The Dream Called EPCOT (1981) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-22 | This promotional film debuted in the "Walt Disney Story" theater in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in 1981, when that facility was temporarily changed to become the "EPCOT Center Preview Center". It gave a sneak peek at the attractions planned for the new theme park, which would open a year later.
A Brazilian Symphony: Caxanga (1942) ProgressCityPublicTV 2022-07-20 | This unfinished animated short starring Donald Duck was intended to be part of Walt Disney's South American "Good Neighbor Program" films in the early 1940s. While in Latin America, the Disney research group learned to play Caxanga, a game where, in time to a catchy tune, matchboxes are rhythmically passed from player to player.There were many attempts to include this game in the Latin American cartoons. At one time or another it had been part of story plans for "Aquarela Do Brasil", "Carnival Carioca", and "Blame It On The Samba". "Caxanga" evolved from these casual inclusions in other stories into a cartoon of its own. This version progressed to the beginnings of the pencil animation phase before it was shelved. Some unedited dialogue, narration, and music tracks were also created.This cartoon was reconstructed from original pencil animation and background layouts, along with existing audio elements and newly recorded tracks.Support our preservation efforts at patreon.com/progresscityusa!
The Progress City Radio Hour August 2021 Livestream Spectacular! ProgressCityPublicTV 2021-08-29 | Welcome to our Progress City Radio Hour public livestream for August 2021! This month, we're taking a look at Our Disney Experience+ - almost 40 wacky years of our Disney memories. From initial Walt Disney World experiences to bizarre Disney Channel memories, we're going to step into the past and recollect a while.These livestreams are held monthly for Patreon supporters of The Progress City Radio Hour; each livestream covers historical topics related to the subject of that month's broadcast. For more information, visit patreon.com/progresscityusa. And, of course, you can find episodes of the Progress City Radio Hour at progresscity.podbean.com and all podcast outlets. Thanks for joining us!
Disney Summer Classics Donald Quacks Up Intro ProgressCityPublicTV 2017-05-06 | Michael Eisner introduces "Donald Quacks Up", the July 20, 1986 episode of Disney Summer Classics.
Make Your Own Magic (1993) ProgressCityPublicTV 2016-09-16 | This promotional video was created by General Motors for guests to Epcot Center's World of Motion.
Ned Landon Retirement Video ProgressCityPublicTV 2016-08-16 | More information here: http://progresscityusa.com/?p=6608
Walt Disney World Inside Out (Episode 05 - October 1994) ProgressCityPublicTV 2016-07-25 | Time again for another episode of Walt Disney World Inside Out - this time, the very special Halloween episode! Get a look at the (then new) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, the Maelstrom, and a rare look at the old Innoventions Imagineering Labs. Plus Pleasure Island, the Haunted Mansion, and other spooky haunts.
Dedication of Epcot Centers The American Adventure (1982) ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-07-05 | The dedication of The American Adventure took place on October 11th, 1982, and featured Walt Disney World ambassador Jeanne Thiele, Disney CEO Card Walker, American Express CEO Jim Robinson, and Coca-Cola President Don Keough.
Walt Disney World Inside Out (Episode 04 - September 1994) ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-06-20 | Here it is, the fourth episode of Walt Disney World Inside Out. Watch the host harass World Showcase cast members with vaguely racist jokes! Watch Howie Mandel harass park guests at the Disney-MGM Studios! Plus Discovery Island, Innoventions, and more.
Disneys Captain EO Grand Opening (1986) ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-06-19 | This special aired September 20th, 1986, to commemorate the opening of Captain EO at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. It's also the most 80s thing you'll ever see. Hosted by Patrick Duffy and Justine Bateman, with a flotilla of stars from the era.
Star Tours Video Press Kit (1987) ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-06-18 | This video press kit accompanied the debut of Star Tours in 1987, and features interviews with key creative personnel as well as video coverage of the attraction.
Star Tours Press Conference (1987) ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-06-17 | The opening day press conference for Disneyland's Star Tours in January, 1987. Featuring Dick Nunis, George Lucas, Michael Eisner, Marty Sklar, and Jeffrey Katzenberg.
