Tom K Morris
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A closer look at this mysterious piece of Disney archeology.
February 11, 2026 at 4:19 AM
A closer look at this mysterious piece of Disney archeology.
Having no relationship to DCA’s 25th or to the Super Bowl, I present a random morsel of Disney archeology I just stumbled on, again while searching for something else. It dates back to 1961, so I assumed it would be gone by now, but lo, it’s still there. I bet someone here recognizes it. I’ll wait.
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Having no relationship to DCA’s 25th or to the Super Bowl, I present a random morsel of Disney archeology I just stumbled on, again while searching for something else. It dates back to 1961, so I assumed it would be gone by now, but lo, it’s still there. I bet someone here recognizes it. I’ll wait.
In my research, I found alternate Haunted Mansion tombstone epitaphs. Since there’s no room for it in my book, I’ll share one here in honor of Marty’s Sklar’s Feb 6th B-day:
“We won’t forget our good friend Marty. Hearty Marty loved a party.”
Maybe install it one day?!
Photo: @Jimagineering
“We won’t forget our good friend Marty. Hearty Marty loved a party.”
Maybe install it one day?!
Photo: @Jimagineering
February 7, 2026 at 4:11 AM
In my research, I found alternate Haunted Mansion tombstone epitaphs. Since there’s no room for it in my book, I’ll share one here in honor of Marty’s Sklar’s Feb 6th B-day:
“We won’t forget our good friend Marty. Hearty Marty loved a party.”
Maybe install it one day?!
Photo: @Jimagineering
“We won’t forget our good friend Marty. Hearty Marty loved a party.”
Maybe install it one day?!
Photo: @Jimagineering
Another trip around the sun!
February 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Another trip around the sun!
Just so y’all know, Harper Goff was known to tell a big fish story from time to time. Photo plucked off of Pinterest.
February 2, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Just so y’all know, Harper Goff was known to tell a big fish story from time to time. Photo plucked off of Pinterest.
The area just beyond the billboards later became Japanese Village and Deer Park.
Beach Boulevard splits into Grand Avenue at La Palma, doesn’t it?
January 30, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The area just beyond the billboards later became Japanese Village and Deer Park.
Beach Boulevard splits into Grand Avenue at La Palma, doesn’t it?
January 30, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Beach Boulevard splits into Grand Avenue at La Palma, doesn’t it?
One of the things I love about Disneyland Handcrafted—beyond the obvious historical park footage—are the ancillary locations seen throughout. Since I’ve already located virtually every shot in the park, I’ve started hunting some of the more curious external locations, as seen in this pan shot…
January 29, 2026 at 3:52 AM
One of the things I love about Disneyland Handcrafted—beyond the obvious historical park footage—are the ancillary locations seen throughout. Since I’ve already located virtually every shot in the park, I’ve started hunting some of the more curious external locations, as seen in this pan shot…
…Which I just now watched after nearly a lifetime. The little dog used to bug me, but now I’m creeped out by Edward Mulhare “peeping tom’ing” Hope Lange. Hey, but Rita Shaw, and a house designed by Jack Martin Smith!
January 26, 2026 at 3:54 AM
…Which I just now watched after nearly a lifetime. The little dog used to bug me, but now I’m creeped out by Edward Mulhare “peeping tom’ing” Hope Lange. Hey, but Rita Shaw, and a house designed by Jack Martin Smith!
The once home of Admiral Joe Fowler, kept in ship-shape after all these years. As a teenager, I surfed a stone’s throw from here, not knowing a legend lived on the cliffs above. No, it’s not the home in the opening titles of TV’s Ghost and Mrs. Muir, but it’s in a similar geographical location.
January 26, 2026 at 3:22 AM
The once home of Admiral Joe Fowler, kept in ship-shape after all these years. As a teenager, I surfed a stone’s throw from here, not knowing a legend lived on the cliffs above. No, it’s not the home in the opening titles of TV’s Ghost and Mrs. Muir, but it’s in a similar geographical location.
Yep, If I’m not mistaken, that’s almost directly under Ronto Roasters.
With "Disneyland Handcrafted" out a few days now, I haven't seen anybody comment about how they built the Sarlacc Pit almost 30 years before Return of the Jedi, and then they just didn't use it for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
January 26, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Yep, If I’m not mistaken, that’s almost directly under Ronto Roasters.
Maybe @jason.parkendium.com can tell me if this is one, two, or three degrees of separation from Disneyland 1955. Owner of the restaurant loves Glasspar boats, makers of the first Jungle Cruise launches and Autopia car bodies.
January 25, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Maybe @jason.parkendium.com can tell me if this is one, two, or three degrees of separation from Disneyland 1955. Owner of the restaurant loves Glasspar boats, makers of the first Jungle Cruise launches and Autopia car bodies.
After viewing Disneyland Handcrafted, @jason.parkendium.com remembered seeing an article in the OC Register about the crane operators on the construction site. Some of them were pictured and at least one of them I’ve been able to identify in Handcrafted: Meet Ron Vasey!
See how easy that was?!
See how easy that was?!
January 23, 2026 at 3:13 AM
After viewing Disneyland Handcrafted, @jason.parkendium.com remembered seeing an article in the OC Register about the crane operators on the construction site. Some of them were pictured and at least one of them I’ve been able to identify in Handcrafted: Meet Ron Vasey!
