# walt (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover walt. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Pair From May, 1960](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-pair-from-may-1960.html) _2026-08-20 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ You never know when June Gloom will hit - it might even happen in May! It's like when Friday the 13th falls on a Wednesday. Judging from the number of guests, this was a fine time to visit the park - perhaps it was Mother's Day. Or Memorial Day! The diffused light makes it impossible to guess what time of day this was, but people are already resting on benches, so I'd guess "what is 'early… ## [A Pair From May, 1960](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-pair-from-may-1960.html) _2026-08-20 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ You never know when June Gloom will hit - it might even happen in May! It's like when Friday the 13th falls on a Wednesday. Judging from the number of guests, this was a fine time to visit the park - perhaps it was Mother's Day. Or Memorial Day! The diffused light makes it impossible to guess what time of day this was, but people are already resting on benches, so I'd guess "what is 'early… ## [Plans show expanded Mattel water park complex near Orlando](https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/plans-show-expanded-mattel-water-park-complex-near-orlando) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | Fox 35_ Plans for a Mattel-branded entertainment complex near Orlando have expanded to more than 13 acres and now include a large indoor water park with a retractable roof and a tower that could reach 100 feet, according to permits submitted to Orange County. ## [More Pins From the Bag](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/more-pins-from-bag.html) _2026-08-19 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ The kids are tired of TikTok! They want Pins From the Bag! This first pin is special to me, because it belonged to my dad, who was a big fan of Walt Kelly's "Pogo", a comic strip that ran from 1948 to 1975. Dad had around a dozen books (collections of daily strips) from the 1950s that I used to read, and I grew to love Pogo Possum, Albert Alligator, Churchy LaFemme (a turtle), Howland Owl, Porky… ## [More Pins From the Bag](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/more-pins-from-bag.html) _2026-08-19 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ The kids are tired of TikTok! They want Pins From the Bag! This first pin is special to me, because it belonged to my dad, who was a big fan of Walt Kelly's "Pogo", a comic strip that ran from 1948 to 1975. Dad had around a dozen books (collections of daily strips) from the 1950s that I used to read, and I grew to love Pogo Possum, Albert Alligator, Churchy LaFemme (a turtle), Howland Owl, Porky… ## [SeaWorld Orlando's 2027 Fun Card includes admission for rest of 2026](https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworld-orlandos-2027-fun-card-includes-admission-rest-2026) _2026-08-18 · Ashley.Carter@fox.com (Ashley Carter) · Latest News | Fox 35_ SeaWorld Orlando is offering a deal on its 2027 Fun Card, which includes admission for 2027 as well as the rest of 2026. ## [1950s Details](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/1950s-details.html) _2026-08-18 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ An anonymous photographer from the 1950s seemed to be interested in some of the smaller details in Disneyland. Sure, that castle is great, and how often do you see a moon rocket? But some folks have an eye for the little things that others don't. The Fantasyland Skyway chalet was a real showstopper, perched on its hill, surrounded by an Alpine forest, and replete with charming folk art details.… ## [1950s Details](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/1950s-details.html) _2026-08-18 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ An anonymous photographer from the 1950s seemed to be interested in some of the smaller details in Disneyland. Sure, that castle is great, and how often do you see a moon rocket? But some folks have an eye for the little things that others don't. The Fantasyland Skyway chalet was a real showstopper, perched on its hill, surrounded by an Alpine forest, and replete with charming folk art details.