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Checking Out Home Movies of Walt Disney World from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s

05.03.2023 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

My home movies included multiple visits to experience different versions of Spaceship Earth.


It’s so easy to stay in touch with the magic at home with the latest technology. YouTube live streamers visit Walt Disney World every day, and you can also view excellent POV videos of every attraction. The situation was quite different at the parks when I was younger.… Read more...

Categories // Walt Disney World Tags // EPCOT Center, Movies, Vintage Disney, Vintage Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World

Before the Magic: A Vintage Florida Road Map

11.18.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The cover for the 1947 Florida Official Road Map from the State Road Department


It’s easy to forget what central Florida was like before the “Florida Project” arrived in 1971. You can still catch glimpses of the sleepy towns if you venture a little bit away from I-4 and the other major highways. Initially called the “Orlando Expressway”, that massive project was completed in 1965 and set the stage for Walt Disney World.… Read more...

Categories // Miscellaneous Tags // Vintage Disney, Vintage Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World

A Visit to the Disney/MGM Studios in 1989 (Photo Essay)

11.02.2022 by Dan Heaton // 6 Comments

Entrance to the Disney/MGM Studios in 1989 at Walt Disney World.

I’ve spent a lot of time writing about EPCOT Center’s glory days and their influence on my fandom. There have been many changes, but some early attractions remain. I can’t say the same thing about the original Disney/MGM Studios, which opened in 1989.… Read more...

Categories // Disney's Hollywood Studios Tags // Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney/MGM Studios, Photo essays, Vintage Walt Disney World

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