The Original Disneyland Hotel

Join me for a trip through the World's Most Exciting Hotel. This blog covers the evolution of the Disneyland Hotel through the Wrather years, 1955 to 1989. Hope it brings back some wonderful memories.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Bonita Tower

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On December 12, 1976, Jack Wrather received the go-ahead to build one of the most modern hotel additions anywhere. But the city’s planning c...

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Water Wonderland part 3

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Water Wonderland included a number of new and updated attractions around the marina area and at the base of the newly opened Bonita Tower. I...

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Water Wonderland part 2

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In today's posting, I am including two pictures not seen in (what I am guessing) over 30 years. These pictures were locked away in archi...

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

The Wrather Story

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Here is an interesting two-page article detailing the Wrather Story. The interesting item here is a picture of J.D. Wrather senior, Jack...

Friday, August 20, 2010

Good Bye Waterfalls

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The demolition of the Disneyland Hotel waterfalls in front of the Bonita Tower (I refuse to call it by any other name) is taking place as I ...

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

1968 Disneyland Hotel Brochure

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I would have to believe I have just about every paper item available from the Disneyland Hotel. Just about. This posting features a 1968 bro...

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Friday, August 6, 2010

Jack Wrather & Molly O'Daniel Wrather

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On July 31, 1941, Jack Wrather married Molly O'Daniel, the daughter of then Texas Governor Wilbert Lee (Pappy) O'Daniel. O’Daniel in...

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