Former CM (late 70\'s) and lifelong Disney fan. I have a 21 yr old daughter & I live in San Diego w/ 4 dogs, 1 cat & 2 rabbits. Love Disney, SD Chargers, dogs, collecting....the list goes on!
Disneyland History: this was shared on the Disney History Institute page. It's a copy of the original prospectus for Disneyland. Very high level explanations of what Walt wanted. It's interesting to read how much if it actually went throu More...
This really is incredible! I wish there was more to read & aerial photos from when this was written... Very cool piece of Disney history, thanks for sharing! - DiamondInTheRough291.3 #661 5-20-13 11:55PMLike Reply
Wow, I had forgotten about the moving walkway that went to the monorail. I think his vision of Main St was pretty spot on, down to the taped second floor 'happenings'. What a nice read, thanks Gia. - Linzee516.0 #226 5-20-13 11:59PMLike Reply
Are any of you finding your mail boxes overwhelmed with old posts? I've had close to 100 (lost count!)! I tried emailing admin but it didn't go through; I also tried unsubscribing but it didn't take. Hopefully he sees it here!
Just change it to the spam folder for now. Once admin fixes things then change it back to inbox. - VfxGenie1353.0 #59 5-9-13 12:22PMLike(2) Reply
"Who's the bitterest man in the living room. The bitterest man in the living. Hi neighbor. " bonus points if you know where this is from. - Waites4DodgerEars659.2 #158 5-9-13 12:17PMLike Reply
They've been shooting for commercial footage and their Disneyland resort video for the past few weeks. end of april they were filming at RSR. - karidaluv33.1 #4242 5-8-13 1:57PMLike Reply
#ThrowbackThursday! Since the Reunion is coming up, I wanted to share some of the amazing meet ups from last year's reunion weekend: Dave's DL History Tour; Walt Disney Studios Tour; Carousel Meetup; and, the Reunion event! Fun times!
Dave gives great tours!!! - Boundin424.8 #299 4-11-13 11:48PMLike Reply
I showed up for Dave's tour but there was so many people that I couldn't hear anything. So I hung out with the little SandCars instead. - LilSterner2656.0 #17 4-11-13 11:56PMLike Reply
I've noticed that some of you young'uns didn't know who Annette Funicello was after her death was announced yesterday. As someone who idolized her as a child, and respected her as an adult, I wanted to enlighten you. This is a CNN video/a More...
Please refer to Back to The Beach. Best movie ever. - Mouse4life1057.5 #80 4-9-13 11:47AMLike Reply
MARCH 30th: besides being the day some pretty awesome people were born (especially that wonderful BUTTERLINA!), there are a few more historical Disney highlights including this being the birthday of Mary Richardson (Walt's maternal Irish More...
Happy happy birthday from all of us to you! We wish you a happy birthday and hope all your dreams come true! - Princess Daisy156.6 #2197 3-30-13 10:35AMLike Reply
Miss the DCA letters? My cousin put together some photos I took back in 2010 when no one knew they would be disappearing. Even though I prefer the new DCA, I'm glad we did this.
To celebrate me ancestral roots 🍀🍀🍀 on this fine day, I be watching' "Darby O'Gill and the Little People! Some trivia for ye:
🍀1. Jimmy O'Dea and the other actors who played leprechauns were not given any screen credi More...
It's cause the people that were important were nearby silly. All we had to do was holla at ya. And wait for hugs. 😸 - Waites4DodgerEars659.2 #158 3-16-13 4:17PMLike(2) Reply
That Creme Brûlée was so good!! - SueBayou2012.0 #34 3-16-13 8:56PMLike Reply
Yay! I'm so glad you were finally able to experience it. Your meal looks delicious. Hope you enjoyed yourself :) - MissAmericaSings273.6 #795 3-16-13 9:52PMLike Reply
You Tube video of Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland. Not the whole ride, but close to it! There are also shots of BTMRR for comparison. Some of my favorites: It's hard to notice, but the saguaro cactuses were formed like humans; the More...
That's awesome! I wish I was able to experience that....and that is President Eishenhower. 😊😊 - DisneyFanZoe1096.7 #75 3-3-13 2:40PMLike Reply
And this makes me miss BTMRR.... 😩😩 - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 3-3-13 2:44PM
Yes! And here I thought you would be too young to recognize him! - Gia 785.4 #119 3-3-13 2:52PM
Walt Disney Museum, Disneyland Relief map. I apologize for a not so perfect picture. The area shown is the old Mine Train ride (Fantasyland to the upper left, Tom Sawyer Island to the right. The center is the Mine Train, you can (sorta!) More...
I can't remember any of this, what year did they make the changes? - donnievegas1127.5 #72 3-3-13 10:42AMLike Reply
The stagecoaches disappeared in 1960; the pack mules in 1973; and in 1979 BTMRR took over. I vaguely remember the stagecoach and the mules. My mom didn't like me to ride them! - Gia785.4 #119 3-3-13 11:40AMLike Reply
Thanks Gia = ) - donnievegas 1127.5 #72 3-3-13 12:02PM
Collections from the Walt Disney Museum. I have a few of the items...my favorite is the Mousegeetar!
Can't wait til we can go! Moving in a month, so we want to get that squared away first. Then we're so going! - LilMissPixie8435.1 #4165 3-2-13 3:05PMLike Reply
I have that mousegeetar! My wife found it for me at a thrift store. It's super cool and has a little crank on the side that plays music when you turn it. - Philliprocks276.3 #762 3-2-13 3:57PMLike Reply
My Walt Disney Museum visit yesterday was better than the first! New displays, more video. And a big Thank You to Vfx Genie for the awesome tour and visit. Here's a few shots of my favorite display...DL in the early days!
I went to visit Genie shortly after you! And isn't that museum just amazing?!?! - Slotherini886.9 #99 3-2-13 2:58PMLike Reply
I know! He ditched me for you! 😂 It was awesome, right?! - Gia 785.4 #119 3-2-13 3:23PM
One place I hope to visit one day. Thanks! - LilSterner2656.0 #17 3-2-13 3:01PMLike Reply
For those of you posting pictures of Dapper Day, would you please use the #Dapper Day hashtag? I'm sure those of us that can't be there today ... Like me 😥...would really appreciate it! Have fun!
So bummed you won't be there :( - tuesday7371076.5 #78 2-24-13 11:23AMLike Reply
#NEWS. According to the San Diego Union Tribune:
SAN DIEGO — Disney fans can get their fill of Mickey and friends without a trip to Anaheim next month, when a “fanniversary” event comes to Balboa Park.
The D23 Disney Fanniversary More...
It appears that the tickets sales are now open to the General Public for $35, 2 max per order. Debating whether to go or not.... - PrincessDuckie587.4 #187 2-12-13 1:39PMLike Reply
Thanks for updating! - Gia 785.4 #119 2-12-13 2:06PM
🎶Rollin in my 5.0, with my ragtop down so my hair can blow🎶 - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint 1798.3 #42 2-3-13 1:29PM
He's got interesting markings , funny that his lips are splashed with white , but it doesn't look like he has any other white on his face ... Unless its on the other side . He's a cutie - eviljules281.2 #721 2-3-13 1:07PMLike Reply
He's got full paint markings on his sides and rear. Beautiful! - Gia 785.4 #119 2-3-13 1:14PM
He's got 4 knots on his rope halter going around his nose , that's alot of pressure points ! Wonder of he's a lil stinker to walk ;) lol ! He sure is pretty, I love any pics of the horses. Thk u - eviljules 281.2 #721 2-3-13 1:29PM
🎉🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉. To LILSTERNER on hitting 2000!!! You are one amazing MWer, and a gracious, funny, and supportive friend! ❤
Oh my goodness!! I just got home from tutoring and saw this. Great way to end the night and a fantastic weekend. Thank you Gia and to everyone for being so sweet. I hope I can continue to add to this great community for years to come. - LilSterner2656.0 #17 1-22-13 9:42PMLike(7) Reply
Another shot of the old Fantasyland Skyway boarding area.
I miss the skyway. Maybe they can devote the space to a mini shop for everything 'yesterland' merchandise. - Hagrid26.4 #4558 1-21-13 5:27PMLike(4) Reply
That's kinda interesting. I love vintage DL... - DisneyFanZoe 1096.7 #75 1-21-13 7:39PM
It would be impossible to make it ADA compliant with all those stairs - ScooterMike 1959.8 #35 1-21-13 7:44PM
I love these pics SO much! It was such a joy running with these ladies. And especially thank you for making my non-MW feel so welcome ❤ If it wasn't for the support and encouragement of the people in these pics, I never would have run my first 5k! - PrincessKristin774.5 #126 1-21-13 5:17PMLike Reply
Ah, a sight i haven't seen since June 2011. I love the uphill rainbow cavern/falls one. I wonder if I should tell my cousin to let her son know it'll be closed before they get there. - cesium55529.7 #216 1-10-13 12:11AMLike Reply
You need to come back! - Gia 785.4 #119 1-10-13 12:13AM
I know... it calls to us. ;) - cesium55 529.7 #216 1-10-13 12:23AM
I miss going back stage. Good times with marching band back there... And no we didn't cause trouble - TikiJOSEsWingman329.5 #476 1-4-13 3:40PMLike Reply
We always board the train at main st, take it to toon town and start our day there and work our way to the front :) - andersonsloveDLand12.5 #6133 1-4-13 12:50PMLike Reply
Disney Treasure Exhibit: Costumes! POTC; Enchanted; Cinderella; and the originals used for live-action actors for Pinocchio and Snow White.
"ooooooo, aaaaaaa!" says the little girl inside of me! (who am I kidding? Says the big girl too!) Thanks!! - TinkerSchelle644.1 #167 12-31-12 1:10PMLike Reply
So pretty! I got to the the "Enchanted" dress in person at The El Capitan, and it was gorgeous! Would love to see these in person too! - 7mouskedoodles161.1 #2138 1-10-13 3:32AMLike Reply
I had such a wonderful time at this exhibit. Isn't it so nice to see all of the wonderful things Walt created - dolewhip4me231.3 #1222 12-31-12 2:08PMLike Reply
One of my favorite movies! Disney Treasures Exhibit.
I met Tommy oh about 17 years ago....what a charming fella. He was impressed I knew of him. Just a guest in the store I worked at. - Butterlina1307.8 #62 12-30-12 4:34PMLike Reply
I had such a crush on him! - Gia 785.4 #119 12-30-12 4:41PM
it was an odd encounter. Somehow we ended talking about his amazing head of hair. it was about holiday time and the store's "muzak" started playing march of the toy soldiers. He had this twinkle in his eye and that's when I realized who he was. What a charming feller. - Butterlina 1307.8 #62 12-30-12 5:57PM
Wishing all of you a Very, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Over the past few years I have met some of the most wonderful people on this incredible app. Thank You for your love and friendship. To All: May your new year be filled with j More...
Merry Christmas to my MW Mama! 🎄🎁🔔 - CM_LionGeek340.3 #430 12-25-12 10:13AMLike Reply
Merry Christmas, kiddo! I miss seeing you! You need to tell me when and where you're working so I can stalk...I mean...FIND you! ❤ - Gia 785.4 #119 12-25-12 10:37AM
His interpretation of just music playing was awesome. Literally just dancing with his hands as DisneyGrandma said. - shadowgamer1954.3 #37 12-15-12 9:39PMLike Reply
Aghhh! This looks delicious, and it's killing me! Stupid strep throat! *sips her tea with honey and pretends it's anything but tea with honey* - susieQzee480.7 #247 12-15-12 5:24PMLike Reply
Question: has anyone had an issue getting their one-day pass that comes with the AP Candlelight ticket? My friend is blocked today and we are getting the run around on when-where to pick it up. Help!!
I didn't use a one day but the wristbands were all at ticket booth 4. Have you tried over there yet? - KissDclown1088.1 #77 12-15-12 10:27AMLike Reply
And the earliest you could check in per the print out was at noon. Not sure if that also applies to the ticket too. I would assume so - KissDclown 1088.1 #77 12-15-12 10:28AM
I'd recommend being towards the middle or back of the line. We were near te end on the left side and when we got to the front they put us all the way up front to fill 2 seats! Totally lucked out. - Normstar81.1 #3260 12-15-12 10:32AMLike Reply
Can you explain this a little more.. does this mean I can bring a non AP person with me as my second ticket person for the Candlelight Processional? - MrsMears212.1 #1452 12-15-12 11:37AMLike Reply
its written in real small fine print on your email. you can bring someone with an expired pass, they need to have the pass with them. I thought the cut off date was November 12 2012, what someone else said it was the 27th of this past November, so not sure on the cut off date. hope this helps! - secretagentangel 669.0 #154 12-15-12 12:06PM
Ooo.. I got excited for a second. I'm almost tempted to buy my sister an AP because I want her to go with me so badly!!! - MrsMears 212.1 #1452 12-15-12 1:32PM
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so grateful for the wonderful memories I have of Disneyland and sharing them with my parents and my daughter (1994 here!). And...for the new memories I now share with my MW "stranger-dangers"! To those who I have h More...
🎶WINNER🎶. ScubaSteve FOR slotherini!!!! DM me your address. 🎹🎶RAK!! 🎶 The Circle Sessions CD -music from the Carthay! Performed and Arranged by Bill Cantos...one of my fellow actors from our San Diego Junior Theatre More...
Wahoo!!!! Thanks so much Gia! And thank you so much Steve. Looks like we will be sharing cookies upon my return :) - Slotherini886.9 #99 11-17-12 1:35PMLike(1) Reply
Please Add Me Ma'am Gia :) my fave disney orchestration is the entire soundtrack of Fantasia (Stokowski and Kostal) and Fantasia 2000 (Levine). For a Disney original composition, i love the Circle of Life from the Lion King... Thank you - otilegna862.0 #106 11-11-12 10:45AMLike Reply
One of my favorite Fantasyland murals 👍 - Linzee516.0 #226 11-7-12 10:45AMLike Reply
"Second star on the right, and straight on 'til morning!" I LOVE this ride. and I want that mural in my room ahaha - disneymomma87163.9 #2102 11-7-12 11:07AMLike Reply
