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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
River Country - Vintage WDW
As promised, here is part one of my River Country video podcast. This is a compilation of pictures and videos I collected of the internet over the years. I wish I could remember where I got them all from to give everyone proper credit.
River Country was Walt Disney World's premier water park located on Bay Lake. The theming of the "Old Swimmin' Hole" was top notch. With the views of the Contemporary resort in the background, added a nice contrast. Kind of like seeing Tomorrowland from Main Street USA.
Whoop N' Holler Hollow: Two water slides, one was actually longer than the other. (160 ft and 260ft)
Slippery Slide Falls: Two short water slides that dropped you into a pool (which was always warmer than Bay Cove). The drop seemed very high when I was young, and the drop is where the "falls" come in to play with the name.
White Water Rapids: A 330 foot, tube ride. By no means was this a lazy river, it had drops and whirlpools you could get stuck in. My brothers and I had a game to see who could stay on the rapids the longest. A Disney Cast Member would usually push you along if you floated to long in one area.
Bay Cove: Had the tire swing, the Boom Swing, the zip line.
Cypress Point Nature Trail: Go see the birds as you walk along a trail near River Country.
All in all, I had a lot of great memories from River Country, it was the first "Water Park" I had ever been to, the first water slide I had ever gone on, and the first tube ride.
Enjoy the video! Part two will be posted tomorrow.
River Country was Walt Disney World's premier water park located on Bay Lake. The theming of the "Old Swimmin' Hole" was top notch. With the views of the Contemporary resort in the background, added a nice contrast. Kind of like seeing Tomorrowland from Main Street USA.
Whoop N' Holler Hollow: Two water slides, one was actually longer than the other. (160 ft and 260ft)
Slippery Slide Falls: Two short water slides that dropped you into a pool (which was always warmer than Bay Cove). The drop seemed very high when I was young, and the drop is where the "falls" come in to play with the name.
White Water Rapids: A 330 foot, tube ride. By no means was this a lazy river, it had drops and whirlpools you could get stuck in. My brothers and I had a game to see who could stay on the rapids the longest. A Disney Cast Member would usually push you along if you floated to long in one area.
Bay Cove: Had the tire swing, the Boom Swing, the zip line.
Cypress Point Nature Trail: Go see the birds as you walk along a trail near River Country.
All in all, I had a lot of great memories from River Country, it was the first "Water Park" I had ever been to, the first water slide I had ever gone on, and the first tube ride.
Enjoy the video! Part two will be posted tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Walt Disney World Grand Opening - Part 6
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Walt Disney World Grand Opening Part 5
Here is part 5 of the Grand Opening of Walt Disney World, as part of the Wonderful World of Disney Special. I still find the scenes with Johnathan Winters almost intolerable, but the scenes of early Walt Disney World make up for it.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Walt Disney World Grand Opening TV Special
Here is the grand opening of Walt Disney World on the Wonderful World of Disney. I never saw this special until recently, even I have to admit it's pretty bad. But looking at all the classic Walt Disney World images is pretty fun! I'll take the bad with the good! I'll be posting part 2 tomorrow.
Friday, February 18, 2011
20,000 Leagues under the sea.
With Fantasy Land about to become "vintage", I wanted to take a look back at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This submarine attraction was a major staple in Fantasy Land for years before being closed in 1994. Reports state that it was very costly to maintain and had a very low load capacity, thus creating very long lines. (Long lines at WDW? I don't believe it!) I do remember how immersive the experience was. (Or should I say "submersive") When I was young, I was convinced we actually went deep underwater.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
White Water Rapids
Ah, River Country, Walt Disney World! I remember this drop at the end, when I was little - it seemed so BIG! I know this is tame by todays standards, but I really enjoyed the white water rapids. My brothers and I had a game to see who could make the ride last the longest by getting hung up in some of the pools they had. Eventually a cast member would "push" us on our way!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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