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And if you enjoy these unusual slices of Disney history, be sure to explore more posts in the WDW Bits & Pieces series for more oddities and hidden moments from the Vacation Kingdom's earliest days. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtuUT #Disney #Vintage #DisneyWorld
"Every Thursday evening through June, children of Vacation Kingdom employees are “on stage” starring in “Small Fashion-a-tions” at the Contemporary Resort." https://lttr.ai/AtuUS #Disney #Vintage #DisneyWorld
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Small Fashion-a-tions is exactly the kind of forgotten gem that makes early Contemporary Resort Walt Disney World history so fascinating. Read the full article: Small Fashion-a-tions at the Contemporary Resort ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtuUR #Disney #Vintage #DisneyWorld
Also, the fact that senior citizens were able to purchase a single admission that included unlimited use of the Magic Kingdom attractions was interesting. Read the full article: Senior Citizen Week at the Magic Kingdom? ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtuUM #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
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These tickets are available by advance sale only, and enable Seniors to enjoy one full day's unlimited use of all Magic Kingdom attractions. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Atw22 #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
The excitement begins May 7-13, when the Magic Kingdom rolls out the red carpet to those guests 55 and over during Senior Citizens Week. Read the full article: Senior Citizen Week at the Magic Kingdom? ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtuUK #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
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Stepping outside my usual Imaginerding content for something personal. My son just launched Minds Uncharted, a life coaching practice for neurodivergent people. He's neurodivergent himself, and he built this because he believes real understanding comes from lived experience. www.mindsuncharted.com
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If you archive enough Disneyland stuff, eventually you end up with some oddball things you can't explain. Here's a 1990s concept for "Disney's Entertainment City" outside the Main Entrance you have definitely never seen before.
Long before FastPass, Magic Bands, or after-hours events, Walt Disney World was already finding creative ways to make guests feel special — including an entire week dedicated to older visitors. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtKp3 #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
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Senior Citizens Week at the Magic Kingdom is a wonderful reminder that Walt Disney World has always gone the extra mile to welcome guests of every age. Read the full article: Senior Citizen Week at the Magic Kingdom? ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtKp2 #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
"Senior Citizens Week at the Magic Kingdom was a real thing, and in May 1973, guests 55 and older were treated to discounted tickets, live entertainment, and a front-row seat to some exciting new park additions." https://lttr.ai/AtKp1 #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
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The October/November 1973 Walt Disney World News shares information for the guests on renting wheel chairs and strollers Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtKp0 #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
The story of Magic Kingdom strollers is a surprisingly charming peek into how guest experience has evolved over more than 50 years. Read the full article: Vintage Strollers at the Magic Kingdom! ▸ https://lttr.ai/Atrsx #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
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"In the July 29, 1972 Eyes & Ears Cast Member Newsletter, we meet Mark Meyers of the Magic Kingdom stroller shop." https://lttr.ai/AtKpy #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
"Long before the days of double-wide jogger strollers taking over Main Street, U.S.A., the Magic Kingdom was already renting baby buggies by the thousands — and for just 75 cents a day!" https://lttr.ai/AtKpx #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
Backstage at our Magic Kingdom stroller shop Mark Meyers assembles one of 1,260 baby buggies available to daily guests. Read the full article: Vintage Strollers at the Magic Kingdom! ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtKpw #Disney #MagicKingdom #Vintage
We must constantly remind each guest that were glad that he or she is here—with us—as our guest…that he or she belongs in Walt Disney World. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtKpv #DisneyWorld #Disney
From 75-cent baby buggies in 1972 to the stroller rentals available under the Walt Disney World Railroad Station today, it's amazing to see how this small but essential piece of the Magic Kingdom experience has stood the test of time. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtKpu #Disney #MagicKingdom
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It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!
In a world that often struggles to extend basic kindness across differences, Disney was teaching its cast members to check their prejudices at the door and make every guest feel like a VIP. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtlgQ #DisneyWorld #Disney
Did you work as a cast member at Walt Disney World in the early years? Read the full article: Disney: Accept People As They Are! ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtKpr #DisneyWorld #Disney
"The original Disney World employee manual, known as ‘Destination…Walt Disney World,' laid out a clear and remarkably progressive vision for how cast members should treat every single guest who walked through the gates." https://lttr.ai/AtKpq #DisneyWorld #Disney
Let's take al look at Disney's thoughts on accepting people as they are, specifically the guests that were visiting the Vacation Kingdom. Read the full article: Disney: Accept People As They Are! ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtKpp #DisneyWorld #Disney
You can see another one of the family room chairs and the spiral stairway that led to the lower level. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtKpl #DisneyWorld #History #Vintage
Long before Disney World became the most visited theme park on the planet, its founders understood that the guest experience began with the people delivering it. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtKpk #DisneyWorld #Disney
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I do hope these Treehouse Villas photos bring back some great memories of vacations past. Read the full article: Treehouse Villas Photos at Walt Disney World ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtKpj #DisneyWorld #History #Vintage
Vintage Treehouse Villas Photos at Walt Disney World Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtKph #DisneyWorld #History #Vintage
The Treehouse Villas had two bedrooms upstairs, along with a family room and kitchen/dining area. Read the full article: Treehouse Villas Photos at Walt Disney World ▸ https://lttr.ai/AtKpe #DisneyWorld #History #Vintage
