Disney Promotional Images From the Early 90′s

My awesome Aunt Mary, who lives and Florida and also happens to be an ex-Disney World employee, during her last visit brought me up a collection of promotional photos distributed by the Walt Disney World Corporation in the early 90′s to various publications in order to promote the Vacation Kingdom. I’ve decided to scan and share these images here.

Each image came with a bullet “presser” on the back, which I’ve also duplicated. It’s interesting to see how the company was touting itself.

Disclaimer: There images are obviously the property of Disney, and sanctioned for use by authorized media source; I am no such source. I’m hoping I can get away with this do to the fact the images are almost 20 years old and clearly not being used in any official capacity. There are posted here strictly out of obsessed Disney fandom. Please don’t sue me!

Disney Lights Up The Forth

The sky is set ablaze with fireworks above the Chinese Theater at Disney-MGM Studios. From 1996.

Twice The Terror

Susan and her daughter Valeria of Rome, N.Y., brace to take the plunge twice in one harrowing ride on the all-new Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney-MGM Studios. Disney Imagineers used cutting-edge ride technology to reprogram the five-scream thriller and nearly double the time Walt Disney World guests feel weightless as they travel frighteningly faster and farther on The Tower of Terror. From 1996.

Rocket Ships Above The Magic Kingdom

The Astro Orbiter is located in the center of New Tomorrowland, a tower glowing with ringlets of flashing, changing colors with machine-age rockets. Guests can take a spin through whirling planets in a Buck Rogers-like setting. From 1995.

One Convention Center -- Two Hotels!

One Convention Center — Two Hotels!

A 73,000 -square-foot convention center is connect by a covered walkway to Disney’s Yacht Club resort, but Disney’s Beach Club Resort is also just a short walk away. The two hotels combine to provide 1,215 rooms adjacent to the meeting space, which includes a 36,000-square-foot ballroom capable of seating up to 2,800 for dinner. From 1992.

Fan Note: This was before Boardwalk.

Up, Up, And Away!

Guest at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge marvel at its “Old Faithful”-inspired Fire Rock Geyser. Between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., at the top of each hour, the geyser spouts a spectacular water plume up to 120 feet high. The new 728-room Walt Disney World Resort, inspired by America’s early national parks hotels, is surrounded by towering pin, cypress and oak forests, making it Disney’s best-kept secret hideaway on the shores of Bay Lake. From 1995.

Snow-Themed Water Park

Bobsledding down the “snowy” slopes of Mt. Gushmore or plunging straight down Summit Plummet at 55 mph will give Walt Disney World guests the spine-chilling thrills of a northern ski resort — in the middle of Florida. Called Blizzard Beach, the new water park offers 17 separate attractions including “bobsledding,” slalom racing, raft rides, wave pool and kiddie play area. From 1995.

High Speed Plunge

New Blizzard Beach water adventure park boasts the world’s fastest flume, nearly straight down the side of the Mt. Gushmore. Other fun-filled attractions in the newest Walt Disney World water play area include Slush Gusher toboggan racing, Teamboat Springs Family rafting, Snow Stormers slalom race and Run-off Rapids. From 1995.

Snow Sports, Theme For New Disney Water Park

“Snow” is just for show at Blizzard Beach, newest addition to the Walt Disney World outdoor recreation. Blod slides, water flumes, raft rides and wave pool provide a water-filled way to keep cool in the Florida sun. From 1995.

Tube Time

The “Melt-Away Bay” wave pool at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water theme park offers a relaxing chance to chill out… for the whole family. “Mount Gushmore,” the 12-story-tall park icon and “Summit Plummet” thrill slide can be seen in the background. From 1995.

Holiday Decorations All In Place

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse make sure everything is set for a spectacular Christmas celebration at Disney’s Grand Floridian Beach Resort. Holiday merriment is provided in the hotel’s lobby each evening by the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra. Hotels throughout the Walt Disney World Resort feature special Yuletide decoration, entertainment and theming for a memorable visit during the holiday season. From 1992.

Toy Soldiers On Parade

Life-size toy solders are perennial favorites in “The Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade” airing Christmas morning on ABC-TV. From 1993.

Remodeling Mickey's House

Remodeling Mickey’s House

Constructing a whole new land in the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, Mickey and friends are completely rebuilding his Hollywood-style bungalow as part of Mickey’s Toontown Fair. To be completed Oct. 1, new features will include Minnie Mouse’s house “beautiful,” Donald Duck’s interactive fountain boat and Goofy’s roller-coasting flying machine for daring younger folks. Gaily striped fairground tents will be the place to meet many famous Disney characters. From 1996.

Sparkling Entertainment For The Magic Kingdom

Dazzling lights, majestic music and spectacular costumes highlight SpectroMagic, the nighttime parade in the Magic Kingdom. Mick Mouse, Marry Poppins and Snow White join a score of Disney characters in memorable scenes from famous Disney classics.

Illuminated Mouse

Mickey Mouse and the SpectroMagic provides brilliant entertainment for Magic Kingdom guests each night as art of the “SpectroMagic” parade. The new evening entertainment combines lights, lasers, music and motion for a thrilling performance. From 1991.

Reach The Summit

Scaling a 26-foot-hight rock climbing wall is one of the fun challenges awaiting guests participating in the Sports and Fitness programs at the Disney Institute. Basic climbing techniques, rope handling procedures and belay systems are introduced, and guest have their pick of four climbing surfaces with different levels of difficulty. Additional session offer advanced ascent techniques and team climbing skills — all designed to stimulate the mind and challenge the body. From 1996.

Ready For Kickoff

Football is the theme for this portion of Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, a new 1,920-room addition to the Walt Disney World Resort.With a giant football at one end, and an over-sized helmet at the other, the hotel will be the perfect place for NFL and NCAA fans to stay during a visit to the Vacation Kingdom. The moderately prices resort will be build in phases — with other unit designs featuring baseball, tennis, basketball and surfing — and will be located on a 246-acre site near the World Drive and Highway 192 interchange and is scheduled to open in 1994. When completed the resort will have a total of 3,800-rooms. From 1993.

Hip Hop Resort

Giant amplifiers, speakers, microphones, and a neon-lit, over-sided juke box are the landmarks at the Rock Inn at Disney’s All Star Music Resort. Families will enjoy the whimsy of this comic-book-colored resort, along with the modest rates of $69 and $79, the most inexpensive inside the Walt Disney World Resort. Most rooms sleep a family of four, and handicapped-accessible rooms are also available. From 1995.

New Hoops Hotel At Walt Disney World

Resort guests can stay court-side at their own hotel every day at the new Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. Distinctive pop-art elements featuring a whistle and megaphone are located at each end of the hotel, while backboards and basketballs fill the air in between. A total of 1,920 moderately prices rooms with five themes — football, baseball, tennis, surfing, and basketball — are part of the first phase of a major addition to the Walt Disney World Resort. From 1992.