Category Archives: History

30 great ways to celebrate 30 years of Epcot magic

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

“The most exciting, by far the most important part of our Florida project – in fact, the heart of everything we’ll be doing in Disney World — will be our experimental prototype city of tomorrow. We call it EPCOT.” – … Continue reading →

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Major changes in store for Disney’s Polynesian Resort?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Rumors have swirled for years about the future of Disney’s Polynesian Resort, the 40-year-old iconic hotel and one of the Magic Kingdom’s two original resorts. Affectionately known as “The Poly,” this sprawling 39-acre homage to the South Seas was one … Continue reading →

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Modern Retro Disney World: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

MODERN RETRO DISNEY WORLD This is the first in a regular series that will spotlight The Atomic Grog’s picks of the top “modern retro” features at the world’s top tourist mecca. Disney World is a vast ocean of fun and … Continue reading →

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Artists shine amid copious crowds at Walt Disney World’s 40th birthday party

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Photos: Jump to the gallery Previous coverage: Disney World celebrates 40 years of mid-century magic Related: A taste of paradise comes to Food and Wine Festival | More on Disney World Masses of mouse-minded fans flocked to the Magic Kingdom … Continue reading →

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Disney World celebrates 40 years of mid-century magic

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Related: A taste of paradise comes to Epcot Food and Wine Festival Previous: Disney World’s updated Enchanted Tiki Room has retro feel Disney World is still cool at 40 thanks to retro artists Shag, Kevin & Jody Walt Disney World … Continue reading →

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Back to the future: Disney World’s updated Enchanted Tiki Room has retro feel

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Previous post: Disney World’s Enchanted Tiki Room will reopen with vintage show With much fanfare, Walt Disney World’s Enchanted Tiki Room was back in business this week after being closed since January due to a mysterious fire that precipitated a … Continue reading →

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Disney World is still cool at 40 thanks to retro artists Shag, Kevin & Jody

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Shag’s Disney World 40th anniversary collection | Video Kevin Kidney & Jody Daily’s Disney World 40th anniversary collection Related: Enchanted Tiki Room will reopen Aug. 15 with vintage show It’s late 1972. I’m visiting my grandparents in South … Continue reading →

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