SFD 352: Sent by Bruce and Don
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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 Bushman, whose designs helped shape Fantasyland classics including Casey Jr., the Mad Tea Party, Monstro the Whale, and the Peter Pan pirate ships. The second postcard transports us to 1969 with the...
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SFD 351: Sent by Catfish Jones
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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 Mickey Mouse Club. Then, a 1966 Mark Twain postcard dives into the origins of the famous Disneyland cast member canoe races and Ray’s 41-year Disneyland career that earned him a Main Street...
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SFD 350: Sent by Mattey
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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 also highlights Disney legend Bob Mattey, the mechanical effects pioneer behind the Jungle Cruise animals, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and even the infamous shark from Jaws. His contributions...
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SFD 349: Sent from Past Mailboxes Part 3
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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 Indian photo spot. Finally, an incoming 2026 postcard featuring vintage stamps and a Sinatra quote ties today’s mail magic back to Disneyland. Along the way: park history, extinct attractions,...
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SFD 348: Sent from Adventure to Emporium
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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 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,...
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SFD 347: Sent with a Dream Ticket
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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 big wins near Sleeping Beauty Castle. A nostalgic journey through postcards, park history, and the small details that bring Disneyland’s past to life. Below are some of the regulars on...
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SFD 346: Sent from a Land of Cars
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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, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021
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SFD 345: Sent for 45 Years of Magic
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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
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SFD 344: Sent from a Summer '66 Guide
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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
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SFD 343: Sent from a 1964 Green Map
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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
info_outlineThe second half of A Christmas Fantasy Parade. Two postcards sent within 24 hours of each other and another incoming holiday greeting card.
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