Sent from Disneyland

Celebrate America's Bicentennial through the lens of Disneyland in this episode of Sent from Disneyland . We begin with a 1975 Jungle Cruise postcard featuring a skipper protecting guests from charging hippos, setting the stage for a look back at Disneyland's America on Parade celebration. From the park's 20th Anniversary logo to the iconic Spirit of '76 artwork featuring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy...

Celebrate Donald Duck's 50th birthday with a trip back to Disneyland in 1984! This episode of Sent from Disneyland begins with a postcard mailed during the opening weekend of Donald's anniversary celebration, where the sender excitedly mentions attending Donald's birthday party. That message leads into the story of Disneyland's "Goin' Quackers" celebration, complete with a special ceremony in Town...

Set sail for New Orleans Square in this episode of Sent from Disneyland as we explore two postcards connected to one of Disneyland's most beloved attractions: Pirates of the Caribbean. The first postcard, mailed in 1970, captures a panoramic view of New Orleans Square with the Pirates entrance, Royal Street storefronts, and the charming details that made the land feel like a living piece of old Ne...

In this episode of Sent from Disneyland , we continue the Disneyland Mailbox Tour with a stop at one of the most overlooked locations on Main Street, U.S.A.—the mailbox outside Carefree Corner. A 1967 postcard showing guests gathered outside the Insurance Company of North America information center provides the perfect starting point to explore the history of this unique Main Street landmark. From...

This week on Sent from Disneyland , we set sail through Frontierland with two vintage postcards and a fascinating look at a forgotten piece of Disney history. Our first postcard, mailed in 1971, features the Mark Twain Riverboat steaming along the Rivers of America with the Matterhorn rising in the distance. A simple note to a friend captures a memorable day spent at Disneyland with family, while...

In the final installment of Imagineering May, Sent from Disneyland explores the stories behind two overlooked Disneyland designers whose names still appear on a Main Street window. A 1972 postcard featuring the Disneyland Railroad and Floral Mickey leads into the life of art director Wade R. Rubottom , whose work helped shape Main Street, U.S.A. before he went on to design other theme parks across...

Travel through Disneyland history with postcards, park memories, and the artistry of Disney Legend Sam McKim. This episode begins with a colorful 1960 multi-view postcard featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Mark Twain, the Jungle Cruise, the Monorail, and Submarine Voyage—capturing the excitement of Disneyland during one of its most ambitious eras of expansion. Along the way, we uncover the stor...

Journey back to Disneyland's early decades through postcards filled with personal memories, vintage stamps, and Main Street history. This episode begins with a 1959 ride aboard Casey Jr. Circus Train as a postcard sender describes warm California weather, busy travel plans, and a magical trip through Storybook Land. Along the way, we explore the life and work of Disney artist and Imagineer Bruce B...

This week, Sent from Disneyland explores the life and legacy of opening-day cast member Ray Van De Warker through two vintage Disneyland postcards. A 1969 Fantasyland postcard featuring King Arthur Carrousel and the Disneyland Band leads into stories of Ray's early days operating attractions on opening day, sleeping inside the park before Disneyland debuted, and his role as "Catfish Jones" on the...

Step back in time with three postcards from Disneyland that capture the magic of the park across decades. From a 1958 Jungle Cruise adventure aboard the Mekong Maiden to a 1977 spin on the Mad Tea Party, each card offers a firsthand glimpse into the sights, sounds, and sentiments of a day at Disneyland—complete with vintage stamps, park hours, weather, and personal messages sent home. This episode...

This week, Sent from Disneyland continues its mailbox tour with two more lost Disneyland mailboxes—and one modern postcard surprise. First, a 1976 Matterhorn postcard takes us to a forgotten Tomorrowland mailbox once located beneath the Skyway, Monorail, and PeopleMover. Then, a 1965 Frontierland postcard leads us to the mailbox hidden beside the Westward Ho Trading Company and its iconic wooden I...

Travel through Disneyland history via three postcards from 1963, 1976, and 2026. From the Jungle Cruise and Adventureland's original mailbox, to Main Street's Emporium windows and the Disneyland Band, to a modern Space Mountain Postcrossing story—this episode blends park history, personal messages, and postal details into one nostalgic journey through time. Below are some of the regulars on Art Th...

Step back into Disneyland Park in 1966 through two nearly identical postcards featuring Abraham Lincoln inside the Main Street Opera House .  Then, we dive into the magic of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Dream Machine from 1990.  We'll also break down the official rules of the promotion, from free ticket loopholes at the pet kennels to prize redemption near The Walt Disney Story and a chance at bi...

Let's look at Disneyland's original Car's Land. Yes there was a land for cars in 1955 and new Carsland is where the old one was. Have fun with an April Fools' episode this week. Fitting I am posting this from the Mickey and Friends Parking lot. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, l...

A special episode IYKYK. But a look at a map from Disneyland's 45th anniversary. The launch of FASTPASS and lots of Zipper and Zippys. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

First Disneyland map with New Orleans Square. March Map Maddness continues with a Disneyland guide from 1966 Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

One of my favorite Disneyland maps is this green 1964 map just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy exploring this simple but fun map. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

Let's take a trip to Tom Sawyer Island on an Explorer's Map. Disneyland as it was in 1957 and 2007 what changes on a map in 50 years. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

A tiny episode for a unique Disneyland perfromer. Not much is out there about this pixie, but she made a big difference in nighttime entertainment even if her performance was less than half a minute. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, george...

Two more lost mailboxes of Disneyland. One that I have only seen in the one photo I have of it and another is the latest lost mailbox. Come explore Tomorrowland and Fantasyland past. PLUS check out Going To Guides new mail club: Going To Guides Patreon Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipsta...

Picture this you are sitting down for an anniversary dinner and you get an envelop with a Disneyland book in side. This is that book The Spirit of Disneyland. This episode we flip through the pages of what is now a 40 year old book. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, j...

Exploring Disneyland through past mailboxes. As a Disneyland history podcast my mailbox tour should include the mailboxes of Disneyland past and present. This week we look from a Fantasyland mail box (that I just learned about) and a Frontierland mailbox. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hip...

Explore Disneyland 1958 with a guidebook filled with commentary. It is like reconnecting with a old friend's vacation. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

My review and suggestions for Disneyland Handcrafted. The epsiode is mostly spoiler free so enjoy it before or after you watch the incredible film. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

Another two mailbox tour of Disneyland head the the hub and move to Frontierland for some vintage views.  Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021