Podcast appearances and mentions of John B Dehaas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Will Grant and John like Soarin' Around the World any better at Epcot?  Tune in and find out.  Recorded on October 27, 2016. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Epcot to ride one of the park’s most popular attractions, Soarin’ Around The World. The guide map describes this attraction saying: Soar high in the sky and feel the wind during a hang-gliding flight around the globe. Guests must be 40” or taller to ride this attraction and FastPass+ is available.  The Thrill Level describes this attraction as being a Slow Ride with Small Drops. Now we did cover Soarin’ Around The World at Disney California Adventure back in episode 29, so here are a few fast facts about the Epcot version of the attraction. 1. Soarin’ Around the World debuted at Epcot on June 17, 2016. 2. Before the new film debuted, Soarin’ at Epcot was closed so they could build a third theater for the attraction to increase capacity.  The ride was closed in January of 2016 and reopened with the Original Soarin’ film on May 27, 2016. 3. The finale of Soarin’ Around the World has guests flyover Epcot!  This ending can only be seen while riding the attraction at Epcot in Walt Disney World. 4. While waiting in line, guests are invited to play Soarin’ Challenge.  An interactive trivia challenge  on big screens in the queue area. 5.  If you listen carefully, your flight number for the ride is flight 5505.  This commemorates the attraction’s original opening day at Epcot, May, 5, 2005. Let’s take off for the skies on Soarin’ Around the World.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll discuss our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/soarin-around-world/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soarin%27#Epcot Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Grant and John head to Disney California Adventure to ride and review Toy Story Midway Mania! Who will come away with the high score? Recorded on August 23, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we try our luck at the West Coast Version of Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney California Adventure. The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Zip through an exhilarating 4D midway-style game starring Toy Story characters—and blast away! There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and Thrill Level describes the attraction as being Dark and Loud.  FastPass is available for this attraction. Before we head to the midway, here are five fast facts about Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney California Adventure. 1. Toy Story Midway Mania opened at Disney California Adventure on June 17, 2008. 2. It has been reported that it cost an estimated $80 Million dollars to design and build and it was the Walt Disney Company’s first use of industrial ethernet for a ride’s control system. 3. The attraction uses more than 150 computers to control guest’s experiences in the attraction. 4. Because the actual games are software controlled, they can be swapped out.  One such change took place on May 21, 2010 when characters from Toy Story 3 were added to the ride. 5. Music for the queue area was arranged and recorded by Jennifer Hammond at Capital records.   Now let’s go see if we can get the high score on Toy Story Midway Mania.  Along for the ride is my arch nemesis on this attraction, John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll discuss our thoughts on this ride.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Toy Story Midway Mania! At Disney California Adventure! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/toy-story-mania/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story_Midway_Mania! Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - To celebrate 100 episodes, Suzie and I take a ride on King Arthur Carrousel at Disneyland! Recorded on February 7, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Before we start I just wanted to announce that this is the 100th episode of Attraction Checklist!  The show started in June of 2016 and is showing no signs of stopping.  I wanted to take a moment to thank a few people who’ve been instrumental in making the show what it is today.  Big thanks to Justin Hilden who designed the show's incredible logo, Stephen Staver who edits our episodes and makes them sound good, Paul Barrie and the Window to the Magic podcast who inspired the show. And to our regular riders Suzie, Dave Marquez, Tim Hinton and, of course John B. deHaas for knowing to be quiet while recording!  And finally, a big thanks to you, the show’s amazing listeners, for joining us for the ride!  Here’s to 100 more! I know we were just at Disneyland and I know we were just in Fantasyland but this is the 100th episode so I thought a Disneyland, opening day attraction would be in order so we’re going to take a spin on King Arthur Carrousel in Fantasyland at Disneyland. The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction by saying: Spin around and go up and down to joyous music atop a regal steed at this popular attraction inspired by the Knights of the Round Table. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and Thrill Level describes it as a Slow, Spinning Ride that is Loud. Before we hop on a horse, here are five fast facts about King Arthur Carrousel at Disneyland. 1. King Arthur Carrousel is a Disneyland Opening Day attraction, opening with the park on July 17, 1955 2. King Arthur Carrousel is actually older than Disneyland!  It was built in 1922 and operated at Sunnyside Beach in Toronto, Canada until that park closed.  It was moved to Disneyland in 1954 when the park was under construction. 3. When the Carrousel was moved to Disneyland, it only had three rings of horses and Disney and Arrow Development added another ring of horses to increase guest capacity. 4. The ride features 3,328 shimmering lights to make the ride even more magical at nighttime! 5. Each horse on the Carousel has a name and a complete list of those names is available at City Hall on Main Street.  The lead horse is named Jingles. Let’s go ride King Arthur Carousel.  Along for the ride is Suzie and during our review we discuss the difference between Carrousel with two R’s as it’s spelled for this attraction and Carousel with one R as it’s spelled elsewhere.  The answer is, there’s no difference they are both correct.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as celebrate 100 episodes by riding King Arthur Carrousel at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Arthur_Carrousel https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/king-arthur-carrousel/ Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and Grant as they visit Disney California Adventure to ride and review Goofy's Sky School!  Recorded on August 23, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Last episode I mentioned the Disney California Adventure attraction Goofy’s Sky School so I figured that’s where we would visit this episode!  The Disneyland website describes this roller coaster by saying: Soar high—and learn to fly the Goofy way—on this coaster-style attraction. Guests must be 42” or taller to ride this attraction and the Thrill Level describes it as being a Thrill Ride with Small Drops and also cautions that it is loud. Before we take off for the clouds, here are five fast facts about Goofy’s Sky School at Disney California Adventure. 1. Before it was Goofy’s Sky School, this attraction was known as Mulholland Madness and it opened on February 8, 2001.  