Wow!!!!! Awesome history on the Sailing Ship Columbia! I've read bits and pieces on this but never in such detail! She's truly a beautiful ship! I've been on this attraction many times. So much to see. It's really surprising! Be sure to go below deck to see lots of details and interesting things! But do not touch the gun on the bow! The CM's are a little testy about it. I've eaten at the Bengal Barbeque. Nice place to stop for a snack! Thank you SMK! What a great Disney history post today! You're so cool!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 7:37AM

The Columbia is ok... It sure does look nice when they hoist that Jolly Roger up durring Fantasmic... oh haha Just kidding... sort of. I do always wish I had one though. Bengal BBQ is a family favorite, for me especially, I usually have Two Safari Skewers because I hardly notice the asparagus all I see is BACON! Now I am hungry and in need of an adventure at sea...Thank you miss. - GrumpyPirateDad  617.4 #181 7:49AM

Very interesting post. I have wanted to go on this a very long time, for some reason it just never happens! I do think its very beautiful, and love to see it on the river and in pics. Thanks for sharing. :) - piratelife4me  391.7 #351 8:47PM

We love riding on the Columbia, always lots of fun!! Thanks for all of this great info. I have never been to Bengal BBQ, sounds like I should definitely try it! 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #173 8:54PM

I love star tours 2 and found some secrects that cannot be posted on mw but if you ride with me I can share some with you ,hahaha anyways star tours 2 has 2 openings,2 first planet scenes,3 chracter holographic sequences,and 3 final ending scenes. mix and match this makes it a total of 54 versions. What i CAN share with you is disney left the number 1401 with is the shuttle you board on the spaceport is the same one with r2 and c-3po in the main entrance room. our pre captain rex is found in the queue line but is labeled as defective and if you listen to him closely he will spark every few minutes and speak a line from the old star tours. There are two hidde mickeys in the line , one is from the luggage scanner and the second is on the video moniter hallway every now and then r2 appears and tops ,turns and pulls out two arm and turns them into a circle sideways making a hidden mickey from a few seconds. before officially relaunching disney had a contest to ap to ride star tours and even today even after entering every last contest open to ap have not won yet. they estimated about 100,000 ap previews with cm previews too.thank you - pikarich  677.6 #158 10:31AM

Thanks for the info! Love to read your posts. I was not there. Didn't have my AP yet. - Tiggerific  104.7 #3016 7:01AM

We were there June 3rd! We were close by the SW Ceromonies and I took a bunch of pics for MW. Also disneygirl19, my daughter sat next to Carrie Fisher (supposedly) on a bench and took a pic for MW. There was a MW debate if it was her or not. Got some LE pins for once for us and MWer too! Overall a very fun hectic day. Love opening days! :-) - PrincessDuckie  590.8 #190 11:57AM

We love the 'new' Star Tours after the refurb...Naboo is my fave destination. Thanks as always, this was fun to read. 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #173 5:40PM

Soooo awesome!! I loved watching Buzz floating in space!!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 - caramiapoohAKAface  1526.8 #53 5:30PM

Loved the pictures of Buzz in space. Great mission - Tealtownfan  701.8 #145 8:43AM

I didn't know that he went to space. Thanks for always give us great info all the time. I love reading your posts :-) - Goofnaround  7.7 #7963 8:45PM

Your posts are wonderful! Thank you for all you hard work!!!!! - Boundin  428.1 #299 10:31PM

Good morning. Thanks for the links. Janet and I never missed a episode of Zorro when we were growing up. I was not at Disneyland for Zorro days. It was great fun to see clips of the Viewliner and Autopia(without the center rail). Always great to see Thru The Mirror. Great, Great movie - Tealtownfan  701.8 #145 7:48AM

Good morning. I'm thinking they should bring back Zorro days. 🎶Who makes the sign of the Z.. Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..🎶 I wonder if they will allow me to wear my cape and mask today - GrumpyPirateDad  617.4 #181 8:20AM

Omg I remember watching this cartoon as a kid!!! Thanks Duchess !! - missariel33  134.6 #2572 4:19PM

Awesome. My friend is obsessed with Zorro! - Jillian  766.2 #131 9:01PM

Have to watch the cartoon still. I just love all those old shorts. So much fun. I LOVE the cabanas at the DL hotel! Best kept decently priced secret if you ask me. As much $ as we spend elsewhere in the parks on food and souvenirs, and for the rooms themselves, I just think this is a great deal! $110 gets you a half day rental, either 9-1 or 2-6 pm. I think the full day is $165, from 9-6. We have rented the cabana several times this past year, and never regretted it. Fridge stocked with water bottles, and they bring you a fruit bowl. Ceiling fan, as you mentioned, plus the TV. Also a safe that you set your own combination to, so you can lock up your valuables and not worry about them. (In case you want to wear your diamond necklace to the pool, but not necessarily in it! 😂). Of course, you can order drinks and food. It's nice to have a big coffee table, cushioned couch and love seat, two lounge chairs and a big basket of towels. I definitely recommend an afternoon rental of a cabana if you are staying at the DL hotel. They allow up to 6 people in them at a time, by the way. - meridafan  1100.6 #74 11:16AM

