CNN photo essay on building the Magic Kingdom

[Schneewittchen]

http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/29/travel/tbt-disney-magic-kingdom-under-construction/index.html

Photos from one of the Magic Kingdoms craftsmen. It's obvious why the place is so special.

 

[yellowb]

Great pics!

 

[jaques21]

Great pictures and post!

 

[Superpocky]

Thanks for sharing! I will definitely look for all the details mentioned next time we visit

 

[The Tuna]

No strollers....

 

[Santa Raccoon 77]

Very cool

 

[Incomudro]

Can anyone recommend a book about the design and construction of WDW?

 

[Goofyernmost]

No strollers....

No guests either! Kinda works out that way.

 

[OliveMcFly]

Those were great. Thanks!

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[patch553]

great post,great pics,really enjoy seeing the construction and how it was all started

 

[JTT]

Can anyone recommend a book about the design and construction of WDW?

Since the World Began: Walt Disney World The First 25 Years

by Jeff Kurtti

Easy read with lots of details and pictures.

https://www.amazon.com/Since-World-Began-Disney-First/dp/0786882190

 

[copcarguyp71]

I wonder if anyone in the construction crews knew the marvel they were creating or did they think they were working for some crackpot in the swamp (Roy).

 

[Cowboy Steve]

Very cool!! I am fascinated with the whole early vision, concept, design, and construction of Disney World!

 

[UncleFastpass]

Wow what a great reminder of the scope of the original project,amazing!

 

[Incomudro]

Since the World Began: Walt Disney World The First 25 Years

by Jeff Kurtti

Easy read with lots of details and pictures.

https://www.amazon.com/Since-World-Began-Disney-First/dp/0786882190

Thank You!
Sounds like what looking for.

 

[World_Showcase_Lover007]

Pictures are great, and a very cool story about how she came across them. Who knows what is sitting in people's attics and garages?!?

 

[hth1917]

Since the World Began: Walt Disney World The First 25 Years

by Jeff Kurtti

Easy read with lots of details and pictures.

https://www.amazon.com/Since-World-Began-Disney-First/dp/0786882190

I'd second this recommendation. This is a terrific book that really needs a new edition.

 

[Incomudro]

I'd second this recommendation. This is a terrific book that really needs a new edition.

Thanks as well!
I ordered the book and I'm awaiting its arrival.

 

[cottager]

Here's a quick visual flip through of the book: