Tomorrowland redux, anniversaries and oranges

At the suggestion of reader "WalterWorld," I've republished last week's circa 1969 photo of Tomorrowland at Disneyland (second photo) and posted an additional "after" photo (taken yesterday).

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A comparison really points out how much Tomorrowland has suffered since its late-1960s makeover. A few of notable changes follow:

• Today, much of the previously open area is now filled with trash cans, huge banks of strollers, and a sea of decidedly un-futuristic umbrella tables.
• The Skyway is gone.
• A tower was added near the Submarines and the Monorail track.
• The foliage is much larger. (I particularly like the now-large stand of palm trees at the entrance to the Submarines.)
• The ticket booths are gone.
• The "speed ramps" to the Monorail are gone. (What kind of future doesn't have speed ramps?!?)
• The top of the Tomorrowland Terrace stage mimics but does not truly replicate Rolly Crump's original design.

As always, feel free to add your own comments.

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Today, the Register includes articles about the 125th anniversary of Santa Ana's Episcopal Church of the Messiah and the 100th anniversary of the Huntington Beach Woman's Club.

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Yes, you know that tomorrow is Valentines Day, but did you know that it also marks 122 years since the first trainload of oranges from California was sent east via transcontinental railroad?