Imageworks, Restored Films, Videos
Restored 8mm Video: Water Skiing from the Ferryboat
Take a quick cruise across the Seven Seas Lagoon and enjoy a water ski performance from Mr. Smee in this restored film from 1983.Read More...
Imageworks, Slides, Videos
Restored 35mm slide show: An Evening at the Magic Kingdom SHOW PAC
We are pleased to share with you another in the series of souvenir “SHOW PACS” which are 35mm slides with an audio soundtrack. This set, released in 1975, was sold in the theme park as well as by mail order. The sets came with a cassette tape and 40 numbered slides. A viewer would load the slides into their projector and then put the cassette in a tape player and a clanging bell would indicate when...Read More...
Imageworks, Restored Films, Videos
Restored Film: A Quick Trip to the Magic Kingdom – 1974
This quick tour around the Magic Kingdom includes clips from the entrance and Main Street USA, as well as a performance in Liberty Square. Of course, there are some highlights of the still-new Jungle Cruise and some nice views from the Skyway.Read More...
Podcast
Podcast Episode 61.5: Radio Loops Part 2
Welcome back to another mini-episode, filled with Radio Loops. We had a number of these sent in from fans, listeners and others who were thinking there might be a podcast someday that wants to share these. To start, we go way back to 1995 and this loop has an amazingly catchy theme song at the beginning of the broadcast. Quality is AM and if you are playing this in your car, this will give you all…Read More...
Imageworks, Restored Video, Videos
Restored Video: The Making of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Kirk Cameron co-hosts this television special from 1994 with a behind the scenes look at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The video features interviews with the Imagineers who brought the attraction to life at the Disney MGM Studios. Our version also includes the original commercials that aired on WTSP in Tampa.Read More...
Imageworks, Restored Films, Videos
Restored film: Diamond Horseshoe Review
Enjoy our silent film restoration containing bits from the opening day attraction and fan favorite, Diamond Horseshoe Review. The original show ran until the mid 1980’s and featured live music, comedy, and audience sing alongs.Read More...
Imageworks, Restored Video, Videos
Restored Video: The Dream is Alive – Walt Disney World 20th Celebration
Hello, I’m Michael Eisner, head of The Walt Disney Company. I told my secretary to hold my calls for the past 12 hours…I needed some quiet time to review all of the television specials we’ve done over the years to celebrate events here at the Walt Disney Company. This year, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney World, and we wanted to do something very special. This hour long TV special aired in 1991...Read More...
Imageworks, Restored Video, Videos
Restored Video: WDW 20th Anniversary Commercial
On the eve of Walt Disney World’s 49th anniversary, have a look back at the TV ad promoting the 20th anniversary back in 1991. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel tomorrow night for a special anniversary celebration video, too!Read More...
Podcast
Podcast Episode 61: Alien Encounter Part I
We are staying in Tomorrowland this month, but zeroing in on a specific attraction that is no longer with us: Alien Encounter, or the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter if you are using its full legal name. This one came online back when Tomorrowland had the major overhaul in 1995 and is a fan favorite. X-S Tech is hosting a demonstration at the Tomorrowland Interplanetary Convention Center and everyone is invited, including you! How leads us this month…Read More...
Imageworks, Restored Video
Restored home video: Magical World of Barbie – 1994
As part of a sponsorship agreement with toy company Mattel, Barbie came to Epcot’s American Gardens theater in World Showcase in late 1993. The half hour show followed Barbie as she traveled around to different playsets all over the world, and ran for about a year and a half in front of the American Adventure pavilion.Read More...