anaheim-bulletin 1955-07-12

JUST ABOUT READY—As visitors trundle up and down Main Street at Disneyland little will they know of the feverish activity that went on before the opening to have this land of magic and dreams spic and span and ready for the big day. In above photo is a souvenior shop on this main artery which leads into the plaza or "the hub" of the entire Disney-land adventure. Main Street is just like any other street in the area when lamplighters took over at night fall. THE GOLDEN HORSES the docks for the "Mark Horseshoe, termed "the ful of pop." At this Fro served, artists are putt CHARM AND ELEGANCE—Swift and Company's Red Wagon Restaurant, located in the Plaza of Disneyland, lends an atmosphere of refinement and individual beauty to the over-all Plazza scene. The restaurant, destined to become known throughout the world for its cuisine, will cater to those who enjoy the finest food same 20 eating places details and features cluded in an old mans chased and dismantele KING ARTHUR'S CARROUSEL—Beckoning today as it did in "days of old when knight bold will be the carrousel heming the courtyard of the Sleeping Beauty castle, the KING ARTHUR'S CARROUSEL—Beckoning today as it did in "days of old when knight bold will be the carrousel heming the courtyard of the Sleeping Beauty castle, the ing and romantic entrance to Disneyland's Fantasyland. Its stationary steeds of purebred go-round-and-round inviting both young and old to share in the fun. Palmolno steeds, with shiny black coats and names, bay horses and the "grays" were chosen with par care for Fantasyland. Assembling of the carrousel is in charge of well trained artists. SOUTH SEAS ATMOSPHERE—Frantically painting the outrigger cance suspended from the ceiling of the Polynesian Restaurant where food and drinks will be available in the Tahitian village, are the workman especially trained in reproducing the items from South Seas Frontierland with its far land. Here visitors will chantment. (Bulletin) WORK on Disneyland as Opening THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE—Facing "Rivers of America" and the docks for the "Mark Twain" river boat is the fabulous Golden Horseshoe, termed "the longest little bar with the tallest glassful of pop." At this Frontierland bar, where soft drinks will be served, artists are putting the final touches to the glamorous and romantic balconies and the unique stage with lights. Here the Floradora entertainment will be Decor of the interior is lighted by replica of the rub of the "days of great grandmama." (Bulletin Photo) THE GOLDEN HORCESHOE—Facing "Rivers of America" and the docks for the "Mark Twain" river boat is the fabulous Golden Horseshoe, termed "the longest little bar with the tallest glassful of pop." At this Frontierland bar, where soft drinks will be served, artists are putting the final touches to the glamorous enjoy the finest food and service available. It is one of the same 20 eating places in Disneyland. Much of the elegant details and features of the Red Wagon Restaurant were included in an old mansion in Beverly Hills Walt Disney purchased and dismantled. (Bulletin photo) WAITIN' ON THE LEVEE—All steamed up and ready is the "Mark Twain" Disneyland's river boat, an eagle of the paddle wheelers that traveled up and down the in pioneer years of America. She accommodates up sengers. First to pilot her, as she was made ship-shops of old when knights were ing Beauty castle, the impos- RIVERBOAT CAPTAIN—Captain Bill Trantum, who halls from Whittler, will pilot the 105-foot paddle-wheeler steamboat, "The Mark Twain," up and down the Disneyland "Rivers of America" days of old when knights were ing Beauty castle, the imposmary steeds of purebred beauty fun. Palmoino steeds, steeds were chosen with particular of well trained artisans. Bulletin photo) RIVERBOAT CAPTAIN—Captain Bill Trantum, who hails from Whittier, will pilot the 105-foot paddle-wheeler steamboat, "The Mark Twain," up and down the Disneyland "Rivers of America" replicas of river towns in New Orleans, Natches, Mobile, Cincinnati and the historical buildings of the old South. Captatain Trantum is a licensed Merchant Marine officer and saw service in World War II. (Bulletin photo) (Bulletin photo) Items from South Seas. The restaurant opens to the south of Frontierland with its front an imposing entrance to Adventureland. Here visitors will enjoy atmosphere of South Pacific enchantedment. (Bulletin Photo) OUT OF THE OLD WEST—Comin' round the bend tierland is an early Western stagecoach drawn by one of many horse-drawn coaches and wagons th Disneyland visitors on a ride through the West. Tuesday, July 12, 1955 Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin — 7 Opening Deadline Nears the unique stage with its gas foot-entertainment will be presented. Ed by replica of the ruby gas lightsama." (Bulletin Photo) SOMETHING FOR THE PUTURE—George Whitman, manager of Fantasyland, holds the first squirrel rifle received at Disneyland yesterday. The rifle, a .22-caliber automatic, was built by Richard Hicks of Alburquerque, N. M., who will reproduce the authentic squirrel guns to be used in the Davy Crockett Shooting Gallery in Frontierland opening later in the year. (Bulletin photo) the unique stage with its gas footentertainment will be presented. by replica of the ruby gas lights ama." (Bulletin Photo) SOMETHING FOR THE PUTURE—George Whitman, manager of Fantasyland, holds the first squirrel rifle received at Disneyland yesterday. The rifle, a .22-caliber automatic, was built by Richard Hicks of Alburquerque, N. M., who will reproduce the authentic squirrel guns to be used in the Davy Crockett Shooting Gallery in Frontierland opening later in the year. All steamed up and ready to take Disneyland's river boat, an exact replica aveled up and down the Mississippi. She accommodates up to 300 passhe was made ship-shape for the Disneyland opening, was Walt Disney, the head man of this multi-million dollar magic kingdom which nestles among Anaheim's famous orange groves. Mark Twain's captain is Bill Trantum, a licensed merchant marine officer. (Bulletin Photo) IN FASTASYLAND—Merlin's Magic Shop is included within the realm of Fantasyland where toys, magic tricks and other interesting items may be purchased. A sign painter is shown putting the finishing touches on the sign before the quaint shop. The children will dream of Fantasyland for many nights following their visit to the enchanting section of Disneyland with its many rides and sights. (Bulletin photo) Comin' round the bend from Front stagecoach drawn by four horses, coaches and wagons that will take through the West. The wagons and coaches are exact replicas of those used in the early days when they played an important role in opening the new frontier and linking it with the east. (Bulletin photo)