Lot 282 Disneyland attraction “Phantom Boats” prototype maquette
(WED 1955) Extremely rare 19 in. long plaster prototype maquette for the Bruce Bushman designed “Phantom Boats” attraction. Originally called “Tomorrowland Boats,” the attraction opened on July 20th, 1955 in the lagoon that would eventually be home to the Submarine Voyage. About a month later, the boats were redesigned with tail fins and renamed the “Phantom Boats.” The boats were a mechanical nightmare and by the end of 1955 the attraction was closed—the first Disneyland attraction to close at the park. The maquette is missing its fins, but still retains the look and feel of the original design.
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