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http://www.attractionchecklist.com -  Prepare for launch!  We are headed to Magic Kingdom to ride Space Mountain on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 4, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Magic Kingdom and ride the classic attraction Space Mountain. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction saying: Blast off on a rip-roaring rocket into the furthest reaches of outer space on this roller-coaster ride in the dark. Guests must be 44” or taller to ride this attraction and the Thrill Level calls it a Thrill Ride with Big Drops in the Dark. Before we head to Starport: Seven Five, here are five fast facts about Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain. 1. Space Mountain opened at Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975. 2. Space Mountain was originally conceived by Walt Disney for an attraction at Disneyland.  In 1964, Walt Disney started John Hench on the idea of a space themed roller coaster initially called Space Voyage.  It wasn't until 1966 that imagineers christened it Space Mountain for the first time.  The technology at the time made building the attraction in Disneyland impossible, but there was plenty of room at Magic Kingdom so Space Mountain appeared in Walt Disney World promotional materials as early at 1969. 3. There are two tracks on Space Mountain at Walt Disney World, Alpha and Omega.  They are near identical in that they are 65ft (or 19.8m) high, have a drop of 26 feet (7.9m) and whisk you along at 27 mph (or 43.5 km/h).  The difference between the two tracks comes in where track length is concerned.  Alpha track's 3196ft (974.1m) of track is 10 ft (or 3m) longer than Omega's 3186 ft (971.1 m) 4. The first official rider on Space Mountain in 1975 was astronaut Colonel James Irwin. 5. Space Mountain holds the distinction of being the oldest operating roller coaster in all of Florida. Let's ride Space mountain.  After the ride audio I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/space-mountain/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Mountain_(Magic_Kingdom) https://disneydiary.com/2025/01/10-unusual-facts-about-space-mountain-as-it-turns-50/ Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to take a leisurely cruise around the Rivers of America as we head to Magic Kingdom to ride the Liberty Square Riverboat on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 6, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we're going to hop aboard the Liberty Belle for a cruise on the Liberty Square Riverboat. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction saying: Cruise the scenic Rivers of America aboard an authentic steam-powered paddle wheeler.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes the attraction as being a slow ride. Before we shove off, here are five fast facts about the Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom. 1. The Liberty Square Riverboat attraction opened at Walt Disney World on October 2, 1971.  The first boat that served was called the Admiral Joe Fowler, named after Joe Fowler who was in charge of construction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.  In 1973, a second river boat was added named the Richard F. Irvine.  In 1986, that boat was renamed to Liberty Belle which still runs the Rivers of America today.  An interesting note is that the original boat, the Admiral Joe Fowler was damaged in a dry dock incident and was retired in 1980.   2. The Liberty Belle is a steam-powered sternwheeler replica.  Sternwheeler means there is one paddle wheel on the rear or stern of the ship.  A steam engine pulled water from the river to turn into steam to power the paddlewheel. 3.  The Liberty Belle is 47 feet tall and features four decks for guests to visit during the ride. 4. During the 17 minute trip, a narrator, in the in the voice of Mark Twain points out the sights guests see as they travel down the river including an early American settlement, a Native American village and Big Thunder Mountain. 5. The captain on the narration track is named Horace Bixby who was a real riverboat captain who mentored Samuel Clemons aka Mark Twain. Let's head to Liberty Square for a ride on the Liberty Belle.  After the ride audio I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone put them on now as we ride Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square Riverboat! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/liberty-square-riverboat/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Belle_Riverboat https://touringplans.com/blog/five-things-to-know-about-the-liberty-square-riverboat/ Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's get a little spooky and head to Disney California Adventure to check out the Halloween Overlay known as Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on September 21, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Disney California Adventure Park to ride Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween. The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction by saying: Celebrate Luigi's favorite holiday at the honkin'est dance party in Radiator Screams! Guests must be 32” or taller to ride this attraction and the Thrill Level calls it a Thrill Ride that is Loud with Spinning. Before we join Luigi and Guido for some spooky fun, here are five fast facts about Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween 1. Starting in 2017, Cars Land at Disney California Adventure got a spooky makeover for the Halloween Season.  Radiator Springs becomes Radiator Screams.  Several of the attractions got a holiday overlay including Luigi's Rollickin Roadsters which becomes Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween. 2. Luigi's Casa Della Tires gets a halloween makeover including the leaning tower of tires which sports hubcaps and treads that look like eyes and mouths. 3. Despite the overlay, the attraction retains it's ride time of approximately 2 minutes. 4. As of this episode's audio recording which was done in 2023, one of five different songs played while the cards were in motion.  These are all parodies of traditional Italian songs given a spooky edge.  They include: Honkin' Haul-O-Ween, Luigi the Hero, Haul-O-Ween Italiano, Chop Shop of Carsoli and Terror-Antella. 5. Disney released all the songs from the attraction in 2018 on an album called: Happy Haul-O-Ween from Cars Land: Spooky Songs From Mater and Luigi.  This album is available on most music streaming platforms. Let's ride Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween.  John B. deHaas is along for the fun and after we ride we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween at Disney California Adventure. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/luigis-honkin-haul-o-ween/ Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's go whip ups some beignets and preview the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on November 5, 2024 . TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Disneyland's newley christened Bayou Country to ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The Disneyland website describes this attraction saying: Drop on in and come along for the ride with Princess Tiana on an exhilarating musical adventure.  The thrill level describes the attraction as being a Thrill Ride that is a water ride with big drops. Before we head to the bayou, here are five fast facts about Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland. 1. In June of 2020, Disney announced they would be re-theming Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom to Tiana's Bayou adventure, based on the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog. 2. The Magic Kingdom version of the attraction opened on June 28, 2024 and the Disneyland version is scheduled to open on November 15, 2024.  The audio for this episode was recorded during Magic Key holder previews on November 5, 2024. 3.  In September 2022, it was announced that several voice actors from the original film would be reprising their roles to provide voices for the attraction.  This includes Anika Noni Rose as Tiana and Michael-Leon Wooley as Lewis 4. Tiana's Bayou Adventure features 48 audio animatronics in the attraction including several state of the art figures for Tiana and Lewis. 5. The storyline of the attraction has Tiana's Foods built on a salt dome.  This inspiration was taken from the Avery Island salt dome in Louisiana.  Let's hop a log to Tiana's Foods.  After the ride audio I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone put them on now as we ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/tianas-bayou-adventure/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiana%27s_Bayou_Adventure Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - One of the newest attractions at Walt Disney World's EPCOT is Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.  Join us as we walk through this attraction for the first time on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 2, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Epcot to experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction by saying: Explore the wonders of water along a lush trail that's fun for all ages—based on the Disney animated film Moana. There are no age or height requirements for this walk through attraction. Before we play with water, here are five fast facts about Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. 1. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, was originally slated to open in 2021 as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary.  The opening was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the attraction officially opened on October 16, 2023. 2. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is located in the World Nature neighborhood of Epcot near The Seas with Nemo and Friends. 3. Guests can take two paths as they explore Journey of Water.  Those who'd prefer not to get wet can take the dry path while those interested in interacting with the water can take the wet path. 4. Journey of Water keeps the original spirit of EPCOT alive as it teaches guests about the global water cycle and follows the journey of water from the sky to the sea and back again. 5. Several characters from the film Moana are hidden throughout the attraction, both on land and in the water.  The centerpiece of the attraction is not hidden at all and that is the 15 foot high sculpture of Te Fiti which is comprised of over 3000 pieces of foliage. Let's go walk through Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.  John B. deHaas is along for the journey and after we walk through we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at Walt Disney World's EPCOT. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/journey-of-water/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_of_Water Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to set sail on a journey around the Rivers of America aboard Disneyland's Sailing Ship Columbia on this episode of Attraction Checklist!    