Close-Up On The Planets (1982) ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-06-08 | This 1982 education film from the Walt Disney Educational Media Company takes us on a tour of the solar system, using the most recent information gathered by the Voyager missions.
Star Tours Interplanetary Launch Preview Party - January 8, 1987 ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-06-07 | The night before the grand opening of Star Tours in 1987, Disneyland was open from 7 P.M until midnight for a special preview event. This opening ceremony kicked it off, bringing together Mickey Mouse and C-3PO for the first time.
Star Tours Ribbon Cutting at Disneyland - January 9, 1987 ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-06-05 | The grand opening ribbon cutting for Disneyland's Star Tours attraction, featuring action, excitement, and interpretive dance!
Tokyo DisneySea: The Complete Tour ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-06-04 | A video tour of the spectacular Tokyo DisneySea park in its early years.
Comets: Time Capsules of the Solar System (1981) ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-04-06 | This educational film was released by Walt Disney Productions in 1981. It tells of the origins, composition, and study of cometary bodies.
Walt Disney World Inside Out (Episode 03 - August 1994) ProgressCityPublicTV 2014-04-05 | Episode 2 of Walt Disney World Inside Out, which aired on the Disney Channel from 1994-97. Featuring Muppet*Vision 3D, Innoventions, The Legend of the Lion King, Fantasy in the Sky, the All-Star Sports Resort, and tons more awkward fun.
Walt Disney World Inside Out (Episode 02 - July 1994) ProgressCityPublicTV 2013-12-07 | Episode 2 of Walt Disney World Inside Out, which aired on the Disney Channel from 1994-97. Featuring the newly-opened Wilderness Lodge and Innoventions, as well as trips to Fort Wilderness and The Magic of Disney Animation. Animator Aaron Blaise previews The Lion King, and Nancy Kerrigan appears for some reason.
Tokyo Disneyland - 25 Years (2008) ProgressCityPublicTV 2013-12-06 | This video was produced for the 25th anniversary of Tokyo Disneyland Resort. It takes a year-by-year look at new attractions, shows, parades, and extravaganzas at the resort and its two parks.
The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening (1989) ProgressCityPublicTV 2013-12-03 | Here it is - the grand opening special for the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park.As a note, I had to edit out three brief movie clips (from where Reagan, Fonda, and Rooney reminisce) to avoid copyright holds on the video. The entirety of the show's original content is in there, though. I also made the call to keep the commercials in... well, just because.
Disney World Press Conference (1965) ProgressCityPublicTV 2013-11-30 | This press conference took place on November 15, 1965, at the Cherry Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Walt and Roy Disney, along with Governor Hayden Burns, announce the plans for the newly-revealed Disney World project.
Walt Disney World Inside Out (Episode 01 - June 1994) ProgressCityPublicTV 2013-11-28 | In this first episode of the classic Disney Channel series "Walt Disney World Inside Out", host Scott Herriott takes a look at new shows and attractions - the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Splashtacular - as well as filming of the new show Thunder in Paradise. We take a look at The Living Seas, and dine at the Morocco Pavilion with wrestler Hulk Hogan. There are also some extremely awkward "wacky" stunts and comedic shenanigans to tie it all together.
Florida Welcomes Walt Disney (1965) ProgressCityPublicTV 2013-11-19 | This 1965 film was produced by the Florida Development Commission to trumpet the potential economic benefits of the then-recently-announced Disney World project. Hosted by Governor Haydon Burns, the film includes footage of the November 15, 1965, press conference announcing Disney World.
The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park: The Dream Comes True (1989) ProgressCityPublicTV 2013-03-01 | Produced by Tampa's WTVT in 1989, this special chronicles the making of the then-new Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park in Orlando. It takes a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the park, its initial array of attractions, and the celebrations marking its grand opening.
The Spaceship Earth Story (1982) ProgressCityPublicTV 2013-02-27 | This is the story of Spaceship Earth, Epcot Center's iconic attraction. Made in 1982, the year the park opened, the film walks us through the creative and engineering processes behind the show's creation.
