For my 300th post: A 45th Anniversary Tribute

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/05/celebrating-45-years-of-laughter-and-hope-at-disneyland-park/?CMP=SOC-DLRUSENFY11DLR_SocMedBFB0031
They're hiding in the basement: grainy 8MM movies of my family's first visit to Disneyland back in 1966. I was all of three years old and there's footage of me wearing a bucket hat and kiddie sunglasses. There's also a long segment of Pam running in circles; but that's just par for the course and an ode to my temperament over the years.

The real treasure of the footage is approximately five glorious minutes taken while riding "It's a Small World". I clearly remember the images of the Parisian dancing girls and their flirtatious winks, the comical penguins, and Cleopatra, majestically reclining on her settee. My parents were so taken with the magic, color and spectacle of the experience; I kept hoping the ride would stop so I could hop out of our boat and join in with the dancing kids!

Happy 45th birthday to a true Disney classic. And thank you Mary Blair, for sharing your talent and sense of play with the world.

"There's so much that we share that it's time we're aware it's a small world afterall!"

The Disney paris version of the ride

http://www.mouseplanet.com/9575/The_45th_Anniversary_of_its_a_small_world_at_Disneyland

Please read this absolutely awesome, thoroughly-research article about "It's a Small World", the iconic Disney attraction.

The article wisely gives credit where it's due: to the amazing Mary Blair. Enjoy!

Nordstrom features Mary Blair "It's a Small World" designs!

http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/disney-small-world



I can't believe I'm writing up a blog post about Nordstrom's. It's fairly expensive and I don't' always go there for necessities, let's just say. But once in a while I will drop in for something special. Now I want to adopt a kid so I can drop in and buy these!

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of "It's a Small World" Nordstrom's children's department is featuring Mary Blair designs on a line of clothing. From the website:

We've collaborated with Disney to celebrate the anniversary with a collection inspired by artist Mary Blair's original, delightful mid-century artwork and evoking Walt Disney's belief that we're united in our love for children and dreams of a better tomorrow. Japanese Spring, the first installment of this limited-edition collection, is now available online and at your local Nordstrom store.

Now to develop my magical stretching machine which will turn these into adult-sized items!

Sunday on the Blog with Photos!

Mary Blairifficness!

Some great concept art from Mary Blair for Disneyland's ride, "It's a Small World". I'm posting this today because my birthday's two days away, I'm the owner of this blog, and it makes me feel zippy.

Happy, cheerful Sunday!