Join the RetroWDW Podcast team as we celebrate the tencennial of our podcast with a weekend of decade-by-decade panels with the people who designed, built, and operated the Vacation Kingdom of the World. Hear stories from the Imagineers who developed the parks and resorts we love, then meet your favorites one-on-one for an opportunity to chat, and get an autograph.
You'll also have the opportunity to view props, costumes, and ephemera from the Lake Buena Vista Historical Society and private collections to help bring back the memories.
Imagineering
As a creative leader and designer, Baxter's influence at WDW ranges from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Big Thunder Mountain to Journey Into Imagination.
Imagineer - Big Thunder Mnt., Imagination
Imagineering
As a project manager for the Living Seas, Murphy was instrumental in creating what was then the world's largest aquarium.
Imagineer - The Living Seas, The Land
Imagineering
Delaney's concept art defined the look of Future World pavilions, including The Living Seas, Space, Journey into Imagination, and The Land.
Imagineer - The Living Seas, Space
Operations
Nabbe's beginnings portraying Tom Sawyer at Disneyland led to a lifelong career at WDW, working on everything from monorails to managing EPCOT's show assets.
Operations - Monorails, PICO
Imagineering
Morris' plussing of Journey Into Imagination details led to a long career with WDI that spanned the globe from California to China.
Imagineer - MK Art Director, The Living Seas
Imagineering
Russell's music became an indelible part of Epcot Center's second decade.
Imagineer - Innoventions Area Loop, Living Seas
Imagineering
Paul's career at Imagineering took him from the model shop to the executive suite.
Imagineer - Tomorrowland 94, MuppetVision
Imagineering
Chris had an incredibly diverse career at Imagineering, with time spent in the model shop, special effects department, and show design.
Imagineer - Typhoon Lagoon, Star Tours, EPCOT Robots
Operations - Monorails
Operations - Monorails
Operations - Monorails
Operations - Monorails
Development - EPCOT Center Development Director
Development - Client Lead, Wonders of Life
Development - College Program
Merchandise - Proprietor
Historian
Historian
Arcade Game Operator
Document Archivist
Vocalist and Host of the Tammy Tuckey Show
Imagineers Tim Delaney and Kym Murphy are joined by colleagues as they recount the development of EPCOT Center’s oceanic masterpiece, The Living Seas.
Disney Legend Tony Baxter answers questions YOU submitted. Have a question for Tony? Call 978-71-RETRO and leave your voice message and your question may be answered by Tony onstage at RetroMagic!
Imagineer Chris Runco talks about his career creating robots for Disney parks, among other notable feats. Then, Kym Murphy joins him on stage as we reunite the team that brought you Typhoon Lagoon.
Three-time Emmy-winning composer/sound designer Russell Brower discusses his career creating sound environments like the beloved “Innoventions Area Loop,” The Living Seas, and famous video games.
While spending his “retirement” relentlessly chronicling the early decades of Imagineering, Tom Morris has uncovered unknown, forgotten and overlooked bits of WDW history he’ll share with us.
Imagineer Paul Osterhout revisits Muppet*Vision 3D, Magic Kingdom’s 1994 Tomorrowland reimagining, new management at The Enchanted Tiki Room, and lots of other very ’90s Walt Disney World extreme makeovers.
Disney Legend Tom Nabbe is joined by Steve Case, Bruce Fox, Ted Meberg, and Bob Woodham to tell tales of opening Walt Disney World’s monorail system in 1971.
This panel is all fun and games as historian Foxx Nolte and arcade expert Todd Tuckey revisit the historical reason an arcade was on Walt Disney’s Main Street USA and tell you more about the novelties and games inside Disney’s version.
Join The LBV History crew, Imagineer Tom Morris, Disney Legend Tony Baxter, and other special guests for an evening of rarely-seen, fully-restored films, video, and photos from WDW’s past.
Historians Hastin Zylstra and Foxx Nolte peel back a bit of fascinating history on Walt Disney World’s “host community”, the Shopping Village and Townhomes, and how it all ties back to Disneyland and California.
