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Beauty and the Beast at Walt Disney World

Tagged: Beauty and the Beast, Disney-MGM Studios

The 1991 release of Beauty and the Beast was Disney’s most successful animated release to date, and characters from the film were quickly added to Walt Disney World. The Main Street windows had animated scenes from the movie added; you can see the details of each in this short video:…

Restored films from Walt Disney World in 1971-1973

Tagged: 1971, 1972, 1973, Contemporary, Magic Kingdom

We are happy to share a group of videos from the first few years of operation at Walt Disney World. Many of the films we receive contain some common shots – a parade, the jungle cruise, and usually some skyway footage. These are no exception but we’ll point out a…

Videos from our Library: Celebrating 33 Years of Disney-MGM Studios

Tagged: Animation, Disney-MGM Studios, The Great Movie Ride

33 years ago today, the Disney-MGM Studios theme park opened to the world for the first time! To celebrate, here are some great videos from our library. Our own How Bowers and Dave “Hoot” Ensign were among the first visitors to the Disney-MGM Studios theme park on May 1, 1989.…

Videos: The Muppets and Dinosaurs at Disney-MGM Studios

Tagged: 1991, Disney-MGM Studios, Muppets

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…

Video: An Evening in the Vacation Kingdom of the World

Tagged: Magic Kingdom, spectromagic

Spend a beautiful evening in the vacation kingdom of the world in this souvenir film. After seeing the entertainment on Main Street USA, there are some scenes from the Mickey Mouse Revue show. Then the film takes us to Tomorrowland for a bit of the Carousel of Progress and a…

Films: A Trip Back to 1971

Tagged: 1971, Magic Kingdom

As Walt Disney World continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary, we are pleased to share two restored videos from its earliest days of operation. The first video explores Main Street USA, and the park-like setting of the early Magic Kingdom. There are some great shots of the parade, as well.…

Video Updates from the Magic Kingdom Club

Tagged: 1992, 1993, 1994, Magic Kingdom Club

The Magic Kingdom Club started in the late 1950’s at Disneyland and originally was a discount program that was offered to employees of large companies. It expanded to included other members, such as Disney shareholders, as well as the Walt Disney World Resort when it opened. Members were provided a…

Restored Walt Disney World Planning Videos

Tagged: 1993, 1994, 1995, Home Video, VHS

Long before YouTube, Disney produced home video previews for guests planning a vacation at Walt Disney World. This video from 1993, sponsored by Delta, starts off with an extended performance set to “Be Our Guest” followed by several guest testimonials. The video continues with a tour of the Magic Kingdom,…

Restored Videos: Lake Buena Vista

Tagged: 1992, 1996, Disney Institute, Pleasure Island, Typhoon Lagoon

Have fun outside the parks, starting with a new kind of vacation at the Disney Institute! Relatively short-lived, guests staying at the Disney Institute resort could participate in classes in animation, photography, film, culinary arts, and more during their vacations. Next up, take a tour of Typhoon Lagoon in…

Videos: Walt Disney World’s 20th anniversary

Tagged: 1991

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…

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