that Mickey at some point lost a finger on both hands! :scared:

[Jenvenza]

I think this one really does it justice! haha

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7202/scan0001dr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

OMG :rotfl: I am trying my best not to crack up, since I am at work!! That is hilarious! Oh, the horrible 80's fashion!!

[supersuperwendy]

If he knew that I put that picture on the internet he would kill me!!!!

BTW..he lives in Fort Myers Florida if anyone wants to laugh at him in person! LOL

[angey77]

If he knew that I put that picture on the internet he would kill me!!!!

BTW..he lives in Fort Myers Florida if anyone wants to laugh at him in person! LOL

I was wondering if he was aware of your antics! But hey, he did it to himself! :rotfl:
I'll be sure to "never" find a scanner for a lovely pic of me in MGM back in 1989 ... New Kids on the Block shirt loosely tucked into tight-rolled Girbaud jeans, patent leather shoes, a black hat and big bangs topping off a bad spiral perm!

[supersuperwendy]

I was wondering if he was aware of your antics! But hey, he did it to himself! :rotfl:
I'll be sure to "never" find a scanner for a lovely pic of me in MGM back in 1989 ... New Kids on the Block shirt loosely tucked into tight-rolled Girbaud jeans, patent leather shoes, a black hat and big bangs topping off a bad spiral perm!


OMG I want to see that picture! Was it a hat like Joe McIntyre used to wear with it's top missing???? hahahahaha

[angey77]

OMG I want to see that picture! Was it a hat like Joe McIntyre used to wear with it's top missing???? hahahahaha

OK, this goes against all better judgment, but I figure if you can't laugh at yourself, your world isn't a very good place! So, I took some digital pics of the pics. Oooh, this is scary stuff. People, please, viewer discretion is advised!

Yep, and I thought I was H-O-T and cool at the same time. I was hoping to run into Damon from The Mickey Mouse Club while we were there. He could have never resisted me!!!!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25/angey77/NKOTB.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25/angey77/NKOTB2.jpg

[tmq2766]

Oh Lord.... Look how she is posing in that picture... That is definately a "Mmmm Hmmmm I look good" pose

[supersuperwendy]

oh my gosh angey!!! If I can go through my parents pics I'm sure I have one that matches yours!!!

I used to do the long sleeve tee under my NKOTB shirt too!!!!

[chrisgeraci]

It's amazing Disney let Angey77 in the park with that hat. At least she turned out to be a normal looking person and your friends are so cute!!

[dbenlee]

Oh, the memories. Makes you wonder how we ever survived the 80's!!

[supersuperwendy]

Ok..here is my old park photos...part 2

These are from my 1994 trip with my ex boyfriend! haha

Oh how I miss Horizons...

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1812/disney94ro2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

DNA...wow!!!

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9118/disney942ga7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Body Wars used to make me ill :sick:

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/6428/bodywarsjt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

World of Motion...this my all time favorite!

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2483/worldofmotiongu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Once upon a time there was no hat!

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8889/greatmovieridemj4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[swwake]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25/angey77/NKOTB.jpg

The Debbie Gibson hat is totally crackin' me up! I had one and I walked around saying I idolized "the Debster". That was about 5 years prior to me walking around in fishnet tops and black rubber bangles singing "Dress You Up" and "Lucky Star". I am not ashamed! :)

I just posted some '97 and '98 pics on my PTR. They don't show the parks, as much as us vacationers.

[jenseib]

Whats a PTR?

[lovealldisney]

jenseib: That would stand for Pre Trip Report :goodvibes

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Angey, you look so much like Blossom in that photo!

[angey77]

Yeah, yeah, yeah ... everybody have their fun! haha.

[tmq2766]

I am thinking more along the lines of Punky Brewster..... Whaaaa haaaa haaaa

[chrisgeraci]

Or desperately seeking susan and I don't mean Madonna's character!:rotfl:

[Eventer98]

I was barely in my early teens during the late 80's so of course I immediately thought of Debbie Gibson when I saw Angey's pic! Thanks for sharing!!! :laughing:

[supersuperwendy]

I think we're alone now....!

