Imageworks, Restored Video, Uncategorized, Videos

Innoventions at Epcot Walk Around – Mid 90s

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We are back at Epcot today to look around Innoventions. This video showcases tons of the exhibits inside Innoventions, including some of the interactive elements, live shows, demonstrations and more. We hope you don’t get motion sickness, as this one is pretty jerky. The 8mm camcorder it was shot on does not stabilization and there was just so much to capture. So plan on lots of zooms, movement and walking around – but it does give...Read More...

Imageworks, Videos

Horizons: Revisited – Behind the Edit

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Later this month RetroWDW will release Horizons: Revisited, a restored and enhanced ride-through of the attraction featuring AI Interoplated HD video and an all-new stereo soundtrack (For details please see our Release Information & Schedule page). Normally behind-the-scenes details are released after the fact, but so much time and effort went into restoring and enhancing this attraction footage that we wanted you to read and see exactly what we did ahead of time. By having this...Read More...

Restored Video, Videos

Carousel of Progress – May 1992

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Today we head to the Magic Kingdom in 1992 for one of the most classic attractions of them all. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress – if you have not seen this version, you are in for a real treat. So much has changed on this for the current version, but this is one of the final years for this with the songs and scenes. The final scene has an amazing projection screen, some period correct hanging...Read More...

Imageworks, Restored Video, Videos

Horizons: Revisited – Release Information & Schedule

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Many of our followers are eagerly awaiting the release of Horizons: Revisited. This page will provide up-to-date information on the release details as the video is just the beginning! Please be aware that the times/dates and details of the events may change due to unforeseen circumstances as we finalize the video release. March 5 –  Behind the Edit – A detailed article explaining the process behind the restoration and enhancement. From audio editing to Artificial Intelligence...Read More...

Restored Video, Videos

Original Disney Vacation Club Resort: ’92 & ’93 Tours – (Old Key West)

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Today we head back to the early 90s and take you on a couple of tours of the original Vacation Club Resort. The quality here is pretty amazing, considering our photographer had a tripod to make some nice smooth shots and quality zooms.  The first video here is from 1992 when the resort was less than a year old. We get to see nearly every highlight of the resort back then and if this is your...Read More...

Restored Video, Videos

Epcot ’94 Innoventions Commercial

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Since the closure, demolition and continuing change an EPCOT, this video seems timely. Back when this attraction/show building was a thing, you could plan to see so many various this. The commercial here shows this, including the Sega games, the bathroom of the future and Aladdin virtual carpet ride. This stuff was insane for the mid-90s and for today, some of it actually came true. Take a look at the wristwatch phone. This is a super...Read More...

Restored Video, Videos

Adventurers Club: Colonel Critchlow Sunchbench – December 24, 1992

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We promised more Adventurers Club yesterday, so here we go. This one takes place Christmas Eve, 1992 and we begin with a nice exterior shot. Stick with it, as this is a bit long, but it also gives you a chance to take in some details from the facade. Once inside, you get multiple views and angles of Colonel Critchlow Sunchbench. One of the more classic characters from this attraction is seen interacting with guests and...Read More...

Restored Video, Videos

Adventurers Club Walk-Around: May 28, 1992

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The Adventurers Club was a special place for many WDW fans. The combination of a night out, adventure, theater and fun all connected to make a very unique experience. As we have seen over the years, it is probably one of the most missed places from Pleasure Island since the closing. We have seen tributes over the years and throwback drinks, but nothing will take you back like a video. The video we have here is...Read More...

Blogs, Brian's Corner, Slides

Rare Glimpses of December 1971 Walt Disney World

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Sometimes one or two images will pique my interest in a set of slides.  This particular dual set of 35mm slides were from different film brands, were individually numbered and included some hand-assembled slides (literally film glued into a slide holder) that were photographs of images from the 1971 book The Story of Walt Disney World.  The slide set and its order indicate it was part of a presentation given by a professor or enthusiast to...Read More...