49.5 - RetroMagic Event Details and Tickets!

49.5 - RetroMagic Event Details and Tickets!

Author: Lake Buena Vista Historical Society May 12, 2019 Duration: 31:28
The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society cordially invites you to our 5th Anniversary Celebration: Tickets Tickets will go on sale May 18th at 1pm EST at this link: Event Details EPCOT Forever VIP Reception and Viewing* (Saturday October 12th) – Approx 8:30p-10:30p – Enjoy a beverage and selection of snacks on the shore of the World Showcase Lagoon for a once in a lifetime chance to watch the new nightime show alongside all of our RetroMagic VIPs! (Includes admission RetroMagic Celebration on 10/13) RetroMagic Celebration and Luncheon (Sunday October 13th) – 10a-5p, Contemporary Resort – Join us in the historic Ballroom of the Americas at the Contemporary resort for a day filled with stories and never before seen photos and artifacts from Disney legends, Cast Members, music and more! RetroMagic VIPs Disney LegendBob Gurr Disney LegendRolly Crump** Disney LegendRon Logan Disney LegendTom Nabbe Disney ImagineerTom K. Morris Ron Schneider Disney ImagineerJim Sarno Ali Olmo Michael Campbell Tammy Tuckey Jeff Blyth Lisa Bastoni RetroMagic Highlights The event schedule will be published in plenty of time to plan your day.  Our VIP presenters and the RetroWDW/LBVHistory team will include presentations related to: Walt Disney World: A Kingdom in Florida with Disney Legends Bob Gurr and Tom Nabbe The Spectacle of SpectroMagic with Ron Logan Exclusive video interview with Rolly Crump Building EPCOT with Imagineer Tom K. Morris & Artist Jim Sarno The Fort Wilderness Railroad with Michael Campbell Birthdayland with original Dreamfinder Ron Schneider The American Adventure in Song: A discussion and performance of “Two Brothers” by original artist Ali Olmo accompanied by Tammy Tuckey Presenting The World in 360 Degrees: A Discussion with Jeff Blyth director of Circlevision films including Wonders of China, Timekeeper and more. The Age of Information: Original Communicore attraction song performed by Lisa Bastoni, granddaughter of the original attraction artist RARE never before seen artifacts including the original SMRT-1 model! Presentation of never before seen private films of WDW and a home movie of EPCOT Center from 1985 Special RetroWDW gift for all attendees! This is a family friendly event, children are welcome as long as they have a ticket (Children 3 and under do not require a ticket) And much, much, more! *All presentation content is tentative and subject to change. RetroMagic Lunch Break Contemporary Resort’s Executive Chef and his team will present History in the Baking: The original Handwich. A build your own Handwich luncheon buffet is included with your ticket.  Of course that won’t be the only throwback surprise in the lunch offerings. Light nonalcoholic refreshments Pricing EPCOT Forever VIP Reception* (Saturday October 12th) & Retromagic (Sunday, October 13th)  – $225 per person – Tickets are limited due to venue restrictions! EPCOT Forever VIP Reception ONLY* (Saturday October 12th) – $150 per person – Tickets are limited due to venue restrictions! RetroMagic Celebration (Sunday, October 13th)  – $100 per person. *Theme Park admission is required for EPCOT Forever VIP Reception. ** Appearing via pre-recorded video interview Tickets do NOT include admission to any Walt Disney World Theme Park, parking or other Disney imposed fees/charges. All ticket purchases are final; refunds will only be provided if the entire event is cancelled. RetroWDW reserves the right to change venues and modify the plans to as required by Disney Event Services. This is a private event is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World or D23. Merchandise: T-shirts and more are available at www.retrowdw.com/supportus Proceeds of this event benefit the Lake Buena Vista Historical Socieyt. Event Sponsorships welcome; Interesting service trades will be considered, please contact info@lbvhistory.org for more information. Notice: Filming, photography, and other recording will take place this event. By attendi

The Retro Disney World Podcast from the Lake Buena Vista Historical Society is a deep, conversational dive into the layers of history embedded in the Vacation Kingdom. Each monthly episode gathers four hosts with a shared passion for peeling back the contemporary veneer to examine what came before. Their discussions are less about listing facts and more about reconstructing the experience of a place in time, focusing on the architectural choices, attraction designs, and overall atmosphere that defined eras from the ambitious pre-opening plans up through the resort's evolution roughly twenty-five years ago. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a thoughtful look at how the park's physical and imaginative landscapes were built, changed, and live on in collective memory. You'll hear detailed recollections and analysis of spaces that are now closed but whose influence persists, understanding why certain elements resonate so powerfully. The podcast operates at the intersection of cultural study, travel memory, and societal observation, making it a unique resource for anyone who believes the story of a place is found in its details, transitions, and vanished corners. Tune in for a consistently engaging and richly specific exploration of Walt Disney World's past, thoughtfully preserved in audio form.
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98.5 RetroMagic June Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 27:22
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97 Music of EPCOT Center [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:15:12
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