Attraction audio recorded on September 30, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Frontierland in Disneyland to ride Sailing Ship Columbia. The Disneyland website describes this attraction saying: Sail into the wilderness aboard a full-scale replica of a majestic ship from the 18th century.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes it as being a Slow Water Ride that can get Loud. Before we embark on our journey, here are five fast facts about the Sailing Ship Columbia. 1. The Sailing Ship Columbia opened at Disneyland park on June 14, 1958. 2. The story goes that in the early days of Disneyland, Walt Disney wanted more traffic on the Rivers of America.  He asked Joe Fowler to come up with an idea for a new ship and, after research, Fowler suggested the Columbia Rediviva - The first American vessel to circumnavigate the globe. 3.  The original designs for the ship were sketched out on a napkin by Ray Wallace.  The masts, rigging, spars and sails of the Columbia were constructed at Todd Shipyards, Los Angeles Division, San Pedro, CA 4. The Columbia can hold up to 300 guests on each 12 minute trip around Tom Sawyer's Island. 5. The Columbia has a starring role in the nighttime spectacular Fantastic!  Serving as Captain Hook's ship, the Jolly Roger, in the original and current incarnations of the show and as The Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean in the version that ran from 2017 to 2023. Let's set sail on the Sailing Ship Columbia.  John B. deHaas is joining me again today and after we ride, we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone put them on now as we ride Sailing Ship Columbia at Disneyland! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/sailing-ship-columbia/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_Ship_Columbia Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Test Track 2.0 is now gone, but let's head to EPCOT in Walt Disney World and ride it one last time on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 6, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit EPCOT to ride Test Track The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction by saying: Design a virtual concept car and put it to the test on this thrilling, high-octane attraction.   Guests must be 40” or taller to ride and the Thrill Level describes the ride as being a Thrill Ride with Small Drops. Before we hop in a SIM Car, here are five fast facts about Test Track. 1. Test Track officially opened at EPCOT on March 17, 1999.  The attraction replaced the original Epcot attraction World of Motion. 2. The version of the attraction we are hearing on this episode is known as Test Track 2.0.  This version of the attraction opened on December 6, 2012.  This version let riders design their perfect test car and then see how well that card did on the attraction. 3. Test Track vehicles can reach speeds of up to 64.9 mph or 104.4km/h. 4. The music for Test Track 2.0 was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan who has composed music for television, film and video games. 5. On June 17, 2024, Test Track 2.0 closed to make way for Test Track 3.0 which Disney has said will be inspired by the original World of Motion attraction. Let's go ride Test Track 2.0 one last time.  Now I will say it was really difficult to get a good quality recording of this attraction.  The first time I rode it John B. deHaas was with me but the people in the car with us were so noisy and vulgar, we pretty much decided that that audio couldn't be released publicly. Though it will be released at the same time a this episode as a Patreon Patron exclusive to those Patrons who want to hear.  We even included a review, of our fellow riders. But forgetting about that, here now is Test Track 2.0 and afterwards I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Test Track 2.0 at Walt Disney World's EPCOT. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/test-track/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_Track Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's visit Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland to ride and review Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on July 31, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Disneyland to ride Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster. The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying, “Twist and turn on a speedy coaster ride built by the inventor mouse from Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers.  Riders must be 35” or taller to ride this attraction and the Thrill level describes it as being a Thrill Ride with Small Drops. Before we climb that tinker toy lift hill, here are 5 fat facts about Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster. 1. Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster officially opened with the rest of Mickey's Toontown on January 24, 1993.  On opening day, the ride was called Gadget's Go Coaster. 2. Having only a 44 second duration, this roller coaster is the shortest attraction in Disneyland. 3. Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster reaches heights of 27.9ft (8.5 meters) and soars up to speeds of 21.7 mph (34.9 km/h) 4. The character of Gadget, you greets you as you travel up the lift hill, is voiced by Tress MacNeille. 5. The ride was closed for refurbishment in 2022 and when it reopened in March of 2023 it had a new name and new figures of Chip, Dale and Zipper from the show Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers. Let's go squeeze ourselves into the impossible tiny cars of Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster.  Joining me the ride is John B. deHaas and After the attraction audio, we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster at Disneyland The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/chip-n-dales-gadget-coaster/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadget's_Go_Coaster Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    Attraction audio recorded on . TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Tomorrowland at Disneyland to take a round trip ride on The Monorail! The Disneyland website describes this attraction saying: Ride the historic, high-speed zero-emission transportation system that rockets along a single rail through the Disneyland Resort.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction. Before we ride, here are five fast facts about Disneyland's Monorail. 1. The Disneyland Monorail opened on June 14, 1959.  When it opened it was called the Disneyland Alweg Monorail System.  Alweg being the German company that helped Walt Disney and Bob Gurr build the attraction. 2. The Disneyland Monorail fleet is currently made up of the Red, Blue and Orange Mark VII trains.  The recording for this episode was made on Monorail Blue.   3.  The Monorail system uses a 600-volt DC power source and as such, it emits no direct exhaust or pollutants into the atmosphere. 4. Each Monorail train can accommodate approximately 120 guests. 5. There is approximately 2.5 miles or 4 kilometers of Monorail track at Disneyland. Let's hop aboard Monorail Blue for a round trip ride to Downtown Disney and back.  John B. deHaas is joining me again today and after we ride, we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone put them on now as we ride The Monorail at Disneyland! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Monorail https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/disneyland-monorail/ Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join us as we head to Disneyland to check out the Magic Happens Parade on this episode of Attraction Checklist! Attraction audio recorded on September 20, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Disneyland to experience the Magic Happens parade. The parade is listed as being for All Ages and runs for approximately 20 minutes.  The Disneyland website describes the attraction saying: Witness this whimsical parade celebrating magical moments from legendary Disney stories! Before we stake out our spot in front of It's A Small World, here are five fast facts about Magic Happens at Disneyland. 1. Magic Happens debuted on February 27, 2020 as part of Disneyland's 65th Anniversary celebration. 2. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the parade was shelved until February 26, 2023 when it returned with with a newly updated version. 3. The parade was directed by David Duffy and Jordan Peterson and features songs written and co-composed by Todrick Hall. 4. The song Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah from Song of the South was part of the parade when it debuted in 2020 but was replaced by You Can Fly from Peter Pan when the parade returned in 2023. 5. The parade is scheduled to return to Disneyland on February 2, 2024. Let's go see if Magic Happens is…Magic.  Joining me this episode is John B. deHaas and After the attraction audio, we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Magic Happens at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/magic-happens-parade/ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_Happens Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - For a short time Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World had a daytime show called Disney's KiteTales.  We take a look at this now defunct show on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on July 17, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we go back in time to Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World to experience the show Disney's KiteTales. There were no age or height requirements for this attraction and the show was described by saying, “Hearts and imaginations will soar as incredible kites and windcatchers dance through the air to the beat of beloved Disney songs during this high-flying performance at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.” Before we watch the kites take to the sky, here are 5 fast facts about Disney's KiteTales. 1.  Disney KiteTales debuted at the Discovery River Theater in Animal Kingdom on October 1, 2021. 2. Performances of Disney's KiteTales happened several times a day and alternated between a few different shows.  One show was focused round The Jungle Book and features songs such as The Bare Necessities, Colonel Hathi's March and I wanna be Like You. 3. The second show, the show featured in this episode's recording, was centered around The Lion King and featured songs like I Just Can't Wait To Be King, Hakuna Matata and Circle of Life.  As the shows went on and popularity of the show waned, songs were cut from both shows. 4. The show employed six jet-skis that pulled 30 foot long kites around the lagoon during the show while performers with smaller kites performed around the water's edge. 5. Disney's KiteTales had its final performance on September 30, 2022. Let's go pay tribute to the long gone Disney's KiteTales.  After the attraction audio, I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Disney's KiteTales at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disney-kitetails/news/28sep2021-first-impressions-of-disney-kitetails-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Disney_KiteTails Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to see what changes were made to Disneyland's Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on July 31, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode takes us to Toontown in Disneyland to see the updated Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin.   