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It is a magical place full of animated storybook characters majestic castles thrilling rids and colorful parades. For over thirty-five years Walt Disney World has been welcoming and entertaining "kids" of all ages cultures and backgrounds. The world-famous Orlando theme park is not only the most visited in the world it's also the most technologically advanced. From a network of underground tunnels connecting various regions of the park to the space-age propulsion technology of linear synchronous motors the Disney dynasty has been on the leading edge of theme park innovation since the opening of Disneyland its first park in 1955. With soaring castles sleek monorails and lifelike animatronics THE HISTORY CHANNEL takes a behind-the-scenes look at the ingenious industry and incredible engineering feats that went into building the renowned 27000 acre Disney World complex. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful
By Kelly Kel
This History Channel produced documentary provides a nice, overall view behind the scenes at one of the world's most popular tourist attractions, Walt Disney World.
For those who have watched these specials before, there are going to be a number of things presented that you're already familiar with. The history on Walt Disney's purchase of the Florida land is here along with the building of Magic Kingdom, as well as construction on the other three parks: EPCOT Center, Disney-MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom.
The documentary does go underground to show you the underground tunnel system used by cast members and park management that keeps the show running above. You see the control room that ensures the functions of many popular attractions such as The Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.
A nice attribute to this documentary is how it shows the inner workings of WDW's famous daily parades. While seemingly simple, you get a taste of how these parades are, in and of themselves, a technological wonder.
You're also treated to a limited first look at Expedition Everest and the first free walking animatronic, Lucky the Walking Dinosaur. If you were unable to see this invention at Animal Kingdom last year, you can get a taste for the amazing piece of work this animatronic is (so amazing that it was featured in Time Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2003).
All in all, this DVD is a great way to familiarize yourself with the inner workings of the resort with a lot of new (as well as some old) material for Disney fans.
For those who have watched these specials before, there are going to be a number of things presented that you're already familiar with. The history on Walt Disney's purchase of the Florida land is here along with the building of Magic Kingdom, as well as construction on the other three parks: EPCOT Center, Disney-MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom.
The documentary does go underground to show you the underground tunnel system used by cast members and park management that keeps the show running above. You see the control room that ensures the functions of many popular attractions such as The Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.
A nice attribute to this documentary is how it shows the inner workings of WDW's famous daily parades. While seemingly simple, you get a taste of how these parades are, in and of themselves, a technological wonder.
You're also treated to a limited first look at Expedition Everest and the first free walking animatronic, Lucky the Walking Dinosaur. If you were unable to see this invention at Animal Kingdom last year, you can get a taste for the amazing piece of work this animatronic is (so amazing that it was featured in Time Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2003).
All in all, this DVD is a great way to familiarize yourself with the inner workings of the resort with a lot of new (as well as some old) material for Disney fans.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I rated this only four stars because the audio track on my DVD was out of sync with the video. It appears that the film to DVD transfer didn't compensate for the film audio being several frames ahead of the images.
On the other hand I now have images of the Utilidors. I managed to take two backstage tours of Walt Disney World during the 1990's. The Keys to the Kingdom tour and the three-park Backstage Magic tour were expensive and took up an entire day--but I thought them worth the trouble and expense. It took me three years to book the Backstage Magic tour, and for several good reasons I didn't get to take home photographs of the backstage areas such as the Utilidors. Modern Marvels provided me video images to keep these vital infrastructure of Walt's utopian village fresh in my mind.
I learned about the new Expedition Everest ride, and how the Tree of Life was grown by the Imagineers. I love the Monorail system and the Contemporary Resort--featured! This DVD lets me tour Walt Disney World and its secrets in the comfort of my home, without flying cross-country and putting up with crowds. It isn't "the real thing," but this DVD allows me to scratch my Walt Disney World itch until I get the time and a couple of thousand dollars to return to Orlando.
On the other hand I now have images of the Utilidors. I managed to take two backstage tours of Walt Disney World during the 1990's. The Keys to the Kingdom tour and the three-park Backstage Magic tour were expensive and took up an entire day--but I thought them worth the trouble and expense. It took me three years to book the Backstage Magic tour, and for several good reasons I didn't get to take home photographs of the backstage areas such as the Utilidors. Modern Marvels provided me video images to keep these vital infrastructure of Walt's utopian village fresh in my mind.
I learned about the new Expedition Everest ride, and how the Tree of Life was grown by the Imagineers. I love the Monorail system and the Contemporary Resort--featured! This DVD lets me tour Walt Disney World and its secrets in the comfort of my home, without flying cross-country and putting up with crowds. It isn't "the real thing," but this DVD allows me to scratch my Walt Disney World itch until I get the time and a couple of thousand dollars to return to Orlando.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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With not even being a big theme park fan, I found this program to be SO interesting. I actually saw it on TV but am now buying the DVD as a gift. It is fascinating to see Disneyland and Disney World come to life and all the thought and creativity that produced it. Anyone who has that curious streak and always ponders "How'd they do that?" or "I wonder how that works??" will LOVE this show.. it is SO COOL!
Sharon A.
Sharon A.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
lovely
this dvd while older definitely shows you some of the more whimsical sides of disney as well as how the concept for a whole new world took place
Published 1 month ago by Kimberly Osborne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
We like watching and seeing how disney world began and all the steps it took to make the world possible.
Published 2 months ago by Margaret M Schultz
5.0 out of 5 stars
great find
for any one who is going to disney world or just likes disney this is the dvd for them it takes them behind the secinds and shows them a disney like you have never had before
Published 3 months ago by clown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the show
The Show is greate and very informantion. I learned qutie abit about the Disney parks by watching it. Thank you
Published 4 months ago by Nate Sharmat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I'm a HUGE roller coaster and theme-park fan, so shows like this instantly capture my attention. "Modern Marvels" is the best show on the History Channel (in my humble... Read more
Published 4 months ago by AK-Jake
5.0 out of 5 stars
Disney fan
If you are a hardcore Disney fan, you should add this movie to your collection. I had seen it on TV many times before, and just had to own it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by legendyaj
4.0 out of 5 stars
Make Your Reservations and Pack Your Bags
This is by the History Channel, and provides enough real inside information on the imagineers, the animatronics, and all those terrific things Disney people actually invented,... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Barbara Frederick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelent!
Very in depth look at the story of Disney. Infrastructure backstage very cool and interesting. Never a boring moment, very well done for the time of the show.
Published 15 months ago by B. MATHEWS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent behind the scenes video
I very much enjoyed this behind the scenes video. I found it very interesting and it offered a lot of facts and pictures that I had not known before.
Published 22 months ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Informative!
This DVD is great for people who has never gone to Disney World and even to those who have gone all their lives. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Shoe
