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Traveling to the parks since before he can remember, Ron is a former WDW cast member and Universal Orlando Team Member. Ron is a cohost on WDWNT Nerd Alert and the host of WDWNT Drawn From The Vault. Reach him at [email protected] or @graceysbutler on Twitter.
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Ron D'Anna·December 29, 2021

TIMEKEEPING 1996: It’s Time to Remember the Magic with the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

“It’s Time to Remember the Magic!” As Walt Disney World approached its 25th anniversary, that was the tagline the company...
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TIMEKEEPING 1994: Tower of Terror, Alien Encounter, and All-Star Sports Scare Guests
Ron D'Anna·October 17, 2021

TIMEKEEPING 1994: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Alien Encounter, and All-Star Sports Scare Guests

1994 wasn’t the best year for the Walt Disney Company. Frank Wells died in a heli-skiing accident on April 3....
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Ron D'Anna·July 31, 2021

TIMEKEEPING: 1992 at Walt Disney World – Today’s Major Additions Are Tomorrow’s Controversy

1992 was a landmark year for Disney Parks, just not necessarily in the United States. Even with the focus on...
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Ron D'Anna·June 2, 2021

TIMEKEEPING: 1990 – Here Come the Muppets and Crescent Lake Resorts Open

After a momentous 1989, Walt Disney World could have settled for a down year. It wouldn’t get that for a...
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Ron D'Anna·May 3, 2021

TIMEKEEPING: 1988 – Maelstrom and IllumiNations at EPCOT, A Grand New Magic Kingdom Hotel

With three new ticket venues originally set to open in 1988 and delayed to 1989, one would think 1988 would...
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Ron D'Anna·April 9, 2021

TIMEKEEPING – 1986 – Disney World Celebrates 15 Years with Michael Jackson, Moonshine, and Manatees

The Walt Disney World Resort would hit a milestone in 1986. Not only was it the resort’s 15th anniversary, celebrated...
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Ron D'Anna·February 20, 2021

TIMEKEEPING – 1984 – EPCOT Gets a New World Showcase Pavilion and Magic Kingdom Gets Duck Parade

To be blunt, 1984 did not start as a good year for Walt Disney Productions. Attendance at EPCOT Center was...
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Ron D'Anna·January 16, 2021

TIMEKEEPING – 1982 – “HOORAY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY!” EPCOT Center Opens

In a way, 1982 would see the final culmination of Walt Disney’s final dream, but in other’s it was a...
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Ron D'Anna·December 27, 2021

TIMEKEEPING 1995 – Blizzard Beach Storms In with Alien Encounter, ‘Ohana, Casey’s Corner, and More at Walt Disney World

1995 saw the Walt Disney Company still in turmoil after the tumultuous storm of events that befell senior management the...
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Ron D'Anna·August 11, 2021

TIMEKEEPING 1993: EPCOT Center Gives Way to a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow… Plus Bill Clinton

By 1993 the Disney-MGM Studios was fully up and running, hotel capacity had been greatly expanded, and the Magic Kingdom...
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Ron D'Anna·June 22, 2021

TIMEKEEPING: 1991 – Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary… IN SPECTROMAGIC!

1991 was another year of expansion at Walt Disney World. While the older portions would see some minor changes, the...
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Ron D'Anna·May 18, 2021

TIMEKEEPING: 1989 – Disney-MGM Studios, Typhoon Lagoon, Pleasure Island, The Wonders of Life and More Open!

If any year can rival 1971 or 1982 as the most seminal in the history of Walt Disney World, it...
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Ron D'Anna·April 20, 2021

TIMEKEEPING – 1987: Magic Journeys to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Becomes a Circus

After a busy 1986, Walt Disney World saw a relatively mild 1987 as construction continued on several large projects. While...
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TIMEKEEPING – 1985 – EPCOT Center’s “Mistake on the Lake” Debuts, Too Many Dragons, and Disney & MGM Strike Deal for New Theme Park
Ron D'Anna·March 11, 2021

TIMEKEEPING – 1985 – EPCOT Center’s “Mistake on the Lake” Debuts, Too Many Dragons, and Disney & MGM Strike Deal for New Theme Park

1984 had been a year of change, but it was just the beginning. Michael Eisner and Frank Wells came into...
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Ron D'Anna·February 7, 2021

TIMEKEEPING – 1983 – Two of the Greatest Attractions Ever Fail to Save EPCOT Center from Financial Failure

1982 was a big year for Walt Disney World, but Disney was far from done. EPCOT Center ‘s debut changed...
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Ron D'Anna·January 3, 2021

TIMEKEEPING – 1981 – Walt Disney World’s Tencennial

October 1, 1981 would mark Walt Disney World’s tenth anniversary, and to celebrate, the company launched the Tencennial celebration. The...
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