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Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is getting a major update in 2027, including a new Audio-Animatronic of Walt Disney and updated show scenes, plus much more. In this episode, we discuss everything Disney just announced about this classic Magic Kingdom attraction upgrade. Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel. Read Matt's Imagineering column in WDW Magazine. Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company. Tag me and join the conversation below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Email: matthew.krul@imaginationskyway.com How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Enjoy the show!
It's time for our second State of the Kingdom address, a quarterly breakdown of everything happening across Disney Parks and Imagineering as 2025 comes to a close.In this episode, we cover the biggest Q4 announcements, including major opening timelines at Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Resort. We dive into construction updates from across the globe, from Animation Courtyard and Monstropolis to Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, and Avengers Campus, breaking down what's rising, what's gone, and what it all means.We also unpack the most intriguing rumors currently circulating, from potential expansions overseas to next generation Audio Animatronic technology and what could be coming to Villains Land.Think of this as your complete snapshot of the parks right now, what's new, what's under construction, and what might be coming next, delivered clearly, thoughtfully, and just a little idiotic.Welcome to the State of the Kingdom.Don't forget to check us out on Instagram!
This week, Jeff and his pals Julia and Tina talk about 70th birthday week at Disneyland - and what an eventful week it was! Jeff was on property Monday through Friday and has a plethora of reports and reviews, and Tina and Julia were at the resort much of the week as well, so we have a lot to talk about. Jeff's family utilized Lightning Lane Premier Pass for their first full day in the parks, and Jeff reviews the experience, the value, and the important questions to answer before you consider this pricey option. We all were able to watch "Walt Disney - A Magical Life," and we break down the controversy surrounding this brand new show which features an Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney, and offer our own reviews of the attraction. We all also tried the latest version of the World of Color dessert party, and we review the dessert experience as well as the latest World of Color show, "Happiness." All this - and more! I'd love to hear from you! To contact Jeff, email comments@mousetalgia.com.
Walt Disney—A Magical Life opened at Disneyland on July 17, 2025 (the 70th anniversary of Disneyland) in the Main Street Opera House (to be rotated with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln). With Walt Disney One Man's Dream as the opening sequence, this new attraction features the first-ever Audio-Animatronic figure to depict Walt Disney. On July 15, I had the honor of attending a special media preview of this brand new show with the opportunity to view the show twice plus hear from the Imagineers (Tom Fitzgerald and Jeff Shaver-Moskowitz) and Walt Disney Family Museum representatives (Kristen Komoroske) who worked on this new experience. In this episode, I'm joined by Jack Kendall from DSNY Newscast to discuss this new attraction, including plenty of honest and detailed analysis about the new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic and some discussion about the lobby experience (led by Imagineer Kim Irvine) and film sequence. Thank you to Disneyland for this very special opportunity and for inviting me to attend this media event. Get bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. Create your own Disney travel memories with our sponsor KMV Travel. Subscribe to WDW Magazine and receive 15% off with code SKYWAY when visiting https://www.wdw-magazine.com/shop/?ref=SKYWAY Tag me and join the conversation below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway Threads: https://www.threads.net/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!
Today we are celebrating 250 EPISODES OF THE DISNEYHOLICS SHOW! Join us as we cherish this milestone, Disneyland's 70th birthday, and our newest Audio Animatronic. Plus hear our thoughts on Walt Disney: A Magical Life!
Today we are celebrating 250 EPISODES OF THE DISNEYHOLICS SHOW! Join us as we cherish this milestone, Disneyland's 70th birthday, and our newest Audio Animatronic. Plus hear our thoughts on Walt Disney: A Magical Life!
On this episode, we have some news involving the first look at the Walt Disney audio animatronic, the second MNSSHP sells out, and more discounts are available for resort hotels during the holiday season. And, in honor of National Ice Cream Day on July 20th and National Dole Whip day on July 17th, we discuss the best places to get cold treats in the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.CTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit vacationwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!
In de week van de 70ste verjaardag van Disneyland debuteert het park een unieke nieuwe show met een Audio-Animatronic van de enige echte Walt Disney himself. Wat vinden wij hiervan? Goed gelukt of klein beetje creepy? Verder heel veel Disney+ en filmnieuws en genoeg mooie tips om een avondje Youtuben mee te vullen! Genoemd in de aflevering: Youtube-kanaal Adam The Woo Youtube-kanaal Ordinary Adventures Video over Steve Valkenburg De Walt Audio-Animatronic Hoofdstukken: 00:42 70 jaar Disneyland vieren
In this week's episode, Morgan recounts one of the most controversial attraction overhauls in Disney history and closes out our journey through the history of Walt Disney's legendary Audio-Animatronic musical masterpiece. Listen along and join the Dis-course on social media @neverlandnavco
Michiel is laaiend enthousiast over de nieuwe Star Wars-serie Skeleton Crew op Disney+. Ralf is íets minder enthousiast over kerst en vertelt eindelijk waarom. En Jorn vraagt zich vooral af welke Nederlandse grootheid er, net als Walt, ook een Audio-Animatronic versie zou verdienen. Dat, en uiteraard nog véél meer, deze week in D-Tales! Breng je stem uit in de D-Tales Eindejaarspoll: https://d-log.nl/nieuws/de-d-tales-2024-eindejaarspoll/ Hoofdstukken: 00:00 introductie en verwelkoming van luisteraars
Unlocking The Magic: Talking all things Disney World and Disneyland
In this episode of Unlocking the Magic, the hosts discuss the recent announcements from the D23 Expo and whether they are in or out on each one. They cover topics such as the new audio animatronic of Walt Disney, themed lounges in Disneyland Resort, a new nighttime parade, the reimagining of Test Track, and the addition of a Cars-themed attraction in Magic Kingdom. Join us for this ABD: https://unlockingthemagic.com/abd ClubUTM: https://clubutm.co/ Merch: https://clubutm.co/collections/all Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Change of Plans 01:41 In or Out: Reviewing the Announcements 06:13 Excitement about the Audio Animatronic of Walt Disney 11:14 Themed Lounges and Nighttime Parade 14:59 Reimagining Test Track 17:26 Cars Land and Tom Sawyer Island 20:21 Villains Land and Conclusion 24:09 The Potential Expansion of the Disney Parks 26:35 Villains Land: A Missed Opportunity? 32:30 Monsters, Inc. Land and the Fate of Muppets 35:49 Excitement for Avatar and Avengers Campus 37:43 Anticipation for Upcoming Movies and Shows 41:58 The Love for Disney and the Magic It Brings
What joke is present in Disneyland Paris's Big Thunder that most guests don't notice? We've come to the end of our epic 20-episode series featuring Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, but we have time for one final ride on a runaway train as we hop aboard the best version of this attraction in Disneyland Paris. As promised, Kirk packs us some miner's lunches before we talk about a mistake Tony Baxter fixed, some lost Audio Animatronic miners, a piece of mining equipment that surprises us by being in all four versions, and a possum's anatomically impossible actions. We also hear a bizarre poem about beans, speculate on the meaning of some mining tools, and explain some foreshadowing elements that many overlook. We end this series looking back on some of our favorite moments and takeaways and feel a little sad to watch the train pull into the station after such a wild ride in the wilderness. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. Distory T-shirts and Stickers Kate's books on Amazon WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support
On this episode, Jen and Frank chat about Walt Disney's four main contributions to the 1964 New York World's Fair, which turns 60 on April 22, 2024. Plus, a throwback interview from 2020 featuring NYC Tour Guide Lloyd Trufelman! Dillo's Diz. 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produed by Matt Harvey. Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Schmelty, The Cretin's Guild, Nathaniel Hardy, Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Shannon Bohn, Michael Matande, Matt Smith, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Tony Orgelfinger, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, DCLDuo, Question or Comment? We LOVE interacting with listeners! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dillosdiz FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ SUBSCRIBE to Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz LIKE Dillo's Diz on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DillosDiz/
