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Wow!!!!! Awesome history on the Sailing Ship Columbia! I've read bits and pieces on this but never in such detail! She's truly a beautiful ship! I've been on this attraction many times. So much to see. It's really surprising! Be sure to go below deck to see lots of details and interesting things! But do not touch the gun on the bow! The CM's are a little testy about it. I've eaten at the Bengal Barbeque. Nice place to stop for a snack! Thank you SMK! What a great Disney history post today! You're so cool!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 6-4-13 7:37AM Like  Reply

The Columbia is ok... It sure does look nice when they hoist that Jolly Roger up durring Fantasmic... oh haha Just kidding... sort of. I do always wish I had one though. Bengal BBQ is a family favorite, for me especially, I usually have Two Safari Skewers because I hardly notice the asparagus all I see is BACON! Now I am hungry and in need of an adventure at sea...Thank you miss. - GrumpyPirateDad  598.0 #187 6-4-13 7:49AM Like  Reply

Very interesting post. I have wanted to go on this a very long time, for some reason it just never happens! I do think its very beautiful, and love to see it on the river and in pics. Thanks for sharing. :) - piratelife4me  391.7 #352 6-4-13 8:47PM Like  Reply

We love riding on the Columbia, always lots of fun!! Thanks for all of this great info. I have never been to Bengal BBQ, sounds like I should definitely try it! 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 6-4-13 8:54PM Like  Reply

I love star tours 2 and found some secrects that cannot be posted on mw but if you ride with me I can share some with you ,hahaha anyways star tours 2 has 2 openings,2 first planet scenes,3 chracter holographic sequences,and 3 final ending scenes. mix and match this makes it a total of 54 versions. What i CAN share with you is disney left the number 1401 with is the shuttle you board on the spaceport is the same one with r2 and c-3po in the main entrance room. our pre captain rex is found in the queue line but is labeled as defective and if you listen to him closely he will spark every few minutes and speak a line from the old star tours. There are two hidde mickeys in the line , one is from the luggage scanner and the second is on the video moniter hallway every now and then r2 appears and tops ,turns and pulls out two arm and turns them into a circle sideways making a hidden mickey from a few seconds. before officially relaunching disney had a contest to ap to ride star tours and even today even after entering every last contest open to ap have not won yet. they estimated about 100,000 ap previews with cm previews too.thank you - pikarich  677.6 #159 6-3-13 10:31AM Like(3)  Reply

Thanks for the info! Love to read your posts. I was not there. Didn't have my AP yet. - Tiggerific  104.6 #3019 6-3-13 7:01AM Like  Reply

We were there June 3rd! We were close by the SW Ceromonies and I took a bunch of pics for MW. Also disneygirl19, my daughter sat next to Carrie Fisher (supposedly) on a bench and took a pic for MW. There was a MW debate if it was her or not. Got some LE pins for once for us and MWer too! Overall a very fun hectic day. Love opening days! :-) - PrincessDuckie  590.8 #191 6-3-13 11:57AM Like  Reply

We love the 'new' Star Tours after the refurb...Naboo is my fave destination. Thanks as always, this was fun to read. 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 6-3-13 5:40PM Like  Reply

Soooo awesome!! I loved watching Buzz floating in space!!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 - caramiapoohAKAface  1526.8 #53 5-31-13 5:30PM Like(2)  Reply

Loved the pictures of Buzz in space. Great mission - Tealtownfan  701.8 #146 5-31-13 8:43AM Like(1)  Reply

That is awesome! Thank you for all the incredible posts duchess! I love reading these incredible facts.. - chiss720  3.3 #20358 5-31-13 4:45PM Like  Reply

I didn't know that he went to space. Thanks for always give us great info all the time. I love reading your posts :-) - Goofnaround  7.7 #7954 5-31-13 8:45PM Like  Reply

Good morning. Thanks for the links. Janet and I never missed a episode of Zorro when we were growing up. I was not at Disneyland for Zorro days. It was great fun to see clips of the Viewliner and Autopia(without the center rail). Always great to see Thru The Mirror. Great, Great movie - Tealtownfan  701.8 #146 5-30-13 7:48AM Like(1)  Reply

Good morning. I'm thinking they should bring back Zorro days. 🎶Who makes the sign of the Z.. Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..Zorro..🎶 I wonder if they will allow me to wear my cape and mask today - GrumpyPirateDad  598.0 #187 5-30-13 8:20AM Like(1)  Reply

Omg I remember watching this cartoon as a kid!!! Thanks Duchess !! - missariel33  134.0 #2581 5-30-13 4:19PM Like  Reply

Awesome. My friend is obsessed with Zorro! - Jillian  766.1 #131 5-30-13 9:01PM Like  Reply

