Sent from Disneyland

This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage postcards take us back to Disneyland in 1958 and 1960. We visit Sleeping Beauty Castle, where a family enjoys a perfect spring day at the park, and Frontierland's railroad station, where a postcard leads to a mystery about Astrid and her hopes of making it as an actress in Hollywood.

Our Haunted Mansion history lesson continues with Bob Ebright, the voice behind Phineas P. Pock, one of the five singing busts. We explore his film and singing career, the story behind his character's name, and a possible connection to the hitchhiking...

This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage postcards take us back to Disneyland in 1969 and 1975. We begin with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and a postcard from a family road trip that included Disneyland, the Grand Canyon, and a journey through the western United States. Then we head underground into Rainbow Caverns in Frontierland.

This year an October series on the Haunted Mansion's five singing busts. We'll look at the original Marc Davis concepts, the characters behind the busts, the filming and recording of the famous Grim Grinning Ghosts performance, and the mysterious history of Cousin...

Snow White, Primeval World & Postcards from Around the World

This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage Disneyland postcards take us back to 1967 and 1970. We start with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs visiting Disneyland beneath the Matterhorn, followed by a look at the Triceratops and their young in the Primeval World diorama.

The history lessons turn the spotlight on my growing collection of Disney postcards received through Postcrossing—from vintage Disneyland cards that have traveled across the world to handmade drawings of some wonderfully obscure Disney characters. We'll look at the longest and shortest jo...

This week on Sent from Disneyland, we travel back to 1958 and 1959 with two postcards featuring Disneyland's incredible Grand Canyon Diorama.

Our first postcard, mailed in November 1958, shows mule deer watching the passing Disneyland Railroad, while the second, from June 1959, features bighorn sheep silhouetted against the canyon. Both postcards offer a glimpse into the early years of one of Disneyland's most impressive railroad displays.

The history lesson explores how Walt Disney, Claude Coats, and a team of artists created the massive Grand Canyon backdrop, along with the plants, rocks, and animals that transformed the diorama into...

This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage postcards take us from a summer evening at Sleeping Beauty Castle to the Haunted Mansion in 1979.

Our postcards reveal Disneyland visitors enjoying the park during some very different eras, while the history lesson explores the evolution of Disneyland's attraction safety signs—from early warnings on ride vehicles to the safety measures introduced around Alice in Wonderland in the early 2000s.

Plus, an incoming postcard from Hong Kong Disneyland featuring Tiana and a look back at a very hot and rainy Labor Day weekend at the parks.

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Posting from Disneyland. This week on Sent from Disneyland, we explore two vintage postcards and continue our tour of Disneyland through its historic mailboxes.

First, we travel back to 1974 with a postcard featuring the Rivers of America, the Mark Twain, and Tom Sawyer Island. Then we take a closer look at the mailbox near what is now Pooh Corner and its fascinating history alongside Bear Country, the Country Bear Jamboree, Splash Mountain, and Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Our second postcard features Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, and a colorful collection of Disney characters in front of Sleeping B...

This week on Sent from Disneyland, we travel back to November 1971 with two postcards featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Disneyland Band. Both cards were used to record a day at Disneyland, offering a small glimpse into how guests documented their memories.

Then we head into the curio cabinet to explore the history of Disneyland metal drink trays. From early advertising and souvenir trays to four examples in my collection featuring California landmarks, Mickey Mouse, the Mark Twain, Jungle Cruise, Tomorrowland, and more, we'll look at how these practical souvenirs became collectible pieces of Disneyland history.

This week on Sent from Disneyland, we cruise down the Rivers of America with two vintage postcards featuring the Mark Twain, dating from 1971 and 1974.

Then we head into the curio cabinet for a look at the history of Disneyland floating pens. We'll explore how these novelty pens were developed, their connection to the 1962 Seattle World's Fair and Space Needle, and several Disneyland examples from the 1960s through today—including Mark Twain, Tinker Bell, the Disneyland Railroad, and more.

