Tag: World’s Fair
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Unity Continues to Be Celebrated on 60th Anniversary of “it’s a small world”
Take a look at ‘it’s a small world’ as it celebrates the 60th anniversary since first debuting at the New York World’s Fair.
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The Evolution of “it’s a small world”: From the World’s Fair to Disneyland
Prep for the 1964 World’s Fair In 1963, WED Enterprises was knee deep in projects; not only for Disneyland, but pavilions for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair in New York. They were working on Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln for the State of Illinois Pavilion, Magic Skyway for Ford, and Carousel of Progress for General Electric.…
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Carousel of Progress – DAPs From The Past
The last part of our look at Tomorrowland film attractions, this one pays an homage to the forward thinking of the film and Walt Disney’s legacy. The World’s Fair Carousel of Progress premiered at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in New York. General Electric had commissioned Walt Disney to create an attraction to show off their…
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PeopleMover – DAPs From The Past
One of the most beloved attractions that appeared at Disneyland was the PeopleMover. Starting as the WEDWay PeopleMover, this slow moving ride took visitors above Tomorrowland from 1967 to 1995. The famed attraction didn’t start out at Disneyland, and it didn’t stay at Disneyland either. The PeopleMover was first known as the Magic Skyway. The…
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it’s a small world – DAPs From The Past
Today will start a three day look at attractions that are in the Tomorrowland film. It’s a look at some attractions that are still around to some extent, but we’re looking at their histories. All of this will lead up to the opening of the film. So, enjoy the first installment! “it’s a small world”…
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Tomorrowland Preview Comes to Disneyland’s Tomorrowland
There is something almost surreal about sitting in a theater to watch a movie preview that seems to be taking place just outside of said theater. That’s what feels like is happening when guests watch the preview for Tomorrowland in the Magic Eye Theater inside of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. Disneyland Annual Passholders were given the opportunity to…