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Sent from Disneyland
by Clocky McDowell
Welcome to the Sent From Disneyland Podcast. "Here age relives fond memories of the past" On this podcast we will take a journey into the past and explore Disneyland and Disneyland history with mementos, snapshots, and postcards sent from Disneyland from 1955 to the present.
Episodes
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SFD 373: Sent to Phineas Pock
This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage postcards take us back to Disneyland in 1958 and 1960. We visit Sleeping Beauty Castle, where a family enjoys a perfect spring day at the park, and Frontierland's railroad station, where a postcard leads to a mystery about Astrid and her hopes of...
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SFD 372: Sent to Cousin Algernon
This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage postcards take us back to Disneyland in 1969 and 1975. We begin with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and a postcard from a family road trip that included Disneyland, the Grand Canyon, and a journey through the western United States. Then we head...
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SFD 371: Sent from Near and Far
Snow White, Primeval World & Postcards from Around the World This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage Disneyland postcards take us back to 1967 and 1970. We start with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs visiting Disneyland beneath the Matterhorn, followed by a look at the Triceratops and their...
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SFD 370: Sent from a Canyon
This week on Sent from Disneyland, we travel back to 1958 and 1959 with two postcards featuring Disneyland's incredible Grand Canyon Diorama. Our first postcard, mailed in November 1958, shows mule deer watching the passing Disneyland Railroad, while the second, from June 1959, features bighorn...
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SFD 369: Sent with a Safety Sticker
This week on Sent from Disneyland, two vintage postcards take us from a summer evening at Sleeping Beauty Castle to the Haunted Mansion in 1979. Our postcards reveal Disneyland visitors enjoying the park during some very different eras, while the history lesson explores the evolution of...
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SFD 368: Sent from Play to Opera
Posting from Disneyland. This week on Sent from Disneyland, we explore two vintage postcards and continue our tour of Disneyland through its historic mailboxes. First, we travel back to 1974 with a postcard featuring the Rivers of America, the Mark Twain, and Tom Sawyer Island. Then we take a...
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SFD 367: Sent on a Drink Tray
This week on Sent from Disneyland, we travel back to November 1971 with two postcards featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Disneyland Band. Both cards were used to record a day at Disneyland, offering a small glimpse into how guests documented their memories. Then we head into the curio…
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SFD 366: Sent with Floaty Pens
This week on Sent from Disneyland, we cruise down the Rivers of America with two vintage postcards featuring the Mark Twain, dating from 1971 and 1974. Then we head into the curio cabinet for a look at the history of Disneyland floating pens. We'll explore how these novelty pens were developed,...
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SFD 365: Sent with a Salt and Pepper
This week on Sent from Disneyland, we're shaking things up with a pair of vintage Disneyland postcards and a look at one of the park's most practical—and collectible—souvenirs: salt and pepper shakers. Our first postcard takes us back to July 1957, with the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad arriving...
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SFD 364: Sent with a Watch and Ashtray
This week on Sent from Disneyland, we dive beneath the surface with a 1961 postcard featuring Disneyland's Submarine Voyage, complete with the Nautilus emerging from Submarine Falls. The postcard message gives us a glimpse of a guest's first impressions of one of Disneyland's most futuristic...
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SFD 363: Sent with a 50th Passport
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SFD 362: Sent to Cal Expo
This week we explore two postcards spanning the Disneyland Resort's history—from a 2001 visit to the newly opened Disney California Adventure featuring Grizzly Peak, to a 1968 ride aboard the Becky Thatcher raft to Tom Sawyer Island. The history segment looks at the story behind the iconic Disney...
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SFD 361: Sent from 92803
Was there ever an official Disneyland postmark? That's one of the questions I get asked most often, and in this episode I dive into the history behind Disneyland mail, unique ZIP code 92803, pictorial cancels, cachets, and whether mail was ever officially postmarked "Disneyland, CA." We begin…
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SFD 360: Sent from the Hot Seat
A pair of vintage Disneyland postcards leads to an unexpected detour into television history in this episode of Sent from Disneyland. A 1976 postcard featuring the Disneyland Railroad reveals that its sender attended one of the very first tapings of ABC's short-lived game show Hot Seat, prompting…
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SFD 359: Sent with a Bicentennial Map
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…
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SFD 358: Sent with Quackers
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…
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SFD 357: Sent with an X
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,...
