Bigger not always Better!

While going through a few boxes I came across these pics:

Early in the parks history costuming thought it
be a good Idea to go BIG!!!

They sort of look like pinatas to me...

This one I love,
Minnie taking over as the park operator!
[Love the switch board!]

Disneyland MSEP 1979 Mickey Unit

Here's the Mickey Unit...

The Logo Drum!
Goofy driving the train
and Mickey and Minnie riding on the drum!

In 1978
Mickey Mouse Celebrated his 50th Birthday!
and Mickey got his own float!

Tomorrow we move onto the Toy Solider Push Units

Alice in Disneyland

52 years ago

the"Alice" ride opened in Disneyland
on hand to open the Ride
were Walt himself, Opening day Mickey and Minnie
"Alice" Mouseketeer Karen Pendelton
A very Scary Rabbit... and Clarice the chipmunk?!!!In 1984, almost a year after
the New Fantasyland was reopened,
The "Alice" Ride reopened
Although no Walt,
Kathryn Beaumont [the original voice of Alice]
was on hand.
This Article is from the Disneyland Line 4/19/1984

Here's a couple of postcards from the 80s
What I would give to see the WHOLE Alice unit
running through the park again!

TOTALLY MINNIE!

It was the 80s!
Satin Jackets, Spiked hair and Flashdance Fashion!
Minnie was Hip, Mod and had her own Parade!
TOTALLY!!!!