Walt Disney World 1969 PHOTO Polynesian Abandoned Concept Design Vintage

Walt Disney World 1969 PHOTO Polynesian Abandoned Concept Design Vintage

Classic Treasures from the Disney History Vault... from the Worldwide Disneyana Specialists of Saturday's Toys...  

Item:  A vintage black and white photo featuring "The Atmosphere of the Pacific Islands"... with the original design (later abandoned) for a "Polynesian-style hotel" at Walt Disney World (before the development had been assigned a permanent name)

Date:  April 30, 1969

Description:   Phenomenally rare is this vintage photograph; as distributed at Disney's historic Walt Disney World pre-opening press conference held at the luxurious new high-rise Ramada Inn on Highway 50 at Ocoee, Florida on April 30, 1969.

Photo details the initial concept design for a 700-room tower that was later scrapped as the project met with budget concerns after the project was initially proposed.

Reverse of photo displays the original press caption as taped to the historic photo in 1969.

Measurement:  Photo is 8"x10"

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