“Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children’s approach to life. They’re people who don’t give a hang what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought - sometimes it isn’t much, either.” - Walt Disney
I’d seen this type of image done before, usually with placing Walt from a specific location into the same spot in the park - wanted to do something a bit more poetic with it and about ambiance, so used one of my own digital photos and here it is.
That’s the thing about Disneyland, for me - it’s changed a lot over the years since he passed away, but there’s no removing the essence of Walt pretty much stamped all over the place. So, thank you, Walt, for the things you dreamed and built, and what you inspired others to build and dream of afterwards.
Walt Disney enjoys himself in the 1962 Grand Opening of the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse in Disneyland.
(via imagineeringdreams)
“Waste Please #2”
Buy it here:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/rechenmacher/works/9736433-waste-please-2?p=iphone-case
Based on the Mickey and Friends’ parking structure trash cans
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“The Progressland Pavilion was designed as a giant carrousel in which the audience would rotate around a central core of scenes, visiting a family as its life-style changed from 1890 through 1920 to 1940 and up to the present. […….] As usual, (Walt) Disney kept closely involved in the show’s design. When his staff worked on a comical 1920’s scene in which lazy, beer-drinking ‘Cousin Orville’ was to sit in a bathtub with his back to the audience, Walt questioned the staging. He turned the tub around to face the audience, took off his shoes and socks, and jumped in. “He’d wiggle his toes, don’t you think?” was Disney’s conclusion. It was another of the subliminal touches that had become a Disney trademark.”
Excerpted from Disneyland: Inside Story by Randy Bright (1987)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me4lho02YK1rlm66co1_500.jpg)
“The Progressland Pavilion was designed as a giant carrousel in which the audience would rotate around a central core of scenes, visiting a family as its life-style changed from 1890 through 1920 to 1940 and up to the present. […….] As usual, (Walt) Disney kept closely involved in the show’s design. When his staff worked on a comical 1920’s scene in which lazy, beer-drinking ‘Cousin Orville’ was to sit in a bathtub with his back to the audience, Walt questioned the staging. He turned the tub around to face the audience, took off his shoes and socks, and jumped in. “He’d wiggle his toes, don’t you think?” was Disney’s conclusion. It was another of the subliminal touches that had become a Disney trademark.”
Excerpted from Disneyland: Inside Story by Randy Bright (1987)
More pictures from the filming of Mr. Banks at Disneyland
BETTER PICTURE OF THE SMOKE TREE RANCH TIE
I put some of my photos onto iPhone cases. I think that the Matterhorn one is the best! The peoplemover photo is from my parent’s trip to Disneyland in 1978.
Check them out here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/rechenmacher/collections/165041-disney-photo-iphone-cases
The goal here is Minnie Mouse.
In picture #1, I’m wearing a red tank top, black pencil skirt, a black shrug and ears.
In picture #2, I’m wearing a red dress with a black and white polka dotted tshirt rolled up with a belt and ears.
Which do y’all think looks better?
Slash should I wear my red or black shoes?
Walkin’ Right Down The Middle Of Main Street USA!
“Waste Please”
Winter Expedition To Disney’s Everest (Infrared Image)
A couple of weeks ago, kafryn asked me what I thought were the must-haves of Disney coffee table books. I’m not an expert, and the following post is based off of the books I own, and what I would have sitting out on my coffee table at home (if I had one).
- First up is a Walt Disney biography, which would be, in my opinion, a staple of a coffee table set. I have two recommendations. The first is Bob Thomas’ Walt Disney: An American Original. Bob Thomas is a wonderful author, and he lays out a fantastic story, that starts with Walt’s birth, and end with the opening of Walt Disney World. Another good biography is The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney by J. Michael Barrier. His writing is nice and easy, and the covers of both books are easy on the eyes, and would look good as part of a “set.”
- I think another of the more necessary books is a book of Walt’s quotes, compiled by Dave Smith, The Quotable Walt Disney. It’s a book that isn’t very long, and the reading doesn’t require a great deal of concentration. They’re quotes. It’s fun, easy reading to pass the time as a guest while you’re off getting tea or coffee, or something.
- Next up is going to be a category, rather than one specific book. I have my favorites, and I’ll share them, but I think it’s more important that you get the feel down, y’know? The third (and/or fourth) book(s) in your collection should be some sort of “art of” book. If your favorite movie has an “Art of” book, go with that. The two that I own are Treasures of Disney Animation Art and Poster Art of the Disney Parks. There are many different choices, especially sold in the Art of Disney stores in the parks and Downtown Disney shops. Take your pick.
- And I think a good way to round out your collection would be to have some sort of fun book that seems to be more about trivia and fun, random knowledge. One choice might be the Windows on Main Street book by Chuck Snyder, which is great for finding out who has a window on Main Street, and where it is (though it’s a bit outdated now), or my personal favorite, Disney Trivia from the Vault by Dave Smith. It’s jam-packed with tid-bits of information, all readily available in one book.
- Now, I have in my possession another book, one of which I would recommend having around for when you need to lighten the mood. Find a Mickey Mouse comic book. I own Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse “Trapped on Treasure Island” by Floyd Gottfredson, and it’s beautiful. Over 250 pages of Mickey Mouse cartoon strips and background. It is by far one of my more prized items, and I picked mine up at a Barnes & Noble!
Basically, that’s my standard “coffee table” book list. I’m not sure if it’s that interesting, or helpful or anything, but it did feel good to finally get around to compiling and posting.
There’s a Disney Midget Autopia car on eBay. You have to go to Marceline to get it!! Someone give me $800!!!!! ;_;
Is the museum selling theirs? I have $800. And Marceline is only 4 hours away. CRAP.
Pretty historic pin. She has one of the very first scenes that features Mickey and Minnie seen together for the very first time. This is also Minnie’s Disney debut.
I need this so bad