🎶Who's got the sweetest disposition? One guess, guess who🎶. Such a fun cartoon!! And I knew that coin was gonna cause Donald problems! Teehee! I've never stayed at any DLR hotel. But the cabanas sound fun! Thank you, SMK, for making me smile again :) You're the Best!!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 7:43AM

modern inventions is one of my fave shorts!! - HiddenMickeyFanatic  308.0 #584 5:36PM

Another memory triggered! While the slides at the DLH are pretty cool, the decorating of each tower is very nice, and I love Trader Sam's....I harken back to the old, original DLH! We made it our hotel of choice for our trips with my daughter and my parents. Every morning was spent getting breakfast at the Monorail Cafe. We did A LOT of shopping in the store below the monorail. The little remote boats you could drive were great fun for my dad and my daughter. The best part, and what I miss the most, were the Garden Villas. They were 2 room suites and had a huge patio that led to a beautiful garden area: grassy with rises and flowers surrounding it. And they had the fantastic light pine furniture where vintage maps were sketched onto them. It was a peaceful way to relax yet be a part of the magic. And being steps away from the monorail entrance was so helpful to my parents who had difficulty walking distances. Thanks again for reminding me of what used to be! - Gia  794.2 #122 9:16PM

I miss the mine train! While I love BTMRR, I have so many wonderful memories of riding the mine train with my parents. As a kid, my parents and I took road trips every year and the mine train was such a great reminder of some of the amazing sites we had seen. The cave as you enter BTMRR is a tribute to the mine train, with the glowing stalagmites, stalactite (yes, that's how it's spelled!) and springs. The whole area was incredible, with the pack mules and stagecoaches! It, along with IASW and POTC were my mom's favorites....they were entertaining but not roller-coasters! IASW has not been a favorite of mine, although I love it at Christmas. But it was a must every trip with my mom! My fondest recollections involve the later years when my dad and my daughter would nap on it while mom and I sang along with the soundtrack! I vaguely remember the animation building...I preferred rides at that age! - Gia  794.2 #122 11:21AM

Good morning. I liked the Mine Train a lot when I was young. The Geysers smelled at lot better at Disneyland then at Yellowstone. Enjoyed the bears fishing and back scratching on a tree. Like the prairie dogs popping up. The waterfall by the Rivers of America, the tunnels, other animals and birds. I think I liked it all - Tealtownfan  701.8 #145 7:30AM

I love these posts. Thank you! - SorcererMky  236.7 #1172 10:16PM

As always, I learn so much from you posts! Thank you!!! - Boundin  428.1 #299 11:06PM

Another awesome memory! A few of us who were attending UCI at the time, ditched classes (and right before finals!) to ride Space Mtn. on opening day! No lines back then so we rode it over and over again. We were given free tshirts (I still have mine, just don't know where it is) and bumper stickers commemorating opening day. No music back then, and the queue had windows where those waiting in line could see the "rockets" zooming around. When I was hired as a CM the following year we had a tour of the attraction then rode it with the lights on...which is quite scary! The tracks seem soooo close to each other! The best memories I have are riding it with my dad...seeing him with his hands in the air and laughing made it even better. - Gia  794.2 #122 11:38AM

This is my favorite attraction in Disneyland! Did you know there are 14 right turns and only 3 left turns on the ride? Yes, I've counted them! Also, I do remember watching shows on the Tomorrowland Stage! Thank you SMK! This is such a great tribute to this attraction and the history behind it! You're awesome!!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 6:36AM

Such a great post! Thank you so much :) - SarahJoshDisney  69.6 #3465 1:05AM

Awesome history. I know I am a day late. Space Mountain is by far Mrs Teals favorite attraction. She enjoys the pictures and memories of riding with our granddaughter Emma and grandson William. Thanks for the wonderful history - Tealtownfan  701.8 #145 6:46AM

🎶Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee...🎶 🎶Davy...Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier! I remember watching the show. Fun memories! I'm pretty sure I saw Pinocchio that first year I was there at Christmas time with my whole family in 1983. I definitely remember that Mickey Mouse theater, too. Loved it, but I love Pinocchio more. So that was a good change. Thank you for another trip down memory lane, Duchess! 😘 - meridafan  1100.6 #74 10:24AM