Make Your Own Magic (1989) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-12-20 | This promotional video was available by free mail-order from General Motors for visitors to their World of Motion pavilion at Epcot Center.
Walt Disney Imagineering - Audio-Animatronics (1988) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-11-27 | Way back when the Disney Channel showed actual Disney-related content, the space between programs was filled with interstitials such as this. Host Eric Boardman, a frequent Disney Channel contributor at the time, takes guests behind the scenes at Walt Disney Imagineering for a look at the history and technology of Audio-Animatronic technology.
The Magic That Moves the World ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-11-25 | This rather wonderful bit of video comes from the 1980s, when Walt Disney World was portrayed more as a complete resort than just a series of theme parks. Witness the Mark IV monorail in action!
Souvenirs - Memories Of An Unforgettable Adventure (1994) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-11-24 | Here's yet another incredibly disturbing "souvenir" video from Disneyland Paris. This time, it's a creepy, badly-dubbed British family traveling via flashback to the popcorn-strewn wastes of EuroDisney. Mary Poppins? No, Mary Popcorn!
Disney-MGM Studio Backlot Presentation (1987) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-10-24 | In May 1987, Disney Imagineers made a presentation to the Burbank City Council describing their vision for a 40-acre entertainment, shopping, and dining complex in downtown Burbank. The Disney-MGM Studio Backlot would feature a number of elements developed for the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, then under construction in Orlando. While the City Council approved the project, Disney dropped out nearly a year later citing financial concerns.
A Peek At Buena Vista Street - May 25th, 2012 ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-06-01 | Here's a short peek at Buena Vista Street, now under construction at Disney's California Adventure. Apologies for the quality, as it was shot on a cell phone camera; it should, however, give you an idea for how construction is proceeding. The video was shot May 25th, 2012.
An Evening at Walt Disney World ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-04-09 | This film dates to the early 1980s and was released as a Super 8 filmstrip with sound. It features a tour of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom by night, with some truly bizarre moments.
The Grand Opening of Euro Disney (1992) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-04-04 | This special aired on CBS on April 11th, 1992, to commemorate the opening of the Euro Disney resort outside of Paris. It features several looks at the new Euro Disneyland park, a number of random musical performances, and perhaps the most awkward hosting duo of any television special, ever.
Welcome to the World (1975) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-22 | This campy spectacular aired as an episode of "The Wonderful World of Disney" on March 23rd, 1975. Host Lucie Arnaz is joined by Lyle Waggoner and Tommy Tune as they introduce viewers to Walt Disney World's newest attraction, Space Mountain. Wackiness - and polyester - ensues.
Disneyland Paris: An Unforgettable Stay (2003) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-18 | You're on your own with this one. Although I don't recommend watching alone without access to psychological counseling.
Walt Disney World / Delta Promotional Video (1993) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-16 | Take a trip back to 1993, when Disney propaganda featured real people and Horizons was still open! We're introduced to Walt Disney World and tour the Magic Kingdom, the Disney-MGM Studios, and we visit EPCOT Center during its golden years - Horizons! Imagination! There's a look at Walt Disney World's water parks, the recreational opportunities available, as well as all the different Walt Disney World lodging options. We learn about the wonders of the new Disney Vacation Club... and all the benefits of staying at a Walt Disney World resort hotel.
Walt Disney World Promotional Video (1994) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-16 | This mail-order promotional video for Walt Disney World is from 1994. It shows the property as it was on the verge of some major changes. We're introduced to Walt Disney World and take a tour of the Magic Kingdom, the Disney-MGM Studios, and the Future World section of EPCOT Center as well as World Showcase and the rest of the Walt Disney World resort. Keep an eye out for creepy actors pretending to be actual guests...
The Making of the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park (1989) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-15 | This 1989 television special, hosted by Fred Newman, takes a look at the making of the then-new Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park in Orlando.Segments focus on the inspiration behind the park, the construction of Hollywood Boulevard and the Chinese Theater, Streetmosphere, the Great Movie Ride, the working studio section of the park, the new Mickey Mouse Club, the Magic of Disney Animation tour, the Backstage Tour, the Monster Sound Show, Superstar Television, Catastrophe Canyon, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and the grand opening of the Disney-MGM Studio.
