Sunday, July 23, 2006
Disneyland in the 1970's
Do you remember when Disneyland rides required a ticket? My brother Bob and I flew down to Disneyland from Seattle back in the 70's. Boy have things changed since then. A lunch at the Tahitian Terrace would cost you a steep $1.85. And a cup of coffee for 15 cents? How I wish I had invested in Starbucks back in those days. Space Mountain was brand new and LA was the smoggiest town in the US (ok, some things don't change). Bob and I ate at Casa de Fritos. E-ticket rides were 85 cents and with one you had a choice of the following rides: America Sings, the Monorail, the Submarine Voyage, It's a Small World, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Country Bear Jamboree, the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Enchanted Tiki Room and the Jungle Cruise. For more about old Disneyland, visit Yesterland. I wish I could still get a Monte Cristo Sandwich served with fresh fruit compote for $1.50.