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Retro Disney World PodcastAuthor: Lake Buena Vista Historical Society
A monthly trip back in time to Walt Disney World - From pre-opening to 25 years ago; your four retro hosts discuss now closed, but not forgotten attractions, designs, architecture and more! Come experience the Vacation Kingdom of the World...the way it was...and the way it is in your memories! Language: en Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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107 - Empress Lilly
Episode 107
Monday, 5 October, 2026
This month we turn back the clock to 1977 to talk about the first expansion of the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Center, the Empress Lilly. The complex, which was designed to resemble an 1800's river boat, contained multiple restaurants and lounges, including a fine dining establishment which was the Victoria and Albert's of it's day. We'll discuss the building's interesting construction techniques, go over the menus items and prices at opening, and finally discuss that changes the facility went through before becoming Paddlefish today. You'll want to grab a slab of Western Beef and a big glass of Seaman's Ale for this one!
