A Blast From My Past

As a Florida Native (yeah, I know, what the Hell am I doing in Boston? Don't know to be honest), I grew up and around Walt Disney World in Orlando. While searching the web for old pics or videos of the incredible video game arcade that was housed in the Contemporary Hotel in the 70' & 80's, I came across some pretty cool (and some rather creepy) footage of my old haunts. So check out these videos for some of the best (and worst) of Disney World from my childhood.

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The Making of Disney World

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First, a somewhat creepy commercial from 1971

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Next, a promo video from the 70's

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Here is a 4-part tv special from the Grand Opening in 1971 starring Julie Andrews & Bob Hope

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Here is a cool video about the tunnels running under Disney. Check out the "We Are the World" montage at the end of the video.

And Finally, here is a pic of me and some friends from college at the park in 1989. Dig the 'stach.