Disneyland was one of the highlights of my life. Cheesy but as a kid I went there a lot. Parents were divorced, grandmother raised me but she worked at Disneyland hotel back when there were tickets for rides, they didn’t overload the park with visitors, there was yodelling at Matterhorn, tinker bell flew from top of mountain and they even had count Basie band. I worked at jungle cruise for a year in 1979 for about 7 or 9 dollars/hour if I remember right. Even ate at club 33 a couple times because of my connection. I’d love to go back in time but only if I could keep what I know now. Cheers Bill
ever sense i went to Disney land this year i have been OBSESSED with the history, now i know most of all secrets, the deaths, the injuries , old rides, forgotten rides, ghosts, theories, and yet there is still SO much more to learn!
This is a wonderful video. I realize nobody has commented on it in a while so I will. I personally would have gone with a longer music selection. Also, the footage reads more like 1964-65. The overhaul of Tomorrowland that included the addition of the middle rail on the Autopia, the elimination of Hobbyland, and the relocation of the Astro-Jets (to become the Rocket Jets) began in 1966. Still a great video.
I was there many times during those years, lived just down Katella in Rossmoor. I remember when Space Mountain was opened when I was in 10th grade and also when they closed the buckets because people were dropping things and liquids onto people's heads. Favorite ride will always be Carousel of Progress (now only at Disneyworld) near where I currently live.
My family (the Knife Chief's from Pawnee Nation) performed at the Indian Village @ 2:53-3:37 mark...John Knife Chief (father) sung the songs and his sons Tom KC, Steve KC and Charles KC danced. Many other Native families partook throughout these years.
@buzzie199 That is not a mirage you are seeing, I lived in southern california for 47 years and it was a very rare sight to see a fat kid or adult anywhere. My family had to travel atleast 4 miles to find a fast food place and mothers were home to cook because most families were together instead of the norm now divorced. Plus we rode our bikes everywhere instead of mommy driving us to and from destinations such as the case now. Soda was a luxury not a 5 a day drink.
@JPProducing Is this a combination of footage from different trips? The reason I ask is because the Haunted Mansion is visible at (2:09) far off in the distance when Tom Sawyer's Island is shown. The Haunted Mansion opened in 1969. But there is footage near Matterhorn which shows the old Yacht Bar cocktail lounge (5:34) which closed by September 1966.
@JPProducing Nonetheless, this is really great high quality footage. Do you have more classic footage of disneyland? Thanks again for posting this. I wasn't born until 1975 but I am so fascinated with the park's history from the 50's through 70's.
@michaelcabrera Could be two trips, but doesn't have to be. Although the Haunted Mansion opened in 1969, the exterior was built in 1962-1963. See for example Dave Smith's _Disney A to Z_.
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Disneyland was one of the highlights of my life. Cheesy but as a kid I went there a lot. Parents were divorced, grandmother raised me but she worked at Disneyland hotel back when there were tickets for rides, they didn’t overload the park with visitors, there was yodelling at Matterhorn, tinker bell flew from top of mountain and they even had count Basie band. I worked at jungle cruise for a year in 1979 for about 7 or 9 dollars/hour if I remember right. Even ate at club 33 a couple times because of my connection. I’d love to go back in time but only if I could keep what I know now. Cheers Bill
great vintage footage of the disneyland of my youth. thanks for sharing.
ever sense i went to Disney land this year i have been OBSESSED with the history, now i know most of all secrets, the deaths, the injuries , old rides, forgotten rides, ghosts, theories, and yet there is still SO much more to learn!
What a time...The last Golden Years in America. Excellent videos of an age of innocence.
can you imagine a welcome boy scout sign today?
This is a wonderful video. I realize nobody has commented on it in a while so I will. I personally would have gone with a longer music selection. Also, the footage reads more like 1964-65. The overhaul of Tomorrowland that included the addition of the middle rail on the Autopia, the elimination of Hobbyland, and the relocation of the Astro-Jets (to become the Rocket Jets) began in 1966. Still a great video.
thank you for posting this vid it shows a better time that has long since past bye sadly
I was there many times during those years, lived just down Katella in Rossmoor. I remember when Space Mountain was opened when I was in 10th grade and also when they closed the buckets because people were dropping things and liquids onto people's heads. Favorite ride will always be Carousel of Progress (now only at Disneyworld) near where I currently live.
Disneyland late 60s early 70s = heaven.
Im 50 years old now and am currently on my 4th annual pass.
SO MUCH BETTER ON MUTE
R.I.P the original Disneyland when Walt was still around
My family (the Knife Chief's from Pawnee Nation) performed at the Indian Village @ 2:53-3:37 mark...John Knife Chief (father) sung the songs and his sons Tom KC, Steve KC and Charles KC danced. Many other Native families partook throughout these years.
+eagletkc My thanks to your family. I was born in 1960, and remember these performances fondly, especially the friendship dance.
Awesome!
Excellent, steady camerawork.
Thank you very much.
@buzzie199 That is not a mirage you are seeing, I lived in southern california for 47 years and it was a very rare sight to see a fat kid or adult anywhere. My family had to travel atleast 4 miles to find a fast food place and mothers were home to cook because most families were together instead of the norm now divorced. Plus we rode our bikes everywhere instead of mommy driving us to and from destinations such as the case now. Soda was a luxury not a 5 a day drink.
thank you!
lol Mickey's pants are a bit short.
Was there in 68 as a kid.
That was Disneyland back then
When it was affordable 😞
That's how it looked when I was 4.
Awesome. Thanks for posting!
@JPProducing Is this a combination of footage from different trips? The reason I ask is because the Haunted Mansion is visible at (2:09) far off in the distance when Tom Sawyer's Island is shown. The Haunted Mansion opened in 1969. But there is footage near Matterhorn which shows the old Yacht Bar cocktail lounge (5:34) which closed by September 1966.
great video, awful song
Would have been great nostalgia if not for the song that clearly don't have the rhythm of the 60's/70's.
I'm thinking 1965 or 1966. It still has the old Tomorrowland. The new Tomorrowland opened in 1967.
No tracks on autipia?!??!?!
@JPProducing Nonetheless, this is really great high quality footage. Do you have more classic footage of disneyland? Thanks again for posting this. I wasn't born until 1975 but I am so fascinated with the park's history from the 50's through 70's.
@michaelcabrera Could be two trips, but doesn't have to be. Although the Haunted Mansion opened in 1969, the exterior was built in 1962-1963. See for example Dave Smith's _Disney A to Z_.
at 1:59 is before 1967 brcuz those are the orginal skyway bucket seats and not the 1967 version
3:52 was the best. Mickey had enough of the wankers
Great footage but you need to change the music and turn it down. Thanks
What is with the song? It doesn’t match the video.
ミッキーが小さい！
子供が入ってるサイズだ。
This looks like it could've been between 1967-1971.
This video deserves Boards of Canada. Not this cheese.
+James Nauman WTF is boards of canada?
+James Nauman no
is this from the year it opened??? :'D i was born in the WRONG era....
... All things like this will have to go now " The Smart American's * have Voted in the King of Disruption and Destruction... ANYTHING GOOD & WHOLESOME... BYE BYE....