… ## [Disneyland's Tomorrowland is finally getting its tomorrow](https://scottgustin.substack.com/p/disneylands-tomorrowland-is-finally) _2026-08-17 · Scott Gustin · Scott Gustin's Substack_ Disneyland is turning its attention back to Walt’s original park, with Tomorrowland now moving ahead of Avatar in Disney’s near-term plans ## [A Pair From April, 1973](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-pair-from-april-1973.html) _2026-08-17 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here's an oddball pair from Spring of 1973. A fine time to visit the park! My family had moved to Pennsylvania by then, so I was looking at my copies of "Disney News" and counting the days before Summer, when we'd probably return to California to visit my grandparents (as it turns out, I did not get back to the park for three whole years!). There used to be a flowerbed smack-dab in the middle of… ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GN8v7djbXtoC) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [A Pair From April, 1973](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-pair-from-april-1973.html) _2026-08-17 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here's an oddball pair from Spring of 1973. A fine time to visit the park! My family had moved to Pennsylvania by then, so I was looking at my copies of "Disney News" and counting the days before Summer, when we'd probably return to California to visit my grandparents (as it turns out, I did not get back to the park for three whole years!). There used to be a flowerbed smack-dab in the middle of… ## [Disney Parks gives update on Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom](https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/fmc-1pkkhdm4ciiwpqoq) _2026-08-17 · Latest News | Fox 35_ Disney released more lore behind the new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom -- it all stems from an evil wish at a well. The land will portray twisted woods, a high-thrill roller coaster and a boat ride under the wicked queen's castle from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." ## [D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis](https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/d23-everything-announced-walt-disney-world) _2026-08-16 · Josh.Frigerio@fox.com (Josh Frigerio) · Latest News | Fox 35_ The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks. ## [Jungle Cruise Snoozles, September 1964](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/jungle-cruise-snoozles-september-1964.html) _2026-08-16 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ From the same batch of Instamatic slides as last Thursday's post come today's snooze-tastic Jungle Cruise pictures. Not the worst things you'll ever see, but far from the best, also. It's that familiar African Veldt tableau, presumably an excuse to populate the Jungle Cruise with a significant number of critters. Why would they all be grouped into one rather small area? To watch one of their pals… ## [Six Gun Territory, Silver Springs, Florida - 1970s](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/six-gun-territory-silver-springs.html) _2026-08-15 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ In a large box of slides, I found this group of photos from a defunct amusement park in Ocala, Florida - Six Gun Territory! There isn't a lot of information about this park on Wikipedia. The short version says Six Gun Territory was a Western-themed theme park in Ocala, Florida, United States. It opened on February 2, 1963 and closed on January 1, 1984. The rest of the article is about the Southern… ## [Nice Randos](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/nice-randos.html) _2026-08-14 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ After observing a large weather balloon (launched from the top of Mt. Everest), I have determined that this would be a good day to share some RANDOS. First up is this nice photo, date-stamped "August, 1967", featuring the entrance to Adventureland. There's the arched sign, made of bamboo and woven palm leaves in the finest "Gilligan's Island" manner. Ivory tusks might be seen as problematic, but… ## [Nice Randos](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/nice-randos.html) _2026-08-14 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ After observing a large weather balloon (launched from the top of Mt. Everest), I have determined that this would be a good day to share some RANDOS. First up is this nice photo, date-stamped "August, 1967", featuring the entrance to Adventureland. There's the arched sign, made of bamboo and woven palm leaves in the finest "Gilligan's Island" manner. Ivory tusks might be seen as problematic, but… ## [Disney’s new high-tech trash cans could disrupt EPCOT dining tradition](https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/disneys-new-high-tech-trash-cans-could-disrupt-epcot-dining-tradition) _2026-08-14 · FOX.35.Digital.Staff@fox.com (FOX 35 Digital Staff) · Latest News | Fox 35_ Walt Disney World is testing new solar-powered trash cans at EPCOT that can automatically compact garbage, but their design is disrupting an unusual tradition among some park visitors: using trash cans as tables. ## [More Lion Country Safari, 1973](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/more-lion-country-safari-1973.html) _2026-08-13 