Plus, an incoming postcard, a story about the mysterious Postcard Bandit, and why finding an old postcard ca...

This week on Sent from Disneyland, we're shaking things up with a pair of vintage Disneyland postcards and a look at one of the park's most practical—and collectible—souvenirs: salt and pepper shakers.

Our first postcard takes us back to July 1957, with the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad arriving at Main Street Station. The postcard sender braved a sweltering day at Disneyland, staying from noon until 10 p.m.

Then we head to the Rivers of America in 1969 aboard the Mark Twain, before exploring two early Disneyland salt and pepper shaker sets from my collection. From char...

This week on Sent from Disneyland, we dive beneath the surface with a 1961 postcard featuring Disneyland's Submarine Voyage, complete with the Nautilus emerging from Submarine Falls. The postcard message gives us a glimpse of a guest's first impressions of one of Disneyland's most futuristic attractions.

The history segment takes us to 1987 and the opening of Star Tours, where I pull a commemorative Star Tours Inaugural Flight watch from my collection. We'll look at the unusual 60-hour opening weekend, the watch's design and original warranty, and the mystery of why it says only "January 1987."

Then we...

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This week we travel back to 1965 and 1967 with two classic Disneyland postcards featuring the Main Street Railroad Station and Sleeping Beauty Castle. Along the way we read the messages home, uncover the weather and park attendance from each visit, and revisit the magic of Walt's original park.

In this episode's history segment, we flip through a 2005 Disneyland Passport Guide created exclusively for Annual Passholders, exploring the excitement leading up to Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Celebration. From the debut of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Block Party Bash, and

This week we explore two postcards spanning the Disneyland Resort's history—from a 2001 visit to the newly opened Disney California Adventure featuring Grizzly Peak, to a 1968 ride aboard the Becky Thatcher raft to Tom Sawyer Island.

The history segment looks at the story behind the iconic Disney California Adventure "CALIFORNIA" letters, from their debut at the park entrance to their move to Cal Expo in Sacramento, where they continue to welcome visitors to the California State Fair.

Plus, an incoming Postcrossing postcard from South Korea, thoughts on solo Disney park trips, and more Disney postal hi...

Was there ever an official Disneyland postmark? That's one of the questions I get asked most often, and in this episode I dive into the history behind Disneyland mail, unique ZIP code 92803, pictorial cancels, cachets, and whether mail was ever officially postmarked "Disneyland, CA."

We begin with two 1985 postcards celebrating Disneyland's 30th Anniversary. The first features Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs welcoming guests to New Fantasyland and bears the special EXPO '85 Anaheim pictorial cancel honoring 30 years of Disneyland magic. The second, mailed on Disneyland's official 30th birthday—July 17, 1985—shows Mickey Mouse leading the Disneyland Band down...

A pair of vintage Disneyland postcards leads to an unexpected detour into television history in this episode of Sent from Disneyland. A 1976 postcard featuring the Disneyland Railroad reveals that its sender attended one of the very first tapings of ABC's short-lived game show Hot Seat, prompting a look at the unusual lie-detector-based competition, why it struggled to find an audience, and how it was overshadowed by the debut of Family Feud.

The second postcard, featuring the Mark Twain Riverboat cruising past Cascade Peak, continues the story with the rise and fall of Hot Seat—from its unique ga...

Celebrate America's Bicentennial through the lens of Disneyland in this episode of Sent from Disneyland. We begin with a 1975 Jungle Cruise postcard featuring a skipper protecting guests from charging hippos, setting the stage for a look back at Disneyland's America on Parade celebration. From the park's 20th Anniversary logo to the iconic Spirit of '76 artwork featuring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, we explore three different Disneyland guide maps produced during the Bicentennial years and the patriotic artwork that became synonymous with the celebration.

A second postcard, showing the Primeval World dinosaurs along the Disneyland Railroad, takes us...