It was closed on October 12, 2010 to undergo its transformation into Goofy’s Sky School. 2.  The attraction re-opened as Goofy’s Sky School on July 1, 2011. 3. This attraction is a wild mouse style roller coaster that was manufactured by coaster maker Mack Rides. 4. The thumbing of this attraction, Goofy teaching guests how to fly is based on the 1940 Disney Short film Goofy’s Glider. 5. The ride takes guests to heights of 55 feet at its highest point and speeds of 27 miles per hour as their cars travel the 1,200 feet of track. Well let’s go take out flying lesson at Goofy’s Sky School.  My co-pilot this episode is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Goofy’s Sky School at Disney California Adventure! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/goofys-sky-school/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goofy%27s_Sky_School Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join Grant, John and Tim as they ride Star Tours - The Adventures Continue at Disney's Hollywood Studios!  How will they like this new update to a classic attraction? Tune in and see! Recorded on January 14, 2020. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we venture back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for more Star Wars fun on Star Tours - The Adventures Continue.  The guide map describes this attraction by saying: Feel the power of the Force during a 3-D, motion simulated space flight.  Guests must be 40” or taller to ride this attraction and Fast Pass+ is available.  The thrill level describes this attraction as having small drops. Before we blast off an a Star Wars adventure, here are five fast facts about Star Tours - The Adventures Continue. 1. Star Tours - The Adventures Continue opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 20, 2011.  It was a complete refresh of the previous attraction, the original Star Tours.  Some of the updates this attraction received included high definition video, Dolby 3D and an improved motion simulator. 2.  While the original ride took place during the original Star Wars trilogy, Star Tours - The Adventures Continue takes place over the entire Star Wars saga.  It now encompasses all the films and the ride is regularly updated to showcase locations from the movies.  In 2015, scenes form The Force Awakens were added.  In 2017, scenes from The Last Jedi and Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge were added.  And, most recently at the time of this recording, in 2019, scenes from The Rise of Skywalker was added.  3. All the computer generated effects for the attraction were produced by Industrial Light & Magic, the same company responsible for the the effects in the Star Wars films. 4. The attraction uses music by Star Wars composer John Williams. Some of the music is from the films, other cues are unused pieces that were left our of the films.  The iconic Star Tours logo Chimes heard in the attraction were written by Richard Ellis and were kept from the original Star Tours ride. 5. Star Tours has eighteen different possible ride segments and when combined they allow for 384 completely different ride experiences. Now let’s catch out flight on Star Tours - The Adventures Continue.  With me this time is John B. deHaas and Tim Hinton  and after we ride we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we head to Star Tours - The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US 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/hollywood-studios/star-tours/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Tours_–_The_Adventures_Continue Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode John and I take in the Epcot's new Nighttime Spectacular - Epcot Forever! Filled with nostalgia, will this get a high rating? Tune in and find out! Recorded on January 13, 2020. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let’s head to Walt Disney World’s Epcot tp see the new, temporary, Nighttime Spectacular Epcot Forever.  The guide map describes the show by saying, “Journey through the past, present and future of Epcot at this fireworks spectacular.'  Since this is a show there are no height requirements for it and FastPass+ is available. 1. In September 2018, it was announced that Illuminations: Reflections of Earth would be having its final run at Epcot before a new show debuts in 2020.  It was also announced that a temporary nighttime spectacular called Epcot Forever would bridge the gap between Illuminations and the new show.  Illuminations Reflections of Earth, which we covered on episode 83 of Attraction Checklist, closed forever on September 20, 2019. Epcot Forever debuted the very next night, on Epcot’s anniversary, October 1, 2019. 2.  Epcot Forever features all new arrangements of classic Epcot songs by conductor and composer Don Harper. 3. The score for Epcot Forever which includes classic songs like ‘One Little Spark’, “Living With The Land” and “Veggie Veggie, Fruit Fruit’ was recorded by a full orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London, England. 4. Epcot Forever features fireworks, lasers and lights, just as Illuminations did but also adds in what Disney calls ‘special effects’ kites.  Large kites with light up tails that are pulled through the air by jet skis on the World Showcase Lagoon. 5. Epcot Forever is scheduled to have its final performance sometime in 2020. Let’s go experience Epcot Forever.  With me this time is John B. deHaas and after the show we’ll give you our thoughts on it.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we head to Walt Disney World to see Epcot Forever at Epcot! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US 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/entertainment/epcot/epcot-forever/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epcot_Forever Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join Grant Baciocco and John B. deHaas as they visit Disney California Adventure and ride and review Jessie's Critter Carousel! Recorded on August 23, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to saddle up and head to Disney California Adventure to ride Jessie’s Critter Carousel.  Located in the Pixar Pier section of the park, Jessie’s Critter Carousel is described on the Disneyland Resort website by saying: Saddle up for a whimsical spin on Jessie’s favorite critter pals from her wild west adventures—yee-haw! There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill level describes it as being a Slow spinning ride. And now, before we ride, here are five fast facts about Jessie’s Critter Carousel. 1.  On March 12, 2018, it was announced that King Triton’s Carousel, which we profiled back in episode #39, would receive a complete makeover and become Jessie’s Critter Carousel.  King Triton’s Carousel closed on March 5, 2018 and Jessie’s Critter Carousel opened officially on April 5, 2019. 2.  The attraction features 56 animals to rider on, all inspired by Jessie’s wilderness friends from the “Woody’s Roundup” television show from “Toy Story 2.”  These animals include a turtles, snakes, buzzards and more including a backwards facing skunk! 3. The carousel features six musical tracks including the “Woody’s Roundup Theme” and several other songs from the show within a show from Toy Story 2.  A brand new song, “Jessie Saves The Day” was written specifically for the attraction. 4.  The entrance of the attraction features a fun Toy Story Easter egg.  A larger than life Jessie can be seen lassoing a cactus with a red flower that holds the sign for the Carousel.  In early development for Toy Story 2, Jessie’s character not going to be the doll for we know and love but was actually going to be an anthropomorphic cactus with a red flower! 