Retro Disney World Podcast

Retro Disney World Podcast


Ep 52 - Twenty Questions

September 18, 2019

Welcome to Episode 52 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Twenty Questions" - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows and also look into Twin Pines Chalet!
Corrections / Notes
Our first set of corrections/notes comes from an anonymous source - after they listened to some of our previous episodes they had a few notes:
From Episode #2 Amongst the Plexiglass Trees – The Contemporary - the third floor of the Contemporary Resort actually houses the restrooms for Chef Mickey's and is accessed from the fourth floor. How explains the details.
In our episode #39 – Preview Center and Hotel Plaza Boulevard - We forgot to mention that the Reedy Creek Improvement was housed in the preview center before they got their own building.
We we were talking about touchscreens in our Communicore episodes (#38 – Communicore East &  #42 – Communicore West) How gives us more info on where in WDW that specific early touchscreen technology is still in use today!

Ryan R. writes in about how the Horizons Choose Your Own Ending videos were used in the exit of Tokyo DIsneyland's Star Tours as other destinations you could "visit" on Star Tours! Watch the Video here.
Alex Lewis writes in to tell us about an homage to Horizons in the Star Wars Launch Bay.
Listener Mail
The mail bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on the show, so be sure to write us at podcast@retrowdw.com.
Mr. Williams asked if we could produce a second episode on WDW radio loops. JT & Todd give us details on when/if that will be coming up in the near future. We plan to review our stockpile and release a mini-episode soon.
Michelle B. talks about staying at the Golf Resort back in 1976 when her dad was playing in a Walter Hagen Golf Championship. The guys talk about the Golf Resort pool and how similar it was to the fountains found in malls across America in the 1970s.  Thanks for sharing this memory Michelle!
 
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RetroMagic 2019
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The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society cordially invites you to our 5th Anniversary Celebration:

Tickets
Tickets are now on sale at this link:
Event Details
RetroMagic Celebration and Luncheon (Sunday October 13th) - 10a-5p, Contemporary Resort - Join us in the historic Ballroom of the Americas at the Contemporary resort for a day filled with stories and never before seen photos and artifacts from Disney legends, Cast Members, music and more!
EPCOT Forever VIP Reception and Viewing* (Saturday October 12th) SOLD OUT- Approx 8:30p-10:30p - Enjoy a beverage and selection of snacks on the shore of the World Showcase Lagoon for a once in a lifetime chance to watch the new nighttime show alongside all of our RetroMagic VIPs! (Includes admission RetroMagic Celebration on 10/13)

RetroMagic VIPs

Disney LegendBob Gurr

Disney LegendRolly Crump**

Disney LegendRon Logan

Disney LegendTom Nabbe

Disney ImagineerTom K. Morris

Ron Schneider

Disney ImagineerJim Sarno

Ali Olmo

Michael Campbell

Tammy Tuckey

Jeff Blyth

Lisa Bastoni

All presentation content is tentative and subject to change.** Appearing via pre-recorded video interview

Learn more at RetroMagic.net!
And grab some custom Magic Band covers for the event - including some RetroWDW, RetroMagic and Lake Buena Vista Historical Society stickers only available via MagicYourBand.com. Search for the keyword "Retro" to see all our designs:

 
Audio Rewind
Our audio rewind this month turned out to be Big Al from the Country Bear Jamboree - Thank you for all the guesses and emails.
We have a winner! Congratulations Christopher Smith!  - you won a Vacation Kingdom Poster!
If you think you know the answer to this month's audio rewind, email us! contest@retrowdw.com - This month, the winner will be getting a Vacation Kingdom