We covered this attraction back in episode 82 of Attraction Checklist but here are a few more fast facts about the recent updates. 1. In December of 2021, several changes were made to the attraction, the main one being the addition of a storyline featuring Jessica Rabbit.  In the previous incarnation of the ride she was seen as more of a damsel in distress in the opening scene.  The update finds her in charge, helping stop the Weasels in her new bright yellow trench coat and fedora. 2. When Toontown closed for the addition of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin got a refurbishment with some polish and effect tweaks.  The updated version opened on March 19, 2023. Now let's go ride the updated Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin.  John B. deHaas is along for the fun and we'll give you our thoughts on the updates after we ride.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone put them on now as we ride Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/roger-rabbits-car-toon-spin/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Rabbit%27s_Car_Toon_Spin Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -   Let's head to Toontown in Disneyland to check out the west coast version of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Attraction audio recorded on July 31, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we are visiting the newly reimagined Toontown at Disneyland to ride Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and  the Disneyland website describes it by saying, “Zoom off on a wild and wacky adventure through Mickey and Minnie's madcap cartoon world.”  The Thrill Level describes this attraction as being Dark, Loud and Slow. Before we present our tickets at the El CapiTOON Theater, here are 5 fast facts about Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. 1.  On April 19, 2019, Disney announced that Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway would open at Disneyland Park in 2022.  Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway officially opened at Disneyland on January 27, 2023. 2. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway is a copy of the attraction of the same name at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, but the queue are is different. At Disneyland guests enter the attraction through the El CapiTOON Theater in Toontown. On display is a collection of “props” from Mickey Mouse cartoons called “Mickey Through The Ears.” 3. The popcorn seen in the queue's faux concession stand is shaped like Mickey, Minnie & Donald. 4. Minnie Mouse's voice actor Russi Taylor passed away after recording her lines for this attraction.  The song Nothing Can Stop Us Now, featured in the attraction, was dedicated to her memory.  5. During the construction of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Toontoown at Disneyland got a refresh including new faux hills that line the back of all the buildings of Toontown. Let's head to the theater to experience Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway.  Joining me for the ride is John B. deHaas.  Hang out after the ride audio to hear what we thought of this Disneyland version of the attraction.  These are binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_%26_Minnie%27s_Runaway_Railway https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway/ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/MickeyAndMinniesRunawayRailway https://dapsmagic.com/2023/01/fun-facts-about-mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-at-disneyland/ Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we're going to do something I've wanted to do on this podcast for awhile.  Looking back over the previous 145 episodes, I wondered if it would be possible to put together an episode where together it sounds like we're spending a whole day together at EPCOT.  No tired feet from walking around World Showcase, no waiting in line, just attraction after attraction from EPCOT and end the evening with a classic nighttime spectacular.  So now, thanks to the magic of my editor Stephen Staver, let's spend a day at EPCOT on this episode of Attraction Checklist. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's see what entertainment Main Street USA at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom has to offer as we experience Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade and a performance by The Dapper Dans on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on July 15, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we experience two Magic Kingdom Main Street USA Attractions: Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade and The Dapper Dans. Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade is lazily described in the guide map by saying: Favorite Disney pals march along the parade route throughout the day.  The Dapper Dans are not mentioned in the guide maps that I've seen but are described on the Disney World Website by saying: This lively barbershop quartet sings in harmony, tap dances in time and charms audiences with vaudeville humor. Both of these attractions are listed as being for all ages. Before we stake out our spot on Main Street, here are five fast facts about Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade and The Dapper Dans. 1. Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade is a short pop up parade that debuted for Walt Disney World's 50th Celebration.  It ran several times daily through March 2023 when it ended its run. 2.   Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade features appearances by Mini Mouse, Goofy, Donald and Daisy, Pluto, Chip and Dale and, of course, Mickey Mouse. 3. The Dapper Dans have been performing on Main Street USA at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom since the park's opening in 1971. 4. The bell like instruments played by The Dapper Dans are called Deagen Organ Chimes. 5. During the holidays season, The Dapper Dans will add Christmas songs to their repertoire.  And during Halloween events they are rebranded as The Cadaver Dans and sing a selection of spooky tunes. Let's now head to Main Street to check out not one, but two attractions.  John B. deHaas is along for the fun and we'll give you our thoughts on these attractions as we experience them.  These are binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade and The Dapper Dans at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/dapper-dans/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dapper_Dans Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -   Join me as I head to EPCOT to see for the first time and bid farewell to the nighttime spectacular Harmonious on this episode of Attraction Checklist.   Attraction audio recorded on February 25, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we experience EPCOT's current (as of this recording in March of 2023) nighttime spectacular Harmonious. There are no age or height requirements for Harmonious and the guide map describes it by saying, “Discover how Disney music and stories have the power to bring people from all around the world together to unlock the magic of possibility.”  There is no thrill level listed for this attraction. Before we head to World Showcase Lagoon, here are 5 more fast facts about Harmonious. 1.  Harmonious was announced at the D23 Destination D event in 2018.  It was set to replace EPCOT Forever in 2020 but was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  After a few test performances, Harmonious officially debuted on October 1, 2021.  The show replaced Epcot Forever which we covered on episode 94 of this podcast. 2. The show make use of pyrotechnics, choreographed water fountains, lasers, searchlights, floating set pieces and LED screens 3. The show's barges are collectively known as The Compass.  The four arc-shaped barges are named after the nearest intersecting World Showcase pavilion.  They are Mexico, Germany, Canada and France.  The center platform holds a six story tall ring that houses a high pressure water curtain for show projections. 4. An album featuring the show's soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on October 29, 2021. 5. On September 11, 2022, Disney announced that Harmonious would have it's last performance on April 2, 2023, to be replaced by the returning Epcot Forever. Let's check out Harmonious at EPCOT.  This recording captures the first (and last) time I'll be seeing the show so I'll give you my thoughts afterwards.  This is a binaural recording so If you have headphones, put them on now as we experience Harmonious at Walt Disney World's EPCOT! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/epcot/harmonious/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonious_(Epcot) Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    It's time to enter the grid as we heard to Walt Disney World to preview TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on February 23, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to preview TRON Lightcyle / Run. This attraction is not listed in the Magic Kingdom guidemap at the time of this recording but the Walt Disney World Website describes it by saying, “Speed across a world with no horizons in a high-stakes race based on the Disney sci-fi film TRON: Legacy.” Guests must be 48 inches or taller in order to ride and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being a Thrill Ride in the Dark with Big Drops. Before we join Team Blue for our run, here are five fast facts about TRON Lightcycle / Run. 1. Tron Lightcycle / Run is a copy of an attraction located in Shanghai Disneyland where it's called Tron Lightcycle Power Run.  The Shanghai version of the attraction opened on June 16, 2016.  On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that Magic Kingdom would be getting its own version of the ride.  Originally scheduled to open in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, the opening was pushed back due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. The ride is schedule to officially open on April 4, 2023. 2.   The attraction features a track that is 3,169 ft (or 966 meters) long and has a peak height of 78.1 ft (or 23.8 meters) 3. The attraction reaches speeds of nearly 60 miles per hour, the fastest for any Disney Roller Coaster. 4. The attraction features 7 trains with 7 cars per train.  While most of the seats on the attraction feature the lightcycle seating, a few of the trains have regular roller coaster seats in the back with a traditional lap bar for those who don't want the bike experience. 5. According to WIkiPedia, the music heard on the attraction was created by Joseph Trapanese and Daft Punk. Let's ride TRON Lightcycle / Run.  