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Jim’s Attic: Century 3

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Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. I miss the “Horizons” attraction at Epcot. I miss visiting Sea Castle Resort, … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: Century 3"
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Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Review of “Epcot: The First Thirty Years”

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Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Review of “Epcot: The First Thirty Years; An Unofficial Retrospective” by Jeff Lange and Kevin Yee Just in time for Epcot’s 30th Anniversary, Jeff Lange and Kevin Yee have written a new book that provides a panoramic overview of its attractions, both past and present. The book is not exactly a … Continue reading "Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Review of “Epcot: The First Thirty Years”"
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Epcot’s Horizons – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
In Part Two of my Horizons blog I’m going to take you on a ride through this great attraction. As many travel ads say, “Getting there is half the fun.” When guests entered the Horizons building, they found themselves in FuturePort, a Transportation Terminal of the future. A large departure board listed some of the … Continue reading "Epcot’s Horizons – Part Two"
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Epcot’s Horizons – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
Horizons I miss Horizons. This was a wonderful attraction that allowed me to be immersed in science fiction and science fact with a touch of Disney magic. It was grand in scope and possibilities. I’m sure when the Imagineers were designing Horizons they believed they were creating another Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion … Continue reading "Epcot’s Horizons – Part One"
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The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle

Posted on by Andrea McKenna
My last story left off in the late 1970s. After my 1975 trip, I wouldn’t be able to get back to the World until 1986. It sat at the back of my mind to make a return trip, but things got in the way, like college, jobs, layoffs, moves, lack of funds and the like. … Continue reading "The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle"
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