The Barstow Family’s “Disneyland Dream” (1956)

April 11, 2008 by Randomguru 

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This is a wonderful homemade video documentary of the Barstow Family’s dream trip to Disneyland in 1956, won by entering a nationwide Scotch Tape contest. Ah, the good ‘ol days! Reminds me of my childhood, watching homemade movies with the family’s 8mm film projector!

[ Link courtesy of BoingBoing.net ]



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  • whoa... $80! but i remember the "E" tickets, and all...

    now, this family in 1956 won 4 days worth of free rides!!!
  • Pat
    I can stills remember the ticket books, and the Matterhorn was an "E" ticket. I forgot what a ticket cost back then, but now it's close to $80 I think...
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