4k HD 35mm Film Helicopter Tour of Walt Disney World, EPCOT, D-MGM Studios Construction – 1988

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Featured on our last live movie night, this found footage is an awesome helicopter tour of Walt Disney World in 1988. Shot on 35mm film, we’ve restored and remastered it into a beautiful 4K resolution and we’ve added an additional interpolated 60 frames per second video! The film starts with the helicopter taking off from the STOLport and follows the monorail followed by a flyover of the main parking lot and Bay Lake. There are great...Read More...

Video: Michael Eisner on Larry King (1993)

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Legendary talk show host Larry King passed away earlier today at age 87. Among the huge collection of his interviews is this 1993 interview with then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner. We are pleased to present this restored video as a tribute to Mr. King. Larry and Michael discuss the upcoming American Teacher Awards airing on the Disney channel and the importance of education. They go onto discuss the financial trouble at EuroDisney, and the company’s upcoming plans...Read More...

Restored film: Circus World and Sea World (July 1978)

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This short silent film features footage from Central Florida parks, Circus World and SeaWorld. Circus World was a park themed by Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and operated from 1974 until 1986. The film contains shots of the performers (both human and animal) as well as a number of other attractions. Additionally, some shots of the wildlife at SeaWorld are included at the end of this quick trip!Read More...

Remastered video: Walt Disney World Information Channel – 1991

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We are pleased to present another restored video in our series of Walt Disney World Information Channel recordings. This is from 1991, during the 20th anniversary festivities. Guests staying in one of The Walt Disney World resort hotels would see this loop on their in-room TV to see previews of attractions, shows and other activities throughout the property. Some of the long-gone highlights include the live Muppets, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Dinosaurs shows at the...Read More...

Restored video: Delta Dreamflight (1991)

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We’re gonna take you flyin’, and they’ll be no denyin’, this Dreamflight’s bound for non-stop fantasy! Delta Dreamflight was a Tomorrowland omnimover attraction focusing on the history of aviation. Each scene featured cartoon-style backgrounds and characters showing different eras of flight. The finale of the attractions led guests into what appeared to be a jet engine followed by a giant “speed tunnel” project room of a jet taking off. Our video even features a brief ride...Read More...

Video: WDW Concept Art from Imagineering (1991)

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Take a video tour through this Imagineering exhibit featuring concept art for coming attractions – and some that never materialized. A Journey to the Center of the Earth attraction as part of the Disney-MGM Studios Backstage Tour would never come to be, but a similar attraction was built as part of Tokyo DisneySea. Previews of Sunset Blvd and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Lots of great concept art here to enjoy.  Read More...

Restored Video: The Magic Kingdom in 1983

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This nearly hour long video has some great shows and attractions as seen in the Magic Kingdom circa 1983. A nearly complete video of the Country Bear Jamboree as well as It’s a Small World is featured. The video also contains the full 20 minute “Fantasy Follies” show that ran on the Fantasy Faire stage.Read More...