5. The whimsical mural along a portion of the carousel features a fun Easter egg for Big Thunder Mountain.  A goat with a stick of dynamite in its mouth! Let’s rustle up some fun on Jessie’s Critter Carousel.  Along for the round-up is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones but them on now as we ride Jessie’s Critter Carousel at Disney California Adventure! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/jessies-critter-carousel/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessie%27s_Critter_Carousel https://www.ocregister.com/2019/04/03/kids-race-to-climb-aboard-skunks-snakes-and-buzzards-on-jessies-critter-carousel-at-disney-california-adventure/ Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join Grant Baciocco and John B. deHaas as they head to the France Pavilion in Epcot to watch and review the new Beauty And The Beast Sing-Along. Recorded on January 16, 2020. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to the France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase to check out the new Beauty And The Beast Sing-Along.  The Epcot guide map describes this film by saying: Sing Along while enjoying a twist on this tale as old as time.  Since this is a film there are no age or height requirements for the show.  Before we venture to The Beast’s castle, here are five fast facts about the Beauty And The Beast Sing-Along. 1. On November 17, 2018, it was announced at D23 that the Beauty And The Beast Sing-Along would be coming to the France Pavilion in Epcot.  While it had a few soft openings, the film officially debuted at Epcot on January 17, 2020. 2.  The Beauty And The Beast Sing-Along was created by Don Hahn who is the producer of both the animated and live-action Beauty and the Beast films. 3. The Sing-Along is narrated by Angela Lansbury, the voice of Mrs. Potts from the original film and Jessi Corti, the original voice of LeFou in the animated film returned to record new dialog for this film. 4. Not only were some of the original voice actors brought back, some of the animated film’s animators returned to create all new animation for the production. 5. As of this recording, The Beauty And The Beast Sing-Along runs most of the day at the France Pavilion but in the evenings, the Pavilion’s original film, Impressions de France returns to the same screen and runs until parks close. Now let’s check out the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along.  Joining me once again is John B. deHaas and after the show we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  And don’t worry, we don’t sing along with the show which is good because this is a binaural recording!  Get your headphones as we head to Epcot for the Beauty And The Beast Sing-Along! 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://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/11/new-nighttime-spectaculars-beauty-the-beast-sing-along-announced-for-epcot/ https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201912/7138/ Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join Grant Baciocco, John B. deHaas and Tim Hinton as they take their first ride on the experience that is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! Recorded on January 14, 2020. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. The moment we have been waiting for is here! It’s time to take off to Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance!  The guide map describes this attraction by saying: Find yourself in the middle of a battle between the First Order and Resistance.  The Thrill Level describes this attraction as being Thrill Ride with small drops that is dark and loud.  Guests must be 40” or taller to ride this attraction and, as of this recording, FastPass+ is not available. Now before we ride this long awaited attraction, here are five fast facts about Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance!  1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was announced at D23 in August of 2015, though it wasn’t given its official name until November 17, 2018.  The attraction officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 5, 2019. 2.  Executive Creative Director of Imagineering, John Larena, describes the ride as being a 360° attraction meaning that no matter where you look while on the ride, you’ll be completely immersed in the world of Star Wars. 3. The storyline of the attraction places the adventure between the films Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker. 4. Several familiar faces from the Star Wars films can be seen on this attraction including Rey, Finn, Poe, Kylo Ren and General Hux.  But guests will also meet Lieutenant Bek who is a character developed just for this attraction.  Bek is voiced by actor James Arnold Taylor who is no stranger to the world of Star Wars having voice doubled for Ewan McGragor’s Obi Wan Kenobi in the Clone Wars TV series. 5. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a combined Motion Simulator and trackless Dark Ride that has a whopping 18 minute duration!  This experience is unlike any theme park ride ever created. Okay, enough talk, let’s ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance!  Along for the adventure is John B. deHaas and Tim Hinton.  We are all riding for the first time so after the Ride Audio we’ll give you our initial thoughts moments after experiencing this attraction.  This is  a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now it’s time for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Rise_of_the_Resistance Show ©2020 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - John B. deHaas and Grant Baciocco get all emotional as they ride Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure!  Recorded on August 23, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode takes us to Disney California Adventure to ride Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind.  The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Tap into Riley’s Emotions when you take a sense-sational spin around the whimsical world inside her mind’s Headquarters.  Guests can be any height to ride this attraction and the thrill level describes it as being a spinning ride. Before we get all emotional, here are five fast facts about Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind. 1.  Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind opened on June 28, 2019. 2.  The attraction uses the same infrastructure as the Flick’s Fliers attraction we rode back in episode 57.  When Bug’s Land was closed at Disney California Adventure, Flick's Fliers was moved and rethemed to become the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind. 3. Each spin on the emotional whirlwind features narration by one of the five emotions featured in the film Inside Out.  On the day the audio for this episode was recorded, I was able to get two of those different narrations, one while waiting in the line, the other while on the attraction.  Both are presented here. 4.  The queue are for the attraction features humorous vacation posters for destinations such as Imagination Land, Personality Island and Cloud Town 5. Figures of the five emotions from the movie surround the attraction.  At one point, the Anger figure was going to shoot real fire from his head.  