Something has been bothering me, can anyone help?

brebre_51 · 07-11-2008

For my 12th birthday, my parents took me to DL. At the time, we lived in Phoenix, AZ. I even got to miss a day of school. A real treat back then.

I remember a few things about my visit to DL back in the early '60s. One of the things I recall is riding an opened train through a scaled down version of a village. I remember the perfect, little shops & houses. I recall thinking how neat it would be to play inside of them. But, they were only for show.

My parent's taped it with a movie camera. They taped most of our trip. I have never seen a picture of it since that time except on my parent's movie. That tape is long gone.

My question is do any of you older DL visitors recall this ride or the tiny village?

**WishUponAStar** · 07-11-2008

I think you are referring to Casey Jr. Circus Train next to the Storybook Land.

Casey Jr. Circus Train - Disneyland

**WishUponAStar** · 07-11-2008

Here is a video of the miniature villages you were talking about, from You Tube. We did the Storybook Land Canal Boats at night, so it was really pretty and quaint with all the little villages and lands lit up. I love it!

YouTube - Storybook Land Canal Boats ride at Disneyland

brebre_51 · 07-12-2008

That must have been it. Is it still in operation? Thanks for the replies.

**WishUponAStar** · 07-12-2008

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Originally Posted by brebre_51

That must have been it. Is it still in operation? Thanks for the replies.

Absolutely, the train is still in operation and you can take the Storybook Land Canal boats to get more of an upclose look at the little miniature villages, etc.

Cavey · 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

Here is a video of the miniature villages you were talking about, from You Tube. We did the Storybook Land Canal Boats at night, so it was really pretty and quaint with all the little villages and lands lit up. I love it!

YouTube - Storybook Land Canal Boats ride at Disneyland

Man, I wish I had visited DL without the family last November when I was in San Diego! I just didn't feel right about going without them.

mickeysgirlz · 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

Here is a video of the miniature villages you were talking about, from You Tube. We did the Storybook Land Canal Boats at night, so it was really pretty and quaint with all the little villages and lands lit up. I love it!

YouTube - Storybook Land Canal Boats ride at Disneyland

Oh that is so cool!

nborreani · 08-01-2008

That was Storybook Canal Boats...Love that ride!
That's great your parents took video..too bad it's long gone.
My parents didn't even take any pictures on my first trip in 1971

How very sad for a scrapbooker.

07-11-2008	#1 (permalink)
brebre_51 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 731	Something has been bothering me, can anyone help? For my 12th birthday, my parents took me to DL. At the time, we lived in Phoenix, AZ. I even got to miss a day of school. A real treat back then. I remember a few things about my visit to DL back in the early '60s. One of the things I recall is riding an opened train through a scaled down version of a village. I remember the perfect, little shops & houses. I recall thinking how neat it would be to play inside of them. But, they were only for show. My parent's taped it with a movie camera. They taped most of our trip. I have never seen a picture of it since that time except on my parent's movie. That tape is long gone. My question is do any of you older DL visitors recall this ride or the tiny village? __________________ Disneyland March 1963 Off property in summer of: 1978; 1980; 1983; 1985; 1988 Caribbean Resort-March 2002 All Star Movies-July 2004 Pop Century-May 2005 All Star Movies-Sept. 2007 Fort Wilderness Campground-January 2008 & October 2008 All Star Movies Dec 2008 New Orleans Riverside March 2009 *for my birthday!* October 2009 Ft. Wilderness Campground for DH birthday! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hubby's WDW Birthday Trip One down with many more to go!

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: Something has been bothering me, can anyone help? I think you are referring to Casey Jr. Circus Train next to the Storybook Land. Casey Jr. Circus Train - Disneyland __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 37 days 10 hours 43 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: Something has been bothering me, can anyone help? Here is a video of the miniature villages you were talking about, from You Tube. We did the Storybook Land Canal Boats at night, so it was really pretty and quaint with all the little villages and lands lit up. I love it! YouTube - Storybook Land Canal Boats ride at Disneyland __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 37 days 10 hours 43 minutes

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brebre_51 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 731	Re: Something has been bothering me, can anyone help? That must have been it. Is it still in operation? Thanks for the replies. __________________ Disneyland March 1963 Off property in summer of: 1978; 1980; 1983; 1985; 1988 Caribbean Resort-March 2002 All Star Movies-July 2004 Pop Century-May 2005 All Star Movies-Sept. 2007 Fort Wilderness Campground-January 2008 & October 2008 All Star Movies Dec 2008 New Orleans Riverside March 2009 *for my birthday!* October 2009 Ft. Wilderness Campground for DH birthday! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hubby's WDW Birthday Trip One down with many more to go!

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nborreani Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Something has been bothering me, can anyone help? That was Storybook Canal Boats...Love that ride! That's great your parents took video..too bad it's long gone. My parents didn't even take any pictures on my first trip in 1971 How very sad for a scrapbooker.

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