Walt Disney World
1) 1968 RCA Communications Propsoal
This is one of my favorite pieces - a wonderfully-illustrated RCA proposal to design WDW's communication systems.
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2) 1969 Pre-opening Brochure
Marketing material used in the midway point of construction, two years before the park opened.
3) 1973 Carousel of Progress Move to WDW
This document covers the costs to move the CoP from Disneyland to Walt Disney World where it officially opened on 1/15/1975.
4) 1971 Hotel Procedures
A pre-opening booklet detailing reservation processes at WDW hotels.
5) Project Florida
A retired Orlando Public Library copy of the Project Florida book made in the spirit of the Florida Project movie.
6) 1982 Audio Animatronic Manual
66-page, detailed manual covering the operations of AA figures.
7) WDW Residential Community
A 1968 WED proposal for a residential community at Walt Disney World. An outside consultant was used to create the document.
8) WDW Financials
Detailed list of costs for Walt Disney World as of late August / early September 1971.
10) WDW Construction Photos
WED aerial construction photos of Walt Disney World used to show progress to Disney executives.
11) WDW Guide For "Representatives"
1969 publication for Disney employees as the company gears up to create Walt Disney World.
12) Nomenclature
Guide
Marty Sklar authored this 1971 guide to the proper names for many elements of Walt Disney World.
13) Audience Research Guide
1976 publication with insights into demographics of WDW visitors based on a 1975 mail survey to 14,000 guests.
14) Table Service Guide
Very detailed early 1980s Disney University guide to serving food at WDW restaurants.
15) WDW News #1
April 1970 edition (#1) of this oversized publication covering WDW construction
16) WDW Travel Agent Binder
Binder containing multiple brochures for WDW-related hotels both on and off property.
17) WDW Preview Brochure
Colorful 1971 brochure for WDW with particular emphasis on the Preview Center.
18) Rides & Attractions Report
1973 report detailing many different types of performance data for each ride at WDW including attendance levels, hours worked, trip times and capacity.
19) WDW Press Kit
1984 press kit with new news about Walt Disney World in 1984 including ticket prices, Summer additions and vacation packages.
20) Capital Expenditure Report
1971/72 file detailing costs for multiple projects at Walt Disney World and some at Disneyland as well.
21) Monorail Brochure
1982 publication with an overview of the Mark IV monorail system
23) "Flash 4500"
9/30/71 WDW Employee bulletin preparing cast members for the big day "tomorrow" - when the park would open for the first time.
24) WDW Trademark Guide
1977 pamphlet containing an overview of how the Walt Disney World trademark can and cannot be used.
25) WDW Preview Brochure
Variation of a preview brochure for Walt Disney World with "Opens October 1971" on the cover
26) WDW Opening Ceremonies Master Script
150-page document detailing the entertainment, food and logistics of the three-day opening event 10-23-71 to 10-25-71.
27) Polynesian Hotel Handbook
Pre-opening cast member booklet detailing the design and features of the Polynesian.
