During the 1960s and 1970s, nearly every restaurant, lounge, and hotel at the resort gave away custom matchbooks as functional, free souvenirs.
Today, these items are highly sought-after pieces of "Disneyana" memorabilia.
Breakdown of the Features Mentioned
The title highlights the specific iconic features illustrated or advertised on the matchbook:
Red Monorail: Refers to the classic Mark I or Mark II Alweg Monorail Red.
In 1961, the monorail track was extended from Tomorrowland to the Disneyland Hotel, turning it from a simple park ride into a legitimate transit system.
The matchbook artwork usually proudly displays this train glinting above the property.
Dancing Waters Show: This refers to a famous, synchronized water, light, and music concert that opened at the hotel in 1970.
Located near the hotel's marina and towers, guests could watch the colorful fountains perform at night.
Its inclusion indicates that the matchbook likely dates from the 1970s era.
Disneyland Hotel / Anaheim CA: Identifies the origin of the item.
At the time, the hotel was owned by Jack Wrather rather than Disney itself, making early hotel-branded merchandise unique and distinct from standard theme park souvenirs.