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The Lake Buena Vista Historical Society cordially invites you to our 5th Anniversary Celebration:Tickets
Tickets will go on sale May 18th at 1pm EST at this link: Event Details
EPCOT Forever VIP Reception and Viewing* (Saturday October 12th) – Approx RetroMagic Celebration and Luncheon (Sunday October 13th) – 10a-5p, Contemporary Resort – Join us in the historic Ballroom of the Americas at the Contemporary resort for a day filled with stories and never before seen photos and artifacts from Disney legends, Cast Members, music and more!
RetroMagic VIPsDisney Legend
Bob GurrDisney Legend
Rolly Crump**Disney Legend
Ron LoganDisney Legend
Tom NabbeDisney Imagineer
Tom K. MorrisRon SchneiderDisney Imagineer
Jim SarnoAli OlmoMichael CampbellTammy TuckeyJeff BlythLisa BastoniRetroMagic Highlights
The event schedule will be published in plenty of time to plan your day. Our VIP presenters and the RetroWDW/LBVHistory team will include presentations related to:Walt Disney World: A Kingdom in Florida with Disney Legends Bob Gurr and Tom NabbeThe Spectacle of SpectroMagic with Ron LoganExclusive video interview with Rolly CrumpBuilding EPCOT with Imagineer Tom K. Morris & Artist Jim SarnoThe Fort Wilderness Railroad with Michael CampbellBirthdayland with original Dreamfinder Ron SchneiderThe American Adventure in Song: A discussion and performance of “Two Brothers” by original artist Ali Olmo accompanied by Tammy TuckeyPresenting The World in 360 Degrees: A Discussion with Jeff Blyth director of Circlevision films including Wonders of China, Timekeeper and more.The Age of Information: Original Communicore attraction song performed by Lisa Bastoni, granddaughter of the original attraction artistRARE never before seen artifacts including the original SMRT-1 model!Presentation of never before seen private films of WDW and a home movie of EPCOT Center from 1985Special RetroWDW gift for all attendees!This is a family friendly event, children are welcome as long as they have a ticket (Children 3 and under do not require a ticket)And much, much, more!
*All presentation content is tentative and subject to change.RetroMagic Lunch BreakContemporary Resort’s Executive Chef and his team will present History in the Baking: The original Handwich. A build your own Handwich luncheon buffet is included with your ticket. Of course that won’t be the only throwback surprise in the lunch offerings.Light nonalcoholic refreshments
PricingEPCOT Forever VIP Reception* (Saturday October 12th) & Retromagic (Sunday, October 13th) – $225 per person – Tickets are limited due to venue restrictions!EPCOT Forever VIP Reception ONLY* (Saturday October 12th) – $150 per person – Tickets are limited due to venue restrictions!RetroMagic Celebration (Sunday, October 13th) – $100 per person.
*Theme Park admission is required for EPCOT Forever VIP Reception.** Appearing via pre-recorded video interviewTickets do NOT include admission to any Walt Disney World Theme Park, parking or other Disney imposed fees/charges. All ticket purchases are final; refunds will only be provided if the entire event is cancelled. RetroWDW reserves the right to change venues and modify the plans to as required by Disney Event Services. This is a private event is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World or D23.Merchandise: T-shirts and more are available at www.retrowdw.com/supportus Proceeds of this event benefit the Lake Buena Vista Historical Socieyt. Event Sponsorships welcome; Interesting service trades will be considered, please contact info@lbvhistory.org for more information.Notice: Filming, photography, and other recording will take place this event. By attending, you consent to and authorize RetroWDW and LBVHS to record you via audio, video or the similar to be used for distribution on our website.