Celebrate Donald Duck's 50th birthday with a trip back to Disneyland in 1984! This episode of Sent from Disneyland begins with a postcard mailed during the opening weekend of Donald's anniversary celebration, where the sender excitedly mentions attending Donald's birthday party. That message leads into the story of Disneyland's "Goin' Quackers" celebration, complete with a special ceremony in Town Square, appearances by Scrooge McDuck, Daisy, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Ludwig Von Drake, and dozens of Disney characters, plus a birthday parade unlike any other in the park's history.

A second vintage postcard featuring Mickey Mouse rescuing Donald Duck from...

Set sail for New Orleans Square in this episode of Sent from Disneyland as we explore two postcards connected to one of Disneyland's most beloved attractions: Pirates of the Caribbean. The first postcard, mailed in 1970, captures a panoramic view of New Orleans Square with the Pirates entrance, Royal Street storefronts, and the charming details that made the land feel like a living piece of old New Orleans. A note from a family vacationing across Southern California provides a glimpse into a classic road trip that included Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and the...

In this episode of Sent from Disneyland, we continue the Disneyland Mailbox Tour with a stop at one of the most overlooked locations on Main Street, U.S.A.—the mailbox outside Carefree Corner. A 1967 postcard showing guests gathered outside the Insurance Company of North America information center provides the perfect starting point to explore the history of this unique Main Street landmark. From complimentary souvenirs and travel assistance to its later lives as the Hospitality Center, Gibson Card Corner, Photo Supply, and today's Plaza Point holiday shop, we trace more than six decades of changes to this iconic co...

This week on Sent from Disneyland, we set sail through Frontierland with two vintage postcards and a fascinating look at a forgotten piece of Disney history. Our first postcard, mailed in 1971, features the Mark Twain Riverboat steaming along the Rivers of America with the Matterhorn rising in the distance. A simple note to a friend captures a memorable day spent at Disneyland with family, while the postcard itself serves as a gateway into the history of the Tru-Vue Company.

Long before View-Master became a household name, Tru-Vue was producing stereoscopic film viewers that brought destinations and stories...

In the final installment of Imagineering May, Sent from Disneyland explores the stories behind two overlooked Disneyland designers whose names still appear on a Main Street window. A 1972 postcard featuring the Disneyland Railroad and Floral Mickey leads into the life of art director Wade R. Rubottom, whose work helped shape Main Street, U.S.A. before he went on to design other theme parks across America. Then, a 1974 Mark Twain postcard highlights the career of George Patrick, a Frontierland art director whose influence can still be felt throughout Disneyland's western landscapes.

Along the way, we uncover vintage...

Travel through Disneyland history with postcards, park memories, and the artistry of Disney Legend Sam McKim. This episode begins with a colorful 1960 multi-view postcard featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Mark Twain, the Jungle Cruise, the Monorail, and Submarine Voyage—capturing the excitement of Disneyland during one of its most ambitious eras of expansion. Along the way, we uncover the story behind the postcard's unusual dual cancels and trace a summer day in the park filled with long hours, warm weather, and over 22,000 guests.

The history segment shines a spotlight on Sam McKim, one of the most influential ar...

Journey back to Disneyland's early decades through postcards filled with personal memories, vintage stamps, and Main Street history. This episode begins with a 1959 ride aboard Casey Jr. Circus Train as a postcard sender describes warm California weather, busy travel plans, and a magical trip through Storybook Land. Along the way, we explore the life and work of Disney artist and Imagineer Bruce Bushman, whose designs helped shape Fantasyland classics including Casey Jr., the Mad Tea Party, Monstro the Whale, and the Peter Pan pirate ships.

The second postcard transports us to 1969 with the Disneyland Band performing in...

This week, Sent from Disneyland explores the life and legacy of opening-day cast member Ray Van De Warker through two vintage Disneyland postcards. A 1969 Fantasyland postcard featuring King Arthur Carrousel and the Disneyland Band leads into stories of Ray's early days operating attractions on opening day, sleeping inside the park before Disneyland debuted, and his role as "Catfish Jones" on the Mickey Mouse Club. Then, a 1966 Mark Twain postcard dives into the origins of the famous Disneyland cast member canoe races and Ray's 41-year Disneyland career that earned him a Main Street window tribute. The episode also features an...

