Me and the Magic Kingdom 30 Years Ago

[cardramblues]

Hey guys, I thought since it was a rainy day here in the STL and I have the day off, I would post some pics that I found last night at my Grandpa's house. My Grandparents took my sister and I to the world for our first trip in 1980 and of course I have been hooked ever since. I was 5 at the time and still have many fond memories of my first trip. Anyway here are some of the pics I thought you all might enjoy...

My sister and I getting to know our transportation:

This is us with Pluto. It must have been a hot day in Florida, look at poor Pluto's tongue!

For comparison sake, this is my middle son last year at the exact same age as I was. Thank goodness they moved Pluto into the AC.

Anyone remember Friar Tuck or tube socks? Disney's Robin Hood was one of my favs as a kid so this was a thrill for me (in case you can't tell from the photo):

I remember when Mickey walked out on Main Street, he could have just as easily been Elvis. Kids screaming and running everywhere, but you can spot me in my bright green Mickey Ears. Disney has come a long way with their character meets:

Have to run a few errands, but I will post some more in a little while.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

I've moved this thread to the Theme Parks Community board.

 

[PAcpl]

Thanks for sharing! Could you imagine Mickey walking out onto Main Street now? He would get mobbed!

 

[smallfri1112]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!

Here's one of me and my mom at disney land about 24 years ago.

 

[jelloarms]

I love looking at people's Disney pics from years prior to the mainstreaming of the digital camera! Thanks for sharing!

 

[mollygirl13]

Thanks for sharing. I loved looking at them!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Love the old pictures! Thanks for sharing. Hope to see more!

 

[Sawhiskey]

Very nice, I love the pictures.. Thanks for sharing!

 

[cardramblues]

Hey everyone, sorry it took me so long to post some more pics. Here are some from Fantasyland...

Is it possible my Grandparents used touringplans for this trip? Check out the empty Fantasyland (notice the Skyway).

This attraction hasn't changed much (at least it has more shade now):

Another pic looking back toward the castle:

Anyone remember the swan boats? They sure add to the beauty of the castle:

Was I the only one that thought we were actually being attacked by a giant squid? This was probably my favorite as a kid R.I.P.:

I think the topiaries have come along way, don't you?

Hope you enjoyed the pics, I am going to try and dig up a few more. I'll post them as soon as I find them.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Loving your pictures!