Vintage Villain Postcards

 

Watch Out Pinocchio! postcard
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Disney Villains are very popular in the Parks these days, especially during the Halloween season.  But that was not the case in the '70s, the early days of Walt Disney World.  In going thru all of my memorabilia, these early postcards of Foulfellow (aka Honest John) & Gideon with Pinocchio, Brer Bear and Brer Fox and King Louie are the only depictions of villains that I could find in print.  You don't see any pictured in maps or print publications.

Watch Out Pinocchio!

Watch Out Pinocchio! postcard
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The third and final character postcard in this early Walt Disney World series comes from Fantasyland and features Pinocchio and his "friends" Foulfellow (aka Honest John Fox) and Gideon.  I assume that the title of this postcard, "Watch Out Pinocchio!," comes from the evil intentions of the animals on his right and left.  But it could also refer to the brick wall that they are standing on in order to get this shot.

What a Welcome to Walt Disney World

Welcome to Walt Disney World postcard
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It has been awhile since I have shared a postcard.  So let's pick up the series where we left off.  Postcard 01110238 "Welcome to Walt Disney World" is quite the welcome, indeed.  This infamous photo is the opening day cast photo that was used as the cover of the October 15, 1971 edition of LIFE magazine.  Walt Disney World continued this tradition of cast photos such as this 2nd Anniversary photo in front of Cinderella Castle and this 3rd Anniversary photo in front of the newest attraction, Space Mountain.
The postcard was printed with both the original logo in black and the Florida Flag logo in brown.

2nd Anniversary

Walt Disney World Second Anniversary Photo
October 1, 1973

This week marked the 2nd anniversary of my blog!  I am very thankful to have this outlet to share my collection.  To celebrate, I thought it appropriate that I show one of my favorite pieces.  This 5X7 photo, marking WDW's second birthday, is reminiscent of the infamous opening day photo.  It was given to Cast Members in a tan paper folder/frame which features the original Big D/Globe Head logo on the cover.