ftwildernessguy 778 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Albatross, that makes more sense then a seagull. Pretty cool that both mice were meet and greet characters. I would have liked to meet them. Being under the water would have been so awesome. Wish they still had that one.Those subs stunk. Literally. BO. Really bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Time for a quick update. I am interested to see how many of you remember this next attraction. It was a stage show tucked back behind Dumbo and to the left of 20,000 Leagues I believe. Someone will be along to correct me if I am wrong. And here we go! What do you think of those? I believe the place was called "Fantasy Faire." If you look closely, there is a sign on the stage wall that would correspond with that name.....but it could be something slightly different. There will be another cool treat in the next update which will likely be later this afternoon or early evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I totally remember that stage. On one of our trips to the MK in the '70's, my family grabbed one of the tables there for lunch. We were not aware that a show was going to begin. We were amazed to see a stage rise from the ground, and on it were the Aristocats playing muscial instruments. It was all a total surprise to us. That was probably our first receipt of pixie dust. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michele j 9 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I remember my first trip to Disney was in '83. All the characters were walking around everywhere, even the big guy himself. No mobs around them. It was great back then in the '80s. Can't wait to see more pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 It is time for another quick update. Here comes a rare treat. No, it's not a beet lollypop. I am talking about something you cannot do in the present day WDW. We are going to take a ride.... on the Skyway!!!!! Next we will make our way through Tomorrowland.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 We took our kids on the skyway and also 20,000 leagues ... but not our grandchildren. Thanks for bring back such great memories! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 KFK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Those subs stunk. Literally. BO. Really bad. I don't remember that part, but I believe it. I totally remember that stage. On one of our trips to the MK in the '70's, my family grabbed one of the tables there for lunch. We were not aware that a show was going to begin. We were amazed to see a stage rise from the ground, and on it were the Aristocats playing muscial instruments. It was all a total surprise to us. That was probably our first receipt of pixie dust. TCD If I remember right, they had a pretty good rotation of characters and skits on that stage. I remember my first trip to Disney was in '83. All the characters were walking around everywhere, even the big guy himself. No mobs around them. It was great back then in the '80s. Can't wait to see more pictures. Yeah it was pretty cool. The new meet and greet areas have worked out well for us with our kids too. I believe WDW probably wasn't near as busy back then but I could be wrong. We took our kids on the skyway and also 20,000 leagues ... but not our grandchildren. Thanks for bring back such great memories! You're welcome Gwen! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 These pictures are GOLD! The word needs to get out about this thread....I bet there are WDW fans out there that would love to see these pictures. Some of this stuff is rare. Your Dad was unusual for the 70's in that he took so many pictures, and also that they are still in good condition 35 years later so you can scan them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 The skyway ride is so cool. Even though you can see the tops of things, it doesn't lose any of the magic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Everything in this TR is cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 These pictures are GOLD! The word needs to get out about this thread....I bet there are WDW fans out there that would love to see these pictures. Some of this stuff is rare. Your Dad was unusual for the 70's in that he took so many pictures, and also that they are still in good condition 35 years later so you can scan them. He did take a ton of pics. The thing is. This thread will only have the ones he made into slides. But, he has a crap-ton more in the albums and flip files. That will be a whole different project. Hopefully this thread will be just enough to wet everyone's appetite for the mother load that may come later. The skyway ride is so cool. Even though you can see the tops of things, it doesn't lose any of the magic. I agree. I liked it also. I wonder if someone can tell us if it was closed down because of maintenance costs, safety concerns? Everything in this TR is cool! Including you being here Gwen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Urban legend has it that it was gum and stuff being spit upon the people below. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Urban legend has it that it was gum and stuff being spit upon the people below. Its an interesting theory.....and if it happened a lot and they got a lot of complaints, I could see them not wanting the hassle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Tomorrowland here we come! Racing with me, bro, and dad (complete with 70s hair, jean jacket, etc): Wedway People Mover (from the ground and some on-board pics of Tomorrowland): Star Jets: If you look closely in the next two pics you will see the sign for "If You Had Wings": GE. They bring good things to life. Including the Iranian economy. Awesome. End sponsorship with WDW and begin sponsoring the Ayatollahs. Good call. Off my soapboax now and we will continue: In the next update, we will travel across the hub into Liberty Square. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Great Tomorrowland stuff. Looking forward to next installment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegooftroopfla 18 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Love the skyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm late, but these are COOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm late, but these are COOL!Carol's baaacccckkkkk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Carol's baaacccckkkkksortof, not home yet though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 sortof, not home yet thoughCarol is almost baaaackkkkkk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Tomorrowland had a much cleaner look back then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 kfk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Tomorrowland had a much cleaner look back then. less cluttered with people Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 less cluttered with people and less cluttered with big garish space displays, plastic planets, huge attraction signs, kiosks selling stupid crap, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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