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Regis And The Daredevil Circus Spectacular, 1987

By Michael - June 15th, 2010

Michael Eisner didn’t get EPCOT.

He didn’t understand it, he didn’t like it. He wanted to make it more “exciting.”

And so, when he arrived at Walt Disney Productions in 1984, those grand expansion plans for the park were all put away, never to be seen again. Instead, EPCOT would begin to see a series […]

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June 15th, 2010 | Tags: 1987, 1988, Daredevil Circus Spectacular, Eisner mistakes, EPCOT Center, Future World, Regis Philbin, TV specials, Very Merry Christmas Parade, Walt Disney World Category: Podcasts & Video, Retroworld, Television, Walt Disney World
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Walt Disney World Coming Attractions, 1987

By Michael - June 13th, 2010

In 1987, Walt Disney World was in the midst of a huge expansion. Construction was underway at multiple locations, on projects that would change the face of the resort forever. Disney’s new CEO, Michael Eisner, was intent on making the resort a full-service destination that could keep a family occupied for an entire vacation without […]

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June 13th, 2010 | Tags: 1987, Disney-MGM Studios, EPCOT Center, Grand Floridian Beach Resort, IllumiNations, Pleasure Island, Regis Philbin, TV specials, Typhoon Lagoon, Very Merry Christmas Parade, Walt Disney World Category: Imagineering, Podcasts & Video, Retroworld, Walt Disney World
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You remember Hooter, right?

By Michael - August 29th, 2008

Again we travel to 1986 via the magic of Progress City Public Access TV. This time we take a look at what’s new at Walt Disney World that year – note that it’s all at EPCOT Center. The clips are framed with the device of our noble hosts picking their favorite things at Walt Disney […]

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August 29th, 2008 | Tags: 1986, Captain E.O., EPCOT Center, Regis Philbin, Skyleidoscope, The Living Seas, Very Merry Christmas Parade, Walt Disney World Category: Retroworld, Walt Disney World
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To honor the recent passing of Disney Legend Richard Sherman, this special episode of the Radio Hour is a tribute to the iconic and unforgettable Sherman Brothers. We'll take a look at some of their lesser-known work, from their time before Disney to projects such as Tinpanorama and Summer Magic, to, yes, even SMASH FLOPS!

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