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Tag Archives: WDW
Retro Video: US Steel Builds The Contemporary
Disney’s Contemporary Resort was one of two hotels to open with the Magic Kingdom back in 1971. Disney partnered with US Steel to come up with what was seen as an innovative way of building the Contemporary with the goal … Continue reading
Posted in History, Walt Disney World
Tagged contemporary resort, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, WDW
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Return of the Orlando Theme Park Wars?
Orlando in the 1990′s was bookended by stiff competition between Disney and its rival Universal Studios. When Michael Eisner got wind that Disneyland’s cross-town rival Universal Studios was preparing to open in Orlando as well, he rushed the mouse’s plans … Continue reading
Posted in Walt Disney World
Tagged cars land, dhs, disney's hollywood studios, expansion, orlando, pixar, pixar land, rumor, Star Wars, Star Wars Land, theme park, Universal, Universal Orlando, walt disney world, WDW
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Orlando – The Action Center of Florida, Vintage Film Highlights “Before Disney”
Here’s a great vintage film that captures Orlando, Florida as it was just before Walt Disney World changed it forever. Walt’s vision for an experimental prototype city of tomorrow is discussed starting at 4:45 and there’s actually some excellent vintage … Continue reading
Posted in Florida Attractions, History, Walt Disney World
Tagged 1960s, central florida, epcot, orlando florida, retro, vintage, walt disney, WDW
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Brazilian Soccer Star Kaka Returns to See Mickey Mouse at ESPN WWOS
If it’s June, it must be time for the Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite family vacation. His fans know him as Kaka and he currently plays soccer for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Kaka visited the ESPN Wide … Continue reading
Posted in Sports, Walt Disney World
Tagged brazil, disney international cup, espn wwos, football, futbol, kaka, pro soccer classic, real madrid, soccer, Sports, walt disney world, WDW
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Car Masters Weekend Returns to Downtown Disney for 3rd Year of Retro Fun
Downtown Disney is about to undergo its own extreme makeover into Disney Springs, so June 15-16 may be the last year to really enjoy the great atmosphere of Car Masters Weekend until about 2017. If that’s not a good enough … Continue reading
