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1991

Video tour of the Magic Kingdom and Mickey’s Starland

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Our first video today is a leisurely stroll through the Magic Kingdom in 1993. Starting on Main Street USA, the video continues through Adventureland, then Frontierland and Liberty Square. There is a brief detour through the Haunted Mansion exit as well as the Columbia Harbor House. In Fantasyland, the video captures the Skyway running, as well as the queues for 20k Leagues under the Sea as well as Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. The tour wraps up...Read More...

Video visit to Tomorrowland

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Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom has seen a number of changes over the years in its attractions. Today we have a few videos from the iconic land. Here is a look at the Space Mountain post-show from 1991, RYCA-1. The scenes depicted what life in a space colony might be like.   Replacing Mission to Mars in 1995, the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was hosted by an alien company called X-S Tech. They demonstrated their new teleportation...Read More...

Restored videos from Disney-MGM Studios

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Today we take a visit to the Disney-MGM Studios in 1991! The park was very focused on production and offering guests a peek behind the scenes in its early years. The Great Movie Ride was often the first stop for many guests, and offered a spectacular journey into the movies in a classic Disney attraction with detailed sets and Audio-Animatronic figures. The main attraction was the Backstage Studio Tour, a tram ride through various facades and...Read More...

Videos: The Muppets and Dinosaurs at Disney-MGM Studios

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The Muppets featured prominently in Disney-MGM Studios in its early years. “Muppets on Location: Days of Swine and Roses” was a live action show featuring the Electric Mayhem and the Muppet performers. This video also features footage of the Muppet characters meet-and-greets. Also from 1991 and featuring puppets from the Jim Henson Company, is the Dinosaurs Live! parade. The Sinclair family from the then-popular TV show performed under the guise of being the “surprise family of...Read More...

Videos: Walt Disney World’s 20th anniversary

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As Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary, tonight we look back to 1991 and its 20th anniversary. This special, hosted by John Lithgow, takes a look at the history of Walt Disney World, and includes footage of Roy Disney and early construction. Lithgow tours the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, the Disney-MGM Studios, Typhoon Lagoon, and more. If you prefer a more behind-the-scenes look from the same time period, this special, Disney Magic in Florida features interviews...Read More...

Restored videos: The Living Seas (August 1991)

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Try to imagine, just for a moment… These two restored 8mm videos feature the Living Seas pavilion. First up is the preshow, which guests would see before entering the larger theater. It gave a brief overview of the history of sea exploration and previewed what was ahead in the attraction. The second video is the film entitled “The Seas”. This 7 minute film was shown to guests explaining the formation of Earth’s oceans. Afterwards, guests would...Read More...

Remastered video: Walt Disney World Information Channel – 1991

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We are pleased to present another restored video in our series of Walt Disney World Information Channel recordings. This is from 1991, during the 20th anniversary festivities. Guests staying in one of The Walt Disney World resort hotels would see this loop on their in-room TV to see previews of attractions, shows and other activities throughout the property. Some of the long-gone highlights include the live Muppets, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Dinosaurs shows at the...Read More...

Restored video: Delta Dreamflight (1991)

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We’re gonna take you flyin’, and they’ll be no denyin’, this Dreamflight’s bound for non-stop fantasy! Delta Dreamflight was a Tomorrowland omnimover attraction focusing on the history of aviation. Each scene featured cartoon-style backgrounds and characters showing different eras of flight. The finale of the attractions led guests into what appeared to be a jet engine followed by a giant “speed tunnel” project room of a jet taking off. Our video even features a brief ride...Read More...