There is no way I could adequately prepare you, so just watch.
Why? Seriously, why?
This video was distributed at General Motors dealerships in 1995, to people who came in to test-drive cars. G.M. was, at the time, sponsoring World of Motion at Epcot Center, which was preparing to give way to Test Track. Where Leonardo da Vinci or any of this other randomness comes into the picture is anyone’s guess.
Seriously, this might be the goofiest Disney promo video ever. Although I do like how they portray Epcot as the product and culmination of one’s mastery of their own imagination.
Nice footage of the parks, though! What did you see that you miss?
OMG – what did I see that I miss? EVERYTHING!!! From the double decker buses in WS to Dreamfinder paiting to World of Motion!!! and although I don’t ‘miss’ Body Wars or the Wonders of Life pavillion it was nice to see it again in it’s heyday….
I miss how a UFO flew above Tomorrowland and made Astro Orbiter appear with its UFO beam.
So what was Disney’s late 90’s fixation with Leonardo da Vinci anyway?? At least this video paid proper respect to the great master. That wink to the camera at the end was a nice touch!
And I could only imagine the GM + Disney executive discussions around this promotion. Which side came up with the idea and which side agreed to it??? Or was the idea soo good that they *both* came up with it simultaneously. Probably that.
EXCELLENT find, by the way.
This video was also handed out at Test Track prior to it’s opening. I think I filled out a card and got it in the mail. I was so excited when that padded VHS envelop arrived, a little less so after viewing.
Oh man. What I would give to hear one of those actors say “Thatsa spicy meat-a-ball….”
I’ve heard better Italian accents on the Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Da Vinci. who would have predicted he would be aligned with the same company that just recalled 2 thousand Chevys for having their steering wheels fall off.
Could be worse. Chevy could be in the “flying contraption” business.
HAHAHA, I’m fairly certain I know the HoP Cast Member at 2:44.
Bizarre on steroids!
What do I miss? Pleasure Island, Surprise Celebration Parade, Alien Encounter, Double Decker Bus, World of Motion, The Living Seas before the invasion of Nemo….
I def is an interesting video. Thanks for the find!
I want to go to Leonardo daVinci World now!
I miss the unobstructed view down the street towards the Chinese Theater!
And possibly the drugs ingested by the creative team producing this video.
It is craptastic! I love it! Thanks for putting it up.
On the one hand, I like how this… thing… highlights many WDW things I miss.
On the other hand, what the hell?
Yeah, I think that pretty much sums it up haha