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Modern Marvels - Walt Disney World (History Channel)x$7.54
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Clandestine land grabs. A maze of hidden tunnels. High-ranking Army and Navy officers. Secret technology known only to a handful of carefully chosen insiders. Cloaked in secrecy for years the project began as one of the world's biggest most ambitious and little-known undertakings. Military research installation? No Walt Disney World. Orlando's Walt Disney World is not only the most visited theme park in the world it's also the most technologically advanced. From a network of underground tunnels connecting the various regions of the park to the space-age propulsion technology called linear synchronous motors Disney has been at the leading edge of theme park technology since it invented the theme park with the opening of Disneyland in 1954. Soaring castles sleek monorails life-like animatronics Modern Marvels: Walt Disney World takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the ingenious technology and incredible engineering feats that went into building the 27000 acre complex.DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene SelectionSystem Requirements:Running Time 100 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 733961745665 Manufacturer No: AAE-74566
MPN: AAE-74566 - UPC: 733961745665
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Nice, Overall Look at WDW
By A3IM9SBJGTPV3U on 2006-02-04
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.
The Truth About What Is On The Modern Marvels: Walt Disney World
By on 2006-01-04
On March 28 get ready to got behind the scenes of Walt Disney World! This tells the history starting from the success of Steamboat Willie to Walt Disney World what it is today. A sneak peak at Expedition Everest is included. This TV show goes behind the doors of the most popular attractions. The main thing to learn about is synchronous motors, Soaring castles, sleek monorails and life-like animatronics. Watch and learn why so may people love Walt Disney World. The run time is two hours. Enjoy!
Awesome Insights
By A3LH8ERF56ALVO on 2006-04-01
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.
There's magic even in the technology!
By on 2006-05-29
Here's what the back says:
It is a magical place, full of animated storybook characters, majestic castles, thrilling rides, 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 27,000-acre Walt Disney World complex.
My review:
Very informative, and great for anyone who likes the thrill of theme parks and the technologies behind them!
Inexpensive Backstage Tour
By A1KKIA6JUFGUNZ on 2006-10-11
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.
- There's magic even in the technology!
By on 2006-05-29
Here's what the back says:
It is a magical place, full of animated storybook characters, majestic castles, thrilling rides, 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 27,000-acre Walt Disney World complex.
My review:
Very informative, and great for anyone who likes the thrill of theme parks and the technologies behind them!
- Modern Marvels - Walt Disney World
By A18Z8AIPCSXUEA on 2006-07-05
We loved this DVD! It is great for kids of ALL ages! This DVD is a MUST HAVE for all who love Disney!
- great
By on 2006-09-11
this show was like so amazing im 15 not 13 or anything but it was really good and interesting and i never like shows like this but the episode on disney world toatlally got my attention! im probably gonna buy it
- FANTASTIC!!!
By A1KZRMUQOZBOXY on 2007-01-26
This is a MUST for Disney fans. Besides showing images from rides that are not on Disney DVDs, they present much information about the construction of the parks and the backstage of WDW. The DVD presents everything in a chronological order, separated according to the theme parks and it includes the uptodate information, like the Expedition Everest ride.
It's a pity not having subtitles. But I really recommend it.
- Awesome Disney Info.
By A3LCMVEOSV3JAX on 2007-01-09
Bought this as a xmas gift for my husband and kids. After a recent trip to Disney, this was an amazing video to watch. I have passed it along to friends to see as well since the information was exceptional. I would recommend it to anyone who has been to Disney as well as to those who have not been.
- As an engineer and Disney fan, I had geat fun and learning!
By A2G30E9KB5E4SV on 2007-04-21
Really the only thing that I miss is not been able to share it with many of my Spanish-speaking friends and family members because it lacks audio in other languages or subtitles. Otherwise, I fell more inclined to keep returning to the Happiest Place on Earth.
- Very Informative
By A2H946SVG6HMB1 on 2007-09-10
This short film was very interesting. Although somewhat dated as many of the newer attractions are not discussed, i think that it is a must for any disney nut.
- Broad overview, little new info
By A3S59C42HXO8JA on 2008-04-21
The Discovery Channel's 1-hour show is great for newbies to "the World" who are just starting vacation planning or have recently been. The show is a little dated now, as Soarin has been in Epcot for awhile. There is little that's new information for Disney's frequent visitors. Still, it's cool to see the Utilidors and the computer rooms that run the rides. I just wish it was longer and more detailed. For what it is, it's a little overpriced.
- ExtinctAttractions.com loves this dvd
By A3GF82I7S6B2WY on 2006-04-10
We found this book to be a great re-source in our research for our
historical DVDs that cover Disneyland and Disney World featuring
interviews with Disney legends like Art Linkletter, Roy Disney,
Bob Gurr and other amazing Disney Legends. Our DVDs feature
more specific ride info and this one is great for overall.
ExtinctAttractions.com
We recomend this book!!
- How the Magic was built!
By A1HWYM4JQXY1SX on 2007-09-27
This video is amazing! It shows how each park was built with some focus on the Magic Kindom and the utilidors (first time that I see footage of them!), how Soarin' was built, on how the Epcot fireworks were created, on the Tower of Terror construction and finally on how the Tree of Life was built on an oil rig platform as well as the Kilimanjaro safari. This is a focus on how the park were built and not on the shows. I just wished there was some explanation on how Fantasmic! was built... Otherwise it is a very well made production. For any Walt Disney world fan that wants to know how the parks were created; it took more than pixie dust to make them appear in central Florida!
- Modern Marvels - Walt Disney World
By A1BNX3WH827D01 on 2007-11-13
I found this DVD to to OK at best! Having traveled to WDW 30> times and being a DVC Owner I found the DVD to provide little useful information, wish I had the dollars back I spent on the DVD. Actually gave the DVD to a family member that has never been to WDW.
- never enough info!
By A1ZD1T2T5BI30L on 2007-12-03
dvd was great. lots of interesting stuff to see. interesting to see behind the scenes stuff a the parks. like most disney fans, it is hard to satisfy that insatiable appetite for all things disney. would have like to have seen and learned more but they have squeezed in a fair bit.
- WOW
By A1896HDZSBTKQO on 2008-04-11
The Disney fanatic's Dream! Behind the scenes to the extreme. Learn the secrets to the Disney Magic and how the whole thing functions and is soo perfect!
- A Great Overview of Disney World
By A258UAEHLV0VXW on 2008-07-26
If you are a Disney fan or theme park junkie, then this DVD is an amazing item to have. It gives a great history of the creation of Disney World and insight on all of magic that makes Walt Disney World the Happiest Place on Earth. This DVD along with Disney's 2 Disc Treasures collection on Disneyland is a perfect companion to this DVD, this way, you'll have the best of both worlds!
- Terrific DVD
By AJ1J5WG7AJ8IZ on 2008-08-25
If you're a Disney fan this is a great buy - the amount of interesting facts revealed about WDW is astounding. This is also quite up-to-date as it covers Epcot's Soarin' but was produced just prior to Animal Kingdom's Everest opening. If you've had great holidays at WDW you will may just enjoy it for seeing so many familiar rides and sights and if you're looking to go back this could be an invaluable planning tool to make sure you don't miss out on the best WDW has to offer!
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