Restored Films Archives

A crowded Magic Kingdom from 1972 – Home Movie

Tagged: 1972, Jungle Cruise, Magic Kingdom, Restored Film, Video

A few days ago we posted a home movie from 1976 featuring a very patriotic Magic Kingdom. Unbeknownst to us, the film was actually two home movies spliced together – it was not until we released it that @MKPony alerted us that we had a home move from ’72 and…

Colorful and Patriotic Magic Kingdom from ’76 – Home Movie

Tagged: 1976, America On Parade, Bicentennial, Magic Kingdom, Video

[A previous version of this article erroneously included this film preceded by 1972 footage. The two films have been split and you and now find the 1972 footage here.] A bicentennial visit to the Magic Kingdom and America on Parade is featured in this 8mm film from 1976. The Town…

Polynesian Village and Luau – 1973 8mm Home Movie

Tagged: 1973, 8mm, Home Movie, Luau, Polynesian Resort, Restored Film, Video

This 8mm home movie opens in the lobby of a very young Polynesian Village Resort in 1973. We see directional signs and an early iteration of Luau Cove. We are treated to a display of hula dancing by the luau performers and get a good flavor for what the luau…

Restored Mission to Mars upper scanner 16mm film with in-ride audio

Tagged: Attraction Footage, Magic Kingdom, Mission to Mars, Restored Film, Tomorrowland, Video

RetroWDW was able to obtain an original copy of the the upper scanner 16mm film from Mission to Mars, we immediately had the it scanned in HD and then we improved the color/clarity by implementing a few different restoration methods. The result is nothing short of amazing – you’ve never…

Happy Canada Day via EPCOT Center ’85 Home Movie

Tagged: 1985, Canada, EPCOT Center, Restored Film, Restored Home Movie, Video, World Showcase

In honor of Canada Day we take a brief 1985 visit to the Canada pavilion in EPCOT Center. Amateur movie film is semi-rare by this point in favor of videotape and it is uncommon to find guest-shot park footage on film at this stage of the 1980’s. Our film…

Home Movie: Jack and Elliot Gottlieb at the Magic Kingdom – Sept 1972

Tagged: 1972, 20K Leagues Under The Sea, Mad Tea Party, Magic Kingdom, Restored Film, Restored Home Movie, Video

Arthur Gottlieb filmed a few minutes of the family vacation back in September 1972…just as the Magic Kingdom was to celebrate it’s first birthday. The film opens with Tomorrowland’s majestic spires. Our subjects, the Gottlieb Boys, take a spin on the not-yet-covered-by-a-canopy teacups. They then head over to 20,000 Leagues…

Jungle Cruise Frogs Take 3 – 1972 Home Movie

Tagged: 1972, Jungle Cruise, Jungle Cruise Frogs, Magic Kingdom, Restored Film, Restored Home Movie, Video

We visit the Magic Kingdom again in its infancy, just a few weeks-old baby, starting in Adventureland with shots of the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. Chip ‘n Dale meet our young protagonists in Adventureland Plaza outside the Enchanted Tiki Room. They seem to be the only two people (and two…

Art and Linda go to Fort Wilderness; Including FW Railroad! – Restored Super8 Film

Tagged: 1976, Art & Linda, Fort Wilderness, Fort Wilderness Railroad, Restored Film, Video

We have a good one for you today. Art & Linda are at The Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground in December of 1976. The great thing about this footage is the sound! You can actually hear some things that have been lost in time. I couldn't believe the ferry boats…

Remastered and Revisited – A pristine Magic Kingdom from Nov ’71

Tagged: 1971, 20K Leagues Under The Sea, Christmas, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Jungle Cruise, Jungle Cruise Frogs, Liberty Square, Magic Kingdom, Restored Film, Sunshine Tree Terrace, Swan Boats, Tomorrowland, Video

A restored 8mm film of the Magic Kingdom in November 1971. The Christmas decorations are up - everything is still new - including the infamous frogs in the Jungle Cruise attraction. Newly re-restored using a new process we welcome you to enjoy this film again!

Pirates of the Caribbean – Restored 8mm Souvenir Film

Tagged: 8mm, Film, Magic Kingdom, Pirates of the Caribbean, Restored Film, Souvenir Film, Video

The serene exterior/entrance to Pirates of The Caribbean in our latest souvenir film restoration stands in stark contrast to the busy area we see today. The ride footage opens after the opening scenes as boats approach the galleon just after the famous "drop". For those more familiar with the Pirates…