Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening Special - Restored Video - 4/30/1989 RetroWDW 2024-10-22 | Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening Special - Restored Video - 4/30/1989
Restored video: The Disney Crew at Walt Disney World - Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village (1991) RetroWDW 2023-08-07 | The Disney Crew was a puppet led show designed to teach children the dangers of substance abuse. The show traveled to various schools around Florida, and also performed at the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village.
Restored home movie: Magic Kingdom StarJets POV footage (1970s) RetroWDW 2023-08-07 | Some great shots from around Tomorrowland including from the Star Jets and WEDWay PeopleMover. There are also a few scenes from Liberty Square and of Dumbo’s Circus Parade.
Restored video: Monorail to Polynesian and Animatronics in Store (Sept 1998) RetroWDW 2023-08-07 | A quick ride on the resort monorail from the front cab and then a look at an animatronic display inside the store in the Polynesian.
Remastered video: Celebrate the Spirit! Disneys All-Store 4th of July Spectacular (1992) RetroWDW 2023-07-04 | Happy 4th of July from all of us at LBVHS! To celebrate we are happy to share "Celebrate the Spirit! Disney's All-Star 4th of July Spectacular" from July 4th, 1992. Shot in Walt Disney World and Disneyland, the special aired on broadcast TV and was hosted by John Ritter. There are performances by Celine Dion, Billy Ray Cyrus, Los Lobos, Kris Kross, and more.
1986 EPCOT Center & Magic Kingdom - Restored Super8 Film - Walt Disney World RetroWDW 2023-07-02 | We start you off at EPCOT, taking in the show Skyleidoscope. This film is fairly clear and shows lots of lost attractions. We also visit Magic Kingdom on a busy day; don't miss the Davey Crockett Canoe ride loading up. You also get to view the old streetmosphere cowboy show in Frontierland, some 20k fun, and they also threw in a monorail ride. Lots of great stuff on this film, we hope you enjoy!
Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom - February 1992: Restored VHS RetroWDW 2023-06-23 | Early in the "Disney Decade", this video contains a visit to the Magic Kingdom. There are lots of character greetings, as well as a castle stage show starring Roger Rabbit. Plus some great shots inside attractions including Dreamflight. There are lots of great views around the park, and the day ends with footage of the SpectroMagic Parade.
Disney-MGM Studios - February 1992: Restored VHS RetroWDW 2023-06-23 | This home movie visits the Disney MGM Studios. A number of scenes from the Studio Tram tour starts off the video. There are also shots from the Indiana Jones Stunt Show and the Great Movie Ride.
EPCOT Center - February 1992: 2 Hours of Restored Video! RetroWDW 2023-06-23 | This movie is from Epcot in 1992 and starts off with the "Tomorrow's Child" version of Spaceship Earth. There is also great footage from the World of Motion and Horizons. After a visit to Wonders of Life and a ride on Body Wars, there are clips with a look inside the Universe of Energy. Also look out for a ride around World Showcase on the omnibus as well as many performances around the lagoon.
1970s Walt Disney World - 1.5 Hours! - 8mm Restored Film RetroWDW 2023-06-23 | This is a real gem. A full hour and a half of 8mm film from Walt Disney World in the 1970s. We aren't sure on the date, but see if you can help us figure that one out...Our journey takes us from the TTC, around to the various resorts, on the Magic Kingdom Railroad, then a ride on Small World and the Skyway. 20k fans are in luck because we get to take a ride on that, followed by some random Lake Buena Vista Shopping Center footage. We end up back at the Magic Kingdom for some Jungle Cruise, we take in a parade, a ride around the Rivers of America, and wrap up with an evening at the Magic Kingdom.This is a silent 8mm and the quality is decent overall. Some of the camera work is amazingly good. We hope you enjoy this 1.5 hour trip back to Walt Disney World in the early years!
1992 Disney-MGM Studios Home Movie - Restored 8mm Video RetroWDW 2023-06-19 | This 3-minute home movie from the Disney-MGM Studios shows lots of great stuff. We start off at the main entrance, working our way along and then we get to see a Beauty and the Beast Meet & Greet. Tons of great exterior shots here including Star Tours, Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant, some Chinese Theater, Streets of America, then some great quick cuts of the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular. Enjoy!
Disney-MGM Studios 1988 - Residential Street Film Shoot Footage RetroWDW 2023-06-19 | This is an interesting one as you can see. Some old found footage shot in 1988 on residential street at the Disney-MGM Studios. While we were taught how movies were made back then at the park, these random bits of footage are always fun to see. Our actresses pull up in an old Chrysler convertible and are seen entering the house over multiple takes. Super interesting video! Enjoy!
