The Magic of Walt Disney World
| The Magic of Walt Disney World | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tom Leetch |
| Written by | Tom Leetch Bill Bosché (narration) |
| Produced by | Ron Miller |
| Narrated by | Steve Forrest[1] |
| Cinematography | John M. Stevens |
| Edited by | Lloyd L. Richardson |
| Music by | Buddy Baker |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 29 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Magic of Walt Disney World is a 1972 documentary featurette produced by Walt Disney Productions.
Summary[edit]
Filmed at the then-new Walt Disney World resort in Florida, this film served as a tour of the Magic Kingdom theme park, the resort hotels and other areas within the "Vacation Kingdom".[3] It was narrated by actor Steve Forrest.
Release[edit]
The film was released on the same bill as the Disney feature Snowball Express. An expanded and updated version, with new narration by Andrew Duggan, was broadcast as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on March 31, 1974.[4] It was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ A Magical Tour of Walt Disney World in 1972 - Laughing Squid
- ^ "Magic of Walt Disney World, The (film)". Disney A to Z. D23.com (account required). Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ MUBI
- ^ Frozen in Ice: The Story of Walt Disney Productions, 1966-1985 - Google Books
- ^ Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award 1972|Cartoon Research
External links[edit]
Categories:
- 1972 films
- 1972 documentary films
- 1972 short films
- American short documentary films
- Disney documentary films
- Disney short films
- Films scored by Buddy Baker (composer)
- Films produced by Ron W. Miller
- 1970s short documentary films
- Walt Disney Pictures films
- Walt Disney World
- Films shot in Florida
- 1970s English-language films
- 1970s American films