Cinema Retro has received the following press release that will be of interest to all Disney fans:
(November 1, 2009) Disney
Theme Park Merchandise releases in November, the second in a series of
DVDs highlighting the creation and enhancement of the Disney Theme Parks and
Attractions as told from the perspective of the Walt Disney’s
Imagineers. The DVD will be available for sale throughout the Disney Parks in
California and Florida .
The
DVD, “Imagineering the Magic-Magic
Kingdomâ€, hosted by Imagineer Diego Parras, details through
historical and rare film footage, the inspiration for the creation of Walt
Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and the early beginnings of the Magic
Kingdom theme park.
The
DVD focuses on the Walt Disney’s efforts to build on the success of
Disneyland in Anaheim , California and to take that creativity and experience
eastward . The challenges of building in Florida ’s swamplands and the
high expectations of the guests for a world bigger and better are told from
personal recollections by Walt Disney Ambassador and Chief Imagineer, Marty
Sklar.
Among
the many notables joining Marty for these development stories and Imagineer
recollections include Tom Fitzgerald, Tony Baxter, Kathy Rogers, Eric
Jacobson and Kevin Rafferty.
“Our
Imagineering the Magic-Disneyland DVD has been one of most successful park
DVDs,†commented Betsy Singer, Product Developer for Disney Theme Park
Merchandise. “Our guests enjoy the behind the magic stories and
inspiration that the Imagineers bring to these videos and we hope they will
enjoy Imagineering the Magic of Magic Kingdom as much as they have our first
DVDâ€.
“This
DVD shows the incredible team of men and women Walt Disney brought around him
to create experiences and attractions that entertain and bring families
together.â€
 “Imagineering
the Magic-Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney
World® Resort†can also be ordered from Disney Theme
Park Merchandise mail order at  407-363-6200 407-363-6200 . The
"Imagineering the Magic" DVD series was created by Richard Skillman
of richsmedia.com  and co-produced by
Richard with Cameron Roberts ,Greg Jones and Mark Rhodes of D7, a Disney production partner. Â