This idea was, sadly, dropped due to safety concerns. Let’s whirl around Pixar Pier on Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind! I’m happy to say that John B. deHaas is along for the ride and after we go on we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://www.ocregister.com/2019/06/28/review-new-inside-out-ride-that-opened-today-at-disneys-california-adventure-is-perfect-for-little-kids-and-cuddling-couples/ https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/emotional-whirlwind/ Show ©2020Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and myself as we head to Disneyland to ride Peter Pan's Flight!  Recorded on August 22, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Disneyland to ride one of the most iconic Fantasyland dark rides of all time, Peter Pan’s Flight!  The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying, “Soar over London aboard an enchanted pirate ship to Never Land with the boy who wouldn’t grow up.”  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes it as a Slow Ride that is Dark, Loud and has small drops.  Before we get sprinkled with Pixie Dust, here are 5 fast facts about Peter Pan’s Flight. 1. Peter Pan’s Flight opened at Disneyland on the park’s opening day, July 17, 1955. 2.  Originally the attraction was meant to put the guests in the role of Peter Pan flying through the ride.  Because of this Peter Pan didn’t appear in the original attraction at all. 3. The ride received a major overhaul in 1983 that added many new elements and finally put Peter Pan in the attraction. 4. In 2015, the attraction closed for another major refurbishment and when it reopened, the attraction feature new animatronics and special effects including new projection mapping and fiber optics. 5. The Pirate Ships guests sit in use an OmniMover system to travel through the attraction.  This is the same system as the one used in Haunted Mansion but flipped allowing the pirate ships to fly through the air. Let’s head for the second star on the right and ride Peter Pan’s Flight.  Along for the adventure is John B. deHaas and after the ride we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we race off to Peter Pan’s Flight at Disneyland! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/peter-pans-flight/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan%27s_Flight Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.grantsadventcalendar.com – Grant isn't available today, luckily his friends John B. deHaas and Toiley T. Paper are here before their big Holiday Live Stream later today at http://www.thetoiley.com/holidaysquat Contest info at http://www.adventcontest.com #Advent2019 #Christmas #AdventCalendar Christmas Brought Me You By Jody Whitesides http://www.jodywhitesides.com Song on Spotify - http://bit.ly/jodywhitesides Help me make this the best Advent Calendar season EVER! Donate to the show via the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Page! http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ CONNECT WITH US http://www.GrantsAdventCalendar.com http://www.facebook.com/grantsadvent 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 SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - In this episode, John B. deHaas and I head to Disneyland's Toontown to ride and review Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin!  Recorded on August 22, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to head to the Toontown section of Disneyland to ride the zany dark-ride, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin!  The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying, “Steer a runaway taxicab through the wacky streets of Toontown as you follow the adventures of Roger Rabbit.”  There are no age or height requirements and the Thrill Level describes this attraction as being a Spinning Slow Ride that is Dark and Loud.  Fastpass is available for this attraction. Before we head to the Toontown Cab Company, here are five fast facts about Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin at Disneyland! 1. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, an attraction based on the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, opened at Disneyland on January 26, 1994. 2.  Many actors in the film’s voice cast reprised their roles for this attraction.  Most notably, Charles Fleischer as Roger Rabbit and the legendary June Foray as the weasel gang member Wheezy. 3. The queue area for this attraction was one of first totally immersive queue areas in a Disney Park and there are several hidden sight gags throughout.  You can also peer into sections of the attraction while waiting in line giving you a preview of what’s to come.  Also see if you can decipher what each of the personalized license plates in the queue area spell out.  It’s a great way to pass the time. 4. Part dark ride, part spinning teacup, the Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin attraction features 17 Audio-Animatronics and close to 60 animated props. 5. One of the main features of this attraction is that your cab, Lenny, spins!  But in keeping with the film, he doesn’t spin until he hits the DIP poured out by the Weasels.   Now it’s time to ride Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin.  Along with me for the ride is John B. deHaas.  On the day we rode we had fast passes so we did not wait through the queue.  Perhaps in a future episode I’ll record some of that audio.  But for now, put on your headphones as this is a binaural recording of Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin at Disneyland! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Rabbit%27s_Car_Toon_Spin https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/roger-rabbits-car-toon-spin/ Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Guest host Stephen Staver fills in for Grant and sets up our trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios to see For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration! After the show, Grant Baciocco and John B. deHaas discuss their thoughts about this attraction.  Recorded on March 20, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. I’m Stephen Staver sitting in for Grant Baciocco. This episode, we head to For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration At Disney’s Hollywood Studios.   The show is based on Disney’s 2013 animated film Frozen, with songs and stories from the film.   The DisneyWorld website says You’ll melt for this heartwarming celebration of Frozen with a flurry of stories, songs and special guests. Audience participation is encouraged, and Fastpass+ is avilable for this attraction.   Now before we Let it Go, here are 5 Fast Facts about the show. The show originally premiered at the Premiere Theater in the Streets of America section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the 2014 Frozen Summer Fun on July 5, 2014.  Versions of the show were also performed in Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. The show in Disneyland Paris offered separate French and English language presentations. The show in Disney California Adventure was located in the Sunset Showcase Theater which previously hosted the Muppet*Vision 3D theater, and now hosts Mickey’s PhilharMagic.  The show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios takes place in Echo Lake, replacing the American Idol Experience which ran from February 14, 2009 to August 30, 2014 Now let’s head on over and join Elsa and Ana and the rest of the Frozen cast.   After the show, Grant and John B deHaas will give you their thoughts on the show. And this is a binaural recording, so if you have headphones, put them on now, as we experience For the First Time In Forever, A frozen sing-along celebration, At Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US 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/ Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and I as we take a hike up to the top of Tarzan's Treehouse at Disneyland! Recorded on December 2, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we take a hike to the top of Disneyland’s Tarzan’s Treehouse.  