By Request: DCA the way it used to be
I had several requests for some “before” pictures from DCA. So I went back through my archive and pulled a sampling to share. Feel free to send in any requests or comments, always enjoy reading them and seeing what I have in the archive.
![Looking toward the main entrance from Sunshine Plaza (2/3/2001) Looking toward the main entrance from Sunshine Plaza (2/3/2001)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2001_02_03_DSC00037-620x465.jpg)
![Sunshine Plaza From the Monorail (2/20/2002) Sunshine Plaza From the Monorail (2/20/2002)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2002_02_20_DSC00356-620x465.jpg)
![Paradise Pier (2/24/2006) Paradise Pier (2/24/2006)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2006_02_24_IMG_3322-620x413.jpg)
![Paradise Pier (2/24/2006) Paradise Pier (2/24/2006)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2006_02_24_IMG_33221-620x413.jpg)
Compare the pictures below to the interiors of what is now Elias & Co and the Big Top Toy Store. Click here to visit my update that features a walk through these new stores.
![Greetings from California Interior (8/5/2011) Greetings from California Interior (8/5/2011)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2011_08_05_IMG_6383-620x413.jpg)
![Greetings from California Interior (8/5/2011) Greetings from California Interior (8/5/2011)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2011_08_05_IMG_6380-620x413.jpg)
![Greetings from California Interior (8/5/2011) Greetings from California Interior (8/5/2011)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2011_08_05_IMG_6360-620x413.jpg)
Here is a picture of what is now part of Big Top Toys (notice the low ceiling).
![Greetings from California Interior (8/5/2011) Greetings from California Interior (8/5/2011)](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2011_08_05_IMG_6347-620x413.jpg)