The Magic of Walt Disney World

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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]
CinematographyJohn M. Stevens
Edited by Lloyd L. Richardson
Music by Buddy Baker
Production
company
Distributed by Buena Vista Distribution
Release date
  • December 22, 1972 (1972-12-22)
Running time
29 minutes [2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Magic of Walt Disney World is a 1972 documentary featurette produced by Walt Disney Productions.

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Summary

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

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

  1. A Magical Tour of Walt Disney World in 1972 - Laughing Squid
  2. "Magic of Walt Disney World, The (film)". Disney A to Z . D23.com . Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  3. MUBI
  4. Frozen in Ice: The Story of Walt Disney Productions, 1966-1985 - Google Books
  5. Cartoons Considered For An Academy Award 1972|Cartoon Research