Splash Mountain Ride-Through - June 1992 - 8mm Video RetroWDW 2023-06-16 | This is a very solid start-to-finish ride-through of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World. Shot in 1992 on 8mm, this captures all the details of this gone but not forgotten attraction. Enjoy all the details and see everything in perfect working order!
EPCOT Center: Walk From World Showcase to Futureworld - 1994 VHS RetroWDW 2023-06-16 | We start off with an early morning stroll through part of World Showcase. The park is very empty and quiet so much of World Showcase is pristine and you can see so much. Next up is a short walk through some of Futureworld, ending in The Land Pavillion. Enjoy!
Disney-MGM Studios Walk-Around - 2001/2002 RetroWDW 2023-06-16 | Join this family as they do a quick walk around Disney-MGM Studios. We start off outside the security area, go through the turnstiles, and walk down the various streets. This video also gives us a look at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaraunt. Finally, did you notice the big Stitch out front? We're guessing this is for a movie promo. Enjoy!
Walt Disney World Resort TV Information Channel - 1993 RetroWDW 2023-06-16 | Enjoy this recording from a resort tv in 1993 as you tour around the property and learn all about everything there is to do. These are always tons of fun to watch and really take you back to a past trip or memory.
Walt Disney World in 1996 - Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, EPCOT RetroWDW 2023-06-15 | An entire hour of Walt Disney World in 1996. We spend some time at each theme park and also a little bit of time at Port Orleans (Dixie Landings). This Hi8 conversion takes place during the holiday season and really hits on all the things you would want to go back and see if you could visit in 1996. Enjoy!
1990 Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Fireworks, & Water Pageant - Restored Home Movie RetroWDW 2023-06-15 | Some restored home video from 1990. We start out at the Grand Floridian with a walking tour then ride the monorail over to Contemporary. There are some fun character interactions in the lobby followed by fireworks and the water pageant. Good quality restoration from 1990
RetroMagic50 - Part 13 - Wrap Up & End Credits RetroWDW 2023-06-15 | The grand finale! We wrap up RetroMagic 50 with some closing remarks and the fun ending video designed and created by Memory Tree Productions. If you are just finding this video, please go back in the playlist to view all 13 parts of our day, as it was a great one. Enjoy!
RetroMagic50 - Part 11 - Jim Sarno RetroWDW 2023-06-14 | Jim Sarno is back with us for another RetroMagic event. We always love hearing stories from Jim and this event was no exception. Throughout this panel, we discuss EPCOT Center, Harriet Burns, SMRT-1, and even a little bit about Walt. Enjoy!
RetroMagic50 - Part 12 - Jerry Rees& Tammy Tuckey RetroWDW 2023-06-14 | Join us as we welcome Jerry Rees & Tammy Tuckey to the stage. How leads this panel with discussions on Robin Williams, Alien Encounter, Cranium Command, and more. Enjoy!
Walt Disney World Remember the Magic Parade from Frontierland - 1998 Restored VHS RetroWDW 2023-05-29 | ...
Restored video: Walt Disney World Remember the Magic Parade from Main Street USA (1998) RetroWDW 2023-05-29 | ...
Backstage Disney: The Main Street Electrical Parade - Restored VHS RetroWDW 2023-05-29 | Restored video of behind-the-scenes special that aired on the Disney Channel.
Restored video: Disneys Animal Kingdom - The First Adventure (1998) RetroWDW 2023-05-09 | This episode of the Wonderful World of Disney aired shortly after the grand opening of Animal Kingdom 25 years ago. With an introduction by CEO Michael Eisner, the show was hosted by Drew Carey. A tour of the opening day attractions as well as a look behind the scenes and construction footage shows off the new park to a nationwide audience.
Journey Into Imagination: Revisited - Full Ride Through Restored & Enhanced RetroWDW 2023-04-19 | Come relive one of the most beloved attractions of all time, Journey Into Imagination. From @RetroWDW's Revisited series comes this restored and AI-enhanced ride-through of the attraction timed and set to original audio recordings.
RetroWDW Movie Night #19 - Journey into Imagination: Revisited RetroWDW 2023-04-19 | Come join the @RetroWDW crew for a live description and narration of Home Movies from the past!
Remembering Rolly RetroWDW 2023-03-16 | Come join the @RetroWDW crew for a live retrospective look at the life of Rolly Crump
Restored home movie: Walt Disney World Preview Center, Cypress Gardens and Circus World RetroWDW 2023-03-12 | ...
Restored: The Crappiest Home Movie of WDW RetroWDW 2023-03-12 | Featured in our February 2023 Movie Night.
