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I think its only fair to start this review by saying I have not been to Disney World (Yet!). I say this because this lack of experience causes me to be more euphoric about this video then someone who, say, grew up in Orlando and has an annual pass.

The DVD checks in at one hour and 19 minutes. Its a behind the scene documentary of Walt Disney World Resort originally airing on The History Channel. The story starts by showcasing Walt Disney and the creation of Disneyland in California. It then progresses to the early planning stages of Disney World including secretly buying land for dollars an acre. Once the people of Orlando figured out it was Disney buying the land, prices shot up to hundreds per acre.

Many old school and new school imagineers are interviewed in this documentary including Marty Sklar and Joe Rhode. They tell neat stories about building the park and attractions. The DVD goes back stage and underground as well as show cases certain attractions and ends discussing Expedition Everest which at the time was not yet completed.

My whole family enjoyed the DVD and we have watched it twice. I highly recommend at least renting it once even if you are ultra familiar with Disney World. There are great vintage video clips and interesting stories that you won’t find anywhere else.

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