DIZNEY COAST TO COAST - The Ultimate Unofficial Disney Fan Podcast
Disney fans rejoice! We got a detailed look at the fantastic Audio-Animatronic figures coming to Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Plus, Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris is getting a new name, Bob Iger responds to a question about Universal's Epic Universe, updates are coming to the domestic park's Disability Access Service, a new documentary about Muppets creator Jim Henson is coming to Disney+, and a slew of new restaurants are coming to Downtown Disney. That and so much more on this episode. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in Ask Me Anything live streams, and gain more bonuses by joining the DCTC Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Do your regular shopping on Amazon and Disney Store using my special links. Save money at Whosits & Whatsits using discount code "DCTC". Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC and @JeffDePaoli on Instagram. ------ CONNECT: Write me at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com Sign up for the DCTC Newsletter ------ "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.
In this captivating episode of the DIZPod, we sit down with the esteemed author Ken Bruce to explore the depths of his latest masterpiece, “Before the Birds Sang.” Join us as we delve into the intricate world Bruce has woven—a scholarly and playful journey through the creation of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. With over a decade of meticulous research underpinning his work, Bruce offers listeners an unprecedented look at one of Disneyland's most cherished attractions. From its Audio-Animatronic marvels to the cultural tapestry it represents, “Before the Birds Sang” is a testament to the enduring legacy of Disney's vision. Tune in to discover the setbacks, surprises, and technological triumphs that brought the Tiki Room to life, and hear firsthand from the author about the passion and dedication that fueled this fascinating project Visit fundinglove.com for more information... Before the Birds Sang Words by Ken Bruce: https://amzn.to/3TKwoYv / 413438035941343 Join us on a magical journey as we go deep into the world of Disney World tours. From behind the scenes tours to VIP experiences, we'll explore the different ways to enhance your theme park experience and see the magic behind the scenes. Whether you're a Disney fanatic or planning your first visit, this video will give you a sneak peek into the enchanting world of Disney tours. We are also thrilled to welcome the visionary founders of the organization “Founding Love.” Tune in as we uncover the inspiring journey behind their mission to spread love and compassion in communities around the world. Our guests share personal stories of transformation, the challenges they've overcome, and the profound impact their work has had on individuals and society. Discover the core values that drive “Founding Love,” and learn how you can be a part of this beautiful movement. It's an episode filled with hope, motivation, and actionable insights for anyone looking to make a difference. Don't miss this conversation that's sure to ignite a flame of passion and purpose in your heart. / 413438035941343 Seasons 2 Episode 13 Show 0043
It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. Tune in as we talk with Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer about their new book, Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was, where they will provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today.
It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. Tune in as we talk with Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer about their new book, Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was, where they will provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today.
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. With firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers incredible access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death, and of course, the story of Mineral King. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. With firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers incredible access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death, and of course, the story of Mineral King. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. With firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers incredible access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death, and of course, the story of Mineral King. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. With firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers incredible access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death, and of course, the story of Mineral King. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. With firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers incredible access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death, and of course, the story of Mineral King. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. With firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers incredible access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death, and of course, the story of Mineral King. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. With firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers incredible access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death, and of course, the story of Mineral King. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental fight that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it have permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. With firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers incredible access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death, and of course, the story of Mineral King. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain-a vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain, authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental battle that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today.
A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain-a vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created band of Audio-Animatronic bears. In the summer, visitors could fish, camp, hike, or take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a mountain. It was the Mineral King resort in Southern California, and it was Walt Disney's final passion project. But there was one major obstacle to Walt's dream: the growing environmentalist movement of the 1960s. In Disneyland on the Mountain, authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer provide an unprecedented look inside the Mineral King saga, from its origins at the 1960 Winter Olympics to the years-long environmental battle that eventually shut the development down. The fight, which went all the way to the Supreme Court, reshaped the environmental movement and helped to put in place long-reaching laws to protect nature. Although the court battle, coupled with Walt's death in 1966, meant the end for the Mineral King resort, the ideas and planning behind it permeated throughout the Walt Disney company and the ski tourism industry in ways that are still seen today. Published during the 100th-anniversary year of the Disney company, with firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes details, Disneyland on the Mountain offers access to a part of Disney history that hasn't been thoroughly explored before, including Walt's love of nature, how the company changed after Walt's death and, of course, the story of the Disney ski resort that never was. It's a tale of man versus nature, ambition versus mortality, and how a gang of scrappy environmentalists took on one of America's most beloved companies-and won.
This week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast: A fascinating true story about a true genius that will forever be intertwined as a remarkable human being in the entire world's eyes. It's the true story of what would turn out to be Walt Disney's final passion project: A Disney-themed ski resort on top of a Southern California mountain, complete with a ski lift, sleigh rides, dogsledding, ice-skating, and tobogganing--not to mention a band of Disney Imagineer-created Audio-Animatronic bears. It sounds utterly harmless but it became totally controversial. Local residents tried to stop it from being built out of concern for the land and the (real) animals that inhabited it. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court and basically birthed the environmental movement in America. Health failing, Walt Disney soldiered on with his dream. But it was one that would never be realized--not before or after his death. Join us as our husband-and-wife author team describe a fascinating tale that took years of research and study to write. You may purchase this book wherever books are sold and you may contact its authors at: www.DisneylandOnTheMountain.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support
We're getting down to the nuts and bolts of Disney's most memorable Audio-Animatronic figured. Find out the Kylo Ren animatronic's big secret and see where the Na'Vi River Journey Shaman ranks on our list. Listen along, and join the Dis-course on social media!
