Ok, that was a while back. Actually, a long while (although I could swear it's only been 15 years or so) but I was going through some old WDW books and came across an item picked up at an estate sale a few years ago...
So, they were there a year after the actual 20th anniversary (1991), but Disney, being Disney, was still in full "Happy Anniversary!!!" mode. By the way, I tried to find any info on Catfish Farm in Franklin, Texas, but couldn't. I didn't look real hard, but it seems that it's no longer there.
Now, I was going to do a "this attraction is now gone" post, but that will have to wait, because I found this folded inside...
Now we know that they went in the first part of June, 1992! These handouts were very handy and (along with Stacey on the resort tv) would guide you to the most exciting experiences!
Here's a quick rundown of the park hours...
Until next time, keep searching for treasure!
My brothers and I went to WDW in '77. Looking through this handout, I recognize a couple of things, but most of these came later.
ReplyDeleteOne evening, we went to, what was then called "Buena Vista Village" (Or something like that.) A lot of the shops were closed for the day, but we walked around, had some fast food, and watched some workers making peanut brittle through a shop window.
Epcot, and the other parks weren't a thing yet, but we only had about 2 1/2 days anyway. Just enough time to explore the "Magic Kingdom". Well most of it.
We took the boat over to Discovery Island and saw the birds and the tropical plants. It was nice, but it took about half a day out of our already tight schedule. We ended up skipping a lot of the lesser attractions and concentrated on the "E" ticket rides, like Pirates and the Haunted Mansion. I have to say, I liked Anaheim's versions better (we went to Disneyland a year and a half earlier.)
The handout was a nice find, tucked inside the WDW book. Did you know it was there when you bought the book?
Thanks, Stu.
My first trip to WDW was four years after yours, in 1981. Epcot still wasn't a thing (I think it opened in '82) and we also went to Busch Gardens. Like you, I find the WDW Pirates a bit lacking. I didn't remember how much until I rode the origiginal again (twice!) a couple of years ago. I do like the additional length of the Haunted Mansion at WDW, and since it was down on my last trip to Disneyland, I'll stand by my assessment. My daughter, however, has said that she likes the DL mansion better because it feels creepier.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I knew the handout was in the book when I bought it. It was just a nice surprise! Now I'm wondering where mine are, lol! I've got to get organized!