Argon for the ride is John B. deHaas and Shawn Walsh and after we ride we'l give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we preview TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tron-lightcycle-run/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_Lightcycle_Power_Run Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    Let's take a ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.  John B. deHaas joins me today and we'll give you our thoughts not he updates to this new attraction after we ride.  This is a binaural recording so If you have headphones, put them on now as we ride  Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom!  Attraction audio recorded on July 14, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we ride Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the guide map describes the ride saying, “Ride this mass transit system of the future.”  The thrill level describes the PeopleMover attraction as a slow ride. We covered the PeopleMover way back in episode 26, but here are 5 more fast facts about the ride. 1.  When we originally covered the ride back in 2017, it was sponsored by Alamo.  The ride is now listed as being Presented by Enterprise. 2. On July 1, 2022, the ride received a brand new Narration track, replacing the previous narration done by Mike Brassell. 3. If you listen closely, the new Narration features several tributes to past Tomorrowland attractions including If You Had WIngs, The Time Keeper and the 1975 version of The Carousel of Progress. 4. The three note chime that proceeds announcements during the ride has returned.  It hadn't been heard since 2009. 5. The new narration also references, for the first time, the new Tron Lightcyle Run attraction. Let's take a ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.  John B. deHaas joins me today and we'll give you our thoughts not he updates to this new attraction after we ride.  This is a binaural recording so If you have headphones, put them on now as we ride  Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-transit-authority-peoplemover/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PeopleMover_(Magic_Kingdom) Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -   Join us as we head to the Magic Kingdom to walk and review Swiss Family Treehouse on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Photo by John B. deHaas. Attraction audio recorded on July 15, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to experience the Swiss Family Treehouse. The guide map describes this attraction saying, “Explore the treehouse inspired by the classic Disney film.” There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and there is no Thrill Level notes. Before we start climbing stairs, here are five fast facts about the Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom. 1. Swiss Family Treehouse is an Magic Kingdom opening day attraction, opening with the park on October 1, 1971. 2. The treehouse is based on the 1960 Walt Disney film Swiss Family Robinson. 3.The summit of the treehouse is 6 stories high and guests must climb 116 stairs to reach it! 4. While the tree looks very real, it is actually made up of steel, concrete and stucco. 5. There are 330,000 leaves on the Swiss Family Treehouse and each one is fabricated to withstand the weather and winds so they don't fall off the tree. Let's climb the Swiss Family Treehouse.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after our adventures we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience Swiss Family Treehouse at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/swiss-family-treehouse/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Family_Treehouse https://www.disneylists.com/2020/08/8-facts-secrets-swiss-family-treehouse-disneys-magic-kingdom-2/ Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Come with John and I as we head towards the second star to the right and straight on 'til morning!  We're headed to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to ride Pete Pan's Flight on this episode of Attraction Checklist!  Attraction audio recorded on July 15, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we ride Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the guide map describes the ride saying, “Fly with Peter Pan aboard a magical ship.”  The thrill level describes Peter Pan's Flight as a slow ride with small drops. Before we visit Never Land, here are five fast facts about Peter Pan's Flight at Magic Kingdom. 1.  Peter Pan's Flight opened at Magic Kingdom on October 3, 1971, two days after the park opened. 2. When Peter Pan's Flight opened at Magic Kingdom it followed a similar design as Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland in California, even reusing some of the same sounds from that attraction.  The Magic Kingdom version featured added scenes and used Audio-Animatronic figures.  (As a note: we rode and reviewed Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland in episode 85 of Attraction Checklist. 3. Captain Hook's pirate ship in this attraction is a whopping 48 feet long. 4. In 2014, the ride's queue area was upgraded to make is seem you are walking through the Darling's Nursery.  The queue now features interactive elements and appearances by Tinker Bell. 5. As you fly through the Nursery at the beginning of the ride, keep an eye out for a pile of children's block that spell out: Disney. Let's ride Peter Pan's Flight!  John B. deHaas joins me once again and we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction after we ride.  If you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/peter-pan-flight/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan%27s_Flight#Magic_Kingdom https://www.disneylists.com/2020/06/8-facts-secrets-peter-pans-flight-disneys-magic-kingdom-park-2/ Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's head to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to check out the latest version of The Hall of Presidents on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on July 15, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to check out the latest updates to The Hall of Presidents. The guide map describes this attraction saying, “Behold all the U.S. Presidents on stage together.” There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and there is no Thrill Level notes. Now, The Hall of Presidents is the one attraction at Magic Kingdom that you can count on to get updated every 4 to 8 years.  This is the third time we've visited it on this Attraction Checklist so we may not have 5 fast facts, but here are a few fast facts about the latest version of this attraction. In January 19 2021, The Hall of Presidents was closed for refurbishment.  On July 19, 2021, Disney announced that President Joe Biden would be added to the attraction and the attraction itself reopened on August 3, 2021.  The film The Idea of a President that had debuted in the previous version of the attraction, remained.  Keeping with tradition, President Joe Biden voiced his animatronic figure but in a departure from previous versions, the President Biden figure only recites the Oath of Office and does not give a follow up speech. Let's go visit The Hall or Presidents.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after the show we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/hall-of-presidents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hall_of_Presidents#Biden_administration_(2021–present) Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    We just got invited to a premiere of a new Mickey Mouse cartoon called Perfect Picnic! What could go wrong? Let's find out as we head to Disney's Hollywood Studios to ride and review Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway on this episode of Attraction Checklist! Attraction audio recorded on July 14, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Disney's Hollywood Studios to ride Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway! There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the guide map describes the ride saying, “Burst into a cartoon world with Mickey and Minnie on a wacky train trip.” Before we head off to the big premiere, here are five fast facts about Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway 1.  Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway was first announced at D23 in July 2017.  The attraction opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 4, 2020, replacing the iconic The Great Movie Ride Attraction. 2. This trackless attraction features a new technology known as 2 and 1/2 D or 3D without glasses to give depth to the 2D environments. 3. The 1401 Flower Show seen during the attraction is a tribute to the home of Walt Disney Imagineering which is located at 1401 Flower Street in Glendale, CA. 4. The attraction features several sound effects created by Disney Legend Jimmy MacDonald for Disney animated shorts dating back to the 1930s; some new effects were developed using Macdonald's original equipment. 5. Though this attraction replaced the beloved The Great Movie Ride attraction, there is a tribute to what came before in a Great Moving Ride poster during the theme park section of the ride. Let's check out Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway!  John B. deHaas is joining me once again and we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction after we ride.  if you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney's Hollywood Studios! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_%26_Minnie%27s_Runaway_Railway https://wdwnews.com/releases/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-fun-facts/ Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to rewind time as we ride Epcot's newest attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, not once but twice on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on July 13, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. We are super excited because we are finally bringing you one of the most requested Attraction Checklist episode of the year, a look at Epcot's new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The guide map describes this attraction saying, “Team up with the Guardians of the Galaxy on an intergalactic race through space and time.” Guests must be 42” or wallet to ride and the thrill level describes the attraction as being a Thrill Ride in the Dark. Before we head off to the Galaxarium, here are five fast facts about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. 1. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind officially opened at Epcot on May 27, 2022. 2. The attraction is build on the site of the former Ellen's Energy Adventure attraction which we covered on Episode 31 of this show.  That ride was built in the former Universe of Energy show building and that show building was reused and retrofitted for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind thought the bulk of the attraction is housed in a giant blue show building behind the Universe of Energy building. 3.  Much like Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout at Disney California Adventure which we covered in episode 32 of Attraction Checklist, guests riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, guests hear one of six different songs.  