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SFD 356: Sent near Plaza Point
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…
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SFD 355: Sent with Tru-Vue
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…
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SFD 354: Sent by Wade & George
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....
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SFD 353: Sent by McKim
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…
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SFD 352: Sent by Bruce and Don
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...
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SFD 351: Sent by Catfish Jones
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...
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SFD 350: Sent by Mattey
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...
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SFD 349: Sent from Past Mailboxes Part 3
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...
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SFD 348: Sent from Adventure to Emporium
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…
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SFD 347: Sent with a Dream Ticket
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...
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SFD 346: Sent from a Land of Cars
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,...
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SFD 345: Sent for 45 Years of Magic
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,...
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SFD 344: Sent from a Summer '66 Guide
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,...
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SFD 343: Sent from a 1964 Green Map
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,...
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SFD 342: Sent from an Explorer's Map
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…
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SFD 341: Sent by Tiny
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…
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SFD 340: Sent from Past Mailboxes Part 2
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...
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SFD 339: Sent with Spirit
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...
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SFD 338: Sent from Past Mailboxes Part 1
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…
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SFD 337: Sent with a '58 Guidebook
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,...
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SFD 336: Sent by Hand
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:...
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SFD 335: Sent from East to West
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…
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SFD 334: Sent by the Congregation
Just a Congregation standing on it's a small world in Disneyland. You can check out thier album on spotify with this link 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…
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SFD 333: Sent with Newsprint
Extra! Extra! Disneyland's own newspaper available on Main Street and available with your own name on the head line. This and more with this week's episode. 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:...
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SFD 332: Sent with Books & Records
A look under my Christmas tree. Some great new and vintage Disneyland books and records. As the Disney library fills there is more to discover. 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,...
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SFD 331: Sent under Skull Rock
The green glow you might have seen in Fantasyland in the 60s and 70s might have been from Skull Rock. Two Disneyland postcards this week with a lot on the message side of the postcard. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and...
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SFD 330: Sent to Candyland
Not the board game but Candyland in Disneyland. A shop that has been around for 70 years but is NOT an opening day offering. Walk down Main Street USA then Fantasyland then New Orleans Square. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art…
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SFD 329: Sent from a ... Fantasy
The 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,...
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SFD 328: Sent from a Christmas...
Part 1 of looking at 30 years of A Christmas Fantasy parade at Disneyland. Plus my first holiday greeting card of the season. 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,...
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SFD 327: Sent from Main Gate & Center Street
Okay, here is the first tour episode. Enjoy a few minute at two Disneyland mailboxes. This week the entrance and center street. I'll be trying the tour this weekend to see where we go next. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and...
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SFD 326: Sent from Fort Collins
Disneyland, Main Street, and Fort Collins Colorado this week we look at Harper Goff's home town and the inspiration for Main Street USA 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,...
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SFD 325: Sent for a Cent
What do you say? Smashed, squished, pressed, flattened. This week some history of elongated coins and when it came to Disneyland. 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,...
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SFD 324: Sent with a Tank of Gas
Two Disneyland attractions sponsor for one attraction in Tomorrowland. We will see how the sponsorship shifts in 2026 when this opening day attraction makes its next jump into the future. Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Sent From Disneyland Podcast. "Here age relives fond memories of the past" On this podcast we will take a journey into the past and explore Disneyland and Disneyland history with mementos, snapshots, and postcards sent from Disneyland from 1955 to the present.
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Clocky McDowell
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Welcome to the Sent From Disneyland Podcast. "Here age relives fond memories of the past" On this podcast we will take a journey into the past and explore Disneyland and Disneyland history with mementos, snapshots, and postcards sent from Disneyland from 1955 to the present.
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