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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Five

Resorts . We’re winding down now in our coverage of the WDW 1996 Holiday Planner. But perhaps this post will cover one of the most expansive parts of the World: . . Who has more Resorts than WDW? . . . … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Four

Recreation and Pleasure Island . Golf. The only four letter word allowed on WDW property! And there is a lot of it. The Holiday Planner video picks up with a look at the various courses available. . . Then we … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Three

EPCOT . The experimental prototype community of tomorrow is one of my favorite Parks! It’s always made me wonder why the Simpsons declared it the most boring. But then, what do you expect from fictional rude people? . . The … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part Two

The Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios . Each section of this video is introduced with a ‘title card’ of sorts. As you will see, a lot of the design style is more rooted in the 1980’s than 1996 when the … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Holiday Planner – Part One

25 Years: Walt Disney World . I found this old VHS copy of the 1996 WDW holiday planning video at a flea market a while back. It only runs about 25 minutes long, but is filled with cool features. These … Continue reading

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Big Al Patch from D23 Membership Package

From Frontierland The Country Bear Jamboree is still alive and well at Walt Disney World, and I for one am grateful. I always take in the show during each and every visit to The Magic Kingdom! But whether you like … Continue reading

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Assortment of Disney-themed Hats and Caps

Cap Off Your Noggin! It’s time for another look at a piece of merchandise that almost everyone who visits Walt Disney World buys before leaving. But usually the first day! A Hat. But not just any hat: A character hat; … Continue reading

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CD Review: Music of Disney – Legacy in Song

This set features music from Disney milestones such as “Turkey in the Straw” from “Steamboat Willie”, and “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” from “Three Little Pigs” to “Beauty and the Beast”, with animated movies, shorts, TV shows, live … Continue reading

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Disneyland Monorail Watch in Original Box and Case

Please stand clear of the doors From the Highway in the Sky to the watch on your wrist, along comes a once-in-a-lifetime find! I love it when something like this pops up when I’m not expecting it. I was at … Continue reading

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Walt Disney’s Wonderful World Metal Lunch Box

Who doesn’t love the metal lunchboxes (with thermos) from the 1980’s? They usually feature wonderful graphics depicting classic characters (not just Disney!) enjoying some sort of fun or mischief. This example shows our favorite Disney characters enjoying some classic rides … Continue reading

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