Walt Disney World opened in 1971.  EPCOT center opened in 1982
The Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World opened in 1989.
Disney's Animal Kingdom opened in 1998.

Walt Disney World Press, Construction, and Staff Badges
Members of the news media, construction crews, and other staff receive
special badges that provide access to the event and identification.

Name badge given to third-party staff working in the
film and TV productions at the MGM Studios, ca. 1988.
Badge given to third-party staff working on the conversion of the
Millennium Village into the World Showplace, ca. late 2000.
Badge given to members of the press attending
the opening of Epcot Center at WDW, in October 1982.
Badge given to members of the press attending
the opening of Epcot Center at WDW, in October 1982.
Badge given to members of the press attending
the opening of Epcot Center at WDW, in October 1982.
Badge given to participants at the ABC
Super Soap event at WDW, in November 2002.

Badge given to participants at the 
WDW Oldsmobile Golf Classic, in October 1988.
Badge given to participants at the 
WDW Oldsmobile Golf Classic, in October 1989.
Badge given to participants at the 
WDW Oldsmobile Golf Classic, in October 1990.
Badge given to participants at the 
WDW Oldsmobile Golf Classic, in October 1991.
Badge given to participants in the
National Car Rental golf event at WDW, in 2001.
Badge given to participants in the
National Car Rental golf event at WDW, in 2000.
Badge given to participants in the
National Car Rental golf event at WDW, in 2001.
Badge given to participants in the
National Car Rental golf event at WDW, in 1998.
Badge worn by guests at the 1981 PGA Merchandise
 Show at Walt Disney World, in January 1981.
Badge worn by guests at the 1980 PGA Merchandise
 Show at Walt Disney World, in January 1980.
Badge worn by guests at the 1990 Oldsmobile
Scramble National Finals at Walt Disney World.
Badge worn by guests at the 1991 Oldsmobile
Scramble National Finals at Walt Disney World.
Badge worn by participants at the 1988 Florida Legislators
Illuminating Weekend at Walt Disney World.
Badge given to members of the press for the return of the
Main Street Electrical Parade to WDW, on May 27, 1999.
Badge given to participants at the filming of the 2003
Walt Disney World Christmas Parade.
Name badge given to news network reporters
covering special events at WDW, ca. 1990.
Badge given to participants at the filming of the 2005
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.
Badge given to participants at the filming of the 2006
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.
Badge given to participants at the filming of the 2007
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.
Badge given to participants at the filming of the 2008
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.
Badge given to participants at the ABC News
New Year's Eve event at WDW, in December 1999.
Badge given to participants in the Disney Dreamers
Academy event at WDW, in February 2009.
Name badge given to theater technicians working 
special events at the Disney MGM Studios, ca. 1990.
Name badge given to news network reporters
covering special events at WDW, ca. 1992.

Badge given to staff working at the filming of the
Disney Channel Games TV program in April 2007.
Badge given to staff working at the filming of the
Disney Channel Games TV program in April 2008.
Badge given to staff working at the ABC Super Soap
Weekend event at WDW, in 2008.
Badge worn by visitors to the 
WDW construction site, ca. the late 1960's - early 1970's.

Name badge given to ABC News network affiliates
covering special events at WDW, ca. 1997.
Badge given to participants at backstage birthday parties
at Walt Disney World, ca. the early 1990's.
Badge given to participants in the
Armed Forces Parade at WDW, in 1991.
Badge given to participants in the Mickey's Worldwide
Kids' Party event at WDW, in November 1993.
Badge given to participants at the Celebration in the
Park at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, in 1993.
Badge given to participants at the Celebration in the
Park at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, in 1993.
Badge given to participants at the USA National
Gymnastics team event at WDW, in July 1996.
Badge given to participants at the 
Kaina Flex Appeal event at WDW, in January 2000.
Badge given to participants at the 
Epcot Food and Wine event at WDW, in November 1998.
Badge given to participants at the 
Rebecca's Gardening event at WDW, in December 1998.
Badge given to participants at the 
 LL Cool J concert event at WDW, in June 1998.
Badge given to participants at the 
Telemundo Latin Music event at WDW, in December 2001.
Badge given to participants at the 
 Imagineer That! event at WDW, in late 1998. 
Badge given to participants at the 
 National Geographic event at WDW, in late 1999. 
Badge given to participants at the 
 New Year's Rockin' Eve event at WDW, in 2001.
Badge given to participants at the grand opening
of the Rock'n Roller Coaster at WDW, in July 1999. 
Badge given to participants at the Comcast
Employee event at WDW, in late 1998. 
Badge given to participants at the 
Primetime Country event at WDW, in  April 1999.
Badge given to participants at the Who Wants To Be
 A Millionaire event at WDW, in December 2001.
Badge given to participants at the Live with Regis 
and Kelly event at WDW, in December 2001.
Badge given to participants at the Live with Regis 
and Kelly event at WDW, in December 2001.
Badge given to participants at the 
LFO In Concert event at WDW, in August 1999. 
Badge given to participants at the 
 Rock'n Rockets fireworks event at WDW, ca. 1998.
Badge given to participants at the
Summer Jam Concert event WDW, in June 2000.
Badge given to participants at the 
Japan TV Special event at WDW, in December 1999..
Badge given to participants at the Food Network
Wine Festival event at WDW, in December 2001.
Badge given cast members working the opening of the
Disney's Animal Kingdom,  April 20-23, 1998.
Badge given to participants at the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" show at WDW, in December 2000.
Badge given to participants in the 
Operation Skybox N at WDW, in 2001.
Nametag worn by guests attending the grand opening
of the Disney MGM Studios, in May of 1989.