Located in Adventureland, Tarzan’s Treehouse is described on the Disneyland website by saying: Tour the legendary vine-swinger’s jungle home—built in an 80-foot-tall tree—and experience life on the wild side.  There are no height requirements for this attraction but guests must be ambulatory to experience it. Before we visit Tarzan and Jane, here are five fast facts about Tarzan’s treehouse at Disneyland. 1.  Tarzan’s Treehouse used to have much different residents.  Originally opening in November of 1962, this was the Swiss Family Treehouse and it stayed that way until it’s closure on March 8, 1999.  The treehouse was then retimed to the Disney movie Tarzan and reopened on June 23, 1999. 2.  The treehouse grew a little when it was retimed to Tarzan, gaining 10 more feet in the process! 3. The tree has been given the scientific name “Disneyodendron Semperflorens Grandis," which means "large, ever-blooming Disney tree." 4. Subtle nods to the Swiss Family Treehouse are present in Tarzan’s Treehouse, including the Mind Thy Head sign which is still present. 5. Eagle eyed guests will spot a Beauty and the Beast Easter egg in a teapot and chipped tea cup that bear a striking resemblance to Mrs. Potts and Chip. Now let’s swing up to Tarzan’s Treehouse. Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after we walk through we’ll discuss our thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we head to Tarzan’s Treehouse at Disneyland! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ TRIP SAVVYhttps://www.tripsavvy.com/climbing-tarzans-treehouse-4120128   WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan%27s_Treehouse Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is the marquee attraction of Disney's Hollywood Studios.  In this episode, John and I check in to the Hollywood Tower Hotel to review Tower of Terror! Recorded on March 20, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode John B. deHaas and I return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to ride one of the park’s signature attractions, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror!  The guide map describes this attraction saying Take a thrilling ride into the twilight zone aboard a haunted elevator.  Guests must be 40 inches or taller to ride this attraction.  The thrill level describes it as a Thrill Ride with Big Drops that is loud and scary.  Fastpass+ is available. Before we visit the Hollywood Tower Hotel, here are five fast facts about The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 1.  The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 22, 1994. 2.  In order to get the perfect free-fall effect for guests, imagineers actually attached cables to the bottom of the elevators to pull them down faster than a regular free fall would.  The elevator cars can reach speeds of 39 miles per hour!  15 times the speed of a regular elevator. 3. In 2004, the attraction was reprogrammed to use a randomized series of drops.  This provides each group of guests with a completely different experience each time they ride. This led to the promotional slogan: Never the Same Fear Twice 4.  The attraction’s pre-show was directed by director Joe Dante, known for directing such horror films as Piranah, The Howling and Gremlins 2: The New Batch.  5. One of my favorite Tower of Terror facts is that it can actually be seen from EPCOT’s World Showcase Lagoon!  The top of the Tower of Terror was decorated so that it blended in with the skyline of the Morocco pavilion and be less noticeable. Now it’s time to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror!  After the ride, John and I will discuss our thoughts on this attraction so stay tuned for that.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US 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/ WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/twilight-zone-tower-of-terror/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone_Tower_of_Terror     Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode, John and I head over to Disney's Hollywood Studios to watch the classic Muppet*Vision 3D.  What rating will it receive? Tune in and see! Recorded on March 20, 2019. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. In this episodes we Meet The Muppets as we head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to watch Muppet*Vision 3D.  The park’s guide map says: Experience the magic of The Muppets in this 3D extravaganza.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and, funnily enough, no Thrill Level is listed.  That said, FastPass+ is available.   Before we visit Muppet Labs, here are five fast facts about Muppet*Vision 3D 1. Muppet*Vision 3D opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 16, 1991.  This was well before Disney purchase the rights for the Muppets making the attraction a unique collaboration between Jim Henson Productions and Walt Disney Imagineering.  Disney purchased the Muppets in 2004. 2.  Muppet*Vision 3D is Jim Henson’s last Muppet film as director and one of his final performances as Kermit the Frog.  Jim Henson died in 1990 before production on the film was complete.  Muppet*Vision 3D would also be the final film performance of Muppeteer Richard Hunt who played Scooter, Sweetums and Beaker amongst others in the show.  Richard Hunt died in 1992 3. The script for Muppet*Vision 3D was written by Bill Prady who also wrote the script for the Honey, I Shrunk The Audience attraction.  Bill Prady would later go on to co-write the 2015 revival of The Muppets on ABC but his most successful venture has been co-creating the hit tv series The Big Bang Theory. 4.  When the show first opened, puppeteers from The Jim Henson Company were on hand to train the suit performers who would be operating Sweetums in the exact methods of how the character should walk and move.  In recent years, Sweetums will pop out into the lobby briefly to wave to the fans waiting to enter the theater.  This doesn’t happen all the time but it is pretty unique when it does. 5. In 2014, around the release of the film Muppets Most Wanted, the villain Constantine was added to the pre-show as if he was interrupting the broadcast.  This interruption remained in the pre-show until December of 2016. Let’s not waste any time, let’s start the show.  Joining me once again is John B. deHaas and after the show we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US 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/ WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/muppet-vision-3d/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muppet*Vision_3D   Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time for John and I to visit our laughin' place as we visit Magic Kingdom to ride Splash Mountain! Recorded on March 21, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we find ourselves in a whole new kind of Briar Patch as we head to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to experience Splash Mountain.  Magic Kingdom’s guidmap describe the attraction by saying, “Enjoy a thrilling log flume ride based on ‘Song of the South.’”  Guests must be 40” or taller to ride and FastPass+ is available.  The thrill level of this attraction describes the ride as a Thrill Ride and a Water Ride with Big Drops. Now we covered Splash Mountain at Disneyland back in episode 8 and the development of the ride at Magic Kingdom followed the same path, but here are some more fast facts about Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom. 1.  Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom opened officially on October 2, 1992.  Interestingly, the Splash Mountain attraction in Tokyo Disneyland opened the day before making for almost simultaneous attraction openings. 2.  The original Splash Mountain in Disneyland is located in the Critter Country area of the park.  With no Critter Country in Magic Kingdom, Imagineers decided to build the attraction in Frontierland. 3. Because of the attraction being located in Frontierland, the soundtrack of Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain differs in instrumentation from Disneyland’s.  Disneyland’s features more of a big band sound while Magic Kingdom’s soundtrack has a more bluegrass feel. 4.  Nick Stewart who voiced B’rer Bear in the film, Song of the South also voices the character in this attraction. 5. The Magic Kingdom version of Splash Mountain has 68 animatronics.  Far fewer than Disneyland’s 103.  Of course, the Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain didn’t have the benefit of the closing of America Sings! The attraction where all the animatronics came from. Now, let’s ride Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain!  Joining me once again is John B. deHaas and after the show we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience Splash Mountain 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/ WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/splash-mountain/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splash_Mountain#Magic_Kingdom THE MICKEY WIKIhttp://themickeywiki.com/index.php?title=Splash_Mountain Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John and Grant as they venture to Disney's Animal Kingdom to watch the nighttime spectacular, Rivers of Light! Recorded on October 2, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode takes us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World to experience the park’s nighttime spectacular Rivers of Light.  The guide map describes this show by saying, “Surrender to the beauty and harmony of all living things during this music-filled spectacle of water, light and legend.  This is an all ages attractions and FastPass+ is offered. Now before we hear the show, here are five fast facts about Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 1.  First announced in October of 2013, Rivers of Light officially opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on February 17, 2017.  It had been originally planned to open on April 22, 2016, but technical difficulties prevented it from doing so. 2.  The 15 minute long show is unique in that it is a Disney Park spectacular that features no fireworks.  The reason for this is because the fireworks would scare the animals that call the park home. 3. The animals that called DIsney’s Animal Kingdom home got a sneak preview of Rivers of Light before anyone else.  For months before the show opened, the soundtrack of the show along with prerecorded audience noise was played as the park’s animals were bedding down for the night so they could get used to the new sounds in their environment. 4.  The music for Rivers of Light was composed by the team of Don Harper, Mark Mancina and Dave Metzger with lyrics by Miriam Stockley who also performs some of the chants during the show.   5. The show's unique animal barges that float around the lagoon on Discovery River do not have drivers aboard as they are remotely controlled. Now it’s time for us to experience, Rivers of Light.  Joining me for the show is John B. deHaas and after the show we’ll give you our thoughts on this attractions.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.   The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US 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/ WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/animal-kingdom/rivers-of-light/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivers_of_Light ORLANDO SENTINEL https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-disney-rivers-light-first-look-20170213-story.html Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - John and I head to Disneyland to ride the classic Fantasyland Dark Ride, Pinocchio's Daring Journey!  Recorded on December 2, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let’s head to Fantasyland in Disneyland to ride the classic attraction Pinocchio’s Daring Journey!  Disneyland’s website describes the attraction by saying, “Relive the classic adventures of the wooden puppet who dreamed of becoming a real boy.”  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes the ride as being a slow ride that is dark, loud and scary. Before we skip school to become actors, here are five fast facts about Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. 1. Though this attractions feels like a classic, Disneyland Opening Day attraction, it actually opened at Disneyland on May 23, 1983. 2.  The outside of the attraction is based on concept art that artist Gustaf Tengren did for the movie Pinicchio for Stromboli’s theatre before production decided to make Stromboli a traveling performer. 3. Before you head inside to ride this attraction, take a look at the roof of the building and see if you can spot the weather vane in the shape of Monster the Whale.  It’s a little warning of things to come. 4. Pinocchio’s Daring Journey was the first attraction created by Disney to use holographic imagery which appears in the hand held mirror Lampwick is holding when he begins turning into a donkey. 5. The Blue Fairy that appears at the end of the attraction using the classic Pepper’s Ghost illusion.  The same illusion used in the Grand Hall scene of the Haunted Mansion. Now it’s time to wish upon a star and ride Pinocchio’s Daring Journey.  Along for the ride today is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. 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/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITEhttps://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/pinocchios-daring-journey WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio%27s_Daring_Journey Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and I as we take the Grand Circle Tour on the Disneyland Railroad!  One of Disneyland's opening day attractions!  Recorded on December 2, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to take a gran circle tour of Disneyland on the Disneyland Railroad.  Disneyland’s website says, “Embark on a relaxing 18-minute scenic journey aboard an authentic steam-powered train around Disneyland Park.”  There are no age or height restrictions to ride the train and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being Slow, dark and loud.  Before we climb aboard, here are five fast facts about the Disneyland Railroad. Before we begin our mountain climbing adventure, here are five fast facts about Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. 1. The Disneyland Railroad began operation on Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955.  In fact, Walt Disney himself pulled the train into Main Street Station that morning on his way to give the park’s opening dedication. 2.  The Railroad features five restored steam locomotives named C.K. Holliday, E.P. Ripley, Ernest Marsh, Fred Gurley and the Ward Kimball,  The first four are named after American locomotive legends, the fifth, the Ward Kimball, is named after the Disney animator who is credited for inspiring Walt Disney’s love of trains.  