Disney’s Contemporary Resort

When the Contemporary Resort was originally designed, it was built with all the hope of the future built into its existence. Modernity was not so kind, however. What makes the Contemporary Resort so special? And what part of history gives it that lasting quality?

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Sources

Walt Disney's original E.P.C.O.T film (1966) HD FULL VERSION - YouTube

Building of Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort US Steel - YouTube

Watergate "I'm Not A Crook" - YouTube

A TRUE CONTEMPORARY: THE LIFE AND WORK OF MARY BLAIR - Oh My Disney

A new book highlights the colorful Mary Blair — one of the first female artists for Disney - Amy Poehler's Smart Girls

Magic of Mary Blair

Secrets and History of the Contemporary Resort - DisneyContemporary.com

 

Histories of Disney’s Contemporary and Polynesian Resorts - Disney Parks Blog

 

Mary Blair: The Grand Canyon Concourse Mural - Design Observer

 

Watergate Chronology