Totally Tiffany!

[chrisgeraci]

Despite her coolness as an adult, she still swoons over New Kids on the Block!!

[bigAWL]

Here are some from my family's trip in 1979. I'm the smallest boy in each.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/BoyswithAlice.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/aaronwithminnie.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/MomandBoys.jpg

Any idea where this is? Discovery Island, maybe?

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/Aaronwithparrot.jpg

[chrisgeraci]

Great pictures. You guys are lucky to have those! I think it is great to see how the park has changed and the characters too. Our parents just took us on loooonnnggg car trips and never to Disney! My brother and I were adults in our 20's when we first went to Disneyland together with our family. It's been an almost annual trip ever since!

[SandyPA]

Would love to see some old pictures of what Dopey looked like back in 1974. He is my favorite Character. My first visit was in 1974 and have been going back for years. I was hooked on Disney and still am. This thread is a great find. I have enjoyed every page and picture. as I have alot of my own, it would take forever to scan them. I am amazed at the camera quality. back when we had 110 camera's and them Disk Camera's. WE have come a long way with digital camera's.
Thanks for sharing some old memories.
Sandy

[nickeymouse]

:thumbsup2

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/BoyswithAlice.jpg


http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/Aaronwithparrot.jpg

Is that Alice? If it is I like her wavy hair. Now it stick straight! I think it is but I could be wrong! I know that's Mr. Walus.

[bigAWL]

:thumbsup2

Is that Alice? If it is I like her wavy hair. Now it stick straight! I think it is but I could be wrong! I know that's Mr. Walus.

It is definitely Alice and the Walrus.

[Sk8Leigh]

It looks like Alice's actual hair, rather than a wig.

[NedsTJ]

Here are some from my family's trip in 1979. I'm the smallest boy in each.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/Aaronwithparrot.jpg

At first I thought it was fort wilderness...didn't they used to have a petting zoo? (do they still??)...but now I think it was discovery island. There were all sorts of trails leading thru the island that had these "petting corrals" along them...from what I remember anyway.

[MyGoofy26]

I came across some pics a few weeks ago so I scanned them. Now I want to dig and find more! I don't know the exact year, but they're early to mid 80's.

(and please don't be too envious of my perm :rotfl: )

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/carriepluto.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/carrietigger.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/castle80s.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/daisy.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/medonald.jpg

[MyGoofy26]

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/goofyski.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/megmagpapepcot.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/megoofy.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/msepmice.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/plutoparade.jpg


Ok, and this one was somewhere backstage. The guy in the middle is my great uncle. He used to play fiddle in Frontierland. Just a little brag, but Charlie Daniels credits him with inspiring him to play fiddle. Had a discussion with him once and told him who I was related to and he went on and on about how he used to stay up late at night listening to my uncle and his band on the radio every week. The other two are my grandparents.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/backstage.jpg

[MyGoofy26]

I'm hoping some of you reminiscers can help me out here. We came across these pics when we found the others. I know they're not Disney, so bear with me, hehe. I'm pretty sure they're all from Sea World (due to the ship and the stands) but the thing I'm standing on out front stumped us - we can't figure out what that is. Anyone remember Sea World looking like this in the early 80's?


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/seaworldmaybe2.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/seaworldmaybe3.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/shamushow.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/seaworldmaybe.jpg

[WeatherbySwann]

Wow, I didn't know Goofy could waterski! :goofy:


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/daisy.jpg


Who is that duck in the background? It looks like a female, and I can't think of any other Disney female ducks besides Daisy. :confused:

[Miss Park Avenue]

Wow, I didn't know Goofy could waterski! :goofy:



Who is that duck in the background? It looks like a female, and I can't think of any other Disney female ducks besides Daisy. :confused:

Look closely at her bill, she has glasses on. I think she is a grandma duck, but I don't know her name. But my girls have a book about going to help out on the farm for her.

[spacerangerqueen]

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v19/143/34/1514184/n1514184_30846001_5507.jpg

This shirt is still around somewhere in my parents house.

