Podcast Episode 75: Honey I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set Adventure

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The Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure was one of the early attractions at the Disney-MGM Studios that opened in late 1990, following the success of the film Honey I Shrunk the Kids which opened in 1989. In this episode we start with the film itself and the success of this movie. Back then, this movie was made way different and it lent perfectly to the Disney-MGM Studios and the reason for the park…Read More...

Podcast Episode 74.5: RetroMagic 50 Recap

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In this short episode, we recap the entire weekend from start to finish: the behind-the-scenes stories, our reactions to how things went, and so much more. If you were able to attend RetroMagic 50, this episode will be a great follow-up to the whirlwind day we all experienced back in April. If you did not make it to RetroMagic this time around, we will be posting up our event videos on our YouTube channel soon. Please…Read More...

Podcast Episode: 72 – Maelstrom

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The high seas Viking adventure was billed as a stormy boat ride with tons of excitement, danger, and thrills. Many articles were written to describe how amazing this ride was going to be and the hype machine was up and running at full speed. This really was the first thrill ride at EPCOT Center, so they played that angle as much as possible. How guides us through so many neat aspects about how this ride came…Read More...

Podcast Episode 74: Vacation Planning

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Throughout this episode, you are going to notice a world of vacation packages that you might have never heard of before. Everything from small trips to massive all-inclusive style trips with camcorders and meals included. The inflation calculator is brought out often so we can get a somewhat accurate comparison to what we have nowadays. We were super curious if one of our listeners would be sitting down with their slide rule and spreadsheets to compare…Read More...

Very RARE – Horizons Opening Press Kit Video

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This is an extremely rare 1983 U-Matic videotape press kit that includes footage of getting Horizons ready for opening, construction, interior shots, a short interview with George McGinnis and Robert McCall, and some quick segments by the SVP of GE Research and Development at the time Dr. Roland Schmitt. Thank you to Joe Zarella for the footage. We’ve restored and upscaled it, enjoy!Read More...

Podcast Episode 73: Happy New Year!

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Welcome to Episode 73 of the RetroWDW Podcast: Happy New Year!– 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. We are back with a full episode and our first release of 2022.  Listener Mail The mailbag is back for 2022 and we are...Read More...

LBVHistory Vault Opens to offer extremely Limited Quantities of Past Ornaments & Gifts!

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As we dug out the holiday decorations at LBV HQ we’ve come across a handful of reserves of some of our most popular sold-out ornaments and gifts from past events and offerings. These items are available as a gift for immediate shipping in EXTREMELY limited quantities* with a tax-deductible donation to Lake Buena Vista Historical Society, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. If you missed out or need a replacement make your donation today: 2017 –...Read More...

RetroMagic – A 50th Celebration

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The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society cordially invites you to Event Details RetroMagic 50 Celebration and Luncheon (Sunday April 24th) – A day-long event at the Contemporary Resort* marking the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Join us as we enjoy the “blessings of size” in the Fantasia Ballroom for: Panels and stories from Disney Legends, Imagineers, Cast Members and other notables A luncheon buffet featuring selections from Walt Disney World’s culinary history Visit our “Lake...Read More...

LBVHistory Announces 2021 Holiday Ornament: The Season Greetings Studio Tower

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The team at The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society has been hard at work creating a special holiday ornament for 2021! We present the Season Greetings Studio Tower! Donate to Reserve your Tower!     The tower is cast resin and plastic and features a metallic green base and a metallic red hat. The tower stands a proud 4.8 inches (12.2cm) tall! Can easily be displayed on a desk, shelf, or hung from your favorite tree or...Read More...