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Classic Walt Disney World Treasures from the Worldwide Disneyana Specialists at Saturday’s Toys. Disney MGM Studios Publicity / Press Kit as issued by Publicity Director Charlie Ridgway (1923 – 2016). Intage Disney-MGM Studios press packet issued by former Disneyland and Walt Disney World Publicity Director, Charlie Ridgway including his original business card! ; with photos, press releases, advanced publicity materials. The most sought-after is this. 1989 Grand Opening Media Press Kit. Which contains exclusive press releases, black-and-white promotional photographs, and specialized magazines celebrating the park’s launch at Walt Disney World in Florida. Includes the following 8″x10″ black and white photographs (with press captions taped on reverse, as shown). Chairman Michael Eisner pictured with Roger Rabbit and Mickey Mouse. Diners pictured at the Brown Derby at the Disney-MGM Studios. Passengers on The Great Movie Ride visit the spaceship Nostromo set from “Alien” Encounter. Tour Guide (wearing white shirt) introduces guests to Audio-Animatronics until one of them proves to be real! The cast of the new Mickey Mouse Club is pictured on their set for the Disney Channel program. A mock presentation of Gilligan’s Island with S. Minnow is pictured (no caption referenced on this image). “Magic of Disney Animation” exhibit is featured as guests watch the artists and animators at work. Catastrophe Canyon flood waters are pictured during the Backstage Studio Tour. Production crew featured on a busy New York street. Pictures a re-created Hollywood Boulevard of the 1930’s and 1940’s. Also includes a variety of press releases, including. Guests Take Ride Through Films’ Greatest Moments. Superstar Television Makes Guests Stars Every Day at New Disney Theme Park. Backstage at the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. Guests Plunged into the Heart of Hollywood Cine-Magic. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Disney Characters Spring to Life. Audience Creates Sound Track in’Monster Sound Show. Major Additions Mark Continued Growth at Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World in Brief (overview). List of Additional Press Releases Available. Disney Personalities Available for Interviews including corporate leaders Michael Eisner, Frank Wells, Jeffrey Katzenberg and more. Publicity materials also include. Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park News (April 1989). Delta Air Lines brochure promoting its custom-made Lockheed L-1011; specifically designed for use in filming movies, commercials, etcl. Delta “Skylines” Newsletter promoting the L-1011 Mock-up Reach for filming at Disney-MGM Studios. Excellent condition; as preserved for nearly four decades. Saturday’s Toys and Collectibles. Was founded in 1994 by Southern California author and historian, Dave Mason. Having delivered over 16,000 prized treasures since that time, Saturday’s Toys is pleased to partner with researchers and collectors throughout the globe. Today’s offerings of archival keepsakes are presented to celebrate the times that allow for family, friends and neighbors to join in gatherings that nurture the strong connections that bind a community together. These treasures are affectionately represented by Saturday’s Toys. In that light we offer our adopted motto (with a nod to the Sherman Brothers): Oh, let’s go fly a kite! Finally, we are now accepting select consignments of interest to our network of collectors. We offer a sliding scale of consignment proceeds that are based on the sale price of each item, with each sale earning consignors 50% to 70% of the net sales price.

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2025 Universal Epic Ride Universe THE STORY OF UNIVERSAL THEME PARKS PROMO PRESS PACK FILLED WITH TONS OF THEME PARK MERCHANDISE. YOU GET ALL THE ITEMS IN THE PHOTOS ABOVE. THEY ALL COME IN A PROMO BOX THAT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ONE LITTLE TEAR ON THE TOP RIGHT. EVERYTHING IS BRAND NEW!

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Theme Park Props consisting of two matching Universal Orlando Penny Press Machine Plates for “Despicable Me” pressed pennies. These two plates were on the front of one machine. A little wear showing some of the graphics in small areas worn off from the underlying plexiglass, but overall in good presentable condition. The larger plate is about 19.5″ by 14″ and the smaller one is about 18″ by 11″. The large plate is about 1/8″ thick and the smaller one is about 3/8″ thick.

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Rare Theme Park Prop from SeaWorld Orlando Florida Penny Press Machine Art Plate Marquee showing a flying pelican. A little wear showing some of the graphics in small areas worn off from the underlying plexiglass. But overall in good presentable condition. Approximately 19.5″ by 14″ and about 1/8 thick.

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Tokyo Disney Theme Park Press Kit Cover Mickey Mouse 1983. Cover Only No Content Like New Condition.

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Tokyo Disney Theme Park Press Kit Cover Mickey Mouse 1983. Cover Only No Content Like New Condition.

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This is a 13-pin set with display box released to the press in late 1999. Undistributed sets were later broken up and given to marketing and park employees. Most of the pins were also given individually to the people who worked the rides that they represent at opening.

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This is a 13-pin set with display box released to the press in late 1999. Undistributed sets were later broken up and given to marketing and park employees. Most of the pins were also given individually to the people who worked the rides that they represent at opening.

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This is a 13-pin set with display box released to the press in late 1999. Undistributed sets were later broken up and given to marketing and park employees. Most of the pins were also given individually to the people who worked the rides that they represent at opening.

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This is a 13-pin set with display box released to the press in late 1999. Undistributed sets were later broken up and given to marketing and park employees. Most of the pins were also given individually to the people who worked the rides that they represent at opening.

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