Max RaphaelModern Marvels - Walt Disney World (History Channel)

I rated this only four stars because the audio track on my DVD was out of sync with the video. It appears that the film to DVD transfer didn't compensate for the film audio being several frames ahead of the images.On the other hand I now have images of the Utilidors. I managed to take two backstage tours of Walt Disney World during the 1990's. The Keys to the Kingdom tour and the three-park Backstage Magic tour were expensive and took up an entire day--but I thought them worth the trouble and expense. It took me three years to book the Backstage Magic tour, and for several good reasons I didn't get to take home photographs of the backstage areas such as the Utilidors. Modern Marvels provided me video images to keep these vital infrastructure of Walt's utopian village fresh in my mind.I learned about the new Expedition Everest ride, and how the Tree of Life was grown by the Imagineers. I love the Monorail system and the Contemporary Resort--featured! This DVD lets me tour Walt Disney World and its secrets in the comfort of my home, without flying cross-country and putting up with crowds. It isn't "the real thing," but this DVD allows me to scratch my Walt Disney World itch until I get the time and a couple of thousand dollars to return to Orlando.

Very entertaining extra-length episode of Modern Marvels. Gives the story of Walt's insistence on correcting the "flaws" at Disneyworld in a bigger, better version. Also goes into great length on the construction of the parks, from (below) the ground up. Also touches on some of the more popular attractions within the parks. One caveat: bear in mind that this episode is over ten years old now, and anything built since then will not be seen. In fact, the "new, coming attraction" was Expedition Everest when this came out.So if you are a Disney fan, I'd say this is a must-buy. If you are interested in how the premiere theme park was constructed, it's also a must-buy.

Being on the other side of the world, in Australia, I have only made it to WDW once - way back in 1983 about 5 months after EPCOT opened. This DVD not only brought me up to date with ALL the fantastic developments since then, it has inspired me to plan another visit there in 2009! I lent my copy to my best mate who was there in 1994 and he's so excited, he's plannning to come with us next year.Basically, whether you're a Disney fanatic (like me) or not, this documentary provides spellbinding viewing. When you see the effort and imagination that goes into making this one of the most visited places on the planet, you can't help but want to experience it.So for those who want to visit, or even those who already have experienced the magic, this is a great eye opener to a fantastic place!At such a great price, how can anybody NOT buy this DVD?

We used the video Modern Marvels - Walt Disney World as the basis for home schooling our grandchildren about their up-coming visit to Walt Disney World. It was unbelievable. The kids, ages 7,9,11, and 13 were totally amazed at the information presented. They were intrigued by the behind the scenes look at the place they will be visiting and now have a much better appreciation for Walt Disney, his vision, and the imagineers and engineers that made it possible for them to have an awesome experience on vacation. I extracted words from the video to compile a spelling/vocabulary list for the kids. At the end of the week, they made a one hour presentation to their parents about what they had learned. I was AMAZED. I would highly recommend this for anyone (child or adult)who will be going to or who has already visited Disney. It was worth every dollar we paid, and then some!

Modern Marvels - Walt Disney World (History Channel) I have now purchased 3 of these (I keep loaning them out and never get them back!) and this was the first one that had any issues. The sound was not synced with the picture. It gets very dizzing.Aside from that technical glitch, it is a wonderful look into an amazing place. It has all sorts of interviews with original designers, technicians and executives about the planning, design and unique attributes about all the old and new attractions.Beautiful footage of opening day, lost rides and the building of attractions old and new. A true treasure!

I'm a HUGE roller coaster and theme-park fan, so shows like this instantly capture my attention. "Modern Marvels" is the best show on the History Channel (in my humble opinion), and this episode doesn't disappoint. It takes you through the construction of the Magic Kingdom up to the most current WDW park, Disney's Animal Kingdom. While it can't take a super in-depth look at all of the parks and their attractions, it gives a wonderful "behind-the-scenes" peek at some of the most popular attractions at the resort, as well as how they were made. I would have loved to get a closer look at the "Test Track" and "Mission: Space" attractions at EPCOT, but they just didn't have the time.Top-notch. Very enjoyable program and VERY-VERY "rewatchable!"

This video is amazing! It shows how each park was built with some focus on the Magic Kindom and the utilidors (first time that I see footage of them!), how Soarin' was built, on how the Epcot fireworks were created, on the Tower of Terror construction and finally on how the Tree of Life was built on an oil rig platform as well as the Kilimanjaro safari. This is a focus on how the park were built and not on the shows. I just wished there was some explanation on how Fantasmic! was built... Otherwise it is a very well made production. For any Walt Disney world fan that wants to know how the parks were created; it took more than pixie dust to make them appear in central Florida!

I first saw this DVD when I went to Walt Disney World in 2008, I knew the series but had never seen the Walt Disney World episodes, I was too busy to buy it then nd it annoyed me that I forgot to return to pick it up. So you can imagine as soon as I saw this DVD I ordered it straight away. Film just befoe Disney's animal Kingdom opened this DVD shows many of the hidden secrets that exist in Walt Disney World.

we love Disney and to find a dvd that shows how it all began was just great who would have thought that Disneyworld florida was once swampland

not watched it, see title. But brother seemed pleased. Only potential issue is the fact that its a us import and therefore may not play on uk dvd player

I love the backstage type of info. that programs like this share. I like to know how things work!

Its a great show for any Disney fanatic. A lot of good information that has not been on any other Disney park dvd.