Now for something completely different (as the saying goes). We always read about Walt being disillusioned with the second rate Las Vegas that popped up around Disneyland. He was upset with the motels, restaurants, and shops that quickly sprang up around the Happiest Place on Earth, following the huge success of Walt's dream. So upset with this, he told one Imagineer that if they ever built another theme park, they would do it right and buy up as much land as possible, something they could not afford to do with Disneyland. Seems like we always see great vintage photos of Disneyland, but never get the period look of what was so upsetting to Walt. So for something completely different here at the Institute, we offer three high-resolution images of Harbor Boulevard in July 1962. Click on the images for a much larger and more detailed view. Lots to see. And after a few minutes of study, it will quickly become apparent what Walt was talking about.