Badge worn  by cast members and guests for the celebrations
of the 15th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 1986.
Badge worn  by cast members and guests for the celebrations
of the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 1991.

Badge worn by guests attending conventions at the
Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World, ca. the late 1970's.
Badge worn by guests attending conventions at the
Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World, ca. the late 1970's.
Badge given to staff working at the opening of the
American Idol Experience attraction at WDW, in February 2009.
Badge worn by third-party staff working 
on special projects at WDW, ca. late 1970's.

Badge given to guests at during the taping of the
game show Wheel of Fortune at Walt Disney World in 1990-91.
Badge given to guests at during the taping of the
game show Wheel of Fortune at Walt Disney World in 1990-91.
Badge worn by guests and members of the press at the
Intestate Batteries Great American Race in 1987.
Badge worn by guests and members of the press at the
celebration of Donald Duck's 50th Birthday in 1984.
Badge given to cast and guests for the
"So Much More" promotion at Walt Disney World,.
Nametag worn by guests at the 1990
Florida Legislator's Weeekend at Walt Disney World.
Nametag given to guests attending the "Wonders of our World"
celebration in 1989, in honor of the grand opening of Delta Dreamflight and the Wonders of Life pavilion at Epcot Center. 
Nametag given to guests attending Disney's
Florida Media Fun Day, in June 1988.

  
Badges worn by third-party staff working on special projects at WDW, ca. late 1970's.


 
Nametag given to cast members and members of the press at the
grand opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998.
Nametag given to cast members and members of the press at the
grand opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998.
Nametag given to cast members and members of the press at the
grand opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998.
Nametag given to special guests and members of the press at the grand opening of the Disney MGM Studios at
Walt Disney World, on May 1, 1989. 
Nametag given to cast members and members of the press 
at the Millenium Celebration at WDW, in late 1999.
Nametag given to cast members and members of the press 
at the Millenium Celebration at WDW, in late 1999.
Badge given to guests participating in the
celebration of the 25th anniversary of WDW in 1996.
Badge given to guests participating in the
celebration of the 25th anniversary of WDW in 1996.
Badge given to members of the press at the grand opening
of Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World, October 1-4 1992.
Badge given to cast members and member of the press at the
WDI preview of the events surrounding the "100 Years of Magic"
Celebration at Walt Disney World in 2001. 
Name badge given to cast members working at the 
new-hire career fair at WDW, on May 11, 2000.
Badge given to guests at the Downtown Disney 
West Side Gala, November 6, 1997.
Badge given to participants at the 
Millenium Dreamers event at WDW, in May 2000.
Badge given cast members working the opening of 
Disney Quest at WDW, in April 2001.
Badge given to guests participating in the 
Millennium Celebrations at WDW in 2000.
Badge given cast members working the opening of the
Animal Kingdom Lodge at WDW, in April 2001.
Badge worn on costumes of cast members working
the Muppet-vision 3D attraction.
Badge given to participants at the
ESPN Fan Trip event at WDW, in May 2000.
Badge given cast members working the opening of 
the Test Track attraction at WDW, in March 1999.
Badge given cast members working the opening of 
the Test Track attraction at WDW, in March 1999.
Badge given to participants at the 
 Rock'n Rockets fireworks event at WDW, ca. 1998.
Badge given to participants at the Lifetime TV
 Ultimate Timeout event at WDW, ca. 1998.
Badge given to participants at the 
 ESPN Zone VIP event at WDW, ca. 1998.
Badge given to participants at the Celebration
 Of A Century event at WDW, in December 2001.
Badge given to participants at the premiere of the
 Cirque De Soleil La Nouba at WDW, ca. 1999.
Badge given to participants at the 
 Live With Regis and Kelly event at WDW, ca. 1998.
Badge given to participants at the 
Wide World of Sports Marketing event at WDW, ca. 1997.
Badge given to participants at the 
WDW Marathon in January 1998.
Badge given to participants at the 
 New Year's Eve Millenium event at WDW, in December 1999.
Badge given to participants at the opening of the
 BET Soundstage Club at WDW,  in 1998.

Badge given to participants at the opening of the
 Rock'n Roller Coaster attraction WDW, in July 1999..
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