{"id":2306,"date":"2014-02-20T08:04:25","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T16:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sundrycollectibles.net\/disneypostcards\/?p=2306"},"modified":"2014-02-20T08:06:52","modified_gmt":"2014-02-20T16:06:52","slug":"vacationland-magazine-a-treasure-trove-of-early-disney-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundrycollectibles.net\/disneypostcards\/vacationland-magazine-a-treasure-trove-of-early-disney-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacationland Magazine – A Treasure Trove of Early Disney Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Vacationland_S1961\"<\/a>When I first started looking for and discovering Disney postcards at garage and estate sales, occasionally I would also come across copies of a magazine that was loaded with Disney images and advertising. \u00a0This was Vacationland…a promotional magazine published by the Disney company to promote the park.<\/p>\n

According to Jim Korkis over on MousePlanet<\/a>, ” \u00a0Vacationland was primarily a free magazine available in the hotels near Disneyland and later Walt Disney World. For the first six issues, it was called Disneyland Holiday, possibly to associate it with the Holidayland part of Disneyland. Vacationland was the brainchild of Disney legend Marty Sklar. The first issue appeared Spring 1957. The magazine was published quarterly by Disney to theme in with the different seasons. (Later it was published just three times a year.)”<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Vacationland_Rec_Ad\"<\/a>It really is a wonderful magazine as it highlights the happenings at the park and also has many images and artwork that bring back the past of the park in all of its wonderful detail. \u00a0Many of the images are identical to the postcards of the era, but many are different. As Mr. Korkis says, it was primarily an advertising vehicle, so there are a lot of ads in the magazine….but even they are fun to look at given the distance of 60 years. \u00a0Shown here is an ad for Disneyland Records…how about we break out the turn table and have a listen to “Meet Me Down on Main Street”?!?!<\/p>\n

Of course, issues of Vacationland magazine<\/a>\"\" can still be found on eBay and other collectible sites online at a fairly reasonable price. \u00a0Expect to pay between $10 and $30 for any given issue. \u00a0A bargain for a trip into the past!<\/p>\n

Until next time…<\/p>\n

P.S. \u00a0I have revamped my Facebook page in the last week or so…you can find it from the link on the home page of the blog, or just click here<\/a>. \u00a0I am posting there most days with very short comments and a photo or two. \u00a0I am reserving the blog here for more detailed posts.<\/p>\n

P.P.S \u00a0I have uploaded quite a few more Tokyo Disneyland cards into the checklist<\/a> database. \u00a0You can see them by filtering on “TD” in the “Search Keyword” field. \u00a0Any of the cards starting with “TD” in the NT# field are Tokyo cards. \u00a0And on this subject…if any of you know where I can find copies of the pre-opening Tokyo cards…I would love to get a set. \u00a0Thanks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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