Tuesday, December 08, 2009

PEOPLEMOVER COSTUME 1967 - 1973 Go! Go! Yellow! (Gold)

When this costume debuted along with the others for the 1967 New Tomorrowland, WED wanted to really create a vista into the future.......a future of very good looking , fit people! The unprinted word around the park staffing was "only beautiful people apply for transfer" The New Tomorrowland costumes were only done in select sizes.......even tight and form fitting to 1960's standards. Rich, a 1967 New Tomorrowland "Disneylander" (now a respected San Francisco dentist today) said that the guys would try to get to costume issue early as possible to grab one of the few "slightly larger" PeopleMover stretch pants. The joke around Tomorrowland cast members was that if you saw a  male PeopleMover employee walking towards you....and they had a dime in their pocket, you could tell if it was heads or tales!......Since the PeopleMover costume pants had no pockets, our "Disneylander" admitted the real joke was, from the pants, you could tell what religion the cast member was!!!!

GO! GO! GOODYEAR!!!!!!...............................maybe that's why our cast member in the picture is NOT smiling.............



By 1972, a newer PeopleMover costume was being developed, and was used first for the AMERICA SINGS attraction (in appropriate Red, White and Blue colors).....then the PeopleMover. The sketch shows the blue shirt that was used until the early 80's when it was ultimately replaced by a white shirt (that could be used with multiple Tomorrowland costumes)

AND TOMORROWLOUNGE has not forgotten the stylish ladies!!!!


Judging from that cast members pose on the right, you had better now EXACTLY how many people are in your party!!

For you PeopleMover fans...............Tomorrowlounge will have lots more down the line!!

Friday, December 04, 2009

PEOPLEMOVER THRU SUPERSPEED TUNNEL SIGN
--even at Tomorrowlounge there's rain!!!  Please check back with us later.

Monday, November 23, 2009


PEOPLE ON THEIR WAY TO TOMORROWLOUNGE 67!!!


FORD MAGIC SKYWAY 1964
--The first WEDWAY "PeopleMover"
.....although not specifically tomorrowland, it's still very very TOMORROWLOUNGE!!








WALT DISNEY WORLD SPACE MOUNTAIN
entry marquee --c. 1976 --don't worry folks, there's always plenty of parking at TOMORROWLOUNGE 67!

was the idea of Space Mountain so new that imagineers found it necessary to show guests an idea of what was inside???





WALT DISNEY WORLD SPACE MOUNTAIN
entry portal c. 1976

notice the modern murals painted on the entry walls? They are almost the exact same patterns as painted on the Disneyland Space Mountain construction wall shown in yesterdays post!

Sunday, November 22, 2009











SPACE MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION WALL -DISNEYLAND

The same WED concept art displayed along the Space Mountain construction wall was also featured along the PEOPLEMOVER right-of-way thru the Carousel Theater. Once the Progress City model was sent to Walt Disney World , the remaining half of the second level of America Sings remained vacant. A series of 5 various size rectangular opening with curved edges showcased concept for soon-to-be-opening Tomorrowland attractions --mainly Space Mountain and Mission to Mars. This artwork was illuminated on plexi panels-in the same way the Circle-Vision preview panels were done alone the PeopleMover as well.


The PeopleMover storage was dislocated once Space Mountain construction began and was relocated above America Sings. The original plans for the SUPER SPEED TUNNEL (there's really two tunnels) were to have it on the "up-ramp" passing the Starcade. This was because there were plans for another attraction called the UFO SHOW to go above America Sings "guests will travel in vehicles in one direction, armed with air guns while eerie, unhuman, gremlin-like targets pop up and dart in the other direction. Upon completion this attraction will be the first "shooting gallery" where the marksman's position moves as well as the target's" -  Winter, 1974 WED BACKSTAGE

Hmmmmmm no such thing as a new idea???

Once they UFO show was kinda shelved, they relocated the Super Speed Tunnels above America Sings. The PeopleMover was rerouted for this, and the old WEDWAY route was planked over and used as the "office" portion of the WEDWAY maintenance facilities. The mechanical access "pit" below the Progress City model turned out to be the perfect space for a undercarriage PeopleMover service pit!!


SOME UPCOMMING TOMORROWLOUNGE 67 MEGA POSTS:


The unsung MARK III Disneyland-Alweg Monorails!
a fourth train! bucket seats! new costumes and a new Tomorrowland station!!










TOMORROWLAND CIVIC ART




AND............................ MORE TOMORROWLOUNGE FASHIONS
THE IMPORTANCE OF SPEEDRAMPS
WHERE TOMORROWLAND 1967 WENT TO DIE


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

SOMES SIGNS YOU ARE APPROACHING TOMORROWLOUNGE 67!!













ADDITIONAL TOMORROWLOUNGE 67 FASHIONS!!


This outfit is called the RETLAW  and it is designed for high-speed travel! --If you're gonna ride up in the bubble dome of a ALWEG MARK III, this is what you wanna be seen in!



These gents are showing how versitle TOMORROWLOUNG 67 clothing is! With a few minor changes you can go fom Summer to Winter without ever stopping!!!

Even in space, one must be well dressed! These ladies are wearing the ORANGE 77. Earlier versions were called the ORANGE 75.....The even earlier version:  ORANGE 74 was just a color variation of SKYWAY BLUES  ensembles--but we will explain more about that later in a future post of TOMORROWLOUNGE 67!

Now just is case: This is what NOT to wear to TOMORROWLOUNGE 67:











WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR TO TOMORROWLOUNGE 67?


Well, there are many mod fashions you can wear including zippered jumpsuits , flared pants or stirruped stretch pants . Jumpsuits have been very popular - in polyester, but people here love the 67% -33% Nylon --I think you'll find  it more in style. Bright colors are always fun. A fun hat or head ornament will really make you stand out !!!                                                            

she's got TOMORROWLOUNG  style and she's not affraid to let  you know it!


A belt like this one will get you a FREE cocktail at TOMORROWLOUNGE 67!
All combinations of yellow and blue are always fashionable!

This ensemble is called "General Electric Summer" and is a very popular look from May to September!




HOW WILL I GET TO TOMORROWLOUNGE 67?

Now that you know where we are it's very easy! We are serviced by Monorail, PeopleMover and Skyway. Astro and Rocket Jets are also available! Feel free to use the Speedramps as well!!!


You'll arive in style aboard a New Disneyland-ALWEG Mark III Monorail! -- the muscle car of monorails!

The WEDWAY PeopleMover is a TOMORROWLOUNGE 67 favorite! Across town or across the country, Go! Go! Goodyear!!


Our friends at CTS have provided all of our transportation systems! Maybe CTS can serve you in your own comunity!?
Hello! Welcome to TOMORROWLOUNGE 67! Here we will celebrate all facets of Disney’s many versions of the future. We will meet many old friends here – many we haven’t seen in a very long time! You’ll probably some new things as well. This will be a preview introduction to this bright and sparkling place to lounge at. Since TOMORROWLOUNGE 67 is in a world on the move, let’s get started!




Some common TOMORROWLOUNGE 67 questions:



Where is TOMORROWLOUNGE 67?? Well sometimes people often pass right bye because they are so excited getting into Tomorrowland. That’s right! We are at the entrance of Tomorrowland!! To get there please see the two pictures provided: You’ll see we are right in front of the Circle-Vision Pavilion overlooking Alpine Gardens!


Look right below --overlooking Alpine Gardens. You've found  TOMORROWLOUNGE 67!!