Geek-End Update, Saturday July 5, 2008

• Jessica at If We Can Dream It posts some great images of the Rustic Ranchos.
• Kevin Kidney shares more amazing illustrations from a 1955 newspaper layout. This time it is the Red Wagon Inn, Swift Market House and the Chicken Plantation.
• Richard at Photos From the Parks posts an essay about Harper Goff and his relation to Disneyland. Great article!
• Jedblau at Vintage Disneyland Goodies shares a Press Ghost Pass for the Haunted Mansion opening.
• Dave from Davleand posts some great shots of the Chicken Plantation.
• WOW! Cory at Boing Boing shares a link to build your own Jungle Cruise playhouse!
• The Outlet Appreciation Society is back! Lisa at My Life on the WDW-d List shares seven more outlets for our in-the-park tech needs!
• Jim at Tulgy Wood shares a new collectible from one of my favorite package films.
• Matt at Vintage Disney Alice posts a picture of Walt signing the voice of Alice.
• Didier at the Disney History blog shares news and an interview with the author of an upcoming book.
• Jeff from 2719 posts some of his articles about Pleasure Island from his archives. Great reads, as always.
• Dave, at his Haunted Mansion blog, shares some really great shots of the stretching portraits.
• FoxFurr from Passport 2 Dreams is back with a look at some early Hollywood film connections.
• Matterhorn1959 from Stuff from the Park posts a pre-opening lessee information sheet from Disneyland.

Don't forget to check out the 4th of July cookout at Passamaquoddy.