1956 Disneyland Dream Vacation Part IV

The pictures and words say it all

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Travel & Events

Tags:

• 1956
• Disneyland
• Opening
• Theme
• Parks

[hadjivids]

I was looking for things from 1956 to put on a dvd for my daughter, shes 22 now. I was born in 56 and wanted to give her something that documented that time. Hoe you dont mind I used one part of your delightful trip on my dvd. It was your footage of Dumbo. I wasnt there until 1959 but they coudnt get me off dumbo. I threw such a fit that the operator just said, " its okay, just leave him on, he'll need a nap soon..lol Try that in todays society. I loved your film and narration.

[catfishbates1]

my favrorite ride in in the park..you could see it in the day, and also at night where all the houses are lighted it was agreat ride....I confess that one day, I spent one night on Tom Sawers island and spent the night on the island and the next day I was cleared it was a big deal if you spent the night6 on tom's island..I camped out by the burning cabin...it was a rite of passage..I will never forget that night..it was great....

[Cooper1970]

Our beloved Disneyland and those of us that cherish it! Thank you for posting. I had a terrific time watching this!



[dodgers4bballkid]

wow those films were all so good who knew scotch tape could do so much more than just fix things i watched all of the videos and was hooked the whole time crazy how much disney land has changed since it opened from today thanks yensidnaf for posting all of these amazing films!!!!!

[Crusader325]

Thank you for posting this. A GREAT video. Oops, wait!! "FILM", it WAS originally a film . The quality is fantastic considering how long ago it was shot. As of 2011 it is 55 YEARS OLD!!! Wow. More than half a CENTURY! Keeping in mind Mr. Barstow did the "voice-over" 39 years later. So let's see: Filmed in 1956, voice-over added 1995. What fun. Is it my imagination or does it seem like those were kicked-back days and life was so much simpler then. Maybe not but it certainly seems that way. (=

[TheSpiralOrder]

RIP Nature's Wonderland, Tom Sawyer Island, Pirate Ship, and the rest.

[wlh70]

I join 'paulatubie' in thanking Frank Rich for bringing this film to our attention. I would have been Danny's age when this was made. Growing up in a suburb of Toronto, we didn't get out to Callifornia, but I have similiar memories of spring break road trips to Florida, where our family took in the delights of American theme parks on our fun packed journey south. Thanks for bringing back the memories.

[paulatubie]

Thank you so much f..or posting this video, and thanks to frank Rich for directing attention to it in the New York Times. I love Robbins Barstows humor and creativity right up to the end with the tape spelling out "The End". And wife Meg deserves credit for going along with it all...seems she lugged a lot of sandwiches in that magical bag and I'm sure all the changes of hats didn't just float along after the family. It would be cute to hear how the kids did and see before & after pics.

[Elodea]

@helmfer It was long before "Super Sized" meals and everything loaded with high fructose corn syrup.

[KingRich2U]

Wow, this is great! This was the American Dream!