Have to watch the cartoon still. I just love all those old shorts. So much fun. I LOVE the cabanas at the DL hotel! Best kept decently priced secret if you ask me. As much $ as we spend elsewhere in the parks on food and souvenirs, and for the rooms themselves, I just think this is a great deal! $110 gets you a half day rental, either 9-1 or 2-6 pm. I think the full day is $165, from 9-6. We have rented the cabana several times this past year, and never regretted it. Fridge stocked with water bottles, and they bring you a fruit bowl. Ceiling fan, as you mentioned, plus the TV. Also a safe that you set your own combination to, so you can lock up your valuables and not worry about them. (In case you want to wear your diamond necklace to the pool, but not necessarily in it! 😂). Of course, you can order drinks and food. It's nice to have a big coffee table, cushioned couch and love seat, two lounge chairs and a big basket of towels. I definitely recommend an afternoon rental of a cabana if you are staying at the DL hotel. They allow up to 6 people in them at a time, by the way. - meridafan  1098.9 #75 5-29-13 11:16AM Like(3)  Reply

🎶Who's got the sweetest disposition? One guess, guess who🎶. Such a fun cartoon!! And I knew that coin was gonna cause Donald problems! Teehee! I've never stayed at any DLR hotel. But the cabanas sound fun! Thank you, SMK, for making me smile again :) You're the Best!!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-29-13 7:43AM Like(2)  Reply

The water slide is pretty fun! If you stay at the DL hotel it is definitely worth a trip to the pool to try the slide! - LilSterner  2686.2 #20 5-29-13 5:03PM Like  Reply

modern inventions is one of my fave shorts!! - HiddenMickeyFanatic  307.2 #588 5-29-13 5:36PM Like  Reply

I miss the mine train! While I love BTMRR, I have so many wonderful memories of riding the mine train with my parents. As a kid, my parents and I took road trips every year and the mine train was such a great reminder of some of the amazing sites we had seen. The cave as you enter BTMRR is a tribute to the mine train, with the glowing stalagmites, stalactite (yes, that's how it's spelled!) and springs. The whole area was incredible, with the pack mules and stagecoaches! It, along with IASW and POTC were my mom's favorites....they were entertaining but not roller-coasters! IASW has not been a favorite of mine, although I love it at Christmas. But it was a must every trip with my mom! My fondest recollections involve the later years when my dad and my daughter would nap on it while mom and I sang along with the soundtrack! I vaguely remember the animation building...I preferred rides at that age! - Gia  794.1 #122 5-28-13 11:21AM Like(5)  Reply

Good morning. I liked the Mine Train a lot when I was young. The Geysers smelled at lot better at Disneyland then at Yellowstone. Enjoyed the bears fishing and back scratching on a tree. Like the prairie dogs popping up. The waterfall by the Rivers of America, the tunnels, other animals and birds. I think I liked it all - Tealtownfan  701.8 #146 5-28-13 7:30AM Like(1)  Reply

I love these posts. Thank you! - SorcererMky  236.7 #1173 5-28-13 10:16PM Like  Reply

As always, I learn so much from you posts! Thank you!!! - Boundin  427.8 #301 5-28-13 11:06PM Like  Reply

Another awesome memory! A few of us who were attending UCI at the time, ditched classes (and right before finals!) to ride Space Mtn. on opening day! No lines back then so we rode it over and over again. We were given free tshirts (I still have mine, just don't know where it is) and bumper stickers commemorating opening day. No music back then, and the queue had windows where those waiting in line could see the "rockets" zooming around. When I was hired as a CM the following year we had a tour of the attraction then rode it with the lights on...which is quite scary! The tracks seem soooo close to each other! The best memories I have are riding it with my dad...seeing him with his hands in the air and laughing made it even better. - Gia  794.1 #122 5-27-13 11:38AM Like(12)  Reply

This is my favorite attraction in Disneyland! Did you know there are 14 right turns and only 3 left turns on the ride? Yes, I've counted them! Also, I do remember watching shows on the Tomorrowland Stage! Thank you SMK! This is such a great tribute to this attraction and the history behind it! You're awesome!!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-27-13 6:36AM Like(5)  Reply

Wonderful post and I love reading everyone's replies about SM memories. I love the ride but still cannot hold my arms up! - PrincessLeia  263.7 #906 5-28-13 12:01AM Like  Reply

Such a great post! Thank you so much :) - SarahJoshDisney  69.6 #3465 5-28-13 1:05AM Like  Reply

