Disneyland photo ideas turned into...

The actual program from Steamboat Willie's debut in NYC at Universal's Colony Theater, 11/18/1928. Dave Smith told us that this was the closest thing Mickey Mouse had to a birth certificate. The first showing was at 12noon. This was Walt's copy, which he marked with his animator's red pencil:

Time of birth: 12noon by rickenmartin78, on Flickr

 

We had a chance to ride in the front of the monorail this past Summer. Fun, fun, fun! Here's a snippet I filmed and then threw some Spencer Davis on:

 

There are several different animals on pedestals around Sleeping Beauty castle. The pedestal tops open up to reveal the lighting used during the nightly fireworks show.

Hub Owl by rickenmartin78, on Flickr

 

Aurora Delta by rickenmartin78, on Flickr

 

Club 33

 

New Orleans Square

 

Early morning on Main Street