In 1988, The Beach Boys brought island vibes to Walt Disney World when they filmed the music video for Kokomo at the soon-to-open Grand Floridian Resort. The resort’s pristine white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, and elegant Victorian architecture provided the perfect tropical backdrop for the song’s dreamy lyrics about escaping to a faraway paradise. At the time of filming, the Grand Floridian was still under construction and wouldn’t officially open until June 1988. However, the music video

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