🎶Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee...🎶 🎶Davy...Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier! I remember watching the show. Fun memories! I'm pretty sure I saw Pinocchio that first year I was there at Christmas time with my whole family in 1983. I definitely remember that Mickey Mouse theater, too. Loved it, but I love Pinocchio more. So that was a good change. Thank you for another trip down memory lane, Duchess! 😘 - meridafan  1098.9 #75 5-25-13 10:24AM Like(3)  Reply

Wow a triple play Duchess !! I remember reading somewhere that the demand was so high for coon skin hats that they sold out worldwide supply as a result of Davey Crocket mania - polo33  20.1 #5140 5-25-13 1:25PM Like(1)  Reply

Great post! I remember watching the movie in school. I am yet to visit the new island. Was just telling my minis I'd take them over there their next trip. - PixiPirateMaid  144.9 #2412 5-25-13 10:29AM Like  Reply

Thanks so much for this duchess!! - missariel33  134.0 #2581 5-25-13 10:45AM Like  Reply

Yay! Thank you so much! To duchess and hiddenmickeyfanatic for adding me! - sunshinegates  369.8 #389 5-22-13 8:48PM Like(3)  Reply

Hooray!! Congrats to your mini(s)!! - DiamondInTheRough  300.7 #623 5-22-13 5:43PM Like  Reply

:) congrats! - piratelife4me  391.7 #352 5-22-13 9:03PM Like  Reply

Congrats!!! This is so great! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-22-13 11:40PM Like  Reply

Omg Tatum is going to get on Indiana for first time today!!!! - MarshaMouse  2935.5 #16 5-22-13 4:10PM Like(6)  Reply

Good morning doll! I remember this event. It was so cool to see them up on a roof top. - LaPearleNoir  620.8 #180 5-22-13 6:37AM Like  Reply

I missed this! We didn't go to the parks that summer so this was very fun to read about, thanks!! Great photos too. Man...my 8 y/o loves Indy so much, this would be so exciting for him!! - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 5-22-13 11:03PM Like  Reply

Sad to have missed this before our more than one trip a year. - PrincessAuroraMomma  394.6 #346 5-23-13 11:01AM Like  Reply

I agree!! So many generous donations! MWers are the most remarkable people!!! Also, donations in time, quality posts, and all you do to help MouseWait!!! Duchess, you are such a great part of MW too!!! Thank you!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-21-13 12:55PM Like(3)  Reply

Rigged! Haha! I'm so glad you were so blessed this weekend! I couldn't think of a better person to receive all of these! - IDVandalSkipperCM  1326.2 #61 5-21-13 1:11PM Like(1)  Reply

So fun!!! I can imagine your minis faces as you unpacked all the fun!!!! Congrats again SMK!!! 😘 - PixiPirateMaid  144.9 #2412 5-23-13 6:31PM Like  Reply

Loving the Disney quote! - Pollyanna702  204.3 #1608 5-23-13 7:32PM Like  Reply

I love star tours and space mountain, but hoping someday they re do this land and make it more futuristic. - madsdad  1220.2 #67 5-21-13 8:13AM Like(1)  Reply

I don't think I realized all of these changes happened at one time! I was in college and didn't go to DL that often during this time period I think. I really enjoyed reading this, thank you! I did go on the Rocket Rods once, after waiting almost 2 hours in line! 😁 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 5-21-13 9:07PM Like(1)  Reply

I attended the re-dedication.. It's always exciting to be a part of any special event at the Park. I still have my ears and a Tomorrowland mouse pad with Mickey dressed as an astronaut ... good times...! - carminaire  56.2 #3681 5-21-13 4:44PM Like  Reply

I can still remember the rocket rods! It was such a cool ride! - BriarBeauty  62.5 #3582 5-21-13 7:59PM Like  Reply

Thank you SMK! This is one of the great times in Walt's dream and vision of the park and a great moment in Disney History. Thanks for sharing all the memories with us. You're awesome! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-17-13 2:35PM Like(2)  Reply

oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no oui oui, no no no no hahaha I wish I had watched this earlier.. thank you Duchess as always. These are full grown brontosauruses, now you see why the would not make good house pets. - GrumpyPirateDad  598.0 #187 5-18-13 2:42AM Like(1)  Reply

I just loved the Wonderful World of Color TV show! Thanks for the good memories SMK! - debbiev  78.8 #3341 5-17-13 3:23PM Like  Reply

I loved that TV show! Thanks for the info! - adisneyfamily  563.9 #203 5-17-13 3:40PM Like  Reply

I love Little Hiawatha! 😍 - Miss-E-Mouse  839.4 #111 5-15-13 11:43AM Like(1)  Reply

Thank you soooooo much. I really appreciate it. And thank you to all of the birthday wishes. - TDunc55  31.9 #4368 5-15-13 3:44PM Like(1)  Reply

