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Is there any interest in me continuing with these? It's been a long while.

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...

Disney responded "Of course there's a way. Just wait long enough for them to age and be retired without replacements."

Still the best thread ever.

Ok, Martin. I'm making my once-a-year post to ask you to elaborate, my friend. : )

I love the Candy Cane Inn, and stay there usually. Have fun!

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...

The name "Mickey Mouse" was used as the secret code for the World War II D-Day Invasion (according to TWDC). On Saturday, Feb 25, 1978, WDW offered castmembers a group company trip to (of all places) BUSCH GARDENS! The trip also included a visit to the adjacent Anheuser-Busch brewery. The...

WDW backstage contained vending machines for employees. The machines sold and stocked not only sandwiches and snacks, but other necessities such as clean socks for on-stage attire. Vending machines with socks and such! Fort Wilderness used to rent Airstream trailers to the public for $25 per...

Thought I could share some little-known facts regarding WDW in no order and of no particular importance. I've got access to a ridiculous amount of these sort of tid-bits (perhaps enough to fill thousands of pages on here!), so I'll just start with random stuff, and perhaps someone will find...

Thanks for the update. Now I have an excuse - as if I needed one - to head over tomorrow and check it out. :D

My birthday is December 12, so I'd kindly appreciate if the rest of you don't enter and reduce my chances of winning. :ROFLOL: