Tag: Step Back in Time

The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: A watershed moment in Disney history

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Walt Disney stands in front of two World’s Fair posters in a publicity photo taken in 1964. [The Walt Disney Company] To many long-time Disney followers, the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair was a watershed moment for the Walt Disney Company. Disney’s participation in the Fair saw the introduction of a radically new form of … Continue reading "The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: A watershed moment in Disney history"
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A Stroll Down Memory Lane… Magic Kingdom 1973

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Recently, my husband and I did some home renovations, which led us to clearing out a lot of closets and throwing out a lot of old junk. Wow, it’s amazing what you accumulate after you’ve lived somewhere for 25 years! In the midst of Operation: Purge, my husband decided it was time to finally convert … Continue reading "A Stroll Down Memory Lane… Magic Kingdom 1973"
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Ben Rossi brought the Wild West to Walt Disney World’s Frontierland

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Performers flip and tumble on the rooftops in Frontierland during a live action show in the early 1980s. [Courtesy of Ben Rossi] Return with us to Walt Disney World, circa 1980. The Magic Kingdom has been up and running for nine-plus years and is living up to its “vacation kingdom of the world” nickname. Indeed, … Continue reading "Ben Rossi brought the Wild West to Walt Disney World’s Frontierland"
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Through the decades, the Magic Kingdom has remained true to Walt Disney’s vision

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
The fabled photo of Walt Disney World’s cast members in front of Cinderella Castle, taken a few weeks before opening day in 1971. [Life Magazine/Yale Joel] Remember the first time you visited Walt Disney World? I certainly do. It was in November of 1972 during the Thanksgiving break, a little more than a year after … Continue reading "Through the decades, the Magic Kingdom has remained true to Walt Disney’s vision"
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The stories behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which turns 20 in April

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
The entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. [Walt Disney World] Around this time last year, I was searching for an idea for my next AllEars.net blog. With the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom looming in the spring, I figured it might be a good idea to write something … Continue reading "The stories behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which turns 20 in April"
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Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Bob Gurr sits behind the wheel of a car as he tests the ride system that would be used on the Ford Magic Skyway attraction during the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. Note the individual drive wheels embedded in the track. [The Walt Disney Company] From the time when Disneyland was in the planning stages … Continue reading "Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances"
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The Big Red Boat

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Way back in the mists of time, in the long lost days of yore, before there was a Disney Cruise Line, avid Disney fans sailed with a cast of Disney characters on The Big Red Boat! Premier Cruise Lines, which operated the Big Red Boat, was formed in 1983 by two veterans in the cruise … Continue reading "The Big Red Boat"
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Trip Planning 1971 – 1992

Posted on by Gary Cruise
A few weeks ago, while writing a blog about FastPass+ and the new My Disney Experience system my thoughts turned back to the early days at Walt Disney World. In the first decade it wasn’t absolutely necessary to plan any aspect of your trip in advance. Most people there were just “winging it”. But then … Continue reading "Trip Planning 1971 – 1992"
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Disney Soaps and Lotions

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Do you have a shelf that looks like this? Is your travel bag filled with these? When you work on a crossword or Sudoku puzzle do you have one of these in your hand? If you answered yes to those questions you are in good company. I think almost every Disney fan takes home a … Continue reading "Disney Soaps and Lotions"
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