I love posting some of our old Walt Disney World pictures. These are a few of a set of slides we received from my wife's aunt. These were taken by her uncle in June 1973. Back then only The Magic Kingdom was open and crowds were not near what they are today.
 |
| Uncle Scrooge - 1973 |
I do not remember seeing Pluto and Goofy driving around in Herbie the Love Bug. Herbie made his big screen debut in 1968 so he was still brand new to Disney when these were taken.
 |
| Pluto and Goofy - 1973 |
And of course it amazes me at the OPEN SPACES they had to drive around in Herbie.
 |
| I didn't know they could drive!! |
I think Walt Disney World has always had a parade and this Mine Train float is a far cry from what you see in the Magic Kingdom today.
 |
| 1973 Parade Float |
Four more of the Seven Dwarfs in Fantasy Land. It looks like a few more people are watching here.
 |
| 1973 some of the Seven Dwarfs in a Parade |
I have been going to Walt Disney World since it opened in 1971 and have shared a lot of our old photos here on Growing Up Disney. I hope you enjoy looking at these from 1973.
--DisneyDad
History
Wow, those are classics, love them!
ReplyDeleteAmazing pics, I love seeing the old photos of how it used to be ;-)
ReplyDeleteHow special to have those photos from when the park was new!
ReplyDeleteLove your vintage pictures! Wide open spaces must have been really neat to see!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your pictures are amazing, I would love to see the Seven Dwarfs out in a parade - especially if they were in their mine carts!
ReplyDeleteDisneyDad- you take me right back. You have THE best Walt Disney World photos!!
ReplyDelete