See how easy that was?!
See how easy that was?!
Someone asked whether we’ll see C.V. Wood appear in the footage. Why yes, and here he is! Seen under the capable hand of Admiral Joe Fowler, whom Wood hired and first introduced to Walt.
January 23, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Someone asked whether we’ll see C.V. Wood appear in the footage. Why yes, and here he is! Seen under the capable hand of Admiral Joe Fowler, whom Wood hired and first introduced to Walt.
In celebration of the release of Leslie Iwerks’ master work, Disneyland Handcrafted, I will, as time permits, post screencaps with a related comment. Sometimes it will be a “fun fact,” like this:
The fella seen here with Walt is Nat Winecoff, the first “official” WED employee!
The fella seen here with Walt is Nat Winecoff, the first “official” WED employee!
January 22, 2026 at 10:35 PM
In celebration of the release of Leslie Iwerks’ master work, Disneyland Handcrafted, I will, as time permits, post screencaps with a related comment. Sometimes it will be a “fun fact,” like this:
The fella seen here with Walt is Nat Winecoff, the first “official” WED employee!
The fella seen here with Walt is Nat Winecoff, the first “official” WED employee!
Reposted by Tom K Morris
Based on your interest, here it is. A tribute to Eddie Sotto’s vision through Main Steet, USA (France) on 14 March 2026, with a guided walk using a booklet, followed by a possible Town Square gathering
🎟️ Registration required, limited spots
👉 More info www.eventbrite.fr/e/1979888702406
🎟️ Registration required, limited spots
👉 More info www.eventbrite.fr/e/1979888702406
Hommage à/Tribute to Eddie Sotto
Rendez-vous sur MSUSA pour le 68e anniversaire d’Eddie Sotto | On Eddie Sotto’s 68th birthday, join us on MSUSA to honor his legacy
www.eventbrite.fr
January 12, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Based on your interest, here it is. A tribute to Eddie Sotto’s vision through Main Steet, USA (France) on 14 March 2026, with a guided walk using a booklet, followed by a possible Town Square gathering
🎟️ Registration required, limited spots
👉 More info www.eventbrite.fr/e/1979888702406
🎟️ Registration required, limited spots
👉 More info www.eventbrite.fr/e/1979888702406
Flex alert!
Needless to say “Disneyland Handcrafted” is an amazing bit of filmmaking that parlays 70 y/o “industrial” construction footage—from deep in Disney’s vaults—into a powerful work of cinematic poetry. I was happy to be part of the “Brain Trust” involved, but it’s all Leslie Iwerks & team!
Needless to say “Disneyland Handcrafted” is an amazing bit of filmmaking that parlays 70 y/o “industrial” construction footage—from deep in Disney’s vaults—into a powerful work of cinematic poetry. I was happy to be part of the “Brain Trust” involved, but it’s all Leslie Iwerks & team!
January 10, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Flex alert!
Needless to say “Disneyland Handcrafted” is an amazing bit of filmmaking that parlays 70 y/o “industrial” construction footage—from deep in Disney’s vaults—into a powerful work of cinematic poetry. I was happy to be part of the “Brain Trust” involved, but it’s all Leslie Iwerks & team!
Needless to say “Disneyland Handcrafted” is an amazing bit of filmmaking that parlays 70 y/o “industrial” construction footage—from deep in Disney’s vaults—into a powerful work of cinematic poetry. I was happy to be part of the “Brain Trust” involved, but it’s all Leslie Iwerks & team!
Disneyland Handcrafted, Part II
Of course, it doesn't compare to FLYING through major Disneyland construction!
This absolute stunner of a construction photograph was posted this morning in the Vintage Disneyland Facebook group. I can't even imagine experiencing this!
Photograph by Charles W. Gayman, Jr.
www.facebook.com/groups/Vinta...
Photograph by Charles W. Gayman, Jr.
www.facebook.com/groups/Vinta...
January 10, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Disneyland Handcrafted, Part II
Reposted by Tom K Morris
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
Great summation of the extraordinary life of Eddie Sotto! He was lightning in a bottle!
An obituary/remembrance for Eddie Sotto, a designer who shaped modern theme parks. Thank you to the former Walt Disney Imagineers who contributed.
www.latimes.com/travel/story...
www.latimes.com/travel/story...
Eddie Sotto, former Imagineer who shaped modern theme parks, dies at 67
Eddie Sotto, a former Imagineer whose worked influenced several Disney theme parks, died in December in Orange Country. Sotto is best known for designing Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Paris, but ...
www.latimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Great summation of the extraordinary life of Eddie Sotto! He was lightning in a bottle!
Words are insufficient for me to summarize the extraordinary life of the brilliant Eddie Sotto, even after a day of writing notices of varying lengths. Although I knew this day was approaching, I still don’t know where to begin. Eddie had been signaling it to me in the most paradoxical, “Eddie” way…
December 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Words are insufficient for me to summarize the extraordinary life of the brilliant Eddie Sotto, even after a day of writing notices of varying lengths. Although I knew this day was approaching, I still don’t know where to begin. Eddie had been signaling it to me in the most paradoxical, “Eddie” way…