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Video: An Evening in the Vacation Kingdom of the World

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…

New Year’s Eve Celebration Videos – 1993 & 1994

Tagged: 1993, 1994, Disney-MGM Studios, EPCOT, New Years

As a followup to podcast episode 73, we are pleased to present some video from two New Year’s Eve celebrations at WDW! Explode into 1993 at Epcot with a live musical performance from Kool & the Gang: And then, welcome 1994 at Disney-MGM Studios! There are plenty of DJ’s and…

Christmas 1989 Isotoner Ad Filmed At Disney-MGM Studios

Over the years nary a fortnight passes between the last “Back to School” commercial on television and the first Christmas or holiday-themed ad starts running. In simpler times, in this case 1989, you usually didn’t start seeing holiday ads on television until a week or two before Thanksgiving. This past…

Restored video: Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Night (1994)

Tagged: 1994, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

A long time fan favorite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, please enjoy this nighttime performance of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, shot on New Year’s Eve 1994.

Restored Resort Videos

Tagged: Fort Wilderness, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge

We are back with a few videos from our library to share, this time, from around the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. From 1992, here is a tour of the Polynesian Resort, including the grounds, pool, and boat dock in the lagoon. From the same year, here is some…

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