The possible songs are "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire, “Disco Inferno" by the Trammps, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears”, One Way or Another" by Blondie, “I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock of Seagulls and “Conga" by Gloria Estefan 4. Composer Tyler Bates, who scored the Guardians of the Galaxy films created more than two hours on new music for the attraction and he even put in a little nod to the original Universe of Energy song. 5. On June 23, 2022, it was announced that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind would receive a Christmas Overlay with a mash-up of seasonal songs. Let's go save the planet with the Guardians of the Galaxy.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and, as mentioned at the top of the show, we're going to go for two rides and we'll review them both so stay tuned for that.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy:_Cosmic_Rewind Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join us as we scurry off to Epcot to ride and review Remy's Ratatouille Adventure on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on July 12, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Epcot to ride World Showcase's newest attraction, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the guide map describes the ride saying, “Join Remy on a 3D ride through the culinary world of Ratatouille.” Before we shrink down to the size of a mouse, here are 5 fast facts about Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. 1.  Remy's Ratatouille Adventure officially opened at Epcot on October 1, 2021. 2. Remy's Ratatouille Adventure features a trackless ride system that uses Wifi and RFID to know the exact position of each car on in the attraction. 3. The ride has 36 Rat shaped ride vehicles that can take over 2000 guests through the ride per hour. 4. Composer Michael Giacchino who composed the music for the film Ratatouille also produced the music for this attraction. 5. Eagle eyed riders can spot the classic Toy Story Pizza Planet truck's silhouette in one of the windows at the very beginning of the ride. Let's go ride Remy's Ratatouille Adventure!  Happy to say that after 2 years away, I'm back in Walt Disney World with John B. deHaas who will be joining me for this attraction and stay tuned after our initial review for a follow up review we recorded a few days later.  Oh, and if you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/remys-ratatouille-adventure/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remy%27s_Ratatouille_Adventure https://orlandoparkstop.com/feature/easter-eggs/10-easter-eggs-at-remys-ratatouille-adventure-in-epcot/ Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Whether it's your Very Merry Un-Birthday or not, we're headed to Disneyland for a spin on Mad Tea Party on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let's head to Fantasyland in Disneyland to visit Mad Tea Party. The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Pour yourself into an oversized teacup and spin through a whimsical party. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes this attraction as being a Spinning Ride. Before we spill the tea, here are five fast facts about Mad Tea Party. 1. The original Mad Tea Party opened with Disneyland on July 17, 1955.  This version was located directly behind King Arthur's Carousel.  In 1983, the attraction was moved to its current location near the Alice In Wonderland attraction. 2. The original Mad Tea Party that opened with the parks had tea cups that featured no brakes or clutches nothing that limited how fast they spun. 3.  In 2004, the amount of spin each tea cup had was limited after a guest experience a serious fall on the attraction.  The limitation was later restored after guests complained. 4. For Disneyland's 50th Anniversary, one the other teacups on the attraction was painted gold. 5. The designs on the tea cups were designed by Disney Legend Mary Blair. Let's pick out a teacup and get spinning.  After the ride, I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Mad Tea Party at Tea Party. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/mad-tea-party/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Tea_Party Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join me as I learn the story of Aurora as we visit the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough at Disneyland on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on March 8, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode Check out one of Disneyland's most unique attractions, Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough.  The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying, “Gaze at Sleeping Beauty Castle and venture inside to relive scenes from the beloved Disney classic.” There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes it as a being Dark. Before we confront Maleficent, here are five fast facts about Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough. 1.  The Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough officially opened on April 29, 1957. 2. The original dioramas featured in the walkthrough were designed in the style of Eyvind Earle, production designer for the 1959 Disney film Sleeping Beauty. 3. The walkthrough was redone in 1977 to make the dioramas look more like the popular windows on Main Street.  This installation closed in 2001 and reopened seven years later with the experience going under a major refurbishment.  The  dioramas to their original style with added projection effects.  This new version opened November 27, 2008. 4. For guests who are unable to climb the stairs of the attraction, there is a virtual experience on the ground level near the attraction's exit. 5. As you walk through the attraction be sure to check out the Corridor of Goons for some fun effects. Okay, let's head inside for a walkthrough of Sleeping Beauty's Castle.  Afterwards I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction and this is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we check out the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough at Disneyland.   The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/sleeping-beauty-castle-walkthrough/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_Castle Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com  It's time to head out on our own real life safari adventure as we visit Disney's Animal Kingdom to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on October 27, 2016. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we venture to Disney's Animal Kingdom to ride the ever popular, Kilimanjaro Safaris.  The Animal Kingdom guide map describes this attraction saying, “Take a safari ride through the lush African savannah to search for lions, elephants, giraffes and more.” There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes it as a Slow Ride.   Before we board our jeep, here are five fast facts about Kilimanjaro Safaris. 1.  Kilimanjaro Safaris opened with Animal Kingdom on April 22, 1998. 2. For many years the ride featured a scripted storyline about poachers hunting a mother and baby elephant.  In early cast previews, an animatronic of the slaughtered mother elephant was visible at the end of the attraction to drive home how harmful poachers are.  This animatronic was removed before the park opened as the scene received many complaints. 3. The ride features close to thirty different species of animals, including crocodiles, warthogs, flamingos, giraffes and lions. 4. The flamingo island seen during the attraction is a giant hidden Mickey. 5. Between each of the animal's ecosystems are chains and bars that prevent the animals from venturing between sections. Now let's go ride Kilimanjaro Safaris.  Joining me today is my friend Eve Cunning and after we ride we'll give you our thoughts not his attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Kilimanjaro Safaris and Disney's Animal Kingdom! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/kilimanjaro-safaris/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilimanjaro_Safaris Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    It's time to hear some words of inspiration as we head to Disneyland to watch Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on March 8, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland to watch Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Revel in the stirring oratory of Abraham Lincoln—delivered in person—and explore rare Disneyland memorabilia. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes this attraction as being Dark. Before we blast off, here are five fast facts about Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. 1. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln has its origins in the 1964 New York World's Fair where the show was the prime feature of the State of Illinois Pavilion.  A year later the show debuted at Disneyland on July 18, 1965.  Over there years there have been some show tweaks and name changes and now Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is an element of the broader Disney Attraction The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln which debuted on December 18, 2009. 2. As you'll hear in the pre-show, Lincoln is voiced by actor Royal Dano. The recording in the current version of the show includes portions of the original World's Fair version of the show but made from, then, newly discovered recordings of Dano's performance. 3.  The model of the Capitol Building in the lobby of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln took 3 years to carve from stone. 4. The present day version of this attraction shares some similarities with Epcot's American Adventure.  Not only are the songs Two Brothers and Golden Dream featured in the show, the 12 Spirits of America featured in The American Adventure can bee seen in the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln lobby area. 5. While the Lincoln audio-animatronic has always been state of the art, in 2009 it made the jump from hydraulics to electronic giving it more of a range of motion. Let's head to the lobby to catch the pre-show.  After the show, I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we watch Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland.   The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/disneyland-story/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Moments_with_Mr._Lincoln Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    It's laughter we're after today as we check out Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on October 26 2016. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we're going to pay a visit to Mike Wazowski and Roz at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.   The Magic Kingdom guide map describes the attraction saying: Discover the power of laughter in this live comedy show with audience participation.   There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and there's no thrill level listed either.   Before we take our seats, here are five fast facts about Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.   