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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, August 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

VIDEO: EPCOT’s “Wonders of China” Director Shares Vintage Behind-the-Scenes Footage

December 25, 2020

by Nathan Hartman

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Many Disney fans have memories of Circle-Vison films they’ve enjoyed throughout the years, but sadly, due to its 360° format, very few have been viewable since their closing. But, thanks to director Jeff Blyth, we can now once again enjoy portions of the bygone EPCOT film “Wonders of China”, along with behind-the-scenes footage! Blyth recently … Read more

Come Home for the Holidays and Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary With this Magic Key Newsletter from 1991

May 19, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! It’s the winter of 1991, and we’re celebrating Walt Disney World’s 20th anniversary and taking a look at holiday offerings with this issue of Magic Key Newsletter! Note: … Read more

Celebrate Disney Merchandise and Park History with the Fall 1985 Edition of “The Disneyana Collector” Newsletter

May 18, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! If you love Disney merchandise and history, you’ll be sold on the Fall 1985 issue of “The Disneyana Collector,” featuring profiles on Disney artists, a look back at the … Read more

Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part Three

May 15, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re looking at the third and final part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir,” featuring World Showcase and some unbuilt pavilions! Note: This article will detail the … Read more

Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part Two

May 14, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re continuing our look at “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” with part two, including Journey into Imagination, The Land, CommuniCore and more! Note: This article will detail the … Read more

EDITORIAL: EPCOT’s Festivals and Hope for the Future

May 13, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

EPCOT is probably my favorite Disney Park, maybe even my favorite place I’ve ever visited. I’ve always loved its celebration of humanity, both in our diverse cultures and our imagination to solve the challenges of tomorrow. I always leave there feeling better about my place in the world than when I go in. Most of … Read more

Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part One

May 13, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re heading back to 1982 to remember Walt Disney World’s newest park with the first part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir!” Note: This article will detail the … Read more

Celebrate a Decade of Walt Disney World with Tencennial News from October 1981

May 11, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re looking back at Walt Disney World’s 10th anniversary with this October 1981 issue of Tencennial News! Note: This article will detail the newsletter page by page, … Read more

Discover a Star-Studded Gala Opening at the Disney-MGM Studios With this Star Tours Grand Opening Press Itinerary from 1990

April 27, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! Get … Read more

Discover “The Spirit of EPCOT Center” and Uncover the Park’s Roots With this Cast Member Booklet from 1982

April 24, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re discovering EPCOT’s roots in “The Spirit of EPCOT Center,” a booklet given to cast members in 1982! Note: This article will detail the booklet page by … Read more

Go Back to the Official Opening of EPCOT Center’s World Showcase with this Festival Program From 1982

April 23, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Let’s head back to October 23rd, 1982 for the Official Opening of EPCOT Center’s World Showcase with festival program from the event! Note: This article will detail the … Read more

Witness “The Dawn of a New Disney Era” With This Commemorative EPCOT Center Pre-Opening Guide From 1982

April 21, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Get ready to witness “The Dawn of a New Disney Era” with this commemorative pre-opening guide to EPCOT Center, featuring concept art, construction photos, and more! Note: This … Read more

Concept Art Abounds in This EPCOT Center Preview Booklet From 1981

April 18, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Lovers of concept art will get a kick out of this 1981 EPCOT Center preview booklet, featuring art from every opening day pavilion from Future World and World … Read more

See a Park in the Making with the First Issue of EPCOT Center Construction News from February 1982

April 15, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Get ready to travel back to February 1982 and see EPCOT Center from the ground up with the first issue of EPCOT Center Construction News! Note: This article … Read more

Fly Away to EPCOT Center With this Vintage Eastern Airlines Advertising Supplement From the ’80s

April 10, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re flying away to EPCOT Center not long after opening with this Eastern Airlines magazine supplement! Note: This article will detail the supplement page by page, but … Read more