Disney4me Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 When you see the words “Photo Tour†in the title of any DFB post, it often means we’ve got something NEW around Disney World or Disneyland to share. But not this time… As a matter of fact, some of the things we’re going to show you today are over well over 50 years old. We’re taking a tour of some of the vintage food-related items in the Pop Century Resort Shadow Boxes!“Remember When…”If you haven’t had a chance to visit Disney’s Pop Century Resort, the check-in area is lined with shadow boxes filled with blasts from the past, in keeping with this fun and colorful Value resort’s theme dedicated to pop culture from the 50s through the 90s.The shadow boxes include items reflecting music, television, fads, trends, gizmos and gadgets from the various decades represented, but we’re focusing on those related to food, and hope you have fun traveling through the decades with us!Starting in the 50s, you’ve gotta love one of the first shadowboxes, dedicated to Walt Disney, Disneyland, and the first Mouseketeers.Vintage Disney 50s displayThe vintage food find here is the tin school bus lunch box, complete with Goofy driving around some of our oldest Disney pals.Disney School Bus Lunch BoxIt was also the era of soda fountains and diners when “teenage” life as we know it hit the scene.Diner Shadow BoxDiner Shadow BoxTake a very close look at the menu, and you’ll spot one of Walt Disney’s favorite dishes, Chili and Beans, going for the high price of 15 cents (though I think I’d spring for “Bob’s Special Steak†for a quarter).50s Diner displayEven the songs in the tabletop jukebox reveal a few food gems, with the“Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Polka,†and — my personal favorite — the “Shut Up & Drink Your Beer Polka.â€Tabletop JukeboxThe mid-50s displays bring food prep for the homemaker to the forefront, with the Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book and gadgets for the backyard grillmaster.50s Shadow BoxBetty Crocker Picture Cook BookIf you look closer, you’ll spy this picture of a “Tupperware Home Party.–Tupperware Home Party” photoA few mementos honor the era of the Drive-in Restaurant.Drive-in Shadow BoxDoes the yellow matchbook count as a “Hidden Waltâ€?Drive-in Shadow BoxAnd if you went to a drive-in movie back in the day, you wouldn’t want to forget your Fresh Seasoned Popcorn (which, thank goodness, hasn’t changed). The note on the side of the box reads, “Popcorn is a seeded roughage: makes a healthful food for all ages. Aids digestion.”Fresh Seasoned Popcorn BoxesThe early 60s brought us a few more fun lunch boxes (I had no idea The Flintstones started in the 60s!).Flintstones Lunch BoxSpace Cadet Lunch BoxAnd if you were celebrating sand and surf while enjoying the sounds of the Beach Boys or Jan and Dean, a great way to keep your food cool on the hot sand was this “Supertherm Pelican Cooler.â€60s Beach Shadow BoxSupertherm Pelican CoolerOkay, so this Disneyland Monorail Game has nothing to do with food. But I still love it.Disneyland Monorail GameWalt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971!Disney World DisplaySnow White Lunch BoxAnd even though they’re not food items, I got a kick out of spotting this collection of vintage Disney matchbooks, especially seeing the original name of the “Polynesian Village” (the resort recently transitioned back to its original name). As the saying goes, “Everything old is new again.â€Disney World Matchbooks from the 70sWhat else did the 70s bring us? TaB cola!70s Fads displayAll sorts of kitchen gizmos from the 80s are on display. Apparently, that’s when the Crock Pot hit the at-home cooking scene (hooray! I love mine!), along with at-home coffee conveniences, like the coffee grinder and mug warmers for the office.80s Kitchen GizmosWho still wouldn’t want their own Star Wars Pez set? (I noticed this same collection at the Writer’s Stop during Star Wars Weekends this past year).Star Wars Pez DispensersFor all you 80s kids out there… “WHERE’S THE BEEF?†!80s Shadow Box“Where the Beef?” PlateThe 90s display had an entire box dedicated to what were likely considered fads at the time, though many have stood the test of time; from the rising popularity of sushi in America, to some little place by the name of “Starbucks.â€Early 90s Shadow BoxStarbucks and SushiAnd yes, the “Salad Shooterâ€Â is still around, too !Salad ShooterBy the way, did you know that sometimes Pop Century Cast Members lead Shadow Box tours?Shadow Box Tour signSo the next time you’re checking in to Pop Century, or just “popping†over for some Gravy Fries, be sure to take some time for a tour (guided or on your own) to enjoy some of the fun details at this terrific resort!Have you enjoyed checking out the Shadow Boxes at Pop Century? Please let us know with a comment!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Review: Gravy Fries at Everything Pop Food Court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort New Make-Your-Own-Burrito Station at Pop Century Resort Food Court! Food Photo Tour: Art of Animation Resort Landscape of Flavors Food Court View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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