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v19/143/34/1514184/n1514184_30846011_3594.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v19/143/34/1514184/n1514184_30846016_5730.jpg

I miss the Mickey bars with faces

[cindyfan]

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v19/143/34/1514184/n1514184_30846001_5507.jpg

This shirt is still around somewhere in my parents house.

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v19/143/34/1514184/n1514184_30846011_3594.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v19/143/34/1514184/n1514184_30846016_5730.jpg

I miss the Mickey bars with faces
What year was this?
I think I remember my DD having the same T-shirt.:goodvibes

[Tonya2426]

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v19/143/34/1514184/n1514184_30846016_5730.jpg

I miss the Mickey bars with faces

I miss those Mickey bars too - the new premium bars are wonderful but just not the same as the face Mickey bars. (BTW, great hat!!)

[chrisgeraci]

Love the pictures. Keep those old shirts. Back in the day I had an old Mickey Mouse Club sweatshirt that I didn't keep and you can't buy those! If we only knew (I guess some do - hence Disneyanna's), I would have kept my old Disney stuff. I had an old Mickey Mouse plush from 1965! Who knows where it's at now, probably a landfill.

[spacerangerqueen]

What year was this?
I think I remember my DD having the same T-shirt.:goodvibes

I think it was 1986 or 87

I miss those Mickey bars too - the new premium bars are wonderful but just not the same as the face Mickey bars. (BTW, great hat!!)

I wish I still had the hat! and that it was green like in a previous post lol

Love the pictures. Keep those old shirts. Back in the day I had an old Mickey Mouse Club sweatshirt that I didn't keep and you can't buy those! If we only knew (I guess some do - hence Disneyanna's), I would have kept my old Disney stuff. I had an old Mickey Mouse plush from 1965! Who knows where it's at now, probably a landfill.

I have some old sweatshirts too from the 15th anniversary and an old school MGM studios one as well.

[Sk8Leigh]

I have a Mickey ear hat from what must have been my first trip, in 1978, that's green with white ears! :scared:

[Finally08]

OK, this goes against all better judgment, but I figure if you can't laugh at yourself, your world isn't a very good place! So, I took some digital pics of the pics. Oooh, this is scary stuff. People, please, viewer discretion is advised!

Yep, and I thought I was H-O-T and cool at the same time. I was hoping to run into Damon from The Mickey Mouse Club while we were there. He could have never resisted me!!!!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25/angey77/NKOTB.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25/angey77/NKOTB2.jpg


Ok I had to comment...I had that same NKOTB shirt, that hat...and that haircut. I looked just like that back then. :lmao:

I also get all teary seeing the photos of little kids in the late 70's and 80's...I wish so much I could have visited WDW when I was a child. I think that's where many of you got that "magic" you still carry around today. I'm so envious...

I am also surprised in the first few pages of the thread, the 70s photos in particular, how few kids there are in the parks!! My how things have changed.

[feistygalkmc]

OH those MIckey Bars! I remember them. I am going to see if I can locate some of my old Disneyland pics. This is such a fun post. :goodvibes

[steffali]

Ok I had to comment...I had that same NKOTB shirt, that hat...and that haircut. I looked just like that back then. :lmao:

I also get all teary seeing the photos of little kids in the late 70's and 80's...I wish so much I could have visited WDW when I was a child. I think that's where many of you got that "magic" you still carry around today. I'm so envious...

I am also surprised in the first few pages of the thread, the 70s photos in particular, how few kids there are in the parks!! My how things have changed.


Hey people NKOTB are making a comeback!!! I love them :thumbsup2

[MyGoofy26]

I also get all teary seeing the photos of little kids in the late 70's and 80's...I wish so much I could have visited WDW when I was a child. I think that's where many of you got that "magic" you still carry around today. I'm so envious...


I started going to WDW when I was just a few months old. We went at least every year. At least. By the time I was in kindergarten, mom was planning the next trip and I uttered a phrase that has haunted me the rest of my life. "Mommy, do we HAVE to go back to Disney World?" I'll tell you this though, I've never said it since!!

I never took it for granted though. I knew I was extremely fortunate. Very few friends ever got to go. I used to love taking friends with us so I could introduce them to my "second home."

