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- Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963 - 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. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963
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. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.
- Illustration Proposal for "Space City" on 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. The ride ended as guests journeyed on a "Highway in the Sky" to view a futuristic city.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Illustration Proposal for "Space City" on 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. The ride ended as guests journeyed on a "Highway in the Sky" to view a futuristic city.
- Walt Disney Operating Control Panel during Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963 - 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. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Walt Disney Operating Control Panel during Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963
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. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.
- Walt Disney Inspecting the Track System during Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963 - 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. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Walt Disney Inspecting the Track System during Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963
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. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.
- "Primeval World" Scene on the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - 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. Riders sat in comfort as they passed primeval scenes created by Disney Imagineers.
- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
"Primeval World" Scene on the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
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. Riders sat in comfort as they passed primeval scenes created by Disney Imagineers.
- Walt Disney and Bob Gurr Working on the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963 - 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. Bob Gurr, who created ride vehicles for Disneyland, developed the Magic Skyway's track system.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Walt Disney and Bob Gurr Working on the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963
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. Bob Gurr, who created ride vehicles for Disneyland, developed the Magic Skyway's track system.
- "Auto Parts Harmonic Orchestra" in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - 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. Disney Imagineers designed this "animated orchestra" of real auto parts.
- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
"Auto Parts Harmonic Orchestra" in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
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. Disney Imagineers designed this "animated orchestra" of real auto parts.
- "Primeval World" Scene on the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - 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. After a dinosaur scene, time shifted forward to depictions of cavemen.
- 1964
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"Primeval World" Scene on the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
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. After a dinosaur scene, time shifted forward to depictions of cavemen.
- 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.
- Walt Disney Operating Control Panel during Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963 - 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. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.
- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Walt Disney Operating Control Panel during Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963
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. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.