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[Happy Shell]

Is it possible that I visited WDW prior to its official opening? I found a photograph of myself circa 1968 and I am holding the iconic Mickey Mouse ears inside a clear balloon. I vaguely recall a memory of seeing the Dumbo ride, but not riding it. No family to help answer. Thanks.

 

[Kamikaze]

Is it possible that I visited WDW prior to its official opening? I found a photograph of myself circa 1968 and I am holding the iconic Mickey Mouse ears inside a clear balloon. I vaguely recall a memory of seeing the Dumbo ride, but not riding it. No family to help answer. Thanks.

No. Nothing was even complete in 1968. Construction was ongoing, but nowhere near the level where any rides or structures you could remember would be in place. You could have gone to DL.

 

[Happy Shell]

No. Nothing was even complete in 1968. Construction was ongoing, but nowhere near the level where any rides or structures you could remember would be in place. You could have gone to DL.

No, I am sure it was not DL. Well the mystery is still a mystery. Thanks though

 

[Sneezy62]

There was a preview visitor center during construction...no idea if they had balloons. What makes you think the photo is ‘68? I’m not sure when the visitor center went in but it wouldn’t have been that early.

 

[lazyboy97o]

There was a preview visitor center during construction...no idea if they had balloons. What makes you think the photo is ‘68? I’m not sure when the visitor center went in but it wouldn’t have been that early.

The Walt Disney World Preview Center opened in January 1970.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

Do you just have the one picture? Maybe you could post it and it might help someone with a possibility.

 

[Damon7777]

Yes,
There us a very real chance that the picture could reveal the mystery.

 

[Minthorne]

Is the OP Peter Quill? Maybe someone had the Time Stone or your Dad was a Living Planet. With that kinda stuff anything is possible.
Or it might just have been the power of Imagination!

 

[Disstevefan1]

I would love to see the photo!

 

[Happy Shell]

Do you just have the one picture? Maybe you could post it and it might help someone with a possibility.

 

[Happy Shell]

Do you just have the one picture? Maybe you could post it and it might help someone with a possibility.

I only have the one photo. As I looked at it again, I think it is prior 1968; I am still a baby and am pictured with my mom and sister (both gone, so no info).

 

[Happy Shell]

I only have the one photo. As I looked at it again, I think it is prior 1968; I am still a baby and am pictured with my mom and sister (both gone, so no info).View attachment 340364

I was born in 1965 in Puerto Rico. Certain that we did not visit DL, though. Thanks for any insight.

 

[Happy Shell]

I would love to see the photo!

I posted it - it is an older

 

[Nemo14]

Besides the balloon what makes you think it is WDW?

 

[Dave B]

The balloon is obviously why he/she thinks they went to DW So I guess the question is, where could you get that balloon at in 1968?

 

[Happy Shell]

Just the balloon. LOL, but seriously. I do remember 'being at WDW, seeing the Dumbo ride and wanting to ride, but it was not open. I realize thatI would be much too young to recall that in this photo, but just wonder if my parents took me there before it officially opened. Simply curious...

 

[BoarderPhreak]

That definitely looks more 60s than 70s. Also worth noting, we're about the same age.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

Just a thought, could it have been the 1964-1965 Worlds fair in New York? Not sure when in 1965 it ended.

 

[Worldlover71]

Is it possible it isn't a Mickey balloon at all? If you look closely, it looks more like a balloon animal inside the clear balloon.

 

[Orangeanna]

Looks like the ocean behind you to me.