Walt Disney World has changed significantly since opening in 1982. This gallery consists of never before published vintage photos from the early days at Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World has changed significantly since opening day in 1972. Over the years, the castle has transformed into a giant birthday cake, the character costumes have been updated, and attractions have changed. The vintage images below are previously unpublished. All credit is given to the image provider.
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- Provided by: Glenn Rueb Date: 1996
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Glenn Rueb Date: 1977
- Provided by: Glenn Rueb Date: 1978
- Provided by: Glenn Rueb Date: 1986
- Provided by: Donnie Roldan Wannamaker Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Donnie Roldan Wannamaker Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Donnie Roldan Wannamaker Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Glenn Rueb Date: 1977
- Provided by: Joe Logan Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Joe Logan Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Joe Logan Date: Unknown River Country
- Provided by: Joseph Madden Date: Unknown 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
- Provided by: Joseph Madden Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Joseph Madden Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Joseph Madden Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Joseph Madden Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Joseph Madden Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Joseph Madden Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Kelly O’Shaughnessy Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Marilyn Garfinkel Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Marilyn Garfinkel Date: 1996
- Provided by: Marilyn Garfinkel Date: Unknown
- Provided by: Melanie Caputo Date: Unknown
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