This photo was taken in 1961 during a Disneyland television special and may be one of the most unusual we have on file.
So, keep your feet on the ground and “Caption This!”
by George Savvas, Director, Public Relations, Disneyland Resort
This photo was taken in 1961 during a Disneyland television special and may be one of the most unusual we have on file.
So, keep your feet on the ground and “Caption This!”
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There’s gotta be an easier way to put the star on top of that Christmas tree!
“If the boss finds out I’ve lost these, he’ll KILL me!”
“Casey would fly with the help of balloons while the band played on!!” Sung to the tune of “Casey woud waltz with the Strawberry Blond.”
JIMMINY — DON’T LET GO !!!!!
I think I was there that day … was 6 years old
Coming In 1962: Our 1st F-Ticket Ride!
Mr. Fredrickson would be proud! (see: UP)
“Hey, I bet if we attatch more of these we could make a house go UP!” <— maybe the future writer of the story UP! was a child at Disneyland that day! 🙂
To infinity AND BEYOND!!
“I’ve got a bad feeling about this…” 😉
Billy did it again…..call the coast guard. He usually ends up at sea.
“HELP MEEEE!”
Carried away with excitement..
“Adventure is out there!”
Oh, no! Maleficent is getting away! Somebody stop here before she hits the parking lot!
“aw crap….I am so getting fired for this.”
“what I do to get into Disneyland Free”
this might be a good movie idea lets keep it on the back burner!!!
Uhhhh… Mr. Fredricksen!!! Wanna earn the assisting the youth badge?
“Escape from Gilligan’s Island!”
An early screen test for “Up”.
Now this is the picture that Pixar used for UP.
How do you think Mary Poppins started out?!?!?
So that’s where they got the idea for Soarin’.
Gonzo, eat your heart out!
Do you mind holding these while I tie my shoe?
Carl Fredricksen: “Who untied these from the Emporium?!!”
Quick the Dummy, I mean Cast Member is going to fly away….
A young John Lasseter in the crowd:
“Hmmmm, I have an idea for a movie…”
Let’s go fly a… balloon? I guess balloons were cheaper than kites
Who says Pixie Dust is the only way to get to Neverland? 😛
Houston, we have a problem.
A little known fact is that Mr. Bill worked part-time at Disneyland as a balloon vendor.
“I’m ALL right, I’m O-kay!…”
Disneyland job posting
Wanted: Disneyland Main Street Balloon vendor, must wear heavy shoes.
Disney goes that extra ‘step’ to assure there are Hidden Mickeys EVERYWHERE at Disneyland!
Disneyland job posting:
Wanted:
“Is that ride included with park admission and do you need a fast pass?”
I love working on Main Street, but this isn’t what I had in mind when they asked me to work some OVER TIME!
Hold on just a minute while I get control of these balloons, and I will finish raising the American Flag on the top of the Main Street Emporium… 😉
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