The older locomotive, the Fred Gurly, was built in August of 1894. 3. One of the most anticipated parts of the Grand Circle Tour is the journey through the Grand Canyon and Primeval World Dioramas.  The Grand Canyon diorama debuted in 1958 and features an amazing background mural painted by Delmer J. Yoakum that is 306 feet long and 34 feet tall.  The Primeval world diorama opened in 1966 and features audio animatronic dinosaurs that were build for the Ford’s Magic Skyway attraction in the 1964 New York World’s Fair. 4. The Railroad features a special train car, the Lilly Belle, named after Walt Disney’s wife Lillian.  It is the last remaining ‘opening day’ car that is still in service, albeit only occasionally.  Guests can pay to ride in the car as part of the separately ticketed Gran Circle Tour.  Sometimes the first 14 guests in line at Main Street Station when the park opens in the morning will get a chance to ride in it as well. 5. On January 11, 2016, the Disneyland Railroad closed for over a year to accommodate construction of Disneyland newest land, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.When the train resumed operation on July 29, 2017, the new line line had the trains making a left turn for the first time in the attraction’s history. Now let’s ride the Disneyland Railroad for a Grand Circle Tour of Disneyland.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll give you our thoughts on this opening day attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we take a ride on the Disneyland Railroad. 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/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/disneyland-railroad WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Railroad Show ©2019 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and I as we brave the Matterhorn mountain and ride Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds!  Recorded on July 27, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let’s head to Disneyland to conquer one of the park's many mountains!  It’s time to ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds.  The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying, "Careen through a snow-capped mountain on a speeding alpine sled while avoiding the clutches of the mythic Abominable Snowman." Guests must be 42” or taller to ride and Fastness and Single Rider options are available for this attraction.  The thrill level describes the Matterhorn Bobsleds as being a Thrill and Water ride with Small Drops that is Dark, Loud and Scary. Before we begin our mountain climbing adventure, here are five fast facts about Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. 1.  The Matterhorn Bobsleds opened at Disneyland on June 14, 1959.  Located on the border of Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, the Matterhorn Bobsleds was not officially a part of any land until the 1970s, when the attraction became a permanent part of Fantasyland. 2.  The Matterhorn Bobsleds holds the distinction of being the first tubular steel roller coast in the world. 3. The ride’s famous Abomidable Snowman was given the name Harold by Disney Imagineers when he took up residence in the mountain in the 1970s. 4. On January 5, 2015, the ride began an extensive refurbishment to install new new effects and updated animatronics for Harold.   One of the original Harold figures can now be spotted in the Collectior’s Collection at the Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout attraction at Disney California Adventure 5. Yes, the rumors are true.  There is a basketball hoop inside the Matterhorn.  While not a regulation sized half-court, there is a basketball hoop and playing area in the attraction that is said to have been used by the mountain climber who scaled the mountain regularly to wave at guests down below. And now, let’s ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and after we ride, we’ll give you our initial thoughts on this classic attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we are about to experience, the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/matterhorn-bobsleds/ WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matterhorn_Bobsleds Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John B. deHaas and me as we 'Dash' off to Disney California Adventure and experience the newly retimed Incredicoaster!  Recorded on July 27, 2018. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode, we head back to Disney California Adventure and check out the newly rethemed Incredicoaster.  The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction by saying, “Buckle up for an exhilarating ride into the world of The Incredibles on this newly re-imagined attraction!”  Guests must be 48” or taller to ride this attraction and Fastpass and single rider is available.  The Thrill Level describes the attraction as being a Thrill Ride that is Loud with Big Drops. Before we Dash off to ride it, here are five fast facts about The Incredicoaster. 1.  On November 2, 2017, Disney announced a renovation of Paradise Pier that would turn it into Pixar Pier.  The area’s signature attraction, California Screamin’  would close down on January 8, 2018 and reopen as Incredicoaster on June 23rd, 2018. 2.  The Incredicoaster is not merely a roller coaster, it does have a storyline.  Taking place after the events of Incredibles 2, the Parr Family gets a roller coaster named after them.  Edna Mode agrees to watch baby Jack-Jack because both of them are too short to ride the attraction, but Jack-Jack escapes as the ride takes off and the Incredibles must work together to reign in his chaos. 3. The figure of Mrs. Incredible aka Elastigirl that appears the second tube of the ride measures 53 feet from head to toe. 4. A total of 19 figures of Jack Jack appear throughout the ride. 5. Michael Giacchino, who scored both Incredibles films created the music used on The Incredicoaster and in the queue area of the attraction. Let’s get set to save the day with the Incredibles.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and, seeing as this was both of our first times on this attraction, we’ll give you our initial thoughts after the ride audio.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we are about to experience, The Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist  http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia  http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/incredicoaster/ WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incredicoaster Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Foolish Mortals! It's time to head to Disneyland and experience the classic attraction that is The Haunted Mansion!  Join John B. deHaas and I as we ride and review this Disneyland icon!  Recorded on July 27, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome foolish mortals! This episode we head to Disneyland to ride one of the all time iconic attractions, The Haunted Mansion.  There is no longer a description for this attraction in the guide map, but the Disneyland website says, “Embark on a hair-raising tour through a creepy haunted estate, home to ghosts, ghouls and supernatural surprises."  There are no height requirements on this attraction and Fastpass is available.  The thrill level describes this attraction as being Slow, Dark, Loud and Scary! Before we visit this 999 happy haunts, here are 5 fast facts about Disneyland's The Haunted Mansion. 1. The Hunted Mansion opened its doors to guests for the first time on August 9, 1969. 