A great home movie from Disleeland. It was recorded back before I was born in the early 70’s. Be sure to check out Disleeland’s other classic videos! Some fun facts from 1973 include: Disney just passed the 10 Million attendance mark a year ago. The newest rides featured at Disneyworld
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25 Disney Fun Facts
Walt Disney World includes 30,500 hectares, which is approximately the same size as San Francisco. When Disney’s Magic Kingdom opened its doors on 1 October 1971, adult admission is $ 3. 50. The crowd on opening day at Disney’s Magic Kingdom was approximately 10,000. The estimated annual attendance at Disney’s
Classic Disneyland Footage from 1956
Home Movies At DisneyLand – 1956 from Jeff Altman on Vimeo. This footage was taken a year after the California theme park opened.
Classic 1959 Monorail Dedication with Walt Disney & Richard Nixon
The opening ceremonies for the Monorail. With Richard Nixon, Walt Disney, and Dick’s kids. This is a pretty funny video to watch. Also includes a small briefing on what exactly a monorail is. A special for the 4th anniversary of the park.
Disney & Tim Burton Presents – Frankenweenie
Burton was fired by Disney after the film was completed; the studio claimed that he had wasted company resources and felt the film was too scary for young audiences. After the mainstream success of Burton’s features Beetlejuice, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and Batman, the film was given a home video release
Walt Disney World Classic Promo from the 70’s
This vintage 8mm film, produced by Walt Disney Productions, was used to promote the new Florida theme park. Many of Disney’s extinct attractions are featured in this film such as, The Swan Boats, The Mickey Mouse Revue, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Disney’s Family Museum Update
At long last, construction at The Walt Disney Family Museum at the Presidio in San Francisco is almost done. On October 1, 2009, the world will be invited to step through the doors at last and take a tour through the life of that remarkable dreamer, Walt Disney. Tickets are
Walt Disney World History July 22nd & 23rd
Another great video from the guys at WDW History.
Walt Disney World History July 20th & 21st
Another great video from the guys at WDW History.
Walt Disney World History July 18th & 19th
Another great video from the guys at WDW History.
Walt Disney World History July 16th & 17th
Another great video from the guys at WDW History.
Walt Disney World History July 14th & 15th
Another great video from the guys at WDW History. Check out their page on YouTube.
Walt Disney World History July 12th & 13th
Another great video from the guys at WDW History. Check out their page on YouTube.