Does anyone keep a parkmap collection?

[englanddg]

I'd love to see/find a website with a bunch of old maps just to show how the parks/attractions have changed over the years.

Here you go.

http://www.themeparkbrochures.net/mainmaps.html

http://micechat.com/10645-mapping-out-the-magic-kingdom/

 

[MarkTwain]

I started collecting back in 2007 and have picked some up every visit ever since. I especially love my DCA one from that first year because it shows the park as it was just before it began its redo.

 

[AndyS2992]

Have tons dating back to 1989 Have a load of Disneyland Paris ones too. I usually grab one in the morning and then a handfull when I leave.

 

[baloofigment14]

Of course!

 

[Susan Savia]

I've a box of them beginning back in 1984 when I went for the first time.

 

[Foolish Mortal]

I only wish I would've started my collection earlier. For those unaware, be sure to visit Guest Svcs at Downtown Disney and the Boatdwalk hotels for some maps not available in other areas.

 

[bethymouse]

Darn I have no collection, but it sounds like a great idea. I have pictures of my son reading the maps when he was 4.

 

[cynic710]

every year i order the vacation dvd and the custom park map, even if im not travelling that year.

 

[disneyfan1995]

Yup!! I have some things from my 1998 trip and then maps and times guides from trips from 2003 and onward!

 

[scpergj]

My kids used to grab extras to hand out to their friends when we got back from a trip.

I wish I still had my 1972 vintage map. My friends and I used to pour over that thing making up fun. Aah...the '70's.....

 

[Figments Friend]

Big yes.
I have sets going back to 1982.
The 80s Guide Maps were wonderful.
Some of my faves :

EPCOT Center original 1982 cardstock *wheel map* ( original 1st version )
EPCOT Center 1983 cardstock * wheel map * ( second version, inner visual difference )
MK 1985 Guide Map ( more like a detailed booklet, with lots of photos and through descriptions of all attractions)
Disney/MGM Studios Dec 1989 Guide Map ( two versions, both with different early photos )
EPCOT 25th Anniversary map ( only availible Oct 1st 2007 at the Park )

It is interesting when you have been visiting the Parks often and collect the Guide Maps over the years. The changes are very pronounced, and the different attitudes in marketing the Parks and attractions over the years becomes clear when looking them over.

Today*s Guide Maps are so simplified compared to the info-packed versions of yore. Sign of the times...and it just shows most Guests already read up on their visit long before entering the Parks.

 

[jato4x4]

I had maps all the way from the 15th anniversary, but after I left for the Army, my sister decided to play with the ones she found. So now all I have left is late 90's to now. I have started adding the other language ones to the collection as well. I wish I could come up with a cool way to display them.

 

[Zman-ks]

I have maps everytime we go.

 

[WDW95]

I'd love to see/find a website with a bunch of old maps just to show how the parks/attractions have changed over the years.

http://www.florida-project.com/guidebooks-guidemaps

 

[~Tinkerbell~]

I pick up a map from each park each time I go.

 

[Vader2112]

Hey does anyone keep a parkmap collection? I happen to love collecting them. I have a huge stack of them in my room. The oldest one I have is the Epcot 30th one they gave out. I used to have an old Magic Kingdom one but I lost it.

Yes I get the customized Park maps each year. I have not yet ordered them for this year with the New Fatasyland.

 

[rct247]

Yes, and not just of Disney World.

 

[Cindee75]

I have not done this yet but will - that is why I love these boards - great ideas

 

[jw24]

I wish I did! It must be really interesting to see and compare how the maps have changed over the years. It's one thing to see it online but having that paper map in front of you makes a lot easier to spot the differences. Who knew you can collect so many different things at Disney World?

 

[mikeymouse]

I have a few from the 80's til now. Also have a Utilidor map.