[LS]

As a kid, all the way until I was in my late 30s, I loved Disneyland and the entire concept of Disney. But the "homosexuali-zation" of Disney, combined with its PC-ness soured me. Too bad. They lost a terrific customer. Not that I "boycott" it, but we used to always FIRST consider Disney vacations. Not any more.

[StAnDeliver]

Poor old Bob Thomas. A square peg in the round hole called AP. Good article, though.

[martin_fierro]

Walt's corpse is cryogenically preserved under one of the rides there, y'know.

They've got a bundle of copper wire wrapped around it.

Its spinning acts as a generator on Gay Day.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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Favorite early Disneyland ride =

Rocket to the Moon ride

A fantasy that soon became reality just 14 years later

1st Man to walk on Earth's Moon was American Eagle Scout NEIL ARMSTRONG

1st Man to walk on the Planet Mars in this new LIBERTY Century will soon be American Eagle Scout _____ _______ ?

[alisasny]

Went to WDW in April. It was crowded but it was clear that the cast members worked hard to make sure you didn't have to wait on any line any longer than necessary. We even had fun on the lines.

[roylene]

As someone who was there opening day (as a kid), I do not remember it like that at all.
Disney opened the park with a prayer and then the fun began!
I now take my grandchildren and the fun continues.

[lewislynn]

I lived a short distance from there.

I remember seeing the fireworks every night from our back yard...especially on the Fourth. They used to hold huge parties (Spring Fling) after regular park hours with a band and dancing in every one of the lands for young adults and the place was packed.

I wonder how many people remember or even know what the term "E" ticket experience means (They had A-B-C-D and E tickets for the rides. The best rides in the park required an "E" ticket to get on.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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From today's Orange County Register:


'50 Years of MAGIC'

http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/07/17/slideshow.php

http://www.ocregister.com/local/disney

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[dagnabbit]

There used to be cable gondola rides at Disney, the ski-lift type things that were suspended below cables. They ran right through tunnels in the "Matterhorn" mountain. I remember they were a peaceful way for my brothers and I to cool our heels between other rides.

But, unfortunately, with the continued slide of American societal norms and behaviors down the toilet, Disney had to remove that ride, as there was just too much stuff being thrown/spit down onto others below.

Anyone know when they were removed?

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They should really write an article about the first kid killed on one of their rides. That place is a deathtrap!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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And now,

...in his very own words:

STEVE MARTIN’s tour of his Disneyland/Orange County

http://www.ocregister.com/news/steve-martin-born-1942721-standing-up

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[longtermmemmory]

This would explain the Ronald Reagan focus today.

He was the host on opening day.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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..also dated his sister Rancho Class of 59’ MELINDA MARTIN a couple of times, just before he entered High School in 1959. A real sweetheart of a young lady. So glad she was there for STEVE MARTIN on the family side of things later on..

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[ALOHA RONNIE]

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DISNEYLAND - Then & Now - Anaheim, CA (Photos)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3336051395571.2123901.1097180359&type=3

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