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I'll get back to the
Frank and Ollie thing. Honest. Really. Next week.
Manufacturing the Magic: The History of Disneyland and Growth of the American
Theme Park had its first class this past Saturday, and the online class started
Monday. So far, it's a hit, and I want to thank my students for signing up and
LaughingPlace.com for promoting it - all but one of the students learned about
the class from LaughingPlace.com. Let me date myself: I am so stoked.
I'm hoping to have a guest speaker or two for next Saturday's class, in which we
actually talk about Disneyland. Those of you who volunteered, if you're still
interested and not too busy, let me know.
Speaking of Disneyland History, with the upcoming 50th anniversary, I was
looking back at some of Disneyland's celebrations. I attended the 30th
Anniversary with my friend Kim, and found the program for the event, a bit torn
but full of memories.
The Official Disneyland 30th Year Birthday Party
July 17, 1985
Inside:
Welcome to a special chapter in Disneyland history.
On July 17, 1955, one of Walt Disney's many dreams became reality. Disneyland
opened its gates to the world and has since gone on to become one of the world's
most cherished institutions. Today we celebrate and honor the magic of the past
30 years...with the vitality and creativity for future dreams come true.
ENTERTAINMENT
Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A.
OFFICIAL 30th YEAR BIRTHDAY PARTY OPENING CEREMONY
Begins at 12:01 a.m. Join in the colorful music extravaganza as it kicks off the
30th Birthday festivities.
Small World Meadows, Fantasyland
ANIMOTION
1:00 and 3:00 a.m.
Space Stage, Tomorrowland
SISTER SLEDGE
12:30, 2:00 and 4:30 a.m.
Plaza Gardens, Main Street, U.S.A. (Dancing)
PAPA DOO RUN RUN
1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:40 a.m.
Tomorrowland Terrace, Tomorrowland
Dance to the rockin' sounds of...
KRASH
12:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 a.m.
GAZELLE
5:00, 6:00, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Main Street, U.S.A.
"MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE"
4:00 a.m. (See map on back for parade route)
A half million twinkling lights electrify the 30th Birthday Party in the most
fascinating procession in the Kingdom.
Fantasyland
SWORD IN THE STONE CEREMONY
1:00, 3:00 and 5:30 a.m.
Golden Horseshoe, Frontierland
GOLDEN HORSESHOE REVUE
1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 a.m.
Reservations taken at the Golden Horseshoe on a first come, first served basis,
beginning at 12:15 a.m.
SAVE TODAY'S MEMORIES
Look for these photo locations and snap your picture with your Disney friends.
You'll find them in Bear Country, Bigh Thunder Trail, Tomorrowland (near the
"Mission to Mars" attraction), Fantasyland (near the "Autopia" attraction) and
in Alpine Gardens.
These groups will be performing intermittently throughout the 30th Birthday
Party at various locations in Disneyland:
ADVENTURELAND BAND
JAZZ MINORS
FRONTIERLAND BAND
ALL AMERICAN COLLEGE BAND
COKE CORNER PIANIST
MAKE BELIEVE BRASS
ROYAL JESTERS
SPECIAL PARTY PREMIUMS
DISNEYLAND 30th BIRTHDAY POSTER
Created and signed by famed Disney artist Charles Boyer, this beautiful poster
is
a perfect keepsake of our historic occasion. Be sure to pick yours up at the
Gift
Redemption Center, near the "Mr. Lincoln" attraction in Town Square, or at the
Gibson Greeting Card Shop on Main Street.
BIRTHDAY BRUNCH
Between 12:01 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., complimentary 30th anniversary special meals
will be served throughout the Park at the following locations
Plaza Pavilion
Tomorrowland Terrace
Plaza Inn
Stage Door Cafe
Carnation Main Street
Carnation Gardens
Blue Bayou Restaurant
Hungry Bear Restaurant
French Market
Cafe Orleans
River Belle Terrace
Casa Mexicana
Village Haus
Just present your complimentary meal coupon at the restaurant of your choice.
Menus and closing times are posted at each facility.
Party guests are invited to remain in the Park through regular operating hours
on
July 17. Disneyland will be open until midnight. All listings are subject to
change without notice.
On the back: a small, oval purple Disneyland map, with the old logo castle and
parade route marked, as well as the lands and the stage areas. (c)1985 Walt
Disney Productions.
I wonder what they're going to do for the 50th? I remember sleeping in Mr.
Lincoln and being disappointed at showing up at the Blue Bayou, where I'd never
been before, and being turned down because all the breakfast reservations had
been "sold out" by 12:30. I remember going through Tomorrowland and seeing
people sleeping on the floor in the family phone booth, and meeting Dick Nunis,
and the skywriting and confetti that was all joined together.
This is the last time I'm going to ask for this: would anyone like to share a
memory of David Mumford's chats or NFFC convention appearances, or a WDI
memory? If so, email me at [email protected]. I've been asked to write a
profile of David for a Disney-related publication. Thanks.
Fab
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-- Posted May 30, 2003