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Restored videos: Horizons and EPCOT Computer Central

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This video press kit for the opening of Horizons at EPCOT Center in 1983 has some great footage of the development and construction of Horizons. In addition, there are several scenes of the completed attraction, as well as a segment with Robert McCall about the 60′ mural placed at the exit of the ride.   This next video about EPCOT’s Advanced Information System starts in CommuniCore and then goes backstage into EPCOT’s Computer Central. With a...Read More...

Very RARE – Horizons Opening Press Kit Video

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This is an extremely rare 1983 U-Matic videotape press kit that includes footage of getting Horizons ready for opening, construction, interior shots, a short interview with George McGinnis and Robert McCall, and some quick segments by the SVP of GE Research and Development at the time Dr. Roland Schmitt. Thank you to Joe Zarella for the footage. We’ve restored and upscaled it, enjoy!Read More...

Horizons: Revisited 3D Announcement & what you will need to experience!

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What happens when you have a fully restored tripod-mounted recording of Horizons? You turn it into a 3D video! Now you are probably thinking, how can you possibly have a 3D video when there was only one camera?  On March 25 2020, at 9pm Eastern we’ll let you ride this attraction like never before and let you in on the details on how we pulled off this amazing one-of-a-kind experience.   This production will be compatible...Read More...

Horizons: Revisited – HD Wide-Angle Lens Ride Through

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The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society proudly presents… Horizons: Revisited The following video is a restored and enhanced ride-through of the attraction featuring AI Interoplated HD video and an all-new remastered stereo soundtrack. For details on how this video was created, check out our Horizons: Revisted – Behind the Edit article! (Note this video features all 3 endings remastered from laserdisc copies: Space, Desert, and Undersea! They play in sequential order at the end)    Read More...

Horizons: Revisited – Release Day Announcement & Vote for the ending!

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    Join Todd, Brian, JT and How on a live video chat where they discuss the history and technical details of the restoration of the video before it premieres at 9 pm. Afterwords they will take live questions via the YouTube Chat feature and will then unveil a teaser trailer that you don’t want to miss! Once the live premier has ended the full video will be available on Youtube, Vimeo and at RetroWDW.com. Don’t...Read More...

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...

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...

Horizons: Revisited – Teaser Trailer

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Coming in March 2020! The attraction ride-through you’ve always dreamed about! AI Interpolated HD Video Wide Angle Lens All New Remastered Audio Track Attraction Still Photos Queue Walk Through Comparison Photos (Left Original, Right Enhanced)Read More...

Podcast Episode 51: Horizons – Part 3: The Legacy

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We finalize the ride this month, as the last episode was just insanely long and had to be cut off. Todd gets us back in the ride vehicles and we talk about choosing your own ending. How has everything worked out in detail, as to how this worked as a ride.... Ted even chimes in with some official wording on how all of this funtioned day in and day out, using the Horizons Ride Control System…Read More...

Podcast Episode 50: Horizons – Part 2: The Promise

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The moment you have been waiting for is finally here. The classic attraction from EPCOT Center is finally getting time on our podcast and we couldn't be more excited. Horizons is here and get ready: this is going to take more than one episode! For Part 2 - The Promise, this is the meat and potatoes episode, ride throughs, scene discussions and so much more. Our discussion starts though with a simple questions: Was Horizons under…Read More...