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673.3 #160 (DL Qual #59)
July 17, 2012 6:53 PM
I was thinking about this the other night. We see old film and photos of the first day of Disneyland...all in black n white. It's hard to imagine that those who attended that day 57 years ago, walked through the Happiest Place on Earth just like you and I do. Seeing everything with the same eyes and you and I. Live...in color...experiencing things physically as we do today. Witnessing Walt Disney, Ronald Reagan, Art Linkletter, Bob Cummings, and others in the flesh...just as we see our friends and family right next to us. It was real life...unlike the black n white photos and films.
I think about this every time I see this photo of my mom (far left) and her family under the Adventureland sign, taken shortly after Disneyland opened.
Just imagine.
I wish we could see what Disneyland looked like on Opening Day with our HDTV technology that we have today - BaseballMickey_CM
2993.4 #15 10:42PM
I have seen some incredible videos where they have remastered old films of Disneyland, and the quality is almost as good as if it was shot in recent years. There's one I really enjoy on YouTube. Shot in 1957, the color looks like it was shot in the late 70's early 80's. Search Disneyland Canon 1957. - RadioMaverick 673.3 #160 10:47PM
Oh Mav... I love that. Interesting view. Such a great pic. thanks for sharing :) - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint
1837.7 #43 6:54PM
Amazing photo! I watched the opening day video on YouTube today and I really tried to transport myself there and imagine it in color.. LOL! - MonteKristal
310.6 #573 6:57PM
I was talking to my dad tonight and he was saying how he watched the grand opening on tv. Kinda cool to know that it was such a big deal for him and the family way back then. - Mimmy
1405.6 #56 7:19PM
What a beautiful picture! - Luvvdisney
365.6 #395 7:22PM
When I stand in line for a Dole Whip, think, my mom stood right here in 1955 in this photo. - RadioMaverick
673.3 #160 7:54PM
Well said and a beautiful photo. What great memories, past and present. - PrincessLeia
263.8 #904 8:07PM
That's awesome, and isn't it strange to
Think of history as anything but in black & white? - mrsbrownthms
225.6 #1319 8:14PM
Right?! Like Jesus was flesh and blood. The Civil War really happened. Lucille Ball had red hair that stood out. It wasn't just history. It was real life. - RadioMaverick 673.3 #160 8:31PM
I love your thoughts! I feel the same way! People here in Texas think I'm crazy for heading to California instead of Florida...just no nostalgia there! More MAGIC at Disneyland! - brittandkell
323.6 #522 8:32PM
Thanks. Jim Gaffigan does a bit about those who go to Disney(land) a lot are crazy. It's true. We're crazy, ;) And its ok. - RadioMaverick 673.3 #160 10:36PM
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