Disneyland’s Matterhorn ride under construction, March 1959
With the Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opening at the end of this month, it’s a reminder that Disneyland is a constantly evolving world where old rides are retired and new attractions are added all the time. For as long as I can remember, the first sign that we were close to Disneyland was seeing the peak of the Matterhorn from the freeway, but that ride didn’t come along until 4 years after the park opened. This photo was taken in 1959, when the now-familiar silhouette of the bobsled ride had taken shape. Later came the painted snow, the Yeti, and those brave mountain climbers. I sure hope those guys got extra pay for doing that. On the other hand, the view must have been awe-inspiring.
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There’s a great website about Disneyland that uses photos people have taken over the years to document your point—how the park has evolved, how one can still see remnants of old rides, or buildings that have changed purposes (like the burning cabin) but still stand, sometimes in an abandoned state.
As to the view… Of Orange County? I’m sure it would be interesting to a point—as the smog burned their lungs… but inspiring seems a stretch!
I forgot about the smog! Yeech – that wouldn’t have been pleasant. I was actually talking about the view of the rest of the park. It would have been amazing to see it from their bird’s eye view. But after a while, they probably took it for granted.