Step back in time with three postcards from Disneyland that capture the magic of the park across decades. From a 1958 Jungle Cruise adventure aboard the Mekong Maiden to a 1977 spin on the Mad Tea Party, each card offers a firsthand glimpse into the sights, sounds, and sentiments of a day at Disneyland—complete with vintage stamps, park hours, weather, and personal messages sent home.

This episode also highlights Disney legend Bob Mattey, the mechanical effects pioneer behind the Jungle Cruise animals, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and even the infamous shark from Jaws. His contributions helped bring Disneyland's ea...

This week, Sent from Disneyland continues its mailbox tour with two more lost Disneyland mailboxes—and one modern postcard surprise. First, a 1976 Matterhorn postcard takes us to a forgotten Tomorrowland mailbox once located beneath the Skyway, Monorail, and PeopleMover. Then, a 1965 Frontierland postcard leads us to the mailbox hidden beside the Westward Ho Trading Company and its iconic wooden Indian photo spot. Finally, an incoming 2026 postcard featuring vintage stamps and a Sinatra quote ties today's mail magic back to Disneyland. Along the way: park history, extinct attractions, vintage stamps, and the stories written on the backs of postcards.

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Travel through Disneyland history via three postcards from 1963, 1976, and 2026. From the Jungle Cruise and Adventureland's original mailbox, to Main Street's Emporium windows and the Disneyland Band, to a modern Space Mountain Postcrossing story—this episode blends park history, personal messages, and postal details into one nostalgic journey through time.

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Step back into Disneyland Park in 1966 through two nearly identical postcards featuring Abraham Lincoln inside the Main Street Opera House. 

Then, we dive into the magic of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Dream Machine from 1990. 

We'll also break down the official rules of the promotion, from free ticket loopholes at the pet kennels to prize redemption near The Walt Disney Story and a chance at big wins near Sleeping Beauty Castle.

A nostalgic journey through postcards, park history, and the small details that bring Disneyland's past to life.

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Let's look at Disneyland's original Car's Land. Yes there was a land for cars in 1955 and new Carsland is where the old one was. Have fun with an April Fools' episode this week. Fitting I am posting this from the Mickey and Friends Parking lot.

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A special episode IYKYK. But a look at a map from Disneyland's 45th anniversary. The launch of FASTPASS and lots of Zipper and Zippys.

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First Disneyland map with New Orleans Square. March Map Maddness continues with a Disneyland guide from 1966

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One of my favorite Disneyland maps is this green 1964 map just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy exploring this simple but fun map.

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Let's take a trip to Tom Sawyer Island on an Explorer's Map. Disneyland as it was in 1957 and 2007 what changes on a map in 50 years.

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A tiny episode for a unique Disneyland perfromer. Not much is out there about this pixie, but she made a big difference in nighttime entertainment even if her performance was less than half a minute.

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Two more lost mailboxes of Disneyland. One that I have only seen in the one photo I have of it and another is the latest lost mailbox. Come explore Tomorrowland and Fantasyland past.

PLUS check out Going To Guides new mail club:

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Picture this you are sitting down for an anniversary dinner and you get an envelop with a Disneyland book in side. This is that book The Spirit of Disneyland. This episode we flip through the pages of what is now a 40 year old book.

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Exploring Disneyland through past mailboxes. As a Disneyland history podcast my mailbox tour should include the mailboxes of Disneyland past and present. This week we look from a Fantasyland mail box (that I just learned about) and a Frontierland mailbox.

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Explore Disneyland 1958 with a guidebook filled with commentary. It is like reconnecting with a old friend's vacation.

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My review and suggestions for Disneyland Handcrafted. The epsiode is mostly spoiler free so enjoy it before or after you watch the incredible film.

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Another two mailbox tour of Disneyland head the the hub and move to Frontierland for some vintage views. 

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Just a Congregation standing on it's a small world in Disneyland. You can check out thier album on spotify with this link  

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