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- Model of Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Model of Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- Disney Imagineers Constructing Dinosaur for the Magic Skyway Ride in the Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. For the show, Disney Imagineers designed larger-than-life dinosaurs using Audio-Animatronics technology.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Disney Imagineers Constructing Dinosaur for the Magic Skyway Ride in the Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. For the show, Disney Imagineers designed larger-than-life dinosaurs using Audio-Animatronics technology.
- Second Floor Plan, Ford Motor Company New York World's Fair Exhibit, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- November 14, 1961
- Collections - Artifact
Second Floor Plan, Ford Motor Company New York World's Fair Exhibit, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- Model of Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Model of Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- Illustration Proposal for the Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Illustration Proposal for the Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- Model of Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Model of Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- Illustration Proposal, "Wheels Through Ages" Time Tunnel for the "Magic Skyway" Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests left the primeval past and sped forward in time through spinning wheels.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Illustration Proposal, "Wheels Through Ages" Time Tunnel for the "Magic Skyway" Ride, Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests left the primeval past and sped forward in time through spinning wheels.
- Illustration Proposal for Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride in the Ford Pavilion 1964-1965 New York World's Fair - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Illustration Proposal for Primeval Earth Diorama in the Magic Skyway Ride in the Ford Pavilion 1964-1965 New York World's Fair
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Guests emerged from a "time tunnel" to a primeval scene.
- Asian Pagodas Design by Mary Blair for Walt Disney's "It's a Small World," New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - Designer and color stylist Mary Blair (1911-1978) was known for her colorful, vibrant, and imaginative style. In 1940, she began working for Walt Disney Studios, where she was involved with several films and projects, including the "It's a Small World" attraction for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. This UNICEF greeting card uses artwork Mary created for the ride.
- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Asian Pagodas Design by Mary Blair for Walt Disney's "It's a Small World," New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
Designer and color stylist Mary Blair (1911-1978) was known for her colorful, vibrant, and imaginative style. In 1940, she began working for Walt Disney Studios, where she was involved with several films and projects, including the "It's a Small World" attraction for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. This UNICEF greeting card uses artwork Mary created for the ride.
- First Floor Plan, Ford Motor Company New York World's Fair Exhibit, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- November 14, 1961
- Collections - Artifact
First Floor Plan, Ford Motor Company New York World's Fair Exhibit, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.