Vintage Disneyland

Before home video, or internet streaming became a thing, the only way to experience the classic Disney animated features at home, was on records. Before Disney launched its own in house label in 1955, many outside record producers released Disney albums, such as Victor, Golden and Capital Records. Once Disneyland Records launched, the studio began to release its own story album versions of popular animated Disney films.

Before home video, or internet streaming became a thing, the only way to experience the classic Disney animated features at home, was on records. Before Disney launched its own in house label in 1955, many outside record producers released Disney albums, such as Victor, Golden and Capital Records. Once Disneyland Records launched, the studio began to release its own story album versions of popular animated Disney films.

Before home video, or internet streaming became a thing, the only way to experience the classic Disney animated features at home, was on records. Before Disney launched its own in house label in 1955, many outside record producers released Disney albums, such as Victor, Golden and Capital Records. Once Disneyland Records launched, the studio began to release its own story album versions of popular animated Disney film

This free promotional album was given out to Disneyland guests in 1965 as a tie-in to the 1965 theatrically released Walt Disney motion picture, "A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood." Global Van Lines provided the moving trucks used in the film, and was also the Disneyland sponsor of the Town Square Lockers and Lost & Found.

An original soundtrack long playing album featuring a narrated tour of It's a Small World was released in 1964 during its original run at the New York World's Fair. The narrative is provided by Winston Hibler, who many will instantly recognize as the same voice-over narrator of the Walt Disney True-Life Adventure films.

Disneyland record

Walt Disney's lesser-known contributions to futurism. It highlights Disney's collaborations with Wernher von Braun on space travel films, showcasing their surprisingly accurate visions of space exploration. The transcript also details Disney's ambitious plan for EPCOT, a futuristic city incorporating advanced technology and innovative transportation systems, which unfortunately remained largely unrealized due to his untimely death. The video positions Disney as a visionary futurist, whose forgotten projects offer a compelling example of 1950s and 60s retrofuturism. The presenter encourages viewers to appreciate this often overlooked aspect of Disney's legacy.

Walt Disney's Disneyland is explored through various excerpts, detailing its conception from a personal idea sparked by observing his daughters at a park to its challenging creation and ultimately triumphant opening. The texts highlight Disney's vision for a family-friendly park, contrasting it with existing amusement parks, and trace the evolution of his concept, incorporating elements from his films and other projects, alongside the crucial role of television in securing funding. The narrative covers obstacles such as financial difficulties and initial setbacks at the opening, emphasizing the contributions of Disney's staff and the lasting impact of Disneyland as a global entertainment landmark. Finally, it emphasizes the ongoing legacy of Disney's park and the enduring magic he created.

The opening of Pirates of the Caribbean in 1967 would introduce a Disneyland record sold in music stores nationwide. It offered an alternative audio tour of the famous attraction, blending new narrative, sound effects and dialog recorded for the album, with additional sound effects dialog and music from the original soundtrack. Side B of the album featured a collection of sea shanties performed by Thurl Ravenscroft.

The Soundtrack of the Fabulous Adventure

This classic Disneyland Record was originally released in 1958. The story follows two children, Jane and John, who dream they visit Disneyland on Christmas Eve. There they encounter Mr. Toad, who zooms them all through the park aboard his antique motor car while running into the wicked old hag from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.