Wow a triple play Duchess !! I remember reading somewhere that the demand was so high for coon skin hats that they sold out worldwide supply as a result of Davey Crocket mania - polo33  20.1 #5143 1:25PM

Thanks for all of this great info! I especially loved reading about the Pinocchio attraction...I never knew any of that before. My kids love to run around Pirate's Lair so I don't mind the change since that's where we have some fun memories with them since they were really young. 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #173 10:06PM

As always... Great information! Thank you for all your hard work!!! - Boundin  428.1 #299 10:12PM

Yay! Thank you so much! To duchess and hiddenmickeyfanatic for adding me! - sunshinegates  370.5 #387 8:48PM

Hooray!! Congrats to your mini(s)!! - DiamondInTheRough  300.7 #622 5:43PM

:) congrats! - piratelife4me  391.7 #351 9:03PM

Congrats!!! This is so great! - MyPark  946.4 #94 11:40PM

Omg Tatum is going to get on Indiana for first time today!!!! - MarshaMouse  2936.2 #16 4:10PM

Good morning doll! I remember this event. It was so cool to see them up on a roof top. - LaPearleNoir  621.1 #179 6:37AM

I missed this! We didn't go to the parks that summer so this was very fun to read about, thanks!! Great photos too. Man...my 8 y/o loves Indy so much, this would be so exciting for him!! - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #173 11:03PM

Sad to have missed this before our more than one trip a year. - PrincessAuroraMomma  394.6 #345 11:01AM

I agree!! So many generous donations! MWers are the most remarkable people!!! Also, donations in time, quality posts, and all you do to help MouseWait!!! Duchess, you are such a great part of MW too!!! Thank you!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 12:55PM

Rigged! Haha! I'm so glad you were so blessed this weekend! I couldn't think of a better person to receive all of these! - IDVandalSkipperCM  1326.4 #62 1:11PM

Congrats! I love the MW beanie! - dumbbunny  186.7 #1826 7:30PM

Loving the Disney quote! - Pollyanna702  204.3 #1609 7:32PM

I love star tours and space mountain, but hoping someday they re do this land and make it more futuristic. - madsdad  1258.8 #65 8:13AM

I don't think I realized all of these changes happened at one time! I was in college and didn't go to DL that often during this time period I think. I really enjoyed reading this, thank you! I did go on the Rocket Rods once, after waiting almost 2 hours in line! 😁 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #173 9:07PM

I can still remember the rocket rods! It was such a cool ride! - BriarBeauty  62.5 #3584 7:59PM

I don't think I realized all of these changes happened at one time! I was in college and didn't go to DL that often during this time period I think. I really enjoyed reading this, thank you! I did go on the Rocket Rods once, after waiting almost 2 hours in line! 😁 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #173 9:07PM

Thank you SMK! This is one of the great times in Walt's dream and vision of the park and a great moment in Disney History. Thanks for sharing all the memories with us. You're awesome! - MyPark  946.4 #94 2:35PM

oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no hahaha I wish I had watched this earlier.. thank you Duchess as always. These are full grown brontosauruses, now you see why the would not make good house pets. - GrumpyPirateDad  617.4 #181 2:42AM

I loved that TV show! Thanks for the info! - adisneyfamily  565.0 #202 3:40PM

oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no hahaha I wish I had watched this earlier.. thank you Duchess as always. These are full grown brontosauruses, now you see why the would not make good house pets. - GrumpyPirateDad  617.4 #181 2:42AM

I love Little Hiawatha! 😍 - Miss-E-Mouse  847.8 #109 11:43AM

Thank you soooooo much. I really appreciate it. And thank you to all of the birthday wishes. - TDunc55  31.9 #4370 3:44PM

Happy bday tDunc55! - missariel33  134.6 #2572 7:38PM

I love both of these and haven't seen them in forever!! Thank you Duchess, can't wait to have my kids watch tomorrow too. 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #173 8:35PM

No jet pack either. Ack! - Tom  4013.8 #7 9:39AM

Road trip! We sure have come a long way. I would choose the highway Slumber Bus from the startling idea board. From the experts more realistic future I choose the punch card automatic navigation system with synchronized scanning map in a highly specialized pleasure vehicle. I always enjoy the way Walt Disney Presents things. It is so nice of you to take the time and effort to share Disney history with us each day. Thank you, thank you and at least once more... Thank you Duchess! - GrumpyPirateDad  617.4 #181 11:21AM

Thanks for always posting such great info about Disney :-) - Goofnaround  7.7 #7963 5:33PM

Cool! - missariel33  134.6 #2572 11:31PM