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An account looking at the historical past of the Walt Disney Company through a visual medium. Fan account and not representative of The Walt Disney Company.
Marty Sklar and John Hench review a model for EPCOT Center and are accompanied by numerous pieces of concept art for the future park.
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Marty Sklar and John Hench review a model for EPCOT Center and are accompanied by numerous pieces of concept art for the future park.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Centre Town, Old Port Royale (1988-2017)
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Centre Town, Old Port Royale (1988-2017)
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
Cinderella Castle covered with snow at Tokyo Disneyland in 1984. ⠀
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cinderella Castle covered with snow at Tokyo Disneyland in 1984. ⠀
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
The Land Pavilion interior space (1993-2005)⠀
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Land Pavilion interior space (1993-2005)⠀
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
“Halt, unbeliever! Disturb the treasure of the gods, and you shall all pay with your lives.”
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“Halt, unbeliever! Disturb the treasure of the gods, and you shall all pay with your lives.”
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
Sorcerer Hat with the 100 Years of Magic marquee at Disney-MGM Studios to celebrate Walt Disney’s 100th birthday.
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sorcerer Hat with the 100 Years of Magic marquee at Disney-MGM Studios to celebrate Walt Disney’s 100th birthday.
In 1983, Disney Channel nearly launched “Dreamfinders”, a live-action show based on EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination. Dreamfinder and Figment would guide kids through “The Realm of Imagination” to solve problems creatively. A promo aired, but the show never did.
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In 1983, Disney Channel nearly launched “Dreamfinders”, a live-action show based on EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination. Dreamfinder and Figment would guide kids through “The Realm of Imagination” to solve problems creatively. A promo aired, but the show never did.
Cinderella Castle under construction at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cinderella Castle under construction at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.
In this photo we see a Viking ship sailing through the fog in the World Showcase Lagoon. ⠀
The Norway Pavilion opened to guests on May 6, 1988 and was the last brand new pavilion to open at World Showcase. ⠀
The Norway Pavilion opened to guests on May 6, 1988 and was the last brand new pavilion to open at World Showcase. ⠀
November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In this photo we see a Viking ship sailing through the fog in the World Showcase Lagoon. ⠀
The Norway Pavilion opened to guests on May 6, 1988 and was the last brand new pavilion to open at World Showcase. ⠀
The Norway Pavilion opened to guests on May 6, 1988 and was the last brand new pavilion to open at World Showcase. ⠀
In one of my favorite Magic Kingdom pictures we get to see 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in the foreground with the Skyway and Space Mountain in the background.
This photograph was taken roughly where the entrance to New Fantasyland is today near Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
This photograph was taken roughly where the entrance to New Fantasyland is today near Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In one of my favorite Magic Kingdom pictures we get to see 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in the foreground with the Skyway and Space Mountain in the background.
This photograph was taken roughly where the entrance to New Fantasyland is today near Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
This photograph was taken roughly where the entrance to New Fantasyland is today near Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
Construction photo of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World while they were carving the rock work.
What I like about this photograph is that you get a real sense of scale and forced perspective used on the mountain with the construction workers standing right on top!
What I like about this photograph is that you get a real sense of scale and forced perspective used on the mountain with the construction workers standing right on top!
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Construction photo of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World while they were carving the rock work.
What I like about this photograph is that you get a real sense of scale and forced perspective used on the mountain with the construction workers standing right on top!
What I like about this photograph is that you get a real sense of scale and forced perspective used on the mountain with the construction workers standing right on top!
A portion of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights as seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios which closed prior to the construction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
This display was previously located on Residential Street before be moved to the Streets of America in 2006.
This display was previously located on Residential Street before be moved to the Streets of America in 2006.
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A portion of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights as seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios which closed prior to the construction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
This display was previously located on Residential Street before be moved to the Streets of America in 2006.
This display was previously located on Residential Street before be moved to the Streets of America in 2006.
Part of Epcot’s Lights of Winter framing Spaceship Earth (1994-2009)
This light show was synchronized to holiday music and was located between Future World and World Showcase.
This light show was synchronized to holiday music and was located between Future World and World Showcase.
November 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Part of Epcot’s Lights of Winter framing Spaceship Earth (1994-2009)
This light show was synchronized to holiday music and was located between Future World and World Showcase.
This light show was synchronized to holiday music and was located between Future World and World Showcase.
Early construction of Epcot Center and Spaceship Earth.
If you look closely at SSE you can see the spiral of the ride track and show scenes working slowly up the famous geodesic sphere.
If you look closely at SSE you can see the spiral of the ride track and show scenes working slowly up the famous geodesic sphere.
October 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Early construction of Epcot Center and Spaceship Earth.
If you look closely at SSE you can see the spiral of the ride track and show scenes working slowly up the famous geodesic sphere.
If you look closely at SSE you can see the spiral of the ride track and show scenes working slowly up the famous geodesic sphere.
Happy Halloween from Disney-MGM Studios!
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Standing tall above the Disney-MGM Studios skyline, the Earffel Tower became one of the park’s most recognizable icons. Modeled after classic studio water towers, it symbolized Hollywood’s golden age of studio lots.
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Standing tall above the Disney-MGM Studios skyline, the Earffel Tower became one of the park’s most recognizable icons. Modeled after classic studio water towers, it symbolized Hollywood’s golden age of studio lots.
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Halloween from Disney-MGM Studios!
🎃👻🎬
Standing tall above the Disney-MGM Studios skyline, the Earffel Tower became one of the park’s most recognizable icons. Modeled after classic studio water towers, it symbolized Hollywood’s golden age of studio lots.
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Standing tall above the Disney-MGM Studios skyline, the Earffel Tower became one of the park’s most recognizable icons. Modeled after classic studio water towers, it symbolized Hollywood’s golden age of studio lots.