1.  Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor opened at Magic Kingdom on April 2, 2007, where it replaced the Circle-Vision attraction, The Timekeeper.   2. The Laugh Floor theater holds up to 400 guests per show.   3. Billy Crystal returned to provide the voice of Mike Wazowski for this attraction.   4. If you are lucky enough to be selected as ‘That Guy' during the performance, a Disney Castmember will give you an ‘I Was That Guy' sticker at the end of the show.   5. In the past, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor has received holiday overlays at Halloween and Christmas.   Before we get to the attraction,   I would like to send out a special thank you Jeremy Thompson for the photo that I used for this episode.  Now let's  visit Monstropolis and check out the Monster's Inc Laugh Floor.  After we see the show I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we visit Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/monsters-inc-laugh-floor/ https://allears.net/magic-kingdom/monsters-inc-laugh-floor-tomorrowland-magic-kingdom/ Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's pilot a rocket ship at the entrance to Tomorrowland at Disneyland park! We ride the Astro Orbiter on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: This episode finds us in Tomorrowland at Disneyland to ride the Astro Orbiter. The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Pilot your very own rocket ship high in the sky amid a gleaming constellation of orbiting planets. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes this attraction as a Spinning ride. Before we blast off, here are five fast facts about Disneyland's Astro Orbiter! 1. Disneyland has had some form of the Astro Orbiter since 1956.  The original attraction was known as the Astro Jets.  In 1964 it was renamed the Tomorrowland Jets.  That version closed in 1966 and returned a year later as The Rocket Jets, located high above Tomorrowland.  The Rocket Jets closed in 1997 and the current version, the Astro Orbiter found its home at the front entrance of Tomorrowland on May 22, 1998. 2. When the attraction changed its name in 1964, it was because the ride's sponsor, United Airlines, complaining that the name Astro Jets was free advertising for American Airlines' Astrojet flight service. 3.  The Astro Orbiter features 12 rockethsips that hold two riders per vehicle. 4. Astro Orbiter rockets travel at a speed of 11 rotations per minute and travel an average of 1.2 Million Miles per year. 5. A ride on the Astro Orbiter lasts a brief one minute and thirty seconds. Let's take a ride on the Astro Orbiter.  After we ride I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Astro Orbiter at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/astro-orbitor/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Orbiter https://www.tripsavvy.com/disneyland-astro-orbiter-4096600 Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -  Start your engines! It's time to race around the Tomorrowland Speedway at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.  Attraction audio recorded on October 29, 2016. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Strap in! We're headed to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to ride the Tomorrowland Speedway! The Magic Kingdom guide map describes the attraction saying: Take a ride in your very own hot rod. Guests must be 32” (or 81 cm) tall in order to ride but guests must be 54” (or 137) to drive their own car.  Those under 54” must be accompanied by someone who is 54” tall.  There is no thrill level listed for this ride but I'd say it's pretty loud.  And at times bumpy. Here now are five fast facts about Tomorrowland Speedway. 1.  Tomorrowland Speedway is an opening day attraction, opening with Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971 2. When the attraction originally opened it was called the Grand Prix Raceway.  In 1994, it was renamed the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway and in 2008, the word Indy was dropped and it became the Tomorrowland Speedway. 3. The length of the track has been shortened over the years due to construction around the ride.  When the ride was opened, the track was approximately 3,118 feet.  The track was shortened in 1974 for the construction of Space Mountain, again in 1987 to make room for Mickey's Toontown Fair, once more in 2012 for Dumbo the Flying Elephant and most recently in 2019 for the construction of Iron Lightcyle Power Run. 4. The attractions four lanes can accommodate up to 146 cars at once! 5. The top speed of a Tomorrowland Speedway vehicle is a pulse pounding 7.5 Miles or 4.7km Per Hour. Let's race around the track on the Tomorrowland Speedway.  After we ride I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride the Tomorrowland Speedway at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-speedway/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopia#Magic_Kingdom https://www.disneylists.com/2020/04/10-facts-secrets-tomorrowland-speedway-disneys-magic-kingdom-2/ Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -  This episode John and Grant visit Disneyland to ride the classic attraction: Space Mountain!  Attraction audio recorded on May 18, 2021.  Review audio recorded July27, 2018 TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let's head off to Disneyland to ride the iconic Space Mountain.   The Disneyland Resort Website describes Space Mountain saying: Race through the cosmos in the dark to the edge of the galaxy and back on a thrilling roller-coaster ride. Guests must be 40” or 102 centimeters to ride and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being a Thrill Ride with Small Drops that is Dark Loud and Scary. Here now are five fast facts about Space Mountain. 1.  Space Mountain opened at Disneyland on May 27, 1977. 2. It was actually Walt Disney who came up with he idea of doing a Space themed indoor roller coaster at Disneyland.  It was deemed impossible at the time due to limited technology and lack of space available in the park to build it.  Disney revived the project to fit into the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and developed a smaller Design to be built in Disneyland. 3. Six of the original seven Mercury astronauts attended the opening of Space Mountain in 1977. 4. Space Mountain closed in 2003 for a complete track replacement that kept the ride shuttered until June of 2005. 5. The music heard onboard of the current version of Space Mountain was composed my Michael Giacchino. Let's blast off on Space Mountain! Joining me today will be none other than John B. deHaas and after we ride we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction and this is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride the legendary Space Mountain at Disneyland! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/space-mountain/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Mountain_(Disneyland)   Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -  This episode we head off to where the birds sing words and the flowers croon!  We visit Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let's flap our wings over to Disneyland to visit Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. The Disneyland Resort Website describes this attraction saying: Tropical birds, tiki gods and colorful flowers come to life in a swinging South Seas musical celebration. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes it as being Dark and Loud. Before we sing like the birdies sing, here are five fast facts about Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. 1. Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room opened at Disneyland on June 23, 1963. 2.  People associate The Enchanted Tiki Room with Dole Pineapples because they are the shows current sponsors and because of the Dole Whip soft serve sold near the entrance.  Dole only became the sponsor in 1976.  The shows original sponsor was United Airlines. 3. The Tiki Room features over 225 Audio Animatronic performers including birds, flowers and wooden tikis. 4. In order to keep the computers that run the show cool, The Enchanted Tiki Room building was Disneyland's first fully air-conditioned building. 5. The four main birds: José, Michael, Pierre and Fritz are voiced by Wally Boag, Fulton Burley, Ernie Newton and Thurl Ravenscroft respectively. Let's go get our seats for this Tropical Serenade.  After the show I'll give you my thoughts on this classic attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we visit Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/enchanted-tiki-room/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney%27s_Enchanted_Tiki_Room Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Mickey's PhilharMagic at Disney California Adventure has received an update with the addition of a song and characters from Disney Pixar's Coco! Join us as we get Un Poco Loco on this episode of attraction checklist. Recorded on November 1, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we return to Disney California Adventure to see the updates to Mickey's PhilharMagic. The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Immerse yourself in the wonder of Disney animation and music when you experience this 12-minute, 3D movie starring Donald Duck. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and there isn't a thrill level listed either. We experienced the previous version of Mickey's PhilharMagic at California Adventure back in episode 72 of Attraction Checklist, but here are some more facts regarding the recent update. 1. It was announced on July 1, 2021, that Mickey's PhilharMagic would receive a brand new segment in the form of a musical number from Coco on July 17th.  The addition would happen at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris on July 17 and then later in 2021 at Walt Disney World. 2. The addition of Coco to Mickey's PhilharMagic in 2021 marks the first time a new segment has been added to the show since it's debut at Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom in 2003. 3. Donald Duck appearing with characters from Coco marks the first time Disney and Pixar animators have worked on a project where characters from both animation studios would appear together on screen. 4. One of original composers from Coco, Germaine Franco returned to score the Coco section of the film. 5. The song ‘Un Poco Loco' from Pixar is featured in this update.  According to Google Translate, Un Poco Loco means ‘a bit crazy.' Let's go check out the recently refreshed Mickey's PhilharMagic.  I'm super excited to be joined by John B. deHaas again, this is the first time we've been in a Disney Park together since January of 2019.  After we watch the film we'll give you our thoughts on this update!  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we check out Mickey's PhilharMagic at Disney California Adventure! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/mickeys-philharmagic/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/07/disney-and-pixars-coco-coming-to-mickeys-philharmagic-on-july-17/ https://www.ocregister.com/2021/07/01/disneyland-mickeys-philharmagic-adds-coco-characters-and-music-to-4d-concert-film/ Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's take a leisurely cruise around Disneyland's Rivers of America on The Mark Twain Riverboat on this episode of Attraction Checklist! Recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Disneyland's Frontierland to climb aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat.  This attraction is described on the Disneyland Resort Website saying: Cruise the scenic Rivers of America on a sightseeing tour aboard a majestic 19th-century paddle boat. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes the ride as being a Slow Water Ride that is Loud. Before we shove off, here are five fast facts about the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland. 1.  The Mark Twain is a Disneyland opening day attraction, opening with the park on July 17, 1955. 2. Walt Disney named the riverboat the Mark Twain after the pen name of author Samuel Langhorne Clemens.  Clemens, who was a riverboat captain in his youth took his pen name from the boating term mark twain meaning the water depth is safe for a boat to pass through. 3. The Mark Twain Riverboat stands 28 feet tall and is 105 feet long. 4. The Mark Twain travels around the Rivers of America on a rail.  Though the operators can control the forward and reverse speed of the boat, the steering of the ship is all done by this rail. 5. The Mark Twain burns biodiesel fuel in it's boiler turning water into steam.  The water used is fresh water from a tank on board, not the water in the Rivers of America. Let's see what sights we can see as we cruise around the Rivers of America on the Mark Twain Riverboat.  After we ride I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction and this is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/mark-twain-riverboat/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_riverboats Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Spider-Bots are taking over Avengers Campus and it's up to us to try and stop them! Join me as I head to Disney California Adventure to ride WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-man Adventure on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Recorded on September 19, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let's head to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure to ride the brand new attraction WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. The Disneyland Resort Website describes this attraction saying: Wrangle rogue Spider-Bots run amok during this mayhem-filled mission at Avengers Campus! There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes it as being Dark, Spinning and Loud. Before we head to the WEB Workshop, here are five fast facts about WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. 1. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure opened at Disney California Adventure on June 4, 2021. 2.  Tom Holland reprises his Marvel Cinematic Universe role as Peter Parker and Spider-Man in this attraction. 3. The ride vehicles use infrared cameras to track guests movements at a rate of 60 times a per second to make rider's web slinging as accurate as possible. 4. A controversial aspect of the attraction is that guests can buy $30 wrist peripherals that give you additional web powers during the ride.  Guests don't need to purchase these things to play but they do enhance a rider's abilities during the ride. 5. The theme of capturing Spider-Bots continues throughout the Avengers Campus.  As you walk around look for webbed up Spider-Bots in the area around the attraction. Let's go check out WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure.  After the ride I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we swing off to Disney California Adventure to ride WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/web-slingers-spider-man-adventure/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Slingers:_A_Spider-Man_Adventure Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode we head to Disney California Adventure to learn about and ride the Pixar Pal-A-Round.  Recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode finds us on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure to take a ride on the Pixar Pal-A-Round.  This attraction actually has two descriptions on the Disneyland Resort website.  The first, for the standard version says: Take off on a classic Ferris wheel adventure high above Pixar Pier.  The second, covering the swinging version of the ride reads: Climb aboard for an exhilarating Ferris wheel adventure that swoops, swings, and slides—high above Pixar Pier. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes the standard version a Slow Ride and the swinging version as having Small Drops. Before we get a spectacular view of Disney California Adventure, here are five fast facts about the Pixar Pal-A-Round. 1.  The Pixar Pal-Around is a Disney California Adventure, opening day attraction, having opened with the park on February 8, 2001.  When it opened it was known as The Sun Wheel.  In 2008, it was renamed Mickey's Fun Wheel.  And on June 23, 2018, it was renamed once again to the Pixar Pal-A-Round. 2. The original inspiration for the Pixar Pal-A-Round is the Wonder Wheel found at Coney Island in New York. 3. The Pixar Pal-A- Round rises above Pixar Pier a towering 150 feet or 46 meters. 4. The Pixar Pal-A-Round is unique for a Ferris wheel in that 16 of it's 24 gondolas ride on interior rails that created a, sometimes wild, swinging as the wheel rotates. 5. Each gondola features the image of a different Disney and Pixar character. Spot favorites like Woody, Buzz, Dory, Nemo, Mr. Incredible, Joy, Sadness, Lightning McQueen and more. Let's take a whirl on the Pixar Pal-A-Round.  And yes, I chose the signing option.  After we ride I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride the Pixar Pal-A-Round at Disney California Adventure. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/pixar-pal-a-round-non-swinging/ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/pixar-pal-a-round-swinging/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixar_Pal-A-Round Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's go to Disneyland and ride Rise of the Resistance to see what had to be cut due to the pandemic on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Galaxy's Edge to experience the Pandemic Shortened version of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.  The Disneyland Resort website describes the attraction saying:  Join the Resistance in an epic battle against the First Order on this exciting new ride. Guests must be 40” or taller in order to ride this attraction and the Thrill Level describes it as being a Thrill Ride that is Dark, Loud, Scary and has small drops. We did cover Walt Disney World's Rise of the Resistance back in episode 88, but here are five fast facts about Disneyland's Rise of the Resistance. 1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disneyland on January 17, 2020. 2. The main Rise of the Resistance ride vehicles utilize Radio Frequency Identification technology that allow it to navigate the attraction without a track. 3. When guests enter a room on the star destroyer that seeming is packed with AT-AT vehicles, there are only two that are physically present.  Strategically placed mirrors make it seem as if there are more. 4. The blaster fire that is simulated throughout the attraction use arrays of LEDs to give the illusion that the blaster fire is traveling through the air. 5. When Disneyland reopened after being closed for the pandemic, the ride experienced was shortened to comply with local health guidelines.  The pre-show experience featuring Rey and BB-8 is cut to minimize guest's time indoors. Well, let's see if an abbreviated version of Rise of the Resistance is still as impressive as the full experience.  After the ride, I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we head to Disneyland to ride the pandemic shortened version of Rise of the Resistance. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Rise_of_the_Resistance Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - I think we can, I think we can take a ride on Disneyland's Casey Jr. Circus Train.  Ride audio recorded on May 18, 2021.  Review recorded February 7, 2019 TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Fantasyland in Disneyland to ride Casey Jr. Circus Train.  The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Enjoy a whimsical tour through miniature versions of fairytale locales from classic Disney movies. There are no height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being a slow ride. Before we ride along in the monkey cage, here are five fast facts about Casey Jr Circus Train. 1. Casey Jr Circus Train was a Disneyland opening day attraction opening with the park on July 17, 1955.  However, the ride was closed the next day and remained closed through July 31st, 1955 for safety inspections. 2. Casey Jr. Circus Train takes guests on a tour of Storybook Land at a much quicker pace than the Storybook Land Canal Boats we covered back in episode 33.  Along the way you see several famous sites from Disney films such as Frozen, Peter Pan, Snow White and more. 3. Casey Jr is a two foot (610 mm) narrow gauge internal combustion powered railroad designed by Arrow Development. 4. The sleigh style train cars were part of the King Arthur Carrousel before that attraction was modified to be all horses. 5. Actor Ray Templin provides the voice of the Ringmaster on the attraction. Let's head off to ride the Casy Jr. Circus Train.  Suzie is joining me today and after we ride will give ou our thoughts on this Disneyland Classic.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Disneyland's Casey Jr. Circus Train. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/casey-jr-circus-train/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Jr._Circus_Train https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Casey_Jr._Circus_Train#Voice_Cast Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to take a toe-tapping ride on a tractor as we visit Disney California Adventure to ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: This episode we ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure.  The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying: Ride along aboard a tractor during a tow-tappin' hoedown hosted by Mater from the Disney and Pixar film Cars.  Guests must be 32” or taller in order to ride and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being, simply a Thrill Ride.  Though I could probably think of a few more adjectives. Before we start our square dance, here are five fast facts about Mater's Junkyard Jamboree. 1. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree opened with Cars Land on June 15, 2012. 2. During regular operation, the attraction features one of seven songs sung by Mater and voiced by Mater's voice actor, Larry the Cable Guy. 3. The ride features 22 baby tractors for guests to ride on. 4. In the past, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree has received holiday makeovers!  