Discoveryland

As with many attractions, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room had an interesting source of inspiration and went thru evolution from concept to final product. After nearly 60 years, this beloved and classic attraction continues to stand the test of time and has had a great impact on subsequent Disney Parks attractions. Discoveryland is a Disneyland history podcast that focuses on a different extinct attraction, show, event, restaurant, or shop in each episode. Victoria B. is your Discoveryland guide on these adventures through yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, analyzing the details behind the legendary components that make up Disneyland's vibrant history. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

In a dim corner of the attic lurks the most treacherous spirit of the Haunted Mansion. But she wasn’t always a murderous black widow. The bride of the Haunted Mansion has a story that has evolved over the decades, going back to her roots in the earliest concepts of this beloved attraction. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

For Disneyland's 50th anniversary, the stunning fireworks spectacular, "Remember... Dreams Come True" was introduced. An immediate crowd pleaser, it lived on far beyond the timeframe for which it was intended. The show has evolved over the years, and in that time, it has become a Disneyland fan favorite. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

Along the banks of the Rivers of America, the Indian Village once provided an interactive experience for guests looking to learn more about the Native American way of life. A unique structure in the village with grass growing from its roof, the Indian Trading Post, offered authentic Native American crafts and souvenirs. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

Once upon a time, Disneyland guests could travel from one end of the park to the other by air. For 38 years, the Von Roll 101 Skyway provided aerial transportation from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland and vice versa. It was a scenic and mildly thrilling experience that has left a visible mark on Disneyland’s history.Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantinaVisit Von Roll Model Ropeways on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vonrollmodelropeways

The Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland expanded upon the experience offered by the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train. In part two of this two-part feature, we go back in time to the wilds of Frontierland and explore the expansion of the mine train, its destruction, the remnants that can still be found in Frontierland, and its enduring legacy as a prominent part of Disneyland history. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantinaMy photographic documentation of Nature’s Wonderland remnants in 2010: https://discuss.micechat.com/forum/disney-theme-park-news-and-discussion/disneyland-resort/142929-mine-train-through-nature-s-wonderland-leftovers Mine Train restoration project: https://www.markeades.com/disneyland-mine-train-restoration-underway/Nature’s Wonderland – A Mickey Mouse Cartoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dWj2k4FMM8

The Rainbow Caverns Mine Train took guests on an adventure into the depths of Frontierland. From the little mining town of Rainbow Ridge, to the wilds of the Living Desert, and then to dazzling Rainbow Caverns, the Mine Train provided a unique and engaging experience to early Disneyland guests. In part one of this two-part feature, we go back in time to the wilds of Frontierland and explore the creation of the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

In the 1950s, the Space Race was raging. Technological advancements were transforming America. Space travel was becoming more science fact than science fiction. At Disneyland, guests would be able to sample space travel before it would become an everyday occurrence by experiencing Rocket to the Moon. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

Club 33 has long been the subject of Disneyland legend, lore, and mystery. It is the most exclusive experience at Disneyland, and it offers an unmatched escape to those able to access it. As the years have passed, the shroud of secrecy has come down. But what was Walt Disney’s original intent with the club, and what is the history of how it came about? Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

For 50 years, Pirates of the Caribbean’s auction scene depicted the auctioning of kidnapped young women to would-be pirate suitors. The enthusiastic redhead was the center of the scene, ready to begin a new adventure with the pirates. In 2018, the scene was changed, with Redd still at the center of the action. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

Does the Haunted Mansion have a story? As the beloved attraction celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look at the theme behind the attraction and analyze the reasons why it continues to frightfully delight and captivate park guests after five decades. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

Disneyland’s opening day on July 17th, 1955, also known as Black Sunday, was marred by construction setbacks, overcrowding, food and beverage shortages, broken down rides, and television broadcast issues. It was a far cry from the Happiest Place on Earth mantra the park is now famous for. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

Born from a partnership between Disney and Frito-Lay, Casa de Fritos was a Mexican restaurant in Frontierland that prominently featured the Fritos mascot, the Frito Kid. Although the restaurant is long gone, the Frito Kid remains an intriguing part of Disneyland lore. Where to find the Frito Kid’s former Disneyland locations: http://www.imagineeringdisney.com/blog/2011/11/30/frito-kid-mysteries-continue.html Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

In 1977, Disneyland reimagined Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough, which had originally opened in 1957. While guests still had the opportunity to go inside Sleeping Beauty Castle, the experience was much different due to the new nature of the diorama displays. In Part II of this two-part feature, we discuss the changes made to the walkthrough, as well as its sudden closures in 1992 and 2001 before again being completely redone in 2008. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

In 1955, Disneyland opened with the stunning Sleeping Beauty Castle as its most recognizable icon. The film would not open to audiences for another four years. In 1957, the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough was installed, giving guests the thrilling opportunity to go inside the castle and experience scenes from the upcoming film. In Part I of this two-part feature, we go behind the scenes to learn how the attraction came to be and break down the individual scenes and show elements of Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina Email: DiscoverylandShow@Yahoo.com

