Tag: Step Back in Time

The Enchanted Tiki Room – A look back

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With the official reopening of the Tiki Room, I thought I’d use this opportunity to give you a history of this groundbreaking attraction. In many ways, “The Enchanted Tiki Room” opened the door to other Disney classics like “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” “Carousel of Progress,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” as the Imagineers were … Continue reading "The Enchanted Tiki Room – A look back"
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The Walt Disney World Village 1987

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Time for another “Step Back in Time” blog. I’ve got a number of brochures from the WDW Village area, now known as Downtown Disney. I also have some memories of my very first visit here in the early 70’s. Wish I had photos from that time to share, but film costing what it did and … Continue reading "The Walt Disney World Village 1987"
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Epcot World Showcase Postcards

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I also like to collect postcards and Epcot postcards being one of my favorites. When I was at the Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet last month, one of the Disneyana vendors had a box of postcards. I found some Epcot World Showcase ones that I hadn’t seen before. There were several things I like about this … Continue reading "Epcot World Showcase Postcards"
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Epcot Center Entertainment Program August 1990

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Continuing my blogs on Disney ephemera…… Let’s take a look at the Entertainment Programs that used to come inside each Epcot Guide Map! I loved these programs as they not only provided a very quick, easy reference to see what was happening where.. but as someone who likes to “Step Back”, I can remember what … Continue reading "Epcot Center Entertainment Program August 1990"
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Happy 4th of July – Ears and Ears Style

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Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you have an enjoyable and safe day! In keeping with my recent theme of Disney ephemera, I thought some highlights from the July 5, 1975 Eyes and Ears (Cast Publication) from Walt Disney World are in order! This particular Happy 4th of July issue came out on July … Continue reading "Happy 4th of July – Ears and Ears Style"
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Magic Kingdom Guides 1976

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Following up on my last blog.. today we’ll look at the 1976 Magic Kingdom guide which is compliments of GAF. My copy is worn, but you’ll be able to see the pages. 32 pages plus the front and back cover make up this treasure trove of information. Remember back then, no internet, cell phones or … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Guides 1976"
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Magic Kingdom Guides

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Hi Everyone – My name is Deb and I collect Disney ephemera. In other words, I have boxes and boxes of old Disney pamphlets, maps, guidebooks, old tickets, advertising sleeves, Eyes and Ears, press kits and who knows what else! Some of my friends call me obsessed — with Disney, with collecting… but I just … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Guides"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

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After I published my blog about the demolition of the Tomorrowland Skyway Station, one of my readers wrote and asked me to write a blog about this defunct attraction. I don’t usually take requests for articles, but I felt that this was timely subject matter and decided to go for it. The first Disney Skyway … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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Richard Carpenter & Mr. Guder

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A handful of famous people have worked at Disneyland. John Lasseter (founder of Pixar) was a Jungle Cruise skipper. Steve Martin worked as a magician in the Main Street Magic Shop. Michelle Pfeiffer portrayed Alice in Wonderland. Teri Garr was a parade dancer. And Bob Cummings, Art Linkletter, and Ronald Reagan are/were members of Club … Continue reading "Richard Carpenter & Mr. Guder"
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Hotels that Never Were at Walt Disney World

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In early 1971, I purchased the above booklet – a “Preview Edition” of Walt Disney World. Within its 21 pages were dozens of artist’s renderings of this fantastic resort that was under construction in Florida. I took it home and read it cover to cover, twice. The booklet briefly described each of the lands within … Continue reading "Hotels that Never Were at Walt Disney World"
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