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Polynesian Resort

Walt Disney World – 1970’s

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Enjoy a trip to the vacation kingdom of the world as it was seen during its first decade of operation. This film features views of the Magic Kingdom from the Skyway and WEDWay PeopleMover as well as some great shots of the Polynesian and Bay Lake from the Contemporary. There are also some great shots from the subs, and of course, a parade!  Read More...

Podcast Episode 37.5 – Working the Waves

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A few months back we had the privilege of talking to Bill Tyson, Pat O’Neil, and Chuck Breibart about their time at Walt Disney World specifically around the Polynesian Resort, the wave machine, and their participation in the Mike Douglas show in February 1976. Come explore the real reason the Wave Machine failed and how it eventually materialized into what we now know as Typhoon Lagoon!  Find out how both machines worked and take a listen...Read More...

Podcast Episode 37: Polynesian Dreams – Part II

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Welcome to Episode 37 of the RetroWDW Podcast: “Polynesian Dreams – Part II” – We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows including the first part of this podcast: Retro WDW Podcast: Polynesian Dreams – Part I. Corrections & Listener Mail Corrections After some introductions, trip updates and welcomes, we get started with some corrections.  How offers up a minor correction on...Read More...

Podcast Episode 36: Polynesian Dreams – Part I

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We are officially in the hands of How Bowers for the next two months, and we couldn't be more excited. The Polynesian episode has been teased, discussed and in the works ever since Episode 1. How has researched, re-researched and compiled so much information, we couldn't cram it all into just one episode. So for part I, we discuss the original concepts and ideas involved with the Polynesian.Read More...

Polynesian Village and Luau – 1973 8mm Home Movie

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This 8mm home movie opens in the lobby of a very young Polynesian Village Resort in 1973. We see directional signs and an early iteration of Luau Cove. We are treated to a display of hula dancing by the luau performers and get a good flavor for what the luau was like at this time in the resort’s young history. Each segment of the show is represented: hula dancing, fire dancing, music (though you can’t hear...Read More...

The Walt Disney World Waterski Show

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When I started looking through the Bill Cotter photos, I was just amazed at how many gems and awesome photos are included.  The content and history is amazing and I almost don’t even know where to start! Well I think I have found a solid topic that I’d like more info on, and will be doing some more research like usual.  The infamous WDW Water Ski Show.  Some people may not know this even existed, but...Read More...