I don’t always participate in Throwback Thursday but this week I thought it was appropriate. I’ve been looking at a lot of old photos lately triggering multiple walks down memory lane.
Currently, there are several fun Disney contests going on with trips up for grabs. One is Relive the Magic. Disney is looking for pics from trips to Walt Disney World taken in the 70s and 80s. From this little exercise, I’ve learned that my parents didn’t take a lot of vacation pictures when we were growing up. However, I did find a couple of pics that put me right back in the year of our first trip, 1987.
My sister and I at Epcot Center in 1987
My sister and I at the France pavilion at Epcot Center (it was still called that then) in 1987
Another contest is Disneyland Through the Decades, in preparation for Disneyland’s 60th Birthday celebration next year. They are looking for Disneyland photos from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Sadly, I’ve never been to Disneyland. My dad, however, went in 1966 after completing his service in the Air Force.
My dad in front of Pirates of the Caribbean in 1966
He had been stationed at Nellis Air Base in Las Vegas, and once he was discharged, before heading home to start the rest of his life, he and one of his Air Force buddies headed to Disneyland. I can almost hear the conversation now. “Guys, now that you’ve finished your duty in the Air Force what are you going to do next?” “I’m going to Disneyland!” Ok, it probably didn’t go exactly like that. Still, I’ve loved looking at the photos from that trip.
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, 1966
One thing that has made me really happy is the memorabilia my dad kept from his trip, like this stir stick from the Tiki Gardens and his guide book from the park.
Disneyland memorabilia from 1966
Walt was alive and well at that time and knowing he had more of a hand in these items than anything I’ve ever experienced at Walt Disney World makes them even more special. So I think this photo is fitting for the 3rd contest they have going on right now, the Disneyland Get Happier contest. They are looking for Disneyland photos that make you happy.
I can’t think of anything that makes me happier than walking down memory lane with the people I love starring in those memories.
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