Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Here is a picture of Pluto at Disneyland on opening day. Brace yourself. You've been warned. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120828234303/disney/images/8/88/Pluto_1955_disneyland_ice_capades_costume.jpg">http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net...tume.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By PetesDraggin Looks like the girl from The Exorcist when she did the spider walk.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Wow, good find. I've often seen the horrible Mickey and Minnie from opening day, and even the scary Donald. But never Pluto before. But now I can't unsee that. Thanks a lot, Doc.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Well, after all, Pluto really does have four legs, you know. It's the one that walks around on two legs like a human that scares me!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Yikes! But I've got to agree with Orwen that it's pretty disturbing to see 4-legged critters walking around on 2 legs in the parks. Pluto is the most iconic of these, but Dug, Marie, and Eeyore are also guilty of it (among others). Sometimes I wonder if it would be better to just not have those characters in the park, particularly for the less appreciated ones like Dug and Marie
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt <--- Doing a Google search to see who the heck Dug and Marie are.
Originally Posted By Disneylandfan85 I think that that four-legged design for Pluto makes sense. They also did that same four-legged approach for Dumbo as well.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance My daughter thought it was a camel too lol what is that terrifying white faced thing in the background?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>what is that terrifying white faced thing in the background?<< My guess is the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, but it looks more like an evil Easter Bunny
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Marie is one of the kittens from The Aristocats, for those who don't know. Over at Disneyland Paris they have her two brother out with her every now and then. Their names are Berlioz and Talouse. They have the cutest faces.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt People actually know who these obscure characters are without consulting a Disney wiki? I must say I'm amazed.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/57824/17-horrifying-vintage-pictures-disneyland-characters">http://mentalfloss.com/article...aracters</a> 2nd picture down, WTF is wrong with their noses?!?!!?!?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Darn it! Why did I just open that link on my phone during a meeting at work? I'm trying hard to suppress my gasps, screams and laughter.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>People actually know who these obscure characters are without consulting a Disney wiki? I must say I'm amazed.<<< Funny, it kinda scares me! I couldn't help but thinking that all those people that are so bent on the "high quality" image of Walt and his Disneyland, might be just a tad along the lines of fantasy as well. If anyone can convince me that everything was so much better, more detailed and perfect back then, I'll eat my computer.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Well, I happen to be a Disney character, myself, so of course I'm going to know just about every other Disney character out there--some better than others; some I'm glad to know--like Princess Aurora--and some I wish I didn't know--like the Horned King. ORDDU: There are many Disney fans out there who are character specific and who know the characters better than the theme parks. These are died in the wool Disney fans who know every character in the Disney family. There is even a special web footed site called Disney Character Central where you can find pictures of every character who has ever appeared at a Disney theme park. It's quite fascinating and interesting. ORGOCH: Got time fer a fam'ly reunion?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>2nd picture down, WTF is wrong with their noses?!?!!?!?<< That's how the performers were supposed to be able to see. Since those are the original costumes that were rented from the Ice Capades, I can only assume that they were designed to be seen from a much greater distance and were intended for use during a somewhat athletic performance that would require additional visibility and breathability On a related note, I think that pretty much everything intended for kids from eras past is pretty terrifying. There was a museum near me growing up that had a room full of Victorian toys, especially dolls. Since the museum wasn't especially heavily visited and the room was in a back corner that was easy to overlook, the room's lights were activated by motion sensors. There's nothing worse than walking into a dark room that's suddenly populated by hundreds of Victorian dolls!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "There is even a special web footed site called Disney Character Central where you can find pictures of every character who has ever appeared at a Disney theme park. It's quite fascinating and interesting." I'm going to check it out, but don't tell anyone I did!
