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An account looking at the historical past of the Walt Disney Company through a visual medium. Fan account and not representative of The Walt Disney Company.
Muppet*Vision 3D opened with Disney-MGM Studios in 1991 as one of the last projects Jim Henson worked on. The attraction blended 3D film, in-theater effects, and classic Muppet chaos, bringing guests into Muppet Labs for a showcase that perfectly captured Henson’s humor and heart
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Muppet*Vision 3D opened with Disney-MGM Studios in 1991 as one of the last projects Jim Henson worked on. The attraction blended 3D film, in-theater effects, and classic Muppet chaos, bringing guests into Muppet Labs for a showcase that perfectly captured Henson’s humor and heart
“It’s Tough to be a Bug!” opened with Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998, bringing guests under the Tree of Life for a 3D look at the world from an insect’s perspective. Hosted by Flik, the show featured original effects and humor before closing in 2025.
November 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“It’s Tough to be a Bug!” opened with Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998, bringing guests under the Tree of Life for a 3D look at the world from an insect’s perspective. Hosted by Flik, the show featured original effects and humor before closing in 2025.
From 1982-2006 Living with the Land (formerly Listen to the Land) had a cast member operating the front of the boat and providing narration along the 20 minute journey.
The cast member would primarily speak about the specific plants in the greenhouse portion of the attraction
The cast member would primarily speak about the specific plants in the greenhouse portion of the attraction
November 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
From 1982-2006 Living with the Land (formerly Listen to the Land) had a cast member operating the front of the boat and providing narration along the 20 minute journey.
The cast member would primarily speak about the specific plants in the greenhouse portion of the attraction
The cast member would primarily speak about the specific plants in the greenhouse portion of the attraction
Dinosaurs as seen during the opening animatronic scene for the Universe of Energy at EPCOT Center.
This attraction closed in 2017 and is now home to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
This attraction closed in 2017 and is now home to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Dinosaurs as seen during the opening animatronic scene for the Universe of Energy at EPCOT Center.
This attraction closed in 2017 and is now home to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
This attraction closed in 2017 and is now home to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
View of Tomorrowland at Disneyland prior to the New Tomorrowland reimagining of 1998.
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
View of Tomorrowland at Disneyland prior to the New Tomorrowland reimagining of 1998.
View of EPCOT Center under construction at the Walt Disney World Resort.
In the foreground you can see the France Pavilion being constructed with Spaceship Earth and Future World in the background.
In the foreground you can see the France Pavilion being constructed with Spaceship Earth and Future World in the background.
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
View of EPCOT Center under construction at the Walt Disney World Resort.
In the foreground you can see the France Pavilion being constructed with Spaceship Earth and Future World in the background.
In the foreground you can see the France Pavilion being constructed with Spaceship Earth and Future World in the background.
The Starspeeder 3000 as seen in the queue of Star Tours with the original white and blue color scheme.
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Starspeeder 3000 as seen in the queue of Star Tours with the original white and blue color scheme.
Rivers of Light was a nighttime spectacular that ran at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from 2017-2019 in its original formatting. The show featured water effects, projection mapping, fire effects, and even live performers!
What did you think of this show and would you welcome it back?
What did you think of this show and would you welcome it back?
November 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Rivers of Light was a nighttime spectacular that ran at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from 2017-2019 in its original formatting. The show featured water effects, projection mapping, fire effects, and even live performers!
What did you think of this show and would you welcome it back?
What did you think of this show and would you welcome it back?
Concept art for Spaceship Earth and EPCOT Center by legendary Imagineer, Herb Ryman.
November 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Concept art for Spaceship Earth and EPCOT Center by legendary Imagineer, Herb Ryman.
Actress Elisabeth Shue (best known for playing Ali Mills in the Karate Kid and Sera in Leaving Las Vegas) filming a scene for the Body Wars attraction at Epcot Center as Dr. Cynthia Lair.
In this scene Dr. Lair is seen interacting with a giant splinter.
In this scene Dr. Lair is seen interacting with a giant splinter.
November 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Actress Elisabeth Shue (best known for playing Ali Mills in the Karate Kid and Sera in Leaving Las Vegas) filming a scene for the Body Wars attraction at Epcot Center as Dr. Cynthia Lair.
In this scene Dr. Lair is seen interacting with a giant splinter.
In this scene Dr. Lair is seen interacting with a giant splinter.
Marty Sklar and John Hench review a model for EPCOT Center and are accompanied by numerous pieces of concept art for the future park.
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Marty Sklar and John Hench review a model for EPCOT Center and are accompanied by numerous pieces of concept art for the future park.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Centre Town, Old Port Royale (1988-2017)
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Centre Town, Old Port Royale (1988-2017)
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
One of my favorite parts of the resort was Centre Town as it put you right in the middle of a Caribbean village as you browsed local shops for a meal any time of the day, and always under a blue sky.
Cinderella Castle covered with snow at Tokyo Disneyland in 1984. ⠀
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cinderella Castle covered with snow at Tokyo Disneyland in 1984. ⠀
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
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After seeing Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World after all of these years this image always blows me away with how peaceful and quiet it is!
The Land Pavilion interior space (1993-2005)⠀
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Land Pavilion interior space (1993-2005)⠀
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
For myself, this is The Land Pavilion that I know and love. Vibrant colors, working hot air balloons, and the chlorine fountain with the umbrella seating. ⠀
I can still smell the chlorine from the fountain.
