Nutra-Sweet Daisy

Diet Minute Maid can, Daisy Duck, 1986

Since Donald was on the Minute Maid can, it only makes sense that his sweet girlfriend, Daisy, would be featured on the Diet Minute Maid can in this series from Coca-cola celebrating Walt Disney World's 15th Anniversary in 1986.

The End of the World Magazine

World Magazine, 1977, back cover

The end of the World Magazine (see what I did there) from 1977 is filled with pictures and descriptions of new or upcoming or now extinct attractions at Walt Disney World.  Starting with "River Country: The Ol'Swimmin' Hole" on page 19 that was "...an excitingly new country....inside Fort Wilderness" but closed in 2001.  Page 24 introduces attractions "Just Around The Corner" including The Empress Lilly, The Main Street Electrical Parade and The Village Pavilion at the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, "...shaped as three adjoining hexagons, the new building will have the same weathered brick and cedar shingle exterior (with some added Victorian touches) as the rest of The Village."

In addition to these eminent new attractions, page 27 describes "World Showcase" where 10 to 30 nations may occupy the pavilions in...two facing semi-circular buildings."  Hmmm..... "Construction is scheduled to begin by late 1977."
Of course the Walt Disney World collector in me loves page 29 which highlights the various divisions that produce Disney merchandise.

The Other Side of the World

World Magazine, 1977, pg 9 -10

 
When we last left World Magazine, this 1977 glossy advertisement for Walt Disney World, page 8 introduced "The Other Side of the World."  Pages 9 - 18 describe "the Contemporary Resort Hotel, the Polynesian Village Resort Hotel, the Golf Resort and Fort Wilderness....where each person in your party will receive an identification card....(Your identification card is not valid in the Magic Kindom them park, however.)"  In between the resort pages is an excellent map of the entire Vacation Kingdom and Lake Buena Vista.  There were several variations of these caricature maps made in the 70's.  Enjoy!

Welcome to Our World

World Magazine, 1977

 

 

The World Magazine was an 8 1/2" x 11" mailer highlighting "...the diversity of Walt Disney World...as old as yesterday, as modern as tomorrow...."  This 30-page edition is from 1977 and covers everything from the Magic Kingdom, hotel & golf resorts, "Convention Magic" and a preview of EPCOT.  Below are the first 8 pages that describe "A Kingdom of Magic."  The entire magazine is filled with excellent vintage WDW images, including one of Hit Cat the English Cat from The Aristocats.  More to come....

Earn Your WDW Merit Badge

Walt Disney World Character Patch

 

Did you earn your Walt Disney World merit badge this summer?  There are a variety of these character patches and I have a few in my collection.  This first one features Mickey Mouse.  The 3" circular patch is the most common but there are a few exceptions, like the one of Figment.  It is presumed that these patches are from the early 80's based on the date of the similar EPCOT patch.