WDW CM Magic - 1983 Info Video

[KidAtHeart]

But in 1983 all there was were MK (without Toontown) and Epcot (without Morocco or Norway), as well as the Marketplace, golf courses, and four hotels.

Yes, but that was still a one day-one park ticket price.

I just thought it was interesting that the price has more than doubled inflation. :)

[glendalais]

I notice they didn't use the Disney point back then.

Actually, that was just bad show on the part of that CM. I think Disney has always done the two finger point.

And then she says that City Hall is off-stage. Um...me thinks they're actors, and not actual CMs (though we are all actors/actresses in a way).

[PapaMouse]

That was a fun (although outdated) video to watch. When did they rename the underground tunnels "Utilidoors"? It must have been after this video was made.

As far as I know "utilidor" is not the official name of the tunnel system. I believe they are officially referred to as "tunnels".

Also, when are you bringing me that book? If it is better for you I can stop by your place tomorrow afternoon when I get off work about 4:00.

It was my understanding that Walt himself called them "Utilidors"

[vixen101485]

From me too! :D:

THANK YOU!

[KidAtHeart]

And another from me, Vix!



:bigcake:

But, because I know you and can (likely) get away with it, especially after some of the things you've teased -me- about via email....

YOU'RE GETTING OLD! HAHA!

:rip: :rip: :rip: :rip: :rip: :rip: :rip: :rip:

[Whazzup]

Yayyyy, Vixen, for making it through another year. Happiest of Birthdays to you!

[vixen101485]

And another from me, Vix!
YOU'RE GETTING OLD! HAHA!:

AHHHH! now I see what I was supposed to. :) Smart aleck young whippersnappers .....and BTW...no I am not, I have not aged past 29 for quite a few years now. :D:

Yayyyy, Vixen, for making it through another year. Happiest of Birthdays to you!

Thank you much.

[HarryFromMarydelDE]

This is a video I found detailing those minute details that have come to distinguish the Disney brand. Interesting to note how things have changed in the past 25 years. And how some haven't (we still use that "lovely" Birthday song at DL for the "Happiest Birthday Celebration on Earth" over at Plaza Inn!).

Though I'm just curious, is the Costume thing still the same at WDW, or do they have the whole "Costume Shopping" thing like we do at DL now?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTNglBDYenY

I'm not sure how it is at DL, but at the Magic Kingdom, the main Costuming building is now next to Westgate, the bus stop at the cast member parking lot. You can sign out up to five uniforms at a time (and it is a lot like shopping), you can either clean them yourself or turn them back in when you're done and sign out five more. I can't bring myself to pass up free laundry, so I turn them back in after I wear them. The problem is that all but one of the shirts in my size suddenly disappeared (I assume they were signed out by someone who elected to do the laundry themselves), so lately I have been going every day to turn in one of the two shirts left that fit me, pick up the one I turned in yesterday, repeat.

-Harry

[HarryFromMarydelDE]

Great video, although I thought the last line was a little sinister: "and once within these walls, no less than the children of Hamelin, they are enthralled."

-Harry

[HarryFromMarydelDE]

As far as I know "utilidor" is not the official name of the tunnel system. I believe they are officially referred to as "tunnels".

Also, when are you bringing me that book? If it is better for you I can stop by your place tomorrow afternoon when I get off work about 4:00.

I'm pretty sure it's the other way around, utilidor is official and tunnel is the nickname.

-Harry