“Halt, unbeliever! Disturb the treasure of the gods, and you shall all pay with your lives.”
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“Halt, unbeliever! Disturb the treasure of the gods, and you shall all pay with your lives.”
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
The Anubis scene on the Great Movie Ride went to show you that anything could happen at the movies after your Tour Guide returned to the tram.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (1989-2017)
Sorcerer Hat with the 100 Years of Magic marquee at Disney-MGM Studios to celebrate Walt Disney’s 100th birthday.
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sorcerer Hat with the 100 Years of Magic marquee at Disney-MGM Studios to celebrate Walt Disney’s 100th birthday.
In 1983, Disney Channel nearly launched “Dreamfinders”, a live-action show based on EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination. Dreamfinder and Figment would guide kids through “The Realm of Imagination” to solve problems creatively. A promo aired, but the show never did.
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In 1983, Disney Channel nearly launched “Dreamfinders”, a live-action show based on EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination. Dreamfinder and Figment would guide kids through “The Realm of Imagination” to solve problems creatively. A promo aired, but the show never did.
Cinderella Castle under construction at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cinderella Castle under construction at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort.
In this photo we see a Viking ship sailing through the fog in the World Showcase Lagoon. ⠀
The Norway Pavilion opened to guests on May 6, 1988 and was the last brand new pavilion to open at World Showcase. ⠀
The Norway Pavilion opened to guests on May 6, 1988 and was the last brand new pavilion to open at World Showcase. ⠀
November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In this photo we see a Viking ship sailing through the fog in the World Showcase Lagoon. ⠀
The Norway Pavilion opened to guests on May 6, 1988 and was the last brand new pavilion to open at World Showcase. ⠀
The Norway Pavilion opened to guests on May 6, 1988 and was the last brand new pavilion to open at World Showcase. ⠀
In one of my favorite Magic Kingdom pictures we get to see 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in the foreground with the Skyway and Space Mountain in the background.
This photograph was taken roughly where the entrance to New Fantasyland is today near Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
This photograph was taken roughly where the entrance to New Fantasyland is today near Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
In one of my favorite Magic Kingdom pictures we get to see 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in the foreground with the Skyway and Space Mountain in the background.
This photograph was taken roughly where the entrance to New Fantasyland is today near Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
This photograph was taken roughly where the entrance to New Fantasyland is today near Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
Construction photo of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World while they were carving the rock work.
What I like about this photograph is that you get a real sense of scale and forced perspective used on the mountain with the construction workers standing right on top!
What I like about this photograph is that you get a real sense of scale and forced perspective used on the mountain with the construction workers standing right on top!
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Construction photo of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World while they were carving the rock work.
What I like about this photograph is that you get a real sense of scale and forced perspective used on the mountain with the construction workers standing right on top!
What I like about this photograph is that you get a real sense of scale and forced perspective used on the mountain with the construction workers standing right on top!
A portion of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights as seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios which closed prior to the construction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
This display was previously located on Residential Street before be moved to the Streets of America in 2006.
This display was previously located on Residential Street before be moved to the Streets of America in 2006.
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A portion of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights as seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios which closed prior to the construction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
This display was previously located on Residential Street before be moved to the Streets of America in 2006.
This display was previously located on Residential Street before be moved to the Streets of America in 2006.
Part of Epcot’s Lights of Winter framing Spaceship Earth (1994-2009)
This light show was synchronized to holiday music and was located between Future World and World Showcase.
This light show was synchronized to holiday music and was located between Future World and World Showcase.
November 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Part of Epcot’s Lights of Winter framing Spaceship Earth (1994-2009)
This light show was synchronized to holiday music and was located between Future World and World Showcase.
This light show was synchronized to holiday music and was located between Future World and World Showcase.
Early construction of Epcot Center and Spaceship Earth.
If you look closely at SSE you can see the spiral of the ride track and show scenes working slowly up the famous geodesic sphere.
If you look closely at SSE you can see the spiral of the ride track and show scenes working slowly up the famous geodesic sphere.
October 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Early construction of Epcot Center and Spaceship Earth.
If you look closely at SSE you can see the spiral of the ride track and show scenes working slowly up the famous geodesic sphere.
If you look closely at SSE you can see the spiral of the ride track and show scenes working slowly up the famous geodesic sphere.
Happy Halloween from Disney-MGM Studios!
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Standing tall above the Disney-MGM Studios skyline, the Earffel Tower became one of the park’s most recognizable icons. Modeled after classic studio water towers, it symbolized Hollywood’s golden age of studio lots.
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Standing tall above the Disney-MGM Studios skyline, the Earffel Tower became one of the park’s most recognizable icons. Modeled after classic studio water towers, it symbolized Hollywood’s golden age of studio lots.
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Halloween from Disney-MGM Studios!
🎃👻🎬
Standing tall above the Disney-MGM Studios skyline, the Earffel Tower became one of the park’s most recognizable icons. Modeled after classic studio water towers, it symbolized Hollywood’s golden age of studio lots.
🎃👻🎬
Standing tall above the Disney-MGM Studios skyline, the Earffel Tower became one of the park’s most recognizable icons. Modeled after classic studio water towers, it symbolized Hollywood’s golden age of studio lots.