Restored VHS: Bones & Muscles Get Rhythm (The Wonders Of Life Series) RetroWDW 2023-02-22 | Disney and Metropolitan Life produced a short educational film series in 1990 called Wonders of Life. Released on VHS, this would enable schools and other educational institutions to bring some of the concepts and content from the EPCOT Center pavilion "home". Each is hosted by Captain Cortex in the animated Cranium Command.
Restored VHS: Brain & The Nervous System Think Science (The Wonders Of Life Series) RetroWDW 2023-02-22 | Disney and Metropolitan Life produced a short educational film series in 1990 called Wonders of Life. Released on VHS, this would enable schools and other educational institutions to bring some of the concepts and content from the EPCOT Center pavilion "home". Each is hosted by Captain Cortex in the animated Cranium Command.
Restored VHS: Heart & The Lungs Play Ball (The Wonders of Life Series) RetroWDW 2023-02-22 | Disney and Metropolitan Life produced a short educational film series in 1990 called Wonders of Life. Released on VHS, this would enable schools and other educational institutions to bring some of the concepts and content from the EPCOT Center pavilion "home". Each is hosted by Captain Cortex in the animated Cranium Command.
RetroWDW Movie Night #18 RetroWDW 2023-02-21 | Come join the @RetroWDW crew for a live description and narration of Home Movies from the past!
Restored video: EPCOT Advanced Information System (1984) RetroWDW 2023-01-31 | This video about EPCOT's Advanced Information System starts in CommuniCore and then goes backstage into EPCOT's Computer Central. With a computer voice over inspired by HAL-9000, the video was used to introduce people to how computers were used to operate the park for guests.
Horizons Video Press Kit (1983) - Restored Video RetroWDW 2023-01-31 | This video press kit for the opening of Horizons at EPCOT Center in 1983 has some great footage of the development and construction of Horizons. In addition, there are several scenes of the completed attraction, as well as a segment with Robert McCall about the 60' mural placed at the exit of the ride.
Teaser Trailer: Journey Into Imagination: Revisited RetroWDW 2023-01-20 | Coming in March 2023 from RetroWDW and LBVHistory.org!
1987 Disney World Vacation - Contemporary, Magic Kingdom, Skyway, Polynesian Luau - Restored VHS-C RetroWDW 2023-01-15 | This video also starts at the Contemporary for character breakfast before heading over to the Magic Kingdom via the monorail.Starting in Tomorrowland, we cross the park via the Skyway before riding Big Thunder Mountain. Via train and monorail, our family heads over to the Polynesian Resort for a luau. Afterwards, there is some additional footage from inside the Magic Kingdom, including the Hall of Presidents.
1987 Disney World Vacation - Contemporary Room Tour, Hoop De Doo Review - Restored VHS-C RetroWDW 2023-01-15 | First up is this video containing shots from the Contemporary resort, including the room and Bay Lake. Our family then heads over to Fort Wilderness for a performance of the Hoop De Doo Review before heading over to the Magic Kingdom, which is still celebrating its 15th anniversary.Several scenes from Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and It's a Small World are included before finishing off the evening with the Main Street Electrical Parade.
1987 EPCOT Center , Universe of Energy, Horizons, World of Motion, Odyssey Show - Home Movie RetroWDW 2023-01-13 | Take a trip down memory lane with this archival home movie from the year 1987. Experience the nostalgia of a family vacation at Walt Disney World. The video begins with a few shots from the rooftop observation deck of the Contemporary hotel, including a glimpse of the Grand Floridian hotel under construction.Embark on a journey on the monorail and explore the iconic Spaceship Earth at Epcot, followed by a tour of the innovative CommuniCore. Discover the preshow of the Universe of Energy, featuring the Radok screens.Get a glimpse of Horizons, and World of Motion, followed by a performance of "Clap Your Hands" with Disney characters at the Odyssey. Explore the Living Seas on the Seacabs and the video concludes with a selection of family shots around World Showcase.
1987 EPCOT Center, World Showcase Omnibus, Contemporary Resort, & Fiesta Fun Center RetroWDW 2023-01-13 | This home movie from 1987 showcases a variety of footage from World Showcase and the Contemporary at Walt Disney World. It features a bus tour around World Showcase Lagoon, a performance by the Voices of Liberty, and scenes from the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot. The family is also shown enjoying character dining at the Contemporary Resort, viewing fireworks, and visiting the Fiesta Fun Center before their vacation comes to a close
EPCOT - Marking The Millennium Celebration - 2000 RetroWDW 2023-01-02 | This restored VHS video is a great overview of Walt Disney World's celebration of the year 2000 centered around Epcot. There is some great footage of Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth, the Tapestry of Nations parade, the Millennium Village, and more!
