Yesteryear

Walt Disney World, like all the parks and properties around the world, is continually in a state of flux. In fact, I’d venture to say that, with a little bit of effort, some sort of change could be documented each and every day within the parks and resorts. Sometimes these are grand occurrences, like the opening of an attraction, other times it might be as small as a coat of paint, an object being moved, new music installed on a background loop, or one type of flower being replaced with another. These changes are part of what creates the idea that Walt Disney World is vibrant and alive, and our vital to its past, present, and future success.

And yet, while some of these changes are small and large, it is always fun looking back at what was. While perusing through Gardens of the Walt Disney World Resort, a 1992 pictorial of the various horticulture designs and flourishes of Walt Disney World, for an upcoming project I came across a few images that caused me to take pause and remember all the many yesterdays. Here are a select few of those images I thought you would enjoy, along with some descriptions.


An aerial view of the Magic Kingdom’s Hub. Prior to the inclusion of the Partners statue, this space was heavily shaded and often included a central topiary figure.


The Imageworks landing from the Imagination Pavilion.

The entrance to EPCOT Center during the 15 Years of Magic celebration. The spires of the fountain are still present, along with the 15 Years of Magic’s decorations, in a very open courtyard design.


The Tomorrowland concourse. From this angle, the Star Jets structure and the original sign design of The Lunching Pad can be seen.


The Entrance to Tomorrowland. While the idealized dream of Tomorrowland motif that permeates the current incarnation of Tomorrowland offers stunning nighttime vistas and is impeccably designed and executed, this view of tomorrow will always be my Tomorrow that Never Will Be.