During Halloween it's renamed Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree and Mater's Jingle Jamboree during Christmas.  These makeovers include holiday appropriate music as well. 5. The ride's queue area features several posters and recreations props that have been featured in the Mater standalone cartoons over the years. And now let's spin on Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.  After the ride, I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction and this is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/maters-junkyard-jamboree/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cars_Land#Mater's_Junkyard_Jamboree https://allears.net/disneyland/dlr-planning/maters-junkyard-jamboree-cars-land-disneys-california-adventure/ Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Hang on to your hats and glasses because we're riding the wildest ride in the wilderness, Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: This episode we head to Frontierland in Disneyland to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Streak through a haunted gold mine aboard a speeding train on this thrilling coaster-style ride.  Guests musts be 40” or taller in order to ride and the Thrill Level describes the ride as being a Thrill Ride that is Dar, Loud and has small drops. Before we chew on some dynamite, here are five fast facts about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. 1. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opened at Disneyland on September 2, 1979. 2. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland is built on an area of the park previously occupied by the Mine Train through Nature's Wonderland Attraction.  The town that you pass at the very end of the ride is the town of Rainbow Ridge and it used to overlook the loading platform of the Mine Train attraction.  Many of the attraction's animatronic animals are also repurposed from Mine Train through Nature's Wonderland. 3. The attraction features 6 trains that all have different names.  Those names are I.M. Brave, I.M. Bold, I.B. Hearty, U.R. Fearless, U.B. Courageous and U.R. Daring. 4. Several of the attraction's train sound effects were recorded and used in the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. 5. The trains can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour (or 56 Kilometers per hour) during the 3 minutes adventures. Let's ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.  Along for the adventure is John B. deHaas and after we ride we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/big-thunder-mountain-railroad/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Thunder_Mountain_Railroad https://allears.net/2020/04/22/seven-things-you-didnt-know-about-big-thunder-mountain-railroad/ Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - I hope you brought your rain slicker because we're heading to Disney California Adventure to ride Grizzly River Run on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: This episode we ride Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure.  The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying: Embark on a thrilling whitewater raft adventure that splashes you down a roaring California river deep in the mountains.  Guests must be 42” or taller in order to ride and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being a Thrill and Water ride that features small drops and spinning. Before we hit the rapids, here are five fast facts about Grizzly River Run. 1. Grizzly River Run is a Disney California Adventure opening Day attraction.  It opened with the park on February 8, 2000. 2. There are a total of 32 rafts on this attraction and each raft can hold up to 8 people. 3. Grizzly River Run's rafts are designed to spin as they hit the drops on the attraction especially the ride's big drop which is 21' tall. 4. The legend of Grizzly Peak, which the attraction is built around, is that a giant Bear named Oo-soo'-ma-te was turned to stone by A-ha-le the Coyote to watch and protect the mountain.  It is Oo-soo'-ma-te's growl you hear as you ride the ride. 5. In 2019, the safety spiel was updated and voiced by the Disney animated character J. Audubon Woodlore, with Jeff Bennet providing his voice. Well, I've put the recorder in a plastic bag and I'm ready to ride Grizzly River Run.  After the ride, I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction and this is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now.  This is Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/grizzly-river-run/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzly_River_Run Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - A classic Disneyland dark ride attraction got a revamp while the park was closed for the pandemic.  Come along as we take a ride on the newly renamed Fantasyland Attraction, Snow White's Enchanted Wish. Recorded on May 18, 2021. TRANSCRIPT: This episode we head back to Disneyland after over a year to experience the newly updated Snow White's Enchanted wish! The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying: Embark on a magical ride into memorable scenes from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes it as being a slow ride that is dark and loud. Before we head off to the forest, here are five fast facts about Snow White's Enchanted Wish 1. On January 7, 2020, Disney closed the attraction Snow White's Scary Adventures (which we rode in episode 18) for an extended refurbishment. On December 3, 2020, it was announced that the attraction would reopen with the new name Snow White's Enchanted Wish. And on April 30, 2021, the attraction opens when Disneyland was allowed to reopen after being closed due to the pandemic. 2. The revamped attraction now features animated projections taken directly from the original Snow White film. 3. While there were always animals featured in the attraction, Imagineering added more than three dozen animals during this refurbishment. Squirrels, Rabbits, Deer, Birds and, of course, a raven, can be spotted as guests move through the ride. There are more birds in the attraction than any other kind of animal. 4. In order to create some of the figures for the attraction, Disney brought back veteran sculptor Theresa Miller to sculpt some of the Dwarves faces and animals for the reimagined attraction. 5. In addition to new LED lighting, projection mapping and new animated figures, Snow White's Enchanted Wish also features a few smells as guests move through the attraction. Let's see if Snow White's wish comes true as we ride Disneyland's Snow White's Enchanted wish. After the ride I'll give you my thoughts on this update to a classic attraction and this is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Snow White's Enchanted Wish at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/snow-whites-enchanted-wish/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/first-look-of-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-at-disneyland-park/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White%27s_Enchanted_Wish#cite_note-15 https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202104/8163/ Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - To spin or not to spin, that is the question as we head to Walt Disney World to ride Magic Kingdom's Mad Tea Party on this episode of Attraction Checklist! Recorded on October 29, 2016. TRANSCRIPT: Let's spin on over to Magic Kingdom to ride Mad Tea Party.  The guide map describes this attraction by saying: Spin around and around in a giant teacup.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill level correctly describes it as a spinning ride. We covered the Halloweenified version of this attraction in episode #104, but since this is the regular version, here are a few more facts about Mad Tea Party. 1. A ride on Mad Tea Party lasts one minute and thirty seconds.  Though it may seem longer to those who get motion sick. 2. The patterns on the tea cups were originally designed by Imagineer Mary Blair. 3. Versions of Mad Tea Party can be found in all the Disney Parks around the world with the exception of Shanghai Disneyland.  But they have a similar attraction themed around Winnie the Pooh. 4.  Despite the rumors, the purple teacup does not spin faster than the others. 5. Right outside Mad Tea Party is a leaf shaped plaque with a quote that reads “Be good at something, it makes you valuable…Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome.”  It's a quote by Randy Pausch who was Carnegie Mellon Professor, an imagineer and had a viral video hit with his Ted Talk called The Last Lecture.  Watch the lecture here: https://youtu.be/j7zzQpvoYcQ Let's go ride Mad Tea Party.  After the ride, I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction and this is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now.  That should make the spinning fun as we ride Mad Tea Party at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/mad-tea-party/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Tea_Party https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/83074/10-head-spinning-facts-about-disneys-mad-tea-party-ride https://thedisneyblog.com/2009/02/10/dr-randy-pausch-medallion-at-magic-kingdom/ Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Are you going to be the navigator, pilot, commander, or engineer?  Whichever one you pick you’d better hold on and push your buttons at the right time as we experience the Orange Mission of Epcot’s Mission: SPACE on this episode of Attraction Checklist! Recorded on August 13, 2017. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Strap in!  This episode we’re headed to Epcot to ride the much maligned Orange Mission of Mission: SPACE.  Located in Future World East, the guide map describes this attraction by saying: Experience NASA-style training with a simulated space launch. We covered the updated 2017 Green Mission of Mission: SPACE on Attraction Checklist episode 37.  So here are Before we ride, here are five fast facts about the Orange mission of Mission: SPACE. 1. Though it was updated in 2017, the Orange Mission of Mission Space can trace its intense history back to the ride’s opening in 2003 as that when the original version of the Orange Mission debuted.  The updated version recorded for this episode debuted on August 13, 2017 which is the day this audio was recorded. 2. The cost to build the attraction was $100 million Dollars. 3. When the ride opened in 2003, several NASA austronuats were on hand for the celebration. 4. Mission: SPACE’s Orange Mission exposes riders to forces up to 2.5Gs, more than twice the force the gravity of Earth’s Surface. 5. Mission: SPACE replaced the iconic Epcot attraction Horizons.  There are small tributes to the classic attraction in the form of Horison logos in the queue and during the pre-show. Let’s blast off on Mission: SPACE’s Orange Mission.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience the Orange Mission or Epcot’s Mission: SPACE. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/mission-space/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission:_Space Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco