Magic Kingdom Had a Lot More Stuff!

[muddyrivers]

This was a very well done series of posts, @Animaniac93-98 ! This is the type of stuff I come to the forums for and love to discuss. I started going to the parks in the early-mid 90s so don't remember a lot of these things but I enjoy reading about them and peoples' memories and what you used to be able to buy or order from the stores and restaurants

 

[Tjaden]

A depressingly fun thread and a reminder why I spend 10x the time listening to the RetroWDW podcast over attending the parks these days.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Ah yes, the times when Mickey loved to hold guns..

 

[WaltWiz1901]

Glossing through this thread instantly reminded me of the 1983 Magic Kingdom map I have. Should probably scan it if it's not already up somewhere...

...the park sure could use more little gems like many of the stuff mentioned here

 

[Tiggerish]

I've posted this many times before, but it bears repeating as it's an excellent all in one resource.

Adventureland's attraction line up hasn't changed much, but it's retail selection is a far cry from what it used to be:

https://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-forgotten-shops-of-adventureland.html

The Adventureland Veranda was this land's equivalent to Cosmic Ray's or Pecos Bills. A large, high volume cafeteria restaurant. It closed in the early 90s, briefly reopened later in the decade and then sat dormant for a long time before reopening as Skipper Canteen. The Jungle Cruise restaurant is a fun, welcome addition, but unfortunately does not satisfy guest demand for meals in the same way the Veranda was designed to function.

I also like the photo of the old Treasure Room scene from Pirates which had a lot more animatronics.

I have one of these booklets too, from my honeymoon in 1986. Good times. Great thread.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Everyone that says “I think ____ is better than ever!!” Obviously either has no experience or some sort of trauma…

No need to get deep into it though