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
Mousetalgia's Best Ear Ever #41: Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room from June 27, 2016. Contact us at comments@mousetalgia.com. Team Mousetalgia celebrates Audio-Animatronic history by welcoming Disney historian and author Jeff Kurtti back to the show today as we investigate Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Join us on the lanai as we reminisce about the history and development of this famous attraction, from its roots as a proposed Chinese restaurant through its present day acclaim with the recent resurgence in the popularity of Polynesian culture. Kurtti, author of "Walt Disney's Imagineering Legends," talks about the early days of WED Enterprises, the cultural trends that enabled the Tiki Room to succeed, and the famous Sherman Brothers song that ties the whole show together. Also - we unveil the secrets to some of Trader Sam's most closely guarded drink recipes, and take a look at the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland.
DIZNEY COAST TO COAST - The Ultimate Unofficial Disney Fan Podcast
Disney fans rejoice! On this episode, I'll be chatting with Garner Holt from Garner Holt Productions. Most likely you've seen old episodes of the Disneyland television series where Walt Disney and his Imagineers were building the first ever Audio-Animatronic figures like the Enchanted Tiki Room birds, President Lincoln, pirates, and many more. And that's how it used to work. Nobody was building animatronics at that time, so The Walt Disney Company and the folks at WED Enterprises had to do it for themselves. A lot of people still believe the animatronic figures we see in new attractions are being made at Walt Disney Imagineering. But that's rarely the case these days. Enter Garner Holt, who has been creating the greatest animatronics in the world since 1977, and has been building them for Disney for several decades. Whether it's small animated figures on parade floats, a giant Maleficent dragon, or anything in between, there's a good chance that Garner Holt Productions had their hands in the project. Listen as Garner shares the story of how a visit to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion changed the trajectory of his life, and how he later got to play in that exact sandbox with the creation of Haunted Mansion Holiday. That and so much more on this episode. Find links and info related to this episode in the show notes. ------ GIVEAWAYS, BONUSES, SUPPORT, AND SAVE: Gain early access to episodes, take part in live stream Q&As, and gain more bonuses by joining on Patreon. Support the show at no additional cost to you. Get yourself a FREE audiobook on Audible, and do your regular shopping on Amazon and shopDisney using my special links. Save money on Whosits & Whatsits as well as Souvenir Scents using discount code "DCTC." Get FREE DISNEY GIFTS from DCTC. ------ BE SOCIAL: Follow @DizneyCTC on Instagram. Follow host @JeffDePaoli on Twitter and TikTok. ------ CONNECT: Write me at Contact@DePodcastNetwork.com Leave a voicemail at 818-860-2569 Visit the show at DizneyCoastToCoast.com Sign up for the DCTC Newsletter ------ "Dizney Coast to Coast" is part of the DePodcast Network. Love the show? Leave a tip.
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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
This week we venture into a realm of discovery, vision, and innovation, as we review the (somewhat?) inspirational sci-fi family film "Tomorrowland." The film is based on the future-themed attraction that has a version at each of Disney's resorts in Anaheim, Orlando, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. - Did this movie's message go deep enough or remain "surface level"? - As one of our rare PG-rated movies, what did Dave's kids think about it? - Which co-host made correlations between this and "Atlas Shrugged"? - How effective are the theme & message of this movie about "two wolves" and which one you choose to feed? - Which co-host(s) related this movie to attending World's Fairs? - Which co-host seemed to have the most issues with this movie? - Which co-host said the opening felt like it was directed by Steven Spielberg? - Who is the "old guy talking to the two little girls"? - The Eiffel Tower scene...good, bad, weird, or mix? - Why were the holographic pins so impractical & unsafe? - Which co-host had an issue with the fate of the movie's antagonist? - Which co-host compared a character from this movie to a character from "Game of Thrones"? - Just how & why was Casey Newton, a high school student, supposed to be so special? Was it convincing? - Which co-host compared this movie to something bad about Christmas? - Which co-host is running for class president? Okay, this one's easy. Only one of us is in high school. The rest of us are old. - One co-host has a list of all the movies we've reviewed on the podcast sorted by his ratings (guess who). Did he put "Tomorrowland" in the upper third, middle third, or lower third? - Which co-host deviated from his normal scoring system this week...and, it's not Andruw? - Which co-host has been watching Gordon Ramsay cooking shows lately? - Which co-host had a personal story about how this movie helped on a bad day? - Dave T.'s Question of the Week: "Are Transformers & Gobots in the same universe, or are Gobots just the K-Mart version of Transformers?" Let us know at discerninggeeks@gmail.com or via Facebook or Twitter. - Todd's Question of the Week: "What is the best thing to use for recording podcasts with co-hosts all in different locations, because what we use sometimes drives us bananas?" Seriously, let us know. - And, which "person" from the podcast was apparently on vacation this week? Listen now to find out answers to these & other burning questions. Holy crap! I just looked at the list again, and that's a lot of questions! Grab your inventor's tools, rocket pack, Audio-Animatronic guide, a positive outlook for the future, and your inter-dimensional rocket ship hidden unrealistically under a major world landmark, as we seek out...Tomorrowland. Around 36 minutes in, some Irish music from YouTube is briefly played. It is royalty-free but requires attribution. So, the link is provided here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qavtJsXwsiw&list=PLQVzvfLq7Uq9_FLWsll0ug0olGXQxCj35 "Hail to the Chief" is apparently in the public domain. Other public domain songs used throughout many episodes of this podcast come from FreePD.com. You can contact us at... - E-Mail: DiscerningGeeks@gmail.com - Twitter: @DiscerningGeeks - Facebook: Discerning Geeks Portal Please rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us 5 stars if you love us, 4 stars if you hate us. The other stars do not work. ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/discerninggeeks/message
http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode we venture to Magic Kingdom to ride the east coast's version of "it's a small world." Recorded on October 26, 2016. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Time has come to answer the age old question…it is a Small World After All? And to help us figure out the answer we’re going to head to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to ride “it’s a small world.” The guide map describes this attraction saying: Take a boat tour Around the globe. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level accurately describes it as a slow ride. Fast Pass plus is available for this attraction. Before we set sail, here are 5 fast facts about “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom. 1. “It’s a small world” is an opening day attraction, opening with the park on October 1, 1971. 2. The Magic Kingdom version of “it’s a small world” differs from other incarnations of the same attraction around the world by having it’s queue area, including the clock face facade, completely housed in the show building. 3. As you travel through the attraction, you will hear the Sherman Brothers Song “It’s A Small World” sung in 5 different languages. 4. “The song, “It’s A Small World” was sung for the attraction by a church choir in London, a school chorus in Rome, Italy, TV performers in Mexico City and kids from Tokyo and Burbank, California. 5. The ride features almost 300 Audio-Animatronic dolls. Except for skin tone, eye and hair color and clothing, the dolls faces are all exactly the same. Let’s go ride “it’s a small world.” 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 “it’s a small world” 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/its-a-small-world/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Small_World#Magic_Kingdom https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/10/quiz-its-a-small-world-at-magic-kingdom-park/ https://allears.net/magic-kingdom/its-a-small-world-fantasyland-magic-kingdom/ Show ©2021 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
As of today, this formerly-Bandcamp-Exclusive show can now be heard by everyone. Check out what the Imagineers were originally thinking of as they tried to create an Audio Animatronic extravaganza that could then be presented inside of Epcot’s United States pavilion. Cast Listing: Narrator … Barry Silverman Ben Franklin … David Chatel Young Ben Franklin … Peyton Clarkson Mary Twain … Jerry Powell Pilgrim Father / Town Crier … Dennis Gould Susan B. Anthony … Wilma Haupt Will Rogers … Aaron Adams Tech Credits: Audio Engineer … Denny Gould Executive Producer … Aaron Adams Producer … Len Testa Special thanks to Jessica Nolan of ASCAP for setting up all of the musical licenses for this presentation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As of today, this formerly-Bandcamp-Exclusive show can now be heard by everyone. Check out what the Imagineers were originally thinking of as they tried to create an Audio Animatronic extravaganza that could then be presented inside of Epcot’s United States pavilion. Cast Listing: Narrator … Barry Silverman Ben Franklin … David Chatel Young Ben Franklin … Peyton Clarkson Mary Twain … Jerry Powell Pilgrim Father / Town Crier … Dennis Gould Susan B. Anthony … Wilma Haupt Will Rogers … Aaron Adams Tech Credits: Audio Engineer … Denny Gould Executive Producer … Aaron Adams Producer … Len Testa Special thanks to Jessica Nolan of ASCAP for setting up all of the musical licenses for this presentation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“One Nation Under God”. That was the original idea for what would become Walt Disney World's Hall of Presidents. The original concept would have been an addition to Disneyland's Main Street USA. Library Street would have featured Edison Square and The Hall of Presidents, as seen on 1958 Disneyland park maps. The original concept was wax figures of all the US Presidents, which lead to the idea of animating the models. Those thoughts and beliefs lead to the first Audio-Animatronic figure in human form: Abraham Lincoln. That figure was the most advanced ever produced and featured in the Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 world's fair. The attraction relocated to Disneyland as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and guests can still experience an updated version of that original. With Walt Disney World's construction in 1971, technology had advanced enough to complete Walt's Original vision of the “Hall of Presidents.” The plans from Disneylands Liberty Street and Edison Square were revised and reworked to become The Magic Kingdoms Liberty Square. The original Hall of presidents featured all US Presidents through Richard Nixon, the sitting President when Walt Disney World Opened in 1971. A brief history of Walt Disney's Hall of Presidents The show remained unchanged, focused on the early history of the United States for 22 years. In 1993 the show was completely updated and focused on more current issues. In addition, Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush were addicted to the Presidential lineup, bringing us up to date. Since then, the Hall of Presidents has been updated for each new administration. In 2001 George W Bush was added, and in 2009 Barack Obama lent his voice to the attraction recording a short speech and reciting the Oath of office of the Presiden to the United States. The 2009 version also included an extensive update to the lighting and projection systems, the original Abraham Lincoln speech was restored, and George Washington became the third speaking President. In 2017 Donald Trump was added, reciting the Oath of Office and a short speech. This edition of SamsDisneyDiary features the 2017-2021 version of the attraction. Presented for Historical reference, if history serves correctly, the Hall of presidents should see a scheduled refurbishment sometime in late January 2021 and reopen in time for the 4th of July 2021 with a new President. But, the Covid-19 Pandemic has us living in uncertain times; either way, look for The Hall of Presidents to be on the refurbishment list at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom soon. The refurb is a standard procedure and nothing out of the ordinary, though I'm sure we will see some attention-grabbing headlines “Hall of Presidents Closes.” Be sure to subscribe to SamsDisneyDiary and we will have the latest updates as soon as possible.
Show Notes: In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Imagineer Doug Griffith chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working on Wicked Witch of the West audio-animatronic for The Great Movie Ride, creating the character of Tom Morrow 2.0 for the 2000 update of Innoventions, his updates to "The American Adventure" figures and more! Visit Doug's official website: www.anthrobotcreative.com To see Doug's appearance in "The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park: The Dream Comes True," visit time mark 18:14 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiNKd0_XcVk Watch Doug's appearance with Tom Morrow 2.0 in "Imagineer That!" here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-qKL6UIpYI “The Tiara Talk Show” is edited, created and hosted by Tammy Tuckey. The Tiara Talk Show is Copyright © 2013-2021 by Tammy Tuckey. All rights reserved.
Which Walt Disney World audio animatronics are the coolest, according to us? I can almost guarantee there will be no spitting camels on this episode! The Disney theme parks have given us world class audio animatronic figures since the 1960's. Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the parks around the word are loaded with robotic characters that range from the wildly simplistic Tiki Birds to the amazingly complicated Shaman from Pandora: The World of Avatar. So which of these figures made our Top Ten List? You'll have to listen in to find out!
In our Disney Detective, A mural is unveiled at Downtown Disney, Poor Duke Caboom & A new Dancing Audio AnimatronicThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'Is he in or is he out?And for our Entertainment News, The Nick Fury Show? And a Emmy RecapAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....
Welcome to our tropical hideaway! Join Alice and Buddy as they embark on a journey to discover the history, cultural impact, and storytelling implications of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. The classic, beloved attraction opened in 1963, and has delighted guests since then with its catchy melodies and vibrant cast of Audio-Animatronic performers. What makes the show so magical? Perhaps more importantly, what can it tell us about its era, its aesthetics, and its intended meaning?All this and more on this first episode of Birds of Paradise: A New Miniseries from Those Happy Places!Be sure to visit our Patreon for all of the cool Passholder benefits, stretch goals, and an exclusive, long-lost episode of Those Happy Places! Join us on our Discord Server!Those Happy Places is Produced by Alice White and Edited By Buddy Duquesne. The Theme of Birds of Paradise is The Lonely Bull by Scotch &Soda (Max MicMillan)Additional Tracks: In Your Arms by Kevin Macleod. Acapulco 2000 by Jack Fetterman and the in Hi-Fi Music Direction, Bongo Avenger by Eric and Ryan Kilkenny, Exotica Revisited by Jeff Chenault and Andrew Izold, and Jungle Village by Der Plan.All Tracks Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
Pilot. In this Rant/Rave episode Caroline discusses the history and closure of The Great Movie Ride while Conor takes on Pirates of the Caribbean's removal of the bride auction and addition of a new pirate - Redd! (Recorded Spring 2019)Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for fun content and exciting new updates! Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our Facebook Group for listeners who love the podcast and want to keep the discussions going!If you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.
On this Armchair Imaginering episode of Dislexic I have my guest (Mells and Brianna) create new Audio Animatronic shows for some of the major theme parks in the USA. *ADULT LANGUAGE WARNING*
Happy Monday, March 18th Everyone! Weather in the Parks today is Sunny with a high of 77 degrees. Today in Disney Parks History in the year 1967, The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Pirates of The Caribbean has been the largest Audio-Animatronic project to date and is the last attraction Walt Disney Worked on before his death. Also opening on the same day as Pirates, The Blue Bayou Restaurant which as most of you know is inside the attraction. On this day in the year 2005 - Disney released the film Ice Princess to theaters. Also on this in the year 2005, The Disney Channel Hit Series, Suite Life of Zack & Cody premiered. In Downtown Disney News, making its way Back this Week only at Sprinkles Cupcakes, The Hot Cheeto Cupcake. So if this is something you enjoyed before or you didn't get a chance to try, now's the time! For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!
After a week neck-deep in the world of Disney, Jim returns with visions of astronauts dancing through his head and viruses dancing through his lungs and throat. Scottye, meanwhile, goes the more obvious route of combining "dead guy" and "superhero" and gives us.........an evil Theodore Logan? Well, it's worse than that. Things get pretty weird all around in this one, folks.
Missing the Mouse - A Walt Disney World and Disneyland Podcast
Once upon a time, an Audio Animatronic purporting to be Ellen was at Ellen’s Energy Adventure.
This week, Kevin and Pete are doing another draft, forming a team of audio animatronics to fight evil and be magical on your next vacation! All this plus news on holiday brunch, Star Wars fireworks, new Disney World ambassadors and much more!
In honor of President’s Day, take an adventure into the Hall of Presidents! The Hall of Presidents is an attraction located in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort. The attraction is a multi-media presentation and stage show featuring Audio-Animatronic figures of all 43 individual U.S. Presidents. It opened on October 1, 1971, along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World. It is housed in a building that resembles Philadelphia's Independence Hall. Walt Disney had originally wanted an attraction similar to the "Hall of Presidents" called One Nation Under God at Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, USA. After Disneyland had become a huge success, Disney proposed an extension of Main Street, U.S.A. called Liberty Street at Edison Square. Disney originally wanted wax figures of all the U.S. Presidents, and later decided to try to make them animated figures, but the technology that he wanted for this attraction did not exist or fully meet his desire. Disney decided to collaborate with his fellow Imagineers of WED Enterprises to try to make the first Audio-Animatronic figure in a human form. It would be one of Disney's heroes: Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. The show begins with a film presentation of the history of the United States of America. It shows that the American way was forged through conflict and many long years of struggle. The main idea of the film is that the United States is not free from improvements. It is certain changes that prove necessary over the years. The film also celebrates the liberties of the American people, the United States Constitution, and the progress of America in its early years. With the help of paintings from the era, the Philadelphia Convention is reenacted.The film then segues to the time of Abraham Lincoln, when secession was a real threat. These paintings and vocal performances are similar, if not identical, to the same segment in the "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" presentation. The American Civil War portion of the presentation is based on the "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" presentation, including a nearly identical script, although, to fit the much bigger screen of the theater, rather than the much smaller one at Disneyland, new paintings were required to fill the screen. The Constitution survived the conflict, making America a truly unified nation.A huge era of progress occurred after the war. All the while, the Constitution remained the tent pole of the country. The film then turns toward the future, saying that the leaders of tomorrow have to be committed to the Constitution and its principles, if the country is to survive. A Saturn V rocket takes off, and the screens then lift up, and the U.S. Presidents take center stage. After the curtain lifts, all (then) 36 presidents are called, in chronological order. (At the time the attraction opened in 1971, the roll call ended with Richard M. Nixon. Over time, each newly elected President would have an Audio-Animatronic version of himself added to the show in their likeness.)Each one responds to their name with a nod, wave, or other sign of acknowledgment. During the presentation, the Presidents fidget, talk to each other, and look around; all the while making the illusion seem quite real. Abraham Lincoln then stands and takes center stage. His speech is remarkably similar to the speech he gave in "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln". After his speech, the show concludes with a rendition of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," (the same rendition used in "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln"). However, in 2009, the Battle Hymn of the Republic was replaced with America the Beautiful, but it reverted to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in 2011.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 23rd, 1987 --- A college physics contest turns sour when an overbearing professor pushes his son too far MISSION: MacGyver returns to one of his many Alma Maters to judge an annual physics competition, but things turn ugly when a student contestant cracks under the pressure of his professor father's judgement. This week's highlights include: The Hall of Presidents (Education) The Hall of Presidents is an attraction located in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort. The attraction is a multi-media presentation and stage show featuring Audio-Animatronic figures of all 43 individual U.S. Presidents. It opened on October 1, 1971, along with the rest of the Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World. It is housed in a building that resembles Philadelphia's Independence Hall. Check out the article on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hall_of_Presidents. Watch S3E9: "Hell Week" on CBS's website or check the alternative streamability of this episode here.
The Hall of Presidents is an Audio-Animatronic theater show featuring all 44 United States Presidents. The exterior of the show building is a reduced size replica of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Independence Hall, where the founding fathers met to write the Constitution.
