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The Wilderness Lodge Saga – Part Two

October 3, 2018 by Jim Korkis

– Jim heads to the woods and explores the backstories behind the Walt Disney World hotel.

The Wilderness Lodge Saga – Part One

September 26, 2018 by Jim Korkis

– Jim checks out some stories behind the creation of the Walt Disney World hotel.

The Original Disney Institute Story

September 19, 2018 by Jim Korkis

– Jim explores the history of the WDW campus that housed ‘the business behind the magic.’

Walt Disney’s EPCOT ’66 Film Debut

July 11, 2018 by Jim Korkis

– Jim looks at the special movie that was It was filmed just six days before Walt was diagnosed with cancer.

The 1965 Florida Press Conference

July 4, 2018 by Jim Korkis

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The Burbank Disney-MGM Studios That Never Was

June 20, 2018 by Jim Korkis

– Jim looks at the Eisner-era idea that never manifested.

Things You Probably Never Knew About Walt Disney World

April 4, 2018 by Jim Korkis

– Jim takes a look the story behind a one-time transportation plan, the entrance archways, and the Crossroads shopping center.

Native American Culture at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

February 28, 2018 by Jim Korkis

– Jim checks in to some of the stories from the Walt Disney World hotel.

Remembering the Universe of Energy

September 13, 2017 by Jim Korkis

– Jim looks back on an original Epcot attraction.

Remembering the Great Movie Ride

September 6, 2017 by Jim Korkis

– Jim pays homage to the Hollywood Studios iconic attraction as it final scene fades.

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