stefa70 205 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I went and dug out an old photo album that I knew had some WDW pictures. I figured you guys would enjoy. They are dated 1972. My mom even saved a few other things that I scanned to help explain the pictures, and just for nostalgia. Sorry the quality isn't great, but it was almost 40 years ago! :dance:I lived in NY until 1983 so we traveled once a year for a month to Florida. Disney, Daytona Beach, Cypress gardens (which I also found pics of :banana:) Dad, Mom, and I drove down and always stopped at South of The Border. I believe this first one is there? Maybe someone can help me on that. REMEMBER......this was the 70's!!! :rofl2:A few MK pictures which looked so strange...and bare!Continued in next post: Fun "stuff" and explanation on why MK looked so bare! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I love these threads!!! I wish I had the pics of WDW when I was a kid. Someone in the family must have them, but they are nowhere to be found. I know my mom didn't throw them away, because she never threw away anything. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Terrific thread!!Any chance the first photo was the old Circus World in Orlando, which I *think* was actually run by Ringling?We went there in 1979. It had one of the first loop coasters, that was literally a loop and that's it, then you went backwards. I think I rode the thing about 35 times in one day.IIRC it was replaced by (or near) Boardwalk and Baseball... which then became something else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Check this out, 50 CENTS to park!! An everyone has to remember the tickets!And from a random booklet on resorts: THE FORT! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Terrific thread!!Any chance the first photo was the old Circus World in Orlando, which I *think* was actually run by Ringling?We went there in 1979. It had one of the first loop coasters, that was literally a loop and that's it, then you went backwards. I think I rode the thing about 35 times in one day.IIRC it was replaced by (or near) Boardwalk and Baseball... which then became something else.Wow, that could be Circus World. I'll have to ask mom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 very cool thread.. i might have something to add. have to look.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 If it was 1972, it wasn't Circus World. Circus World didn't open until 1974. It was a really cheezy place. Then in the mid to late 80's it became Baseball & Boardwalk - but was still cheezy. It was permanently closed in 1990. The plans for the property was to turn it into a big residential area & shopping district, in fashion with Celebration. Now, it's just a cheezy shopping center that was so badly planned, you have to drive from one store to another.I like Cheez-It's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks for posting these. Such nostalgia! My first trip was to Disney Land in 1970. Love the old ticket brochure and the map. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canadianfockerfiend Trevor 1 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Good thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Ya'll going to make me to start digging now. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 So... a couple of years later - 1974. That's DH in the stroller and with his Dad on the Indy cars....Anyone remember what/where "Troubadour Tavern" was?Fort Wilderness Railroad!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H in SC 85 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Wow! I started to ignore this thread, sure glad I didn't. Thank ya'll for sharing.More please. :barf: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Ah..... The Best Thread of 2010! Wish there was a way we could retrieve that one from the abyss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Ah..... The Best Thread of 2010! Wish there was a way we could retrieve that one from the abyss.I just happen to know the person who started that thread... Maybe I can convince her to dig out those pics one more time... :barf:Whatdya say, Kim??? :bravo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 ...I like Cheez-It's.Debbie is still feeling pretty good... :barf: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Ah..... The Best Thread of 2010! Wish there was a way we could retrieve that one from the abyss.I just happen to know the person who started that thread... Maybe I can convince her to dig out those pics one more time... :dance:Whatdya say, Kim??? :yay:Please!? Please!? Please!? :barf: :bravo: :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 If it was 1972, it wasn't Circus World. Circus World didn't open until 1974. It was a really cheezy place. Then in the mid to late 80's it became Baseball & Boardwalk - but was still cheezy. It was permanently closed in 1990. The plans for the property was to turn it into a big residential area & shopping district, in fashion with Celebration. Now, it's just a cheezy shopping center that was so badly planned, you have to drive from one store to another.I like Cheez-It's.Well, it's a mystery to me! I looked up Circus world, but it didn't show any pictures like that building. Hoping Mom remembers! I was only 2, so I don't remember much. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I'll add a couple from 1979...Meadow Trading Post. Look closely & you'll see the train tracks in front...Another of Meadow Trading Post area on the 600 loop side...A picture of our Class C motor home in site 915. Notice how dense the vegetation is and that the site is ashphalt... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Anyone remember what/where "Troubadour Tavern" was?IIRC it was the Welches grape juice stand. It was across the sidewalk from 20,000 leagues, just past Dumbo on the right walking toward the teacups. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Checked with Mom this morning, she is 99% sure the first pic was taken at South of the border. She doesn't remember Circus World. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Ah..... The Best Thread of 2010! Wish there was a way we could retrieve that one from the abyss.I just happen to know the person who started that thread... Maybe I can convince her to dig out those pics one more time... :banana:Whatdya say, Kim??? :banana:Please!? Please!? Please!? :partytwo: :banana: :banana:You betcha! I've already broken the links to Voldemort but the pics are in Photobucket ready to go. :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 i have a few to add. these are around that same time. i believe 1974.. and trust me, i am not positive where all of these were taken. i, too, stole my folks pictures. hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 a few more of the parade.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 does anyone know this one?and the best ride ever!! gone... :banana: alright, not the best but, it was cool... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Love these photos! I miss 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea too. It was dad's fave! Well, it was a toss up between that one and P.O.C. :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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