WDW Tiki Room hosts Kristen and Aljon are back for the first show of 2016 featuring retired Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr. The Disney Legend recently hosted Q&A to discuss his 40 plus year career working on attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World including the Monorails and the first Audio-Animatronic figures. WDW Tiki Room: January 15, 2016 – Disney Legend Bob Gurr Talks Imagineering --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedisneylist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedisneylist/support
Spend your summer having a spectacular time at Disneyland with our roundtable discussion of our top tips for making the most of the hot sunny days at the park. From our favorite nighttime destinations (Disney California Adventure moves up in the ranks this year!) to the best places to cool off, Team Mousetalgia shares our secrets and our go-to destinations at the resort. Also, we have an Ears To The Ground report from Trish about a busy weekend at the Walt Disney Family Museum with Disney Legends, insiders, Audio-Animatronic secrets, and some Goofy voice coaching. Finally, if you think Iron Man has filled the Mouse's coffers, you ain't seen nothing yet. Disney is going to start making serious money from its acquisition of Marvel, and we share an insider's report on how it all breaks down. Plus, patriotic Monsters... and more!
Jim Hill and Len Testa explore the complicated history of Disneyland's Tomorrowland, a land that has always struggled to keep pace with the future. They trace its evolution from opening-day exhibits such as Rocket to the Moon, the House of the Future, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea through the ambitious 1967 redesign, Space Mountain, Star Tours, and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Jim also reveals abandoned plans for a massive Star Tours terminal, Discoveryland-inspired renovations, Atlantis, Treasure Planet, and a possible Iron Man attraction. Recorded live at Disneyland, this episode examines what Tomorrowland was, what it failed to become, and how Disney might reinvent it again. Original Air Date: January 7, 2013Original Title: Disneyland's We'll-Build-It-Tomorrow-Land. Recorded Live at Disneyland (Jan. 2013) HIGHLIGHTS • Why Disneyland's Tomorrowland earned a reputation as the land Disney would finish building tomorrow. • How Tomorrowland nearly failed to open with the rest of Disneyland because Disney lacked sufficient money, attractions, and finished concepts. • The land's original depiction of the distant future of 1986, the year Halley's Comet was expected to return. • How empty Tomorrowland buildings were filled with corporate exhibits such as Crane's Bathroom of Tomorrow. • Why Disney installed a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea walkthrough beside exhibits promoting futuristic plumbing fixtures. • The landscaping solution that turned ordinary weeds into labeled botanical displays when Disney lacked money for plants. • The unreliable Phantom Boats and the abandoned Florida-style airboat attraction that proved too loud for Disneyland. • Why early Tomorrowland relied heavily on films and walkthroughs that could be produced faster than complex ride systems. • The development of Circarama and Disney's early experiments with panoramic motion-picture presentations. • How Walt repeatedly returned to Tomorrowland with new concepts because he knew the opening-day land had fallen short. • The earliest Space Mountain concepts, including multiple tracks that would have carried ride vehicles outside the show building. • How Disneyland's Rocket to the Moon simulated acceleration with vibrating floors and moving theater seats. • The unusually popular Rocket to the Moon seat that reportedly produced a stronger vibration than the others. • The House of the Future and Disney's realization that walkthrough attractions created capacity and crowd-flow problems. • Why guests waiting outside a walkthrough became frustrated when those inside moved at their own pace. • How General Dynamics helped finance Disneyland's original Submarine Voyage. • Walt Disney's decision to make Tomorrowland feel futuristic by filling it with constant movement. • The kinetic combination of the PeopleMover, Monorail, Submarine Voyage, Autopia, and other transportation systems. • How Adventures Thru Inner Space used scientific subject matter and the Sherman Brothers' “Miracles from Molecules” song. • Why Disneyland brought Carousel of Progress west after its successful run at the 1964 New York World's Fair. • The unsuccessful negotiations that prevented Disney from transferring the complete Ford Magic Skyway attraction to Disneyland. • How the Primeval World dinosaurs became the surviving Disneyland component of Ford's World's Fair attraction. • Walt's final involvement with Tomorrowland's major 1967 transformation shortly before his death. • Why Disneyland received relatively little attention after Walt died while company resources shifted toward Walt Disney World. • The creation of the Main Street Electrical Parade as Disneyland searched for a new nighttime attraction in the early 1970s. • How the first Electrical Parade test reportedly lost battery power before all the floats completed the route. • Why Tomorrowland's 1967 vision of the future began looking dated only a few years after it opened. • The construction of Disneyland's Space Mountain and the decision to place much of the structure below ground. • How Space Mountain gave Tomorrowland a major attraction while reducing the building's visual impact on Disneyland. • Why America Sings was installed in Tomorrowland despite its Bicentennial theme having little connection to the future. • Disney's difficulty developing futuristic attractions while its science-fiction films struggled at the box office. • The proposed Black Hole and TRON attractions that disappeared after their respective films failed to meet expectations. • Ron Miller's early conversations with George Lucas about creating a Star Wars attraction for Disneyland. • George Lucas' childhood visits to Disneyland and his long-standing affection for the park. • The proposed Star Wars roller coaster that would have allowed guests to choose between the Jedi and the dark side. • Mark Eades' discovery of flight-simulator technology and its potential for a Star Wars attraction. • Why Star Tours had to present the action as though guests were looking through the windshield of a moving vehicle. • The design challenge of telling a complete Star Wars adventure without relying on traditional cinematic close-ups. • How Disney raised the roof of the attraction building and used cranes to install the original simulator cabins. • The enormous popularity of Star Tours and the lines that initially stretched through Tomorrowland toward Main Street. • Disney's unrealized plan to close the successful original Star Tours and replace it with a much larger terminal complex. • The proposed T-shaped Star Tours terminal with separate flights to Hoth, Dagobah, and Tatooine. • The airport-style baggage systems, departure concourses, food court, and Audio-Animatronic alien bands planned for the terminal. • How the former Carousel of Progress building would have been demolished to make room for the Star Tours expansion. • Why Star Tours remained too popular for Disney to close it long enough to construct the proposed terminal. • The Discoveryland-inspired Tomorrowland redesign and its combination of bronze, blue, salmon, brown, and mustard colors. • How the ceiling of Tomorrowland Terrace preserved a color test for an unrealized renovation. • Why the visual style later associated with Treasure Planet resembled elements considered for Tomorrowland. • Disneyland's Autopia as a childhood rite of passage that Disney remained reluctant to remove. • The proposed Cars-themed Autopia overlay considered before Disney California Adventure built Cars Land. • How Finding Nemo characters transformed the original Submarine Voyage into a modern franchise attraction. • The specialized glass-infused paint developed to retain brighter colors beneath the submarine lagoon's water. • Disney's proposed Atlantis submarine attraction and its mechanical sea-monster encounters. • The promotional signs Imagineering installed for the Atlantis project before Disneyland management ordered them removed. • How Pixar's acquisition and John Lasseter's involvement helped make Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage possible. • Why the submarine attraction's enormous opening crowds eventually declined among Disneyland's repeat visitors. • Disney's challenge of creating repeatable experiences for a regional audience that visits the park frequently. • The proposed Stark Expo and Iron Man attraction considered for the Innoventions building. • Why Disney needed Robert Downey Jr.'s participation to make a convincing Tony Stark attraction. • How negotiations over Downey's Marvel contract complicated development of the proposed Disneyland experience. • The abandoned PeopleMover track and the continuing debate over what to remove or preserve in Tomorrowland. • Why Space Mountain, Autopia, and Star Tours remained among the land's most secure attractions. • How the 1998 Tomorrowland redesign, Astro Orbitor placement, and entrance rockwork created new crowd-flow problems. • The enduring challenge of building a Tomorrowland that can remain futuristic for more than a few years. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by: Len Testa If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Hill and Len Testa explore the history of Disneyland's Critter Country, a remote corner of the park that Disney repeatedly struggled to make guests visit. They trace the area from its Frontierland origins and Disneyland's oversized bet on the Country Bear Jamboree through a series of unrealized concepts involving Mark Twain, moonshining bears, interactive shooting, and seasonal overlays. Jim also explains how Tony Baxter combined a proposed flume ride with characters and figures from Song of the South to create Splash Mountain. Recorded live at Disneyland, the episode reveals how Country Bears, Winnie the Pooh, and decades of abandoned plans shaped one of Disneyland's most unusual lands. Original Air Date: December 17, 2012Original Title: Disneyland's Critter Country, Mark Twain, The Moonshine Express and Vampire Country Bears HIGHLIGHTS • Why Critter Country remains one of Disneyland's most isolated lands, requiring guests to enter and leave through New Orleans Square. • The ambitious proposal to create a complete walking loop around the Rivers of America through the Lost Continent and Big City U.S.A. • How the area began as part of Frontierland and originally housed Disneyland's live Native American village and dance performances. • Why Disney believed the Country Bear Jamboree would become such a major hit that Disneyland needed two theaters instead of one. • The Pacific Northwest architecture, oversized restaurant, and large restroom facilities built to accommodate the crowds Disney expected. • Why the Country Bear Jamboree initially attracted guests but failed to generate the repeat visits Disney had anticipated. • The proposal to replace one Country Bear theater with an Audio-Animatronic version of Hal Holbrook's Mark Twain Tonight. • How the Mark Twain attraction would have used the Country Bear theater's rotating stages to present scenes from Tom Sawyer, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and other stories. • The proposed Dixieland transformation that would have moved the Tom Sawyer Island rafts, converted the Hungry Bear Restaurant into Aunt Polly's, and extended New Orleans storytelling deeper into the park. • Disneyland executive Dick Nunis' determination to add a major log flume attraction after seeing the success of the flume ride at Knott's Berry Farm. • The Moonshine Express concept, which would have sent newly deputized guests into the woods to stop bears operating illegal stills. • How guests would have used mounted guns to shoot moonshine barrels, equipment, and Audio-Animatronic bears that fired back. • Why Disney continued betting on the Country Bears despite evidence that the characters were not drawing enough guests into the land. • The proposed seasonal versions of Country Bear Jamboree, including Valentine's Day and Halloween productions. • The unbuilt Halloween show featuring Henry as a vampire and Big Al transformed into a Frankenstein-style monster. • How work on EPCOT Center delayed or displaced many of Disneyland's proposed Critter Country improvements. • Tony Baxter's realization that Disney could combine a log flume, America Sings figures, and characters from Song of the South. • Why unused Audio-Animatronic figures from America Sings became essential to making Splash Mountain financially practical. • Michael Eisner's request that Disney prove Song of the South would not generate controversy before approving the attraction. • The limited 1986 theatrical rerelease of Song of the South that Disney used to gauge public reaction. • Why Uncle Remus was excluded from Splash Mountain and Br'er Frog assumed part of the attraction's storytelling role. • How Frank Wells worked directly with Imagineers to reduce Splash Mountain's proposed budget without abandoning the attraction. • The unconventional decision to reduce the scale of Splash Mountain's construction drawings and the problems it caused during installation. • Why mismatched figures, scenery, and structural elements contributed to Splash Mountain's delayed opening. • The maintenance worker who reportedly broke his leg while secretly testing the attraction's original final drop. • How Disney altered the flume and splashdown after early testing revealed that the drop was too severe. • Michael Eisner's first official ride aboard Splash Mountain while wearing a makeshift poncho made from a plastic trash-can liner. • How Splash Mountain finally brought large crowds into Critter Country but failed to revive the neighboring Country Bear Jamboree. • Why guests would ride Splash Mountain without walking across the path to see the Country Bears. • The irony of Disney closing the Country Bear attraction while its film division was developing The Country Bears movie. • How Disney replaced the two Country Bear theaters with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. • Why Imagineers originally believed a Winnie the Pooh attraction belonged in Fantasyland rather than Critter Country. • The early Mickey's Toontown concept that would have divided the land between Mickey's neighborhood and Winnie the Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood. • How character greetings and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh finally gave families a reason to explore the rear of Critter Country. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by: Len Testa If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Hill and Len Testa explore the history of Disneyland's Frontierland, from its opening during America's television-western craze to Disney's efforts to keep the land relevant as interest shifted toward the Space Age. They revisit Davy Crockett merchandise, staged gunfights, the Golden Horseshoe Revue, Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland, and the operational challenges of Disneyland's earliest animal-powered attractions. Jim also explains how Big Thunder Mountain Railroad emerged from the unrealized Western River Expedition and examines ambitious expansion concepts involving Disney legends, Jules Verne inventions, Indiana Jones, Toy Story, and Oz. Recorded live at Disneyland, this episode reveals how Frontierland repeatedly reinvented the mythology of the American West. Original Air Date: December 11, 2012Original Title: Disneyland's Frontierland HIGHLIGHTS • How Disneyland's Frontierland opened at the height of America's fascination with television westerns and frontier heroes. • Why the popularity of Disney's Davy Crockett programs made coonskin caps one of Disneyland's earliest merchandise sensations. • The Frontierland appearances of Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Guy Williams, Davy Crockett, and Zorro. • How staged gunfights and rooftop chases brought an idealized version of the Old West to Disneyland's streets. • Why the Golden Horseshoe Revue became one of Walt Disney's favorite attractions and a regular stop for his distinguished guests. • Wally Boag's long association with the Golden Horseshoe and Walt's encouragement during contract negotiations. • How performers Wally Boag, Betty Taylor, and Fulton Burley helped shape Disneyland entertainment far beyond Frontierland. • The backstage route Wally Boag used to travel from his Main Street dressing room to the Golden Horseshoe stage. • How Walt encouraged creative competition among Imagineers such as Marc Davis and Claude Coats. • Why Marc Davis was asked to add humor and stronger storytelling to the Jungle Cruise and Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland. • The original Frontierland stagecoaches, buckboards, horses, and burros that supplied movement and Old West atmosphere. • Why Disneyland removed the stagecoach after operational problems and a serious accident exposed the risks of using authentic vehicles. • The frightened burro that refused to pass an artificial mountain lion inside Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland. • How the rise of the Space Age and declining popularity of television westerns caused Frontierland to lose some of its original appeal. • The aging Audio-Animatronics and limited movement that made Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland appear outdated beside newer Disneyland attractions. • How Disney's unrealized Western River Expedition for Walt Disney World helped inspire Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. • Tony Baxter's decision to separate the runaway mine train concept from Western River Expedition and develop it as its own attraction. • Why Big Thunder Mountain supplied Frontierland with the major thrill ride and hourly capacity the land needed. • The surviving tunnel and landscape elements from Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland that remain near Big Thunder Mountain. • How old Audio-Animatronic animals were reportedly buried beneath the expanded Big Thunder Mountain landscape. • The proposed Rivers of American Legends overlay featuring Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Pecos Bill, and other figures from American folklore. • Why the Mark Twain Riverboat's long, passive journey became less appealing to guests focused on maximizing their attraction count. • Tony Baxter's unrealized Dumbo's Circus expansion and its proposed Mickey Mouse fun house, Disney circus show, and aerial balloon ride. • How the balloon attraction would have connected Dumbo's Circus to the proposed Discovery Bay expansion. • Discovery Bay's planned community of inventors, Jules Verne atmosphere, and connection to the fictional mining engineer Jason Chandler. • The proposed full-size Nautilus, upscale restaurant, and underwater simulator attraction inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. • How the Island at the Top of the World attraction would have carried guests aboard the Hyperion through Peter Pan-style suspended scenes. • Why the disappointing performance of The Island at the Top of the World prevented Discovery Bay from moving forward. • Other concepts considered for the Big Thunder Ranch expansion area, including a Young Indiana Jones stunt show and a Toy Story-themed land. • Disney's expectations for Oz the Great and Powerful and the preliminary plans for an Oz-themed Disneyland expansion. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by: Len Testa If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Hill and Len Testa continue their walk through Disneyland by exploring how Adventureland grew from a single ambitious boat ride into one of the park's most atmospheric lands. They trace the Jungle Cruise from Walt Disney's original plan to use live animals through the development of mechanical creatures, elaborate rockwork, and early special effects that helped define Disney attraction design. The conversation also covers the Enchanted Tiki Room, Swiss Family Treehouse, Indiana Jones Adventure, and Disney's ongoing effort to update Adventureland for new generations. It is a tour through decades of experimentation, Audio-Animatronics, attraction expansion, character overlays, and tropical storytelling. Original Title: What's Swingin' in Adventureland HIGHLIGHTS • Why Disneyland's Adventureland was originally called True-Life Adventureland and how it connected to Disney's nature films. • Walt Disney's early plan to populate the Jungle Cruise with live animals rather than mechanical figures. • How animal handlers and zoo experts convinced Disney that real wildlife could not perform reliably throughout the day. • Harper Goff's role in designing Adventureland and the abandoned plan to feature the giant squid from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. • The clay-lined waterways, steel structures, hydraulics, rockwork, and other technical challenges behind the original Jungle Cruise. • How unreliable Jungle Cruise effects forced operators to improvise, including a fire hose used to make the alligator scene work for Walt. • The guest comment that helped inspire Walt Disney's philosophy of continually plussing and updating Disneyland attractions. • How trees rescued from Southern California freeway construction helped create Adventureland's dense tropical landscape. • The Enchanted Tiki Room's beginnings as a restaurant where guests would dine beneath singing mechanical birds. • How the Sherman Brothers wrote “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” to explain an attraction concept that even Disney had difficulty defining. • Why Disney installed an Audio-Animatronic barker bird outside the Tiki Room and later removed it because it caused crowd congestion. • The Swiss Family Treehouse, its hundreds of thousands of artificial leaves, and Walt's hands-on testing of its stairs and sightlines. • Walt's late-night walks through Disneyland and his habit of asking maintenance employees what the park needed. • The evolution of Adventureland from a largely character-free environment into the home of Indiana Jones Adventure and Tarzan. • The ambitious early Indiana Jones attraction concept that combined the Jungle Cruise, walking tours, mine trains, and troop transport vehicles. • How Tarzan's Treehouse replaced the Swiss Family Robinson theme as Disney searched for more recognizable contemporary characters. For this episode's full show notes, click here.View transcript here.HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by: Len Testa If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Top Ten Audio Animatronics in Walt Disney World, Disney Trivia Contest and more! Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. I am your host, Lou Mongello, and this is show #295 for the week of October 7, 2012. I'm here to help you have the best possible Disney vacation experience, and bring you some Disney magic to to wherever you are with this podcast, videos, blog, live broadcasts, events, trivia books, CDs and more. You can find it all at WDWRadio.com From Walt's mechanical bird to the most advanced figures in the Disney parks, Audio-Animatronic characters have been an integral part in storytelling in attractions from the very beginnings of Disneyland. So this week, we're going to explore the history of these figures, and then take a look at our Top Ten Audio-Animatronics in Walt Disney World. Were you able to identify last week's mystery sound clip from the parks? See how well you did and then answer the Walt Disney World Trivia Question of the Week for your chance to win a Disney prize package. I'll then have some announcements at the end of the show, including information about upcoming events and live video broadcasts. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show. ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney blog, videos, events and more! Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/LouMongello YouTube: http://YouTube.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Pinterest: http://Pinterest.com/LouMongello Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week!
This attraction opened on June 23, 1963 and was the first to feature Audio-Animatronics. The attraction's first commercial sponsor was United Airlines but sponsorship soon passed over to Hawaii's Dole Food Company who remains the sponsor to the present day. Dole also provides the unique Dole Whip soft-serve frozen dessert sold at a snack bar near the entrance.The presentation features a "cast" of over 150 talking, singing and dancing birds, flowers, the aforementioned magic fountain, tiki drummers and tiki totem poles that perform the attraction's signature tunes, The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room by the Sherman Brothers and Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing. The finale has every Audio-Animatronic figure performing a rousing version of Hawaiian War Chant. The choice of exit music is somewhat unusual, namely an arrangement of Heigh Ho from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with lyrics thanking guests for watching the show and which hurry them along on their way to the exit.
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