To tell the story of the construction of Disneyland, Little Golden Books released Walt Disney’s Little Man of Disneyland in 1955. A magical leprechaun named Patrick Begorra inhabits the orange grove where Disneyland will be built and must be convinced by Mickey Mouse and friends to approve its construction. 60 years later, Patrick’s hidden home in Disneyland was finally revealed. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

In the depths of Frontierland stood otherworldly Rainbow Caverns. A testament to the sheer creativity and innovation of WED Enterprises, Rainbow Caverns was the grand finale of both Rainbow Caverns Mine Train and Mine Train Thru Nature’s Wonderland. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina Rainbow Caverns clip in Disneyland, U.S.A. https://youtu.be/6WB1JGFao3I Mickey Mouse in Nature's Wonderland https://youtu.be/0dWj2k4FMM8

Star Tours brought together the creative forces of Disney and George Lucas. It was the first appearance of Lucas' Star Wars franchise at Disneyland. Combining a hydraulic motion-based flight simulator with a film set shortly after Return of the Jedi, Star Tours sought to put guests in the middle of the Star Wars universe. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

Long before Starbucks existed on Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland guests flocked to the Maxwell House Coffee House, the Hills Bros. Coffee House and Coffee Garden, the Town Square Café, and the American Egg House. All of these restaurants, at one point or another, occupied the same location on Main Street. Discoveryland is a Disneyland history podcast that focuses on a different extinct attraction, show, event, restaurant, or shop in each episode. Victoria B. is your Discoveryland guide on these adventures through yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, analyzing the details behind the legendary components that make up Disneyland's vibrant history. Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and Pinecast. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

For decades, the Hatbox Ghost remained one of Disneyland's greatest mysteries. For a spectre that was absent from the attraction for essentially all of its history, it was a prominent and well-known character from The Haunted Mansion. In this episode, we explore the history of the Hatbox Ghost, separating fact from fiction, and discuss his recent return to this classic, timeless attraction. Check out Disney History Institute's Hatbox Ghost revelation video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VnERBLhd5ac Discoveryland is a Disneyland history podcast that focuses on a different extinct attraction, show, event, restaurant, or shop in each episode. Victoria B. is your Discoveryland guide on these adventures through yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, analyzing the details behind the legendary components that make up Disneyland's vibrant history. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

For many guests, a day at Disneyland is incomplete without fireworks. In 1958, Disneyland began this everlasting tradition with Fantasy in the Sky. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

One of the opening day attractions at Disneyland in 1955 was the Mule Pack. An incredibly popular ride in its time, the Mule Pack evolved into the Rainbow Ridge Pack Mules and finally into the Pack Mules Through Nature's Wonderland. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VictoriasCantina

In 1986, Michael Jackson was on top of the world. His talents, combined with those of George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, brought the story of Captain EO to life. Captain EO was a Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland that opened in September 1986 and ran through April 1997.

In 1956, Carnation Plaza Gardens opened at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. The following year, the Date Nite at Disneyland promotion ensured that this quaint area of the park would become one of the liveliest, featuring some of the greatest bands in American music and a 60+ years tradition of weekend swing dancing. Discoveryland is a Disneyland history podcast that focuses on a different extinct attraction, show, event, restaurant, or shop in each episode. Victoria B. is your Discoveryland guide on these adventures through yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, analyzing the details behind the legendary components that make up Disneyland's vibrant history. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC

In 1955, the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Restaurant stood in a shallow lagoon at the back of Fantasyland. It was joined in 1960 by Skull Rock, which featured lights and waterfalls and served as a seating area for patrons of the Pirate Ship Restaurant. Discoveryland is a Disneyland history podcast that focuses on a different extinct attraction, show, event, restaurant, or shop in each episode. Victoria B. is your Discoveryland guide on these adventures through yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, analyzing the details behind the legendary components that make up Disneyland's vibrant history. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC For photos of the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Restaurant and Skull Rock, visit Daveland: https://davelandblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/tpe-chicken-of-sea-pirate-ship.html

Located on the backwoods of Frontierland, Fort Wilderness was the crown jewel of Tom Sawyer Island's numerous interactive activities. A reflection of America's frontier past, Fort Wilderness was a military outpost stockade that featured numerous adventures for the discerning explorer. Discoveryland is a Disneyland history podcast that focuses on a different extinct attraction, show, event, restaurant, or shop in each episode. Victoria B. is your Discoveryland guide on these adventures through yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, analyzing the details behind the legendary components that make up Disneyland's vibrant history. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC

Narrated by Paul Frees of The Haunted Mansion fame, Adventure Thru Inner Space opened as a key attraction of the New Tomorrowland of 1967. Sponsored by Monsanto, the ride was based on the premise that passengers in their Atommobiles were shrunk down to the size of a snowflake in order to explore the wonders of inner space. Follow Discoveryland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverylandShow/ https://www.instagram.com/discoverylandshow/ https://twitter.com/DiscoverylandVC Check out The Mighty Microscope website! http://www.themightymicroscope.com Experience a virtual ride on Adventure Thru Inner Space! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA3uFkF1A9o

Discoveryland is a Disneyland history podcast that focuses on a different extinct attraction, show, event, restaurant, or shop in each episode. Victoria B. is your Discoveryland guide on these adventures through yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, analyzing the details behind the legendary components that make up Disneyland's vibrant history.