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Way back on May 27th of this year, I shared some 1973 photos taken by Lou Perry from a visit to SoCal's now-defunct Lion Country Safari. After a too-long wait, here is Part 2! You can tell that these antelope feel pretty safe on this faux veldt, they could hardly be more relaxed. Some might not be alive, who can tell? My memories of LCS are mostly of animals half-asleep in the Irvine heat. It's a… ## [Main Street & Adventureland Entrance, 1950s](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/main-street-adventureland-entrance-1950s.html) _2026-08-12 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ If your Spidey Senses were tingling this morning, it might mean that: A) You were bitten by a radioactive spider, and/or B) You knew that it is Steve DeGaetano's birthday. As always, Sue B. has something for the occasion, and undated photo of a vintage birthday party. 3 elves with pointy blue hats sit in a basement (?) at a card table with a magnificent tablecloth, and the finest, most comfortable… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/twJPrit1ZGVv) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Vintage Ephemera!](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/vintage-ephemera.html) _2026-08-11 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ It's time for some Vintage Disneyland Ephemera! I have three good ones for you, starting with this wonderful caricature, shared with us by GDB pal JG. He said I was going through yet another old box of stuff that hadn't been moved for 25 years, much less opened. No idea what I would find, and there this was... A caricature portrait of me in 1965. This has to have been made on the same trip as all… ## [Vintage Ephemera!](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/vintage-ephemera.html) _2026-08-11 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ It's time for some Vintage Disneyland Ephemera! I have three good ones for you, starting with this wonderful caricature, shared with us by GDB pal JG. He said I was going through yet another old box of stuff that hadn't been moved for 25 years, much less opened. No idea what I would find, and there this was... A caricature portrait of me in 1965. This has to have been made on the same trip as all… ## [Bobsleds, October 1968](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/bobsleds-october-1968.html) _2026-08-10 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here's a fun pair of scans featuring two friends who were aboard a Matterhorn bobsled, preparing for their thrilling ride through the icy slopes and caves! A Cast Member ("George") appears to be telling our riders how to behave. Keep your hands inside the vehicle! Don't stand up! No smoking! No spitting or cursing! And so on. I like his shirt and need one to wear every day. Imagine if they sold… ## [Snoozles From March, 1961](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/snoozles-from-march-1961.html) _2026-08-09 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Unlike a box of chocolates, you pretty much know what to expect from Snoozles™. Bad pictures! I understand that guests aboard a Skyway gondola had limited mobility and not a lot of control of their view inside that tiny bucket, but having a photo perfectly bisected by one of the gondola's supports is pretty bad. It's too bad, otherwise it would be a decent picture. From the same batch comes this… ## [Some random final thoughts ahead of D23 Expo](https://scottgustin.substack.com/p/some-random-final-thoughts-ahead) _2026-08-08 · Scott Gustin · Scott Gustin's Substack_ With the Experiences Showcase a week away, let’s lock in some expectations and predictions that are sure to go wrong ## [Walt Disney World, March 1976](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/walt-disney-world-march-1976.html) _2026-08-08 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Let's head on down to Orlando, Florida, to visit Walt Disney World, circa March 1976. The park had been open for less than five years at that point! As I've said before, I sure wish I could have seen it in its early state, but... I still haven't visited. D'oh. Today's images are from a small batch of only five slides. First up is this view from near Cinderella Castle, which I assume is more or… ## [D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan event set to begin next week in Anaheim](https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/disney-set-biggest-d23-fan-event) _2026-08-07 · Ashley.Carter@fox.com (Ashley Carter) · Latest News | Fox 35_ The largest Disney fan event in the world returns next week with three days of presentations, panels, announcements and more. ## [D23 head Michael Vargo previews Disney's big fan event](https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/fmc-7yb80fkl09c4etj8) _2026-08-07 · Latest News | Fox 35_ D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is right around the corner. This three-day event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and includes panels, presentations, exhibits and more around everything Disney. D23 head Michael Vargo chats with Digital Content Producer Ashley Carter about what fans can expect from this year's event. ## [SeaWorld Orlando names Brad Gilmour new park president](https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworld-orlando-names-new-park-president) _2026-08-07 · Ashley.Carter@fox.com (Ashley Carter) · Latest News | Fox 35_ SeaWorld Orlando has named a new park president in the latest leadership shake-up. ## [Beautiful Views From September 1959](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/beautiful-views-from-september-1959.html) _2026-08-07 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here's a pair of especially nice photos of Disneyland, circa September 1959. Only about three months after the Matterhorn, Monorail, and Submarines debuted, which was an exciting time! It seems that the photographer was attempting to capture the general ambiance of Tomorrowland in a single photo, with the Mark I Monorail ("Li'l Stubby"), the crowds waiting for their Voyage Through Liquid Space,… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pXliEU3EthFq) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Nice Main Street, 1960s](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/nice-main-street-1960s.html) _2026-08-06 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here are two pretty nice photos from Main Street, USA - undated, and probably from the early 1960s. Here's Vesey Walker and the Disneyland Band performing in front of the Opera House, which was not used for much until the sets from "Babes in Toyland" were exhibited (1961 through 1963). Since we can see the attraction posters for the Submarine Voyage and the Monorail, we know that this photo is… ## [Disney reports attendance growth at Disney World despite declines at competitor parks](https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/disney-reports-attendance-growth-disney-world) _2026-08-06 · Ashley.Carter@fox.com (Ashley Carter) · Latest News | Fox 35_ Disney isn't seeing a slowdown at its domestic parks despite attendance declines for its competitors. ## [Walt Disney World leads $10b quarter for Disney](https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/fmc-47qgjaq8g91gwj4x) _2026-08-05 · Latest News | Fox 35_ Ashley Carter, FOX 35 Digital Content Creator joins Garrett Wymer to break down the Disney company earnings call, highlighted by a nearly $10 billion quarter for Disney Experiences, spearheaded by $7 billion in revenue from Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in California. ## [A Pair From July 1962](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-pair-from-july-1962.html) _2026-08-05 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here are two slide scans, both date-stamped "July 1962", though they are not from the same batch. Huggable Pluto stands in front of the turnstiles to greet guests (but only after they have purchased their tickets); he strikes a Napoleonic pose, if only he had a bicorne hat. He would have looked like he escaped from Elba, or perhaps the Funny Farm. Could it be that our guest was just showing up at… ## [Two From January, 1962](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/two-from-january-1962.html) _2026-08-04 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here's a pair from January, 1962. Old Major Pepperidge wasn't around quite yet! BUT SOON. A family in sweaters and coats passes the Crystal Arcade, where one could buy Crystal Light, Crystal Pepsi, and Cristal champagne. I can only imagine what other wondrous souvenirs were offered in '62, I'll bet there were things that would fetch astronomical prices today. The photographer's timing was a bit… ## [More BUPIX!](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/more-bupix.html) _2026-08-03 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ It's time for another selection of BUPIX! Photos from the personal collection of GDB friend Bu, from his days in the 80s, when he worked as a balloon vendor, and in Guest Relations, AND as a Tour Guide. He has kindly provided some fun commentary to go with today's pictures, which makes them more fun. Here we go! These photos are from another “Tour of Tears”…(as the TG’s called them) where we would… ## [Man-Stag of Ozarkia: Chapter 03](https://waltnow.substack.com/p/man-stag-of-ozarkia-chapter-03) _2026-08-02 · Walt Jaschek · Walt Now Studios LLC_ An original science-fiction fantasy by Walt Jaschek, serialised in chapters. This is Chapter 03, "Lockout." ## [Snow White Grotto](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/snow-white-grotto.html) _2026-08-02 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here's