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Podcast Episode 96 – Banking at Walt Disney World

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This month Brian leads a discussion about banking at Walt Disney World and everything guests had to do to pay for their transactions at the parks and resorts before debit card terminals and Magic Bands became ubiquitous. Cash was king, but Traveler's Checks and personal checks were also common before Walt Disney World began allowing credit cards. We'll reveal how they worked, their benefits, and their frustrations.Read More...

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Podcast Episode 95: Photographs, Movies, & Film at WDW

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Welcome to Episode 95 of the RetroWDW Podcast: Photographs, Movies, & Film at WDW – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows from over the years. We have visited multiple parks, resorts, and just about everything else in between. Listener Mail We open the mailbag monthly and are ready to hear from you. Be sure to reach out with...Read More...

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Podcast Episode 94: Jerry Rees & Cranium Command

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We're back with Episode 94 where we get to interview the great Jerry Rees. Over the years, we have had Jerry at our different events to discuss Cranium Command and the various projects he has done for the Walt Disney Company. While we have gotten to know Jerry very well, we found that our post-event interview has been in the archives for several years and we are very excited to bring it to you. The interview…Read More...

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LBVHistory Announces 2025 New Years Ornament: 3D Vision

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The team at The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society has been hard at work creating a special holiday ornament or decor adornment, whatever you fancy, for 2025! We present 3D Vision! Donate to Reserve your 3D Vision! The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society has replicated the 3D from the opening scene in MuppetVision 3D! Best of all the 3D can be moved back and forth on the movie clapper! This ornament is hand-painted cast resin. About...Read More...

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Podcast Episode 93.5: A Chat with Tad Stones

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Welcome to Episode 93.5 of the RetroWDW Podcast: A Chat with Tad Stones – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows from over the years. We have visited multiple parks, resorts, and just about everything else in between. Main Topic In this episode, we are taking you back a number of years to a lost episode! We spent some...Read More...

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Podcast Episode 93: Birnbaum Guides

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Welcome to Episode 93 of the RetroWDW Podcast: Birnbaum Guides – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows from over the years. We have visited multiple parks, resorts, and just about everything else in between. Listener Mail We open the mailbag monthly and are ready to hear from you. Be sure to reach out with questions, stories, memories, and...Read More...

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Podcast Episode 92: Meet the Japan Pavilion

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Join us in this captivating episode of the RetroWDW Podcast as we explore the rich history of the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT. From its stunning architecture to the immersive cultural experiences it offers, we delve into the origins and evolution of this beloved destination. Discover how the pavilion has celebrated Japanese traditions, cuisine, and artistry over the years, while also examining its significance within the broader context of EPCOT's mission to promote international understanding.Read More...

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LBVHistory Announces 2024 Holiday Ornament: Fort Wilderness Pine

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The team at The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society has been hard at work creating a special holiday ornament or decor adornment, whatever you fancy, for 2024! We present The Fort Wilderness Pine! Donate to Reserve your Fort Wilderness Pine! Did you know the original Fort Wilderness sign replicated a cut pine tree? Now Lake Buena Vista Historical Society has replicated this in an ornament so you can hang a pine on your pine! This ornament...Read More...

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Podcast Episode 91: Contests at Walt Disney World

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For our main topic this month, we decided to dig into the always-present and always-sought-after contest connecting to Walt Disney World. If we all think back, I am sure you all have seen, heard of, or attempted to win some sort of contest either at Walt Disney World or at home trying to win a trip to WDW. JT takes the lead on this one and begins with the group telling us about a contest they…Read More...

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Podcast Episode 90: Computers at Walt Disney World

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Brian takes this lead for this episode and we are super excited to get into all of the areas where computers innovated and impacted the first couple decades at Walt Disney World. After awhile, computers became common all over, but through the 70s & 80s, these innovative pieces of tech helped WDW in many ways. We start off with some pre-opening documentation, which is on DisneyDocs. RCA had a huge plan for the communication system of…Read More...