Sent from Disneyland

This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage postcards take us back to the early days of Adventureland and Frontierland. We begin at the Jungle Cruise dock in 1961 before heading underground in 1962 to explore the colorful waterfalls of Rainbow Caverns.

Our Haunted Mansion history lesson introduces another of the five singing busts: Rollo Rumkin, performed by actor and singer Vern Rowe. From his television appearances on Columbo, The Odd Couple, and Happy Days to his work in Disney's The Shaggy D.A., we explore the performer behind this memorable ghost.

Plus, we investigate two Baltimore-area buildings that helped inspire the Haunted Mansion's design: the demolished Shipley-Lydecker House and the historic Evergreen House. And an incoming postcard featuring Pinocchio reminds us that every day can be World Postcard Day when there's a postcard in your mailbox!

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage postcards take us to Frontierland and the Golden Horseshoe. First, we board the Mark Twain Riverboat for a cruise along the Rivers of America before stepping inside the Golden Horseshoe for a lively can-can performance.

Our Haunted Mansion history series continues with Jay Meyer, the voice behind Ned Nub, the second of the five singing busts. Discover Jay's remarkable musical career, from the Sportsmen Quartet and Hollywood film soundtracks to his many years performing alongside Fulton Burley in the Golden Horseshoe Revue. We'll explore the connections between his work as a Haunted Mansion ghost and his long history entertaining Disneyland guests.

Plus, an appropriately spooky incoming postcard featuring a raven, a Halloween-ready quote from L. M. Montgomery, and the eerie history of Minnesota's Nopeming Sanitarium.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

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 ghost Phineas.

Plus, an incoming World Postcard Day postcard made with a new printing press, a look at postcards traveling around the world, and a reminder that sometimes the most fascinating stories are found on the backs of the cards themselves.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

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 Algernon—the bust with the bowler hat.

Plus, an incoming postcard featuring The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, a look at vintage postage, and some fun connections between Disney history, Postcrossing, and the mail.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

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 journeys, duplicate postcards, and why even receiving the same card twice can make each one unique.

Plus, a Florida postcard featuring the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a reminder of the changing world of postal cancellations, and a little encouragement to be a tourist in your own town.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

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 a three-dimensional experience. We'll also look at the animals used in the display—including the famous armadillo—and the 1958 grand opening.

Plus, an incoming Disneyland postcard from Tess, a look at a mysterious 1958 contest that helped one postcard sender win a trip to Disneyland.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

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.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

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 Beauty Castle. From there, we head to Main Street, U.S.A., and explore the history of another Disneyland mailbox outside the Main Street Opera House—from Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln to the Disney Gallery and the many changes that have surrounded this historic location.

Plus, an incoming postcard from Shannon perfectly connects with this episode's continuing Disneyland mailbox tour!

Join me as we explore Disneyland history, vintage postcards, postage stamps, and the stories hiding in the Happiest Place on Earth.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

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.

Plus, an incoming postcard from the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour, a funny Walt Disney World raincoat story, and thinking about postcard mysteries to investigate.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

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 can sometimes mean giving it a second chance to complete its journey.

Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021