Happy bday tDunc55! - missariel33  134.0 #2581 5-15-13 7:38PM Like  Reply

I love both of these and haven't seen them in forever!! Thank you Duchess, can't wait to have my kids watch tomorrow too. 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 5-15-13 8:35PM Like  Reply

No jet pack either. Ack! - Tom  4013.7 #7 5-14-13 9:39AM Like(1)  Reply

Road trip! We sure have come a long way. I would choose the highway Slumber Bus from the startling idea board. From the experts more realistic future I choose the punch card automatic navigation system with synchronized scanning map in a highly specialized pleasure vehicle. I always enjoy the way Walt Disney Presents things. It is so nice of you to take the time and effort to share Disney history with us each day. Thank you, thank you and at least once more... Thank you Duchess! - GrumpyPirateDad  598.0 #187 5-14-13 11:21AM Like(1)  Reply

Thanks for always posting such great info about Disney :-) - Goofnaround  7.7 #7954 5-14-13 5:33PM Like  Reply

Cool! - missariel33  134.0 #2581 5-14-13 11:31PM Like  Reply

Wow! Thanks for sharing the collage. Looks like it was just a perfectly magical Mothers Day afternoon. Hooray!!!! - GrumpyPirateDad  598.0 #187 5-13-13 1:24PM Like(1)  Reply

Oh my goodness! what a wonderful day you all had! That is great that he renewed his AP :) So happy for such a beautiful day & mama.(great pics!) - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint  1837.6 #43 5-13-13 1:29PM Like(1)  Reply

I'm so gład your day was so special. Thanks for sharing with us at home. See you this weekend. 😘 - LaPearleNoir  620.8 #180 5-13-13 10:19PM Like(1)  Reply

AWE! Thanks so much everyone! You all are very sweet! - Duchess_SMK  3528.3 #10 5-13-13 9:40PM Like  Reply

I love fantasmic!! My favorite part is the dancing monkeys!! Thank you! - Armenda  1058.9 #82 5-13-13 8:45AM Like(2)  Reply

Yay! Happy dedication day to the coolest show ever! 🎉 - ribidib  424.5 #307 5-13-13 8:43AM Like(1)  Reply

I still remember seeing fantasmic for the first time. Not everything can make you feel that way - Philliprocks  306.5 #592 5-13-13 11:47PM Like  Reply

I love THIS pic! ❤Malificent❤ - melissa_ficent  318.0 #549 5-14-13 12:47AM Like  Reply

So cool! And Happy Mother's Day! Yes I've been on all the Main Street vehicles at one time or another! They certainly add to the charm of Main Street. My favorite has always been the Omnibus on the top level!!! So fun! I love the sounds of the motor and the horn of the cars going down the street. With the music, sights and sounds... That's what Main Street U.S.A. is all about! Thank you SMK! What a great part of Disney history! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-12-13 8:24AM Like(3)  Reply

Happy Mother's Day to all the MW moms out there! - turkeylegman  255.5 #974 5-12-13 6:53AM Like  Reply

I've still never been on a Main Street vehicle.. one day! - Jenniferr  428.1 #299 5-13-13 4:05AM Like  Reply

Main St. Horseless Vehicles are great fun. Hope you had a fun Mother's Day. Thanks for the fun history. - Tealtownfan  701.8 #146 5-13-13 4:35AM Like  Reply

Great history as always SMK, I always enjoy reading these! - Admin Like(4)  Reply

WOW!! Its been a year already?! I remember the coverage here in the lounge. Time is flying by wayyy too fast! - Armenda  1058.9 #82 5-10-13 9:50AM Like(1)  Reply

Great post! You do such a great job everyday! - PixiPirateMaid  144.9 #2412 5-10-13 9:52AM Like  Reply

How awesome - carminaire  56.2 #3681 5-10-13 12:48PM Like  Reply

thanks! My kids were glued to the screen watching it just now. - rdaann  284.7 #719 5-8-13 7:00AM Like  Reply

I love these early animations. I noticed the animators worked on synchronizing the music and sounds with the animation. This was such a new medium at the time and animators were often in unknown territories of drawing, art, and music. It's so cool to see how this developed into what became Disney animation. Thank you SMK for taking us back to another great day in Disney history!! - MyPark  946.4 #94 5-8-13 7:09AM Like  Reply

These are so fun to watch always! Thanks for another awesome history post Duchess! 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 5-8-13 6:01PM Like  Reply

The sea(horse) was my favorite in this one. Thanks for the link Duchess. - GrumpyPirateDad  598.0 #187 5-8-13 6:40PM Like  Reply