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Celebrate Christmas in July

Celebrate Christmas in July

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Welcome to Christmas in July from RetroWDW! To celebrate, today we have three videos from our archives to share. First, from Walt Disney World in 1978, is this TV special featuring Shields & Yarnell making their way from Los Angeles to Orlando for a visit to Walt Disney World. A…
Restored 16mm film: Cloudy Day at the Magic Kingdom

Restored 16mm film: Cloudy Day at the Magic Kingdom

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Take a 7 minute silent tour of the Magic Kingdom. The film starts at the TTC where there appears to be a healthy wait for the monorail. Moving on to Main Street USA, of course and a horse-drawn streetcar ride. After some shots around the hub, the film moves to…
Restored film: Carlo and Bev Visit WDW

Restored film: Carlo and Bev Visit WDW

In this 4 minute film, see the Magic Kingdom in its early days, decorated for Christmas. This film features some great shots along Main Street USA, Adventureland, and around the Rivers of America. Catch a glimpse of the canoes and Mike Fink Keel Boats sailing along the river, too!
Restored film: Through the 70s at WDW

Restored film: Through the 70s at WDW

Enjoy 20 minutes of a great look back at Walt Disney World in its early years. Some of the highlights include the Polynesian lobby and pool area, a ride in the front cab of the Mark IV monorail, and some excellent shots inside and out of the 20,000 Leagues Under…
Restored film: Fritz & Heidi take Rocky to WDW

Restored film: Fritz & Heidi take Rocky to WDW

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Previously featured on our live movie night in March, this family vacation silent film was edited together into a 35 minute tour of Walt Disney World around 1977. Some Disney souvenir footage was edited in – the segments from in the Jungle Cruise and other attractions feature footage from both…
Restored film: An Early Magic Kingdom

Restored film: An Early Magic Kingdom

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Enjoy a few minutes of footage from Walt Disney World not too long after opening! We start with two tram rides and then up to the train station and Main Street USA. There are some great shots of the Main Street Vehicles and a cameo by a Bob-a-round Boat. After…
Restored film: Quick Visit to EPCOT (1982)

Restored film: Quick Visit to EPCOT (1982)

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Previously featured on our live movie night, this quick film features a number of great shots from around EPCOT Center not long after its grand opening. Included are great shots of the Stargate Restaurant, the World Showcase walk-around doll characters, as well as a performance by an African dance company…