Podcast Episode 37.5 – Working the Waves

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A few months back we had the privilege of talking to Bill Tyson, Pat O’Neil, and Chuck Breibart about their time at Walt Disney World specifically around the Polynesian Resort, the wave machine, and their participation in the Mike Douglas show in February 1976. Come explore the real reason the Wave Machine failed and how it eventually materialized into what we now know as Typhoon Lagoon!  Find out how both machines worked and take a listen...Read More...

Art & Linda return to the Magic Kingdom ’75 – Home Movie

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Art & Linda return for another well chronicled visit to Walt Disney World a year after their amazing 1974 and 1976 home movies. This film is no different starting with a Skyway ride. We see the Wedway Peoplemover in its earliest months of operation so it gets a fair amount of attention. Some footage from inside the Carousel of Progress (also a new attraction for Florida at this time) features a clip from each scene. Keeping...Read More...

Two Families – Magic Kingdom 1973 Restored Home Movie

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This visit of two families to the Magic Kingdom in 1973 opens with the parking trams picking them up and they immediately head to 20K lagoon – before heading out to the monorail platform to take a ride around Seven Seas Lagoon. We see the topiary outside the Contemporary Resort before they get off at the Magic Kingdom’s monorail stop and head back into a very crowded park. The clock on Cinderella Castle says it’s 12:30...Read More...

Ford Motor Company Photoshoot film with The Eastern Winds Sailing

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This unique film was taken by a member of the crew of a Ford Motor Company advertising agency as a “behind the scenes” glimpse of a photo session featuring Ford’s 1974 lineup and some Disney characters. The first scenes were taken alongside the wooded area in the center of the Magic Kingdom parking lot. The second series were taken on the access road behind Town Square at the Magic Kingdom. Characters featured: Smee, White Rabbit, Brer...Read More...

Looking Back at Tomorrow: An EPCOT35 Celebration Video

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On September 30 2017, RetroWDW hosted Looking Back at Tomorrow – An event celebrating EPCOT Center’s 35th birthday. We filled the Living Seas Salon to capacity, and had we been able to get a larger space we would have loved to have more people attend. However, thanks to Art Miles, we’ve got the entire celebration on video for you to enjoy! Be sure to check out the photo gallery of the event too!   Opening Video...Read More...

If EPCOT Could Talk – An Animated Short by Reese Miles

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In a handful of podcast episodes you may have heard us answer listener mail from Reese Miles. She’s one of our younger followers that has an affinity for WDW but is especially enamored by EPCOT Center. Over the years she has poured over books and media expanding her knowledge of the park. Coupled with tales from her grandfather, who worked in a late-night maintenance role at EPCOT, she has pieced together a full understanding of the...Read More...

RetroWDW Holiday Gift Guide

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We often get asked for gift and book recommendations for the Retro Disney World fan so we put this short guide togethr for some great ideas! (Books and music below!) RetroWDW Shop We’ve got over 40 designs available on 18 different products ranging from Tees to stickers and throw pillows! Head over to retrowdw.com/supportus All proceeds keep the podcast on the air and keep this website going. [ Click Here to See More Designs! ]  ...Read More...

Podcast Episode 34.5 – You Can Find me on Main Street

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This is one of our periodic mini-episodes featuring an interview with a supporter of the show who has an interesting story to tell to our listeners.  Tammy Tuckey is an actress, singer, writer, director and Emmy Award winning filmmaker who has hosted her own podcast since she was 14 years old.  Her “Tiara Talk Show” can be found on YouTube and iTunes and features occasional interviews with men and women behind some of our favorite Walt…Read More...

The Magic Kingdom of 1975 – Home Movie

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Topiary lovers will enjoy the opening of this 1975 visit to the Magic Kingdom as the topiary that reside at the Transportation and Ticket Center start this film. The footage is a little blurry but we see a good pan of the Polynesian Village Resort and the approaching water launch – the Ports-O-Call sidewheeler which carries us to the Magic Kingdom entrance. When we get inside the park we see the parade down Main Street. The...Read More...