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MAGIC KINGDOM 1998 – RARE Disney World Footage | Restored VHS Vacation Tape (HD 60FPS)

MAGIC KINGDOM 1998 – RARE Disney World Footage | Restored VHS Vacation Tape (HD 60FPS) Take a journey back to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on September 24, 1998, with this restored VHS vacation tape, presented in HD at 60FPS. Filmed during the late 1990s, this video captures the attractions, entertainment, characters, sights, and sounds of a full day at Magic Kingdom. Many of the experiences featured have since changed, closed, or disappeared completely, making this a rare record of Walt Disney World as it was in 1998. From the ferryboat journey across Seven Seas Lagoon and the monorail ride towards Cinderella Castle, to classic attractions, extinct rides, parades, live entertainment, fireworks, and the journey home, this video captures a full day at Magic Kingdom. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Ferryboat to Magic Kingdom Begin the day with a ferryboat journey across Seven Seas Lagoon towards Magic Kingdom, with Cinderella Castle coming into view. Monorail to Magic Kingdom Ride the monorail towards the park and see views of Cinderella Castle along the way. Entering Magic Kingdom Walk through the entrance and onto Main Street, U.S.A. on September 24, 1998. CLASSIC ATTRACTIONS AND EXTINCT EXPERIENCES Splash Mountain Ride the original attraction featuring Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear. Walt Disney World Railroad Take a steam train journey around Magic Kingdom. 1990s Tomorrowland See the retro-futuristic version of Tomorrowland as it appeared in the late 1990s. The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter Night-vision footage captures this former Tomorrowland attraction. Tomorrowland Transit Authority Ride aboard the PeopleMover and see views across Tomorrowland. The Timekeeper Travel through history with Timekeeper, voiced by Robin Williams, in this former Circle-Vision attraction. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Experience the classic rotating theatre attraction celebrating technological progress throughout the 20th century. FANTASYLAND The Legend of the Lion King Watch the former Fantasyland stage show inspired by Disney’s animated film. Snow White’s Scary Adventures Night-vision footage captures this former Fantasyland dark ride. It’s a Small World Ride through this classic Fantasyland attraction. CLASSIC MAGIC KINGDOM EXPERIENCES The Haunted Mansion Night-vision footage captures this classic Disney dark ride. The Hall of Presidents See the attraction during the Bill Clinton era. Pirates of the Caribbean Night-vision footage captures this classic Adventureland attraction. PARADES, CHARACTERS, AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Disney’s Magical Moments Parade Watch Disney characters make their way through Magic Kingdom. Adventureland Character Meet and Greets See character appearances and photo opportunities in Adventureland. Disney Mania at Cinderella Castle Watch a live character performance on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage. Frontierland Line Dancing See live entertainment taking place in Frontierland. MORE MAGIC KINGDOM IN 1998 Magic Kingdom Skyway Take in views across the park from this former gondola attraction. Main Street, U.S.A. See the shops, entertainment, architecture, and atmosphere of Main Street during the late 1990s. THE END OF THE DAY Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Watch the former fireworks show above Cinderella Castle. Ferryboat Journey and Electrical Water Pageant Travel back across Seven Seas Lagoon and see the Electrical Water Pageant. Recorded on September 24, 1998, this restored VHS vacation tape captures a version of Magic Kingdom that has changed significantly over the years. For those who visited during this era, the video may bring back memories of attractions and experiences that are no longer there. For those seeing it for the first time, it offers a look at what a full day at Magic Kingdom was like in the late 1990s. Please like, leave a comment, and subscribe to Disney Dave for more restored vintage Walt Disney World footage, extinct Disney attractions, rare vacation videos, and Disney history. #magickingdom #1998magickingdom #disneyworld #disneynostalgia #vintagedisney #extinctdisney #disneyvhshomevideo Disney Dave YouTube Channel Uploading Videos Weekly with all things Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, Disneyland & a splash of Universal Studios thrown in for good measure. Please check out My Channel for plenty more Videos Connect with me linktr.ee https://linktr.ee/disneydavechannel Facebook / disneydaveukwdwinfo Threads: https://www.threads.com/@disneydaveyo... Instagram / disneydaveyoutubechannel TikTok / disneydaveytchannel Twitter/ X https://x.com/Disney_Dave_ Email: [email protected] Disclaimer: Please contact [email protected] for permission before using any part of this video. Copyright © 2026 Disney Dave. All Rights Reserved.