Disney’s Adventure Guide to Florida
In 1980, Walt Disney World was still a good neighbor resort—they would often publicize local and more regional attractions. I ran across this [...]
Vintage
Skyway at the Magic Kingdom
In operation from October 1, 1971 to November 10, 1999, the Skyway at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom outlasted the Disneyland attraction by [...]
A Pair of 1971 Magic Kingdom Benches
One of my passions is discovering long-forgotten Walt Disney World. Her older sister, Disneyland, is fairly well-documented and you will often find sites [...]
Before There Were Disney Hipsters
Do you remember “Epcot Magazine” from the Disney Channel? Apparently, Disney was well ahead of the times with their Disney Hipsters, er, Tipsters. [...]
1991 Walt Disney World Map
Maps, for most of history, were carefully guarded since they often boasted the whereabouts of natural resources or travel routes. Let’s explore a map that [...]
Skiing with Goofy, Tigger and Pluto
Walt Disney World has offered various forms of entertainment on Seven Seas Lagoon since opening in 1971. Let’s take a closer look at [...]
Sixth Annual Village Wine Festival!
Before the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, there was a much smaller event being held at the Village that originated the current, month-long [...]
Disney’s Treehouse Villas, Then and Now
The Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs have a storied history at Walt Disney World. By the time the 60 villas were finished in 1975, Disney [...]
Jobs at Walt Disney World
The following are a sample of a few jobs from the first year of Walt Disney World’s history. The February, 1972, Eyes & Ears showcases [...]
The 1971 Walt Disney World Map: A Detailed Look at Bay Lake
Earlier, we looked at the 1971 and 1976 maps that were presented in the Story of Walt Disney World guidebooks. Map from the [...]