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Restored videos: Horizons and EPCOT Computer Central

Tagged: 1983, 1984, Communicore, EPCOT, Horizons

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…

More vacation home movies from 1987!

Tagged: 1987, Contemporary Resort, Home Video, Hoop Dee Doo, Luau, Polynesian, Video

Today we are happy to share 2 more videos from our series of 1987 vacation home movies! First up is this video containing shots from the Contemporary resort, including the room and Bay Lake. Our family then heads over to Fort Wilderness for a performance of the Hoop De Doo…

Restored vacation videos from 1987

Tagged: 1987, Contemporary Resort, EPCOT, Fiesta Fun Center, Home Video, Video

This home movie from 1987 showcases a variety of footage from World Showcase and the Contemporary at Walt Disney World. It features a bus tour around World Showcase Lagoon, a performance by the Voices of Liberty, and scenes from the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot. The family is also shown…

Video: Celebrating the new year – Marking the Millennium at Epcot 2000

Tagged: 2000, EPCOT

This restored VHS video is a great overview of Walt Disney World’s celebration of the year 2000 centered around Epcot. There is some great footage of Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth, the Tapestry of Nations parade, the Millennium Village, and more!

It’s Time for the Christmas Parade

Tagged: 1983, 1985, 1989, Christmas, Parade

Merry Christmas from RetroWDW! Last week, we featured the 1983 Christmas parade on our live stream. Hosted by Joan Lunden and Michael Douglas, you can watch the parade on our YouTube channel here: But we have two more parades to share today! And of course, the original commercials are included.…

Restored videos – Holiday Illuminations & SpectroMagic!

Tagged: EPCOT, Fireworks, Illuminations, Spectromagic

The beloved SpectroMagic night time parade replaced the Main Street Electrical parade as part of Walt Disney World’s 20th anniversary celebration, and ran until 2010. This video is from February 1999. And from December 1998, here is the holiday version of Illuminations at Epcot. While this pre-dates Reflections of Earth,…

Restored Planning Video: 100 Years of Magic

Tagged: 2001

The 100 Years of Magic commemorated Walt Disney’s 100th birthday. This planning video for Walt Disney World is a great tour of the resort following the Millennium Celebration. The video features clips of Walt, Imagineers, and guests commenting on attractions and resorts. First is the Disney Studios park featuring the…

More for EPCOT Center’s 40th Anniversary: Visit the Living Seas, See Barbie, Celebrate Oktoberfest, and a Tour of Innoventions

Tagged: 1994, 1999, EPCOT, Germany, Innoventions, The Living Seas

To continue the celebration of EPCOT Center’s 40th anniversary, we have several videos from our archives from throughout the park’s history. First up is this complete tour of the Living Seas from 1992. One of the most immersive attractions of its time, the video includes the queue pre-show, “The Seas”…

EPCOT Center 40th Anniversary

Tagged: 1982, EPCOT Center

EPCOT Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary today. We are sharing three restored videos as a look back on the park when it opened! All three are press reels made available to television news stations. First are a number of interviews with a number of Disney executives and staffers, including…

Restored films: Early Magic Kingdom

Tagged: 1971, 1972, Magic Kingdom

This restored film starts off with the Riverboat floating past a very empty Frontierland. There is also a great shot of the railroad, and some nice, slow pans of the Tomorrowland entrance. Of course there is footage of the parade, and a shot down a very busy Main Street USA!…

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