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney Worlds 10th Anniversary (1982) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-15 | This bizarre little special celebrated Walt Disney World's "Tencennial" anniversary in 1981. The special aired on January 21st, 1982. Watch the adventures of Dean Jones and Michele Lee, with their children Ricky Schroder and Dana Plato, as they visit Walt Disney World with their bizarre friend (cowboy Eileen Brennan) and an odd mute Asian child that she seems to have kidnapped. Also, there's Michael Keaton. And the Gatlin Brothers, and John Schneider. Don't worry, it's even weirder than it sounds.The family departs for Walt Disney World in a musical montage, meets up at the resort, and the Gatlin Brothers perform at Fort Wilderness's Pioneer Hall. Then we get two truly bizarre musical numbers - Dean Jones and Ricky Schroder have a painful duet about familial estrangement, and Dana Plato and Michele Lee go shopping at the Contemporary Resort Hotel. Because, you know. Disney World. Afterwards, John Schneider sings an odd little number on the lawn of Cinderella Castle. We then get some very rare footage of the Contemporary Resort's "Top of the World" restaurant, and have a completely unnecessary flashback.As the special wraps up, we're treated to what might be the single strangest medley in the history of television. After all, it's Walt Disney World - the place so magical it'll make your child give up his calculator forever!
Mickeys 60th Birthday (1988) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-14 | This special aired on NBC on November 13th, 1988 to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday.
It All Started With A Mouse: The Disney Story (1989) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-13 | This 1989 special aired on the Disney Channel and tells the story of Walt Disney and the company that he built.
Walt Disney World: A Dream Come True (1986) ProgressCityPublicTV 2012-03-06 | This special was created for the Disney Channel in 1986 to mark the 15th anniversary of Walt Disney World. It includes a historical retrospective of the park's creation, as well as a preview of the projects then in the works at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Progress City Verite - Matterhorn: RIDE IT!! ProgressCityPublicTV 2011-11-30 | Take a spin on Disneyland's Matterhorn in this Progress City Verite!
Disneys Magical Adventure (1995) ProgressCityPublicTV 2011-05-01 | This truly bizarre video was distributed by GM dealerships as a promotion for Walt Disney World. At the time, GM sponsored Epcot's World of Motion attraction. Leonardo da Vinci appears to tell us of his dream - his dream of going to Walt Disney World.
Mickeys Birthdayland, 1988 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular ProgressCityPublicTV 2010-11-06 | This segment from the 1988 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular takes a look at Mickey's Birthdayland, the new section of the Magic Kingdom that had opened that June.
Dateline: Walt Disney World - The Disney Decade (1990) ProgressCityPublicTV 2010-09-12 | This interstitial piece from the Disney Channel shows some of the grand plans for Walt Disney World that were announced in 1990, and the hotels that were then under construction at the resort.
Dateline: Disney - Parent Trap III (1988) ProgressCityPublicTV 2010-08-15 | This interstitial from the Disney Channel in 1988 was to promote Parent Trap III, a made-for-TV movie that was filmed for NBC's "The Magical World of Disney".
Dateline: Walt Disney World - Mickeys 60th Birthday Parade (1988) ProgressCityPublicTV 2010-07-28 | This featurette, from the Disney Channel in 1988, advertises Walt Disney World's "Happy Birthday from Across America" parade that celebrated Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. The parade itself repurposed the floats from the previous year's "Spirit of America" parade.
Lady and the Tramp: A Lesson in Sharing Attention ProgressCityPublicTV 2010-07-24 | This rather bizarre featurette was aired as an interstitial on the Disney Channel in 1988. It's an educational film from the late 1970s that uses a clip from the animated classic "Lady and the Tramp" to teach a troubled youth about sharing. I'll leave it to the viewer to determine what other valuable life lessons are being overlooked in this film...