The Norway pavilion under construction in March 1988 at Epcot.
The pavilion opened to guests only 2 months later in May of 1988. Notice how at this time Maelstrom was still called SeaVenture and a last minute name change to Maelstrom was made shortly before the pavilion opening.
The pavilion opened to guests only 2 months later in May of 1988. Notice how at this time Maelstrom was still called SeaVenture and a last minute name change to Maelstrom was made shortly before the pavilion opening.
October 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Norway pavilion under construction in March 1988 at Epcot.
The pavilion opened to guests only 2 months later in May of 1988. Notice how at this time Maelstrom was still called SeaVenture and a last minute name change to Maelstrom was made shortly before the pavilion opening.
The pavilion opened to guests only 2 months later in May of 1988. Notice how at this time Maelstrom was still called SeaVenture and a last minute name change to Maelstrom was made shortly before the pavilion opening.
Grand Opening event for Muppet Vision 3D at the then Disney-MGM Studios in 1991.⠀
Yes, they even rolled out the green carpet for Kermit and the gang along with a couple of other recognizable Disney friends!⠀
Yes, they even rolled out the green carpet for Kermit and the gang along with a couple of other recognizable Disney friends!⠀
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Grand Opening event for Muppet Vision 3D at the then Disney-MGM Studios in 1991.⠀
Yes, they even rolled out the green carpet for Kermit and the gang along with a couple of other recognizable Disney friends!⠀
Yes, they even rolled out the green carpet for Kermit and the gang along with a couple of other recognizable Disney friends!⠀
Here’s another fun and somewhat bizarre photo for you all this weekend!
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This publicity photo of the Country Bears skiing down Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was taken in the summer of 1984. Looks like Liver Lips, Wendell, and Terrance had a tough time as they all have on casts!
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This publicity photo of the Country Bears skiing down Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was taken in the summer of 1984. Looks like Liver Lips, Wendell, and Terrance had a tough time as they all have on casts!
October 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Here’s another fun and somewhat bizarre photo for you all this weekend!
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This publicity photo of the Country Bears skiing down Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was taken in the summer of 1984. Looks like Liver Lips, Wendell, and Terrance had a tough time as they all have on casts!
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This publicity photo of the Country Bears skiing down Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was taken in the summer of 1984. Looks like Liver Lips, Wendell, and Terrance had a tough time as they all have on casts!
Actress Julie Andrews filming a segment for the Walt Disney World Grand Opening Special in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom.
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Actress Julie Andrews filming a segment for the Walt Disney World Grand Opening Special in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom.
The Millennium Balloon soaring high over Epcot in this photograph to help bring in the Millennium Celebration to the Walt Disney World Resort.
The “2000” would later be replaced to say “Epcot” to align with the wand on Spaceship Earth.
The “2000” would later be replaced to say “Epcot” to align with the wand on Spaceship Earth.
October 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Millennium Balloon soaring high over Epcot in this photograph to help bring in the Millennium Celebration to the Walt Disney World Resort.
The “2000” would later be replaced to say “Epcot” to align with the wand on Spaceship Earth.
The “2000” would later be replaced to say “Epcot” to align with the wand on Spaceship Earth.
Paper advertisement for Mickey’s Birthdayland (1988-1990) at the Magic Kingdom.
This land was rebranded to Mickey’s Starland (1990-1995), Mickey’s Toyland (1995-1996), Mickey’s Toontown Fair (1996-2011), and was finally reimagined as Storybook Circus in 2012.
This land was rebranded to Mickey’s Starland (1990-1995), Mickey’s Toyland (1995-1996), Mickey’s Toontown Fair (1996-2011), and was finally reimagined as Storybook Circus in 2012.
October 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Paper advertisement for Mickey’s Birthdayland (1988-1990) at the Magic Kingdom.
This land was rebranded to Mickey’s Starland (1990-1995), Mickey’s Toyland (1995-1996), Mickey’s Toontown Fair (1996-2011), and was finally reimagined as Storybook Circus in 2012.
This land was rebranded to Mickey’s Starland (1990-1995), Mickey’s Toyland (1995-1996), Mickey’s Toontown Fair (1996-2011), and was finally reimagined as Storybook Circus in 2012.
In 1989 the Disneyland Resort introduced a brand new sign to welcome guests to the resort (as seen on the left).
For a brief moment, this sign shared the spotlight with the original 1958 sign and provided guests with this unique sight!
For a brief moment, this sign shared the spotlight with the original 1958 sign and provided guests with this unique sight!
October 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In 1989 the Disneyland Resort introduced a brand new sign to welcome guests to the resort (as seen on the left).
For a brief moment, this sign shared the spotlight with the original 1958 sign and provided guests with this unique sight!
For a brief moment, this sign shared the spotlight with the original 1958 sign and provided guests with this unique sight!
“The Magic of Disney Animation” at Disney-MGM Studios gave guests a behind the scenes look at how Disney films were created, including classics like Mulan, Brother Bear, and Lilo & Stitch. It celebrated the artistry of animation before closing to make way for Star Wars Launch Bay
October 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
“The Magic of Disney Animation” at Disney-MGM Studios gave guests a behind the scenes look at how Disney films were created, including classics like Mulan, Brother Bear, and Lilo & Stitch. It celebrated the artistry of animation before closing to make way for Star Wars Launch Bay
Mural hiding the facade of Test Track while under construction prior to 1999.
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Mural hiding the facade of Test Track while under construction prior to 1999.
Harriet Burns putting the finishing touches on the model for Pirates of the Caribbean for the Disneyland Resort
October 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Harriet Burns putting the finishing touches on the model for Pirates of the Caribbean for the Disneyland Resort