But I think growing up with regular visits really impacted me. It's so hard to explain. It makes sense in my head but it's very hard to put it into words. There is something different about WDW. I can go to other theme or amusement parks and have fun, but I never feel like I do at WDW. It truly feels like going home. So much of my childhood is benchmarked there. I can walk down Main Street and (unfortunately only in my mind's eye) vividly remember the picture we had to take in front of the flower carts every single trip. I remember my grandpap dragging us into Hall of Presidents every day we were in the MK so he could take a catnap in the back row. I remember riding Dumbo with grandma for the last ride of the night. I remember finally working up the courage to ride Space Mountain and Haunted Mansion, the latter I distinctly remember listening my way through because my hands were firmly glued to my eyes except a quick peek through fingers to see the ghost hitching a ride with us.

Even as the parks have grown, I feel like they've grown with me or me with them. As attractions were added or replaced, I can remember where I was in my life when they were new.

To a lot of people, it's corny and silly. But to me, and probably many people here, it makes sense. All I know is that I can't wait to have kids of my own and start all over.

[chrisgeraci]

I totally get it. When I tell my friends or family that I am going to either Disneyland or Walt Disney World the reply is always the same, "Again?" Like I am suppose to get tired of it? I really do believe there are two types of people; people like us who get what you are saying without having to articulate it and the rest of the world. I'll admit I do get tired of the crowds, but I have been spoiled. I first started going to DL and WDW in the early 90's when park attendance was at an all time low; then ten minutes seemed like a long wait for anything! Despite the ever growing crowds, something happens when I walk through the main gates of DL or MK. Its an overwhelming feeling of wonderment, awe, happiness, content, you really do leave the "real" world behind. It's what keeps us going back.

As for kids...I brought my son for the first time for his 4th birthday in 1994 and seeing the disbelief on his face, the smiles, the excitement, the joy I will never forget that. Since that time we have gone to one of the parks every year for his birthday. Last December we celebrated his 16th birthday in WDW. It was a very poignant moment for me. I have watched him grow up as a "Disney" kid.

Now I look forward to when I can take his kids (someday) to a Disney Park.

[STEAMBOAT209]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j190/STEAMBOAT209/Disney%20July%202000a/7-2000-52.jpg

[jenseib]

:thumbsup2

Is that Alice? If it is I like her wavy hair. Now it stick straight! I think it is but I could be wrong! I know that's Mr. Walus.

My first thoguth too was, Since when does Alice have a perm?

[jenseib]

I'm hoping some of you reminiscers can help me out here. We came across these pics when we found the others. I know they're not Disney, so bear with me, hehe. I'm pretty sure they're all from Sea World (due to the ship and the stands) but the thing I'm standing on out front stumped us - we can't figure out what that is. Anyone remember Sea World looking like this in the early 80's?


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/seaworldmaybe2.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/seaworldmaybe3.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/shamushow.jpg


http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t129/mygoofy26/oldwdw/seaworldmaybe.jpg

From looking at picture number 3, I would say it's SeaWorld. I haven't ever been to the FL one that I know of, but we used to go to the OH all the time, and that is exactly how the stands looked for the shows.

[angey77]

My first thoguth too was, Since when does Alice have a perm?

If it was taken in the late 80s, early 90s, EVERYONE had a perm. hehe.

[Jozymouse]

I also have a picture with Alice from 1988 and she had real hair instead of a wig. You could tell she did her hair with a curling iron since she had very light waves in them. By the way, the full name of Grandma Duck is actually Elvira "Grandma Duck" Coot , but she is always referred to as Grandma Duck. I saw her once in a TV Walt Disney Easter parade in the early nineties. She was walking along with Gladstone Gander. I totally wish these characters would be available for meet&greet:lovestruc

[jenseib]

If it was taken in the late 80s, early 90s, EVERYONE had a perm. hehe.

Well I know that,( always had a perm too ;) ) but if they are supposed to be in character, shouldn't they look like the character? LOL! I like the way Alice looks now. I think t hey got muchbetter with the costumes over the years.