I have enough experience in this field to absolutely agree with Martin. To judge Disney's long-range park plans (or lack thereof) by a shirt, calendar, or other on-the-shelf merch is to completely misunderstand how the Company's left arm doesn't communicate at all with its right arm, legs, or...
Original 1971 Adult ticket prices to the Magic Kingdom were as follows:
General Admission and Transportation: $3.50
7 Adventure Ticket Book (included admission): $4.75
11 Adventure Ticket Book (included admission): $5.75
Guided Tours were $6.50
Parking was $.50 per day, and the kennel...
In March of 1981 the construction contract to build the American Adventure pavilion was awarded to Darin & Armstrong, Inc, of Michigan (D&A had recently begun building Spaceship Earth at that time). Not yet awarded at that time were construction awards for the Italy and Germany Pavilions. Only...
In December 1980 WDW sold both VHS and Beta versions of Pete's Dragon, Marry Poppins, Davy Crockett, and The Black Hole at various locations around the resort for $59.95. Cartoons were also available in both forms for $44.95. I can't believe I used to pay that much for movies!
In 1932 Walt...
Gas station fill limits were again lifted in April and May of 1980. Fill 'er up!
In May of 1980, WDW purchased four digital recorders from the 3M Company for use in all soundtracks for EPCOT Center. The new digital recorders were said to eliminate signal deterioration and noise buildup common...
In anticipation for the 100 millionth guest, WDW randomly picked 100 cast members to participate in the Arrival Ceremony for that guest. WDW financial analysts estimated the guest to arrive on Oct 22, 1979. Cast members were given the opportunity to "outguess" the analysts, and if they...
Beginning March 1, 1979, WDW's Cast Activities offered Disco Dance Lessons to cast members. Lessons were taught by Arthur Murray Studios instructors and met on Thursdays nights from 7-9 pm. Cost was $10 per student. Boogie down.
March 17, 1979 marked the first meeting of the WDW "Detection...