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Podcast Episode 40.5: WDW Radio Loops Part I

June 12, 2018

Welcome to Episode 40.5 of the RetroWDW Podcast: “WDW Radio Loops Part I” – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows. Main Topic WDW Radio Stations A few episodes back we discussed the WDW Radio loop that played on the interstate highway system in Florida as you approached Walt Disney World. Wayne from Alabama sent us a copy of...Read More...

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad like you’ve never seen it before! POV – RARE Restored Souvenir Film

January 25, 2017

by RetroWDW

One of our recent acquisitions was 6 different WDW souvenir films - each 3 minutes and each featuring a different attraction. This is the first of our 6 films and is one of the best. It features POV (Point of View) on ride footage of Big Thunder Mountain in the early years!Read More...

Magic Kingdom Club – 1980 Update – 16mm restored Film

January 14, 2016

by RetroWDW

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This film is one of the rare 16mm reels we restored with the help of generous supporters. Entitled "Magic Kingdom Club - 1980 Update" this film is a rare glimpse at the benefits and reach of the MKC in its heyday. The MKC was designed in 1957 to promote Disneyland ad offer discounts to its members. Originally given out to employees of industry leading companies, it was expanded to include Walt Disney World in 1971 and…Read More...