Retro Disney World

Thought You’d Never Ask – A Collection of WDW Dining recipes from the early years

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The first publication of a book of Walt Disney World recipes was in 1979. That year Dorothy Chapman, the food critic for the Orlando Sentinel, compiled some of the most requested recipes from Central Florida restaurants In “Thought You’d Never Ask”.She published weekly columns in the Sentinel and many of the recipes also appeared there. A dutiful volunteer archivist has been scanning those individual recipe publications in an ongoing process. We are pleased today to bring…Read More...

Imageworks, Restored Video

Disney Vacation Club Infomercial – Resort TV – 1993 Restored VHS

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Before it was “Old Key West”, the Disney Vacation Club Resort was the start of the now-sprawling timeshare program. This video ran on the resort information channel in 1993 and details how the program worked, including how to use membership for other vacation destinations, as well as included park admission until 1999! The information contains great shots from all around Walt Disney World, including a great aerial shot of the Castle in the Clouds hot air...Read More...

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Walt Disney World Information Channel – 1993

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The resort information channel helped guests plan their day at Walt Disney Resort from the comfort of their hotel room. We’ve restored this recording made on VHS and has great attraction previews from the Disney-MGM Studios, Epcot, and the Magic Kingdom. Don’t miss shots from MuppetVision, Kitchen Kabaret, Body Wars, and even see Minnie Moo. Finish your day with the “most unique night in entertainment history” on Pleasure Island, and learn about all of the recreation...Read More...