a pair of not-bad Snoozles™ featuring the Snow White Grotto in Fantasyland. This charming feature was not even a year old, having debuted on April , 1961 (this first photo is from August 1962). Snow White was placed at the top of this water feature, which is very reminiscent of the Villa d'Este near Rome. The story goes that she's up there to disguise the fact that she is the same height as… ## [S.S. Priscilla, Great Danbury Fair, October 1958](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/ss-priscilla-great-danbury-fair-october.html) _2026-08-01 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Today's "Anything Goes Saturday" images were a mystery to me; we see a small, unusual-looking sternwheeler on a glassy body of water, with the name "S.S. Priscilla" visible on the life preservers on the upper level (the "hot dog deck", I believe). It turns out that this was enough of a clue - the "steamboat" was at the Great Danbury Fair, in Danbury, Connecticut, circa October, 1958. We've visited… ## [Bigger and Weirder Tour — “Weird Al” Yankovic · Puddles Pity Party](https://www.tedcromwell.com/concerts/2026-08-01-weird-al-yankovic-puddles-pity-party) _2026-08-01 · Ted Cromwell_ 2026-08-01 · The Pavilion at Star Lake · Burgettstown, United States ## [Nice Randos](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/nice-randos.html) _2026-07-31 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ I love a good rando, and I have two of them for you today. Let's begin with this great shot from the parking lot, from sometime in the early 1960s, I believe. We don't get a super good look at any of the cars, though the red convertible to the left is hard to ignore. It's a bit overcast, but perhaps the clouds will burn off. It's surprising how often photos of the park are practically devoid of… ## [Enchanted Tiki Room Brochure, 1963](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/enchanted-tiki-room-brochure-1963.html) _2026-07-30 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Oh boy, vintage Disneyland ephemera! My favorite. Today I am featuring a wonderful 1963 brochure printed for the "World Premier Engagement" of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room (which debuted on June 23rd of '63). These are rare-ish, but usually fetch high prices on the collector's market, often over $200. The cover graphics show talking tikis, a hint to what guests would see inside the… ## [New Orleans Square, 1960s](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/new-orleans-square-1960s.html) _2026-07-29 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Somebody was awfully impressed with the ornate wrought iron of New Orleans Square, which had presumably opened relatively recently. We all need more wrought iron in our lives! Think about it. They should have had an animatronic Walt open those shutters and poke his head out of the window, maybe he could even wink at the people below. I've got ideas. OK, OK, technically this water tower was located… ## [Villains Land: A look ahead to D23 Expo](https://scottgustin.substack.com/p/villains-land-a-look-ahead-to-d23) _2026-07-28 · Scott Gustin · Scott Gustin's Substack_ Everything Disney has confirmed, what we still don’t know and what could be revealed at D23 ## [Trace Du Hourra](https://www.tedcromwell.com/coasters/parc-astrix-trace-du-hourra) _2026-07-28 · Ted Cromwell_ ## [Toutatis](https://www.tedcromwell.com/coasters/parc-astrix-toutatis) _2026-07-28 · Ted Cromwell_ ## [Tonnerre 2 Zeus](https://www.tedcromwell.com/coasters/parc-astrix-tonnerre-2-zeus) _2026-07-28 · Ted Cromwell_ ## [OzIris](https://www.tedcromwell.com/coasters/parc-astrix-oziris) _2026-07-28 · Ted Cromwell_ ## [More Big Thunder](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/more-big-thunder.html) _2026-07-28 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ "Hey, Mysterious Benefactor! Do ya gots more photos of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?". "Sure thing, Major Pepperidge!". Gosh, what a guy. It's hard to believe that Big Thunder has been with us (at Disneyland) for around 47 years, opening on September 2, 1979. The much-missed Rainbow Caverns Mine Train/Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland was only there for 21 years. After seeing so many vintage… ## [Two From August 1962](https://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/two-from-august-1962.html) _2026-07-27 · Major Pepperidge · GORILLAS DON'T BLOG_ Here are two fairly standard scans from August 1962; not particularly exciting, but nice enough that they could have appeared in a publication of some kind. They didn't , but they could have! A lonely Streetcar driver wonders why nobody loves him. "I'm polite, I bathe once a week, and I sing Johnny Mathis songs to my passengers. What more do they want from me??". I'm happy to report that later…