This authentic 1970s color photograph, captured in 1979, provides an elevated perspective of Fantasyland and Tomorrowland from the Skyway at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The archival image features vibrant yellow, orange, blue, and teal gondola buckets transporting guests high above the Magic Kingdom. In the mid-ground, the ornate, Tudor-style architecture of the Fantasyland village and the white, carousel-like canopy of the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel (then known as Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel) are visible. Dominating the background is the iconic, futuristic white spire of Space Mountain, which had opened just a few years prior in 1975. Guests in period-correct 1970s summer attire can be seen filling the walkways below. The Skyway was a quintessential opening-day attraction that offered a scenic bird’s-eye view of the park’s distinct themed lands. While Walt Disney World is still standing and remains a premier global vacation destination, the Skyway was permanently closed in 1999 and its stations were eventually demolished. This factual record preserves the colorful and diverse skyline of the Magic Kingdom during the late seventies. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.
Skyway Over Fantasyland, Walt Disney World 1970s
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