The Crowns on the Castle

[lovesdisney]

So today my best friend (who I know lurks around here, where are you? *shifty eyes*) and I were waiting for the fireworks, in front of the castle (best freaking spot evar, after seeing them six times... anyway), and she was telling me that the five crowns on the castle (I had only noticed two before and OMG I NEED TO STOP WITH MY PARENTHETICAL COMMENTS, SORRY) stood for each decade of Disneyland's existence.

The very top one is from 1955 - 1965 and commemorates the Mickey Mouse Club.
The one right below it is from 1965-1975 and commemorates Tomorrowland (it has rockets!)
The one on the left at the bottom is from 1975-1985 and has Mickey Ears on it.
The one on the right at the bottom is from 1985-1995 and is called the Eye of Mara, which represents the Indiana Jones ride; it has snakes on it if you look closely. (Speaking of which... I'll start another thread for THAT later.)
The one in the middle is from 1995-2005 and commemorates Tinkerbell, you can see her on the crowns.

Now, what we wanted to know is if anyone knew what the crown from 1975-1985 commemorates? She couldn't remember and it has Mickey Ears on it, and we couldn't figure it out. I just had a thought and forgot to mention it to her, but maybe it's for Disney World?

Anyway. Just thought you guys would like to know those tidbits, they're pretty cool. If anyone can help, we would love you a lot! :)

[The Forbidden Eye]

Originally Posted by lovesdisney

So today my best friend (who I know lurks around here, where are you? *shifty eyes*) and I were waiting for the fireworks, in front of the castle (best freaking spot evar, after seeing them six times... anyway), and she was telling me that the five crowns on the castle (I had only noticed two before and OMG I NEED TO STOP WITH MY PARENTHETICAL COMMENTS, SORRY) stood for each decade of Disneyland's existence.

The very top one is from 1955 - 1965 and commemorates the Mickey Mouse Club.
The one right below it is from 1965-1975 and commemorates Tomorrowland (it has rockets!)
The one on the left at the bottom is from 1975-1985 and has Mickey Ears on it.
The one on the right at the bottom is from 1985-1995 and is called the Eye of Mara, which represents the Indiana Jones ride; it has snakes on it if you look closely. (Speaking of which... I'll start another thread for THAT later.)
The one in the middle is from 1995-2005 and commemorates Tinkerbell, you can see her on the crowns.

Now, what we wanted to know is if anyone knew what the crown from 1975-1985 commemorates? She couldn't remember and it has Mickey Ears on it, and we couldn't figure it out. I just had a thought and forgot to mention it to her, but maybe it's for Disney World?

Anyway. Just thought you guys would like to know those tidbits, they're pretty cool. If anyone can help, we would love you a lot! :)

A little bit wrong. The very top one is for the Main Street Electrical Parade. The one with the mickey ears is for the Mickey Mouse club.

[Kileli]

wow, i never knew that, thanks for posting!

[lovesdisney]

YAY! I thought the Mouse Ears were for the Mickey Mouse Club but my best friend insisted, hahaha. :) Makes so much more sense now, thanks a lot!

[DaynaTheDisneyDork]

Originally Posted by lovesdisney

YAY! I thought the Mouse Ears were for the Mickey Mouse Club but my best friend insisted, hahaha. :) Makes so much more sense now, thanks a lot!

The Mickey Mouse Ears ARE for the Mickey Mouse Club.
The very top (I think its on top) is for The Main Street Electrical Parade & shows on it the blue fairy.

[djsms]

info on the crowns on the castle = amazing

[protostars]

I found this on that other thread about this....

Originally Posted by ru42

Well, a poll is pointless because Disney has published what the crowns represent:

Quote:
Each of the finely detailed and sparkling crowns represents a decade of Disneyland history and will feature iconography from each particular decade:

Tiara One: The creation of Disneyland is represented by a pair of famous “Ears’ peeking up over the horizon to see the wonders to come.
Tiara Two: “A World on the Move,” otherwise known as the “New Tomorrowland” of 1967, is represented by rocket ships and accented by opalescent planets.
Tiara Three: The beautiful Blue Fairy represents the debut of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade.
Tiara Four: The Indiana Jones Adventure is represented by the evil Eye of Mara, guarded by mesmerizing snakes.
Tiara Five: The 50th Anniversary of Disneyland is represented by fireworks and Tinker Bell.

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