A panel of “opening crew” and executives for Walt Disney World in 1971 and EPCOT Center in 1982 will join us to reveal behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their storied careers. Disney Legend Tom Nabbe is joined by colleagues Steve Baker, Dr. Gloria Hardee, Jim McCaskill, and Martin McCarthy, sharing their stories of opening Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT Center.
Tapestry of Nations cast and crew members William Campbell, Lillian Reyes, and Amy Kesman conclude our Saturday stage sessions, remembering one of EPCOT’s most innovative parades. Don’t miss this finale!
Catch up with historian Ted Linhart as he previews historic documents he’s brought to display at RetroMagic. We’ll also preview some of the other exhibitors, authors and artists appearing in the Lake Buena Vista Village room.
$ 185
Enjoy all the presentations on Saturday and Sunday along with access to the Centorium Archive area.
Buy Ticket$ 250
Sit closest to the stage for the Saturday and Sunday presentations plus everything else included with General Admission.
$ 250
Enjoy cocktails and dinner in the Living Seas' private sponsor’s lounge with Kym Murphy and Tim Delaney, the lead Imagineers who designed the pavilion. Others who contributed to pavilion elements, including Tom Morris, will be in attendance. This separately-ticketed event includes dinner and an open bar. Admission media to Epcot is required to attend and not included. A ticket to this exclusive event is good for this event only, not the RetroMagic events at Coronado Springs on Saturday and Sunday.
Arrive at the Living Seas Lounge to have your ticket scanned. Your lanyard and credentials must always be worn when entering the lounge.
Enjoy cocktails and dinner in the Living Seas private sponsor’s lounge with Kym Murphy and Tim Delaney, the lead Imagineers who designed the pavilion. Others who contributed to pavilion elements including Tom Morris will be in attendance. This separately-ticketed event includes dinner and an open bar. Admission media to Epcot is required to attend and not included. A ticket to this exclusive event is good for this event only, not the RetroMagic events at Coronado Springs on Saturday and Sunday.
Upon arrival at the at Coronado Convention Center, please stop at the Registration desk on the left to have your ticket scanned. Your lanyard and credentials must be worn at all times when entering the ballroom and exhibits.
Upon arrival at the Coronado Convention Center, please stop at the Registration desk on the left to have your ticket scanned. Your lanyard and credentials must be worn at all times when entering the ballroom and exhibits.
with the LVB History board of directors
featuring Ted Linhart
featuring Todd Tuckey and Foxx Nolte
featuring Chris Runco & Kym Murphy
featuring Tom Nabbe,Steve Baker, Dr. Gloria Hardee, Jim McCaskill & Martin McCarthy
featuring Paul Osterhout & Tammy Tuckey
featuring Russell Brower
featuring William Campbell, Lillian Reyesm, Amy Kesman & Tammy Tuckey
The ballroom and Lake Buena Vista Village doors will be closed and locked during the dinner break.
Featuring Tony Baxter and Tom Morris
Included with your RetroMagic admission
featuring Hastin Zylstra and Foxx Nolte
featuring Tim Delaney & Kym Murphy
featuring Tom Nabbe, Steve Case, Bruce Fox, Ted Meberg & Bob Woodham
featuring our Imagineer guests and additional surprises
We bid you farewell in characteristic RetroMagic style.
As the ballroom is cleared and the archives are packed away, Lake Buena Vista Village will remain open for one final opportunity for photos, autographs, artist and author interactions.
Discounted accommodations at Coronado Springs will be available to our attendees for $239/nt. We strongly encourage those staying on property for the event to take advantage of the convenience of staying at the host resort. The deadline to book a room under the discounted rate is Wednesday, August 27th, 2025.
Book your discounted room directly by clicking button below or by calling Group Reservations at 407-939-4686. Disney’s Phone Team is available Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 6:00pm EST, and Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 5:00pm EST, closed major holidays. Any guests booking online or by phone will be required to apply a one-night deposit at the time of booking.
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For attendees not staying at Coronado Springs parking will be available in the convention center parking lot onsite.