2. Although the Haunted Mansion resides in Disneyland’s New Orlean’s Square, the inspiration for the mansion came from The Shipley-Lydecker House which was located in Baltimore, Maryland. 3.  The voice of Madame Leota, the mystical head inside the crystal ball was provided by voice actress Eleanor Audley who also provided the voices of Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty and the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella. 4. Did you know that the three hitchhiking ghosts at the end of the attraction all have names?  The short one with the ball and chain is Gus, the tall one is Ezra and the one carrying the carpet bag is Phineas. 5.  On April 10, 2015, it was announced that The Hatbox Ghost would be returning to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion.  The Hatbox Ghost was an opening day spirit who was removed shortly after opening because his effect did not work as well as Imagineers had hoped.  With new technology, he returned to the Haunted Mansion on May 9, 2015. Let’s now ride Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after we ride we will discuss our thoughts on this classic attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we are about to experience Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. 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/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/haunted-mansion/ WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_Mansion MENTAL FLOSS http://mentalfloss.com/article/58272/13-facts-about-disneys-haunted-mansion Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode, we say goodbye to A Bug's Land by riding Tuck & Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies, Francis' Ladybug Boogie, Flick's Fliers and Heimlich's Chew Chew Train.  Joining me today to ride and review is Suzie and our pal John B. deHaas joins me for a Heimlich's Chew Chew Train Review.  Recorded on August 18, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. On today’s supersized episode, we bid goodbye to A Bug’s Land at Disney California Adventure by experiencing 4 of the area’s attractions, Tuck & Roll’s Drive ‘em Buggies, Francis’ Ladybug Boogie, Flick’s Fliers and, of course, Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train. This area is described on the Disneyland website in the following manner: “See the world from a bug's perspective in this playful land full of insect-sized surprises based on the Disney·Pixar film, a bug's life!”  Only Tuck and Roll’s Drive ‘em Buggies has a height requirement of 36” the rest have no height restrictions. Before we take a final ride on all these attractions, here are five fast facts about A Bug’s Land. 1. The area’s anchor attraction, It’s Tough To Be a Bug was a Disney California Adventure opening day attraction, but the rest of the rides opened in an area known as Flick’s Fun Fair in the newly names area A Bug’s Land on October 7, 2002. 2. The storyline behind A Bugs Land is the bugs built the A Bugs Land attractions when they saw Disney California Adventure being built next to them.  The imagineers discovered the bug theme attractions while building The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and then opened the land to all. 3. Several of the voice actors from A Bug’s Life provided their voices for attractions in A Bug’s Land including Dave Foley as Flick and Joe Ranft as Heimlich. 4.  On March 20, 2018, Disney announced that A Bug’s Land would close to make way for a new Marvel Themed Land opening in 2020.  The rides featured on today’s episode closed on September 5, 2018. 5.  While not totally confirmed, so therefore not really a fact, it is assumed that Flick’s Fliers will be moved over to Pixar Pier when A Bug;s Land closes.  The attraction will be retimed to the Disney Pixar movie Inside Out for an attraction called the Emotional Whirlwind. Now it’s time to bid farewell to A Bug’s Land with a ride of four of it’s different attractions.  Along for the adventure today is Suzie, but John B. deHaas also took one last ride on Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train so that attraction will feature two reviews!  These are binaural recordings so put on your headphones as we head to Disney California Adventure to say goodbye to A Bug’s Land. Photo by Lisa M. Cohen 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/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITEhttps://disneyland.disney.go.com/au/disney-california-adventure/a-bugs-land/ - site may become deactivated in the future WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Bug%27s_Land Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode, John B. deHaas and I head to Disneyland to ride one of the park's marquee attractions, Indiana Jones Adventure.  How will this ride rate? Tune in and see!  Recorded on July 27, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT:   Welcome to Attraction Checklist. If you love adventure, you’re going to love this episode as we head to Disneyland to ride the classic, Indiana Jones Adventure!  There’s no description for the attraction in the current guide maps, but the website describes the ride by saying: Embark on a fast-paced thrill ride in search of Indiana Jones—enter this cursed temple at your own risk! Guests must be 46” or taller to ride this attraction and The Thrill levels says this ride is a Thrill ride with small drops that is Dark Loud and Scary.  Fastpass is available for this attraction. Before we meet up with Indiana Jones, here are five fast facts about Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure. 1. In August of 1993, construction began on the Indiana Jones Adventure.  The project was so massive that part of the Jungle Cruise River and the Monorail track had to be rerouted in order to accommodate it. 2. The attraction officially opened on March 4, 1995 as part of Disneyland’s 40th anniversary called 40 Years of Adventure. 3. Indiana Jones Adventure has one of the most immersive and carefully detailed queues that lead guests deep into the temple of the forbidden eye.  Petroglyphs throughout the queue warn guests of the dangers ahead.  In the first two years of operation, guests were given decoder cards so they could translate the petroglyphs in the queue area. 4. The ride vehicles for the attraction are known as Enhanced Motion Vehicles.  Even though it often feels like you’re going much faster, each vehicle only has a maximum speed of 14 miles per hour.  As the vehicles are computer controlled, the ride experience is never exactly the same no matter how many times you ride it. 5. Three audio-animatronic figures of Indiana Jones appear in the attraction.  And the character is voiced by the suitably named actor David Temple. Let’s head to the Lost Delta and ride Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after we ride we will discuss our thoughts on this classic attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure! 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/ DISNEYLAND WEBSITEhttps://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/indiana-jones-adventure/ DISNEY PARKS BLOG https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/the-magic-of-disney-parks-storytelling-indiana-jones-adventure-at-disneyland-park/ WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_Adventure Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - John B. deHaas and I head back to Disney's Hollywood Studios to ride the brand new Alien Swirling Saucers!  We ride it and give it a review!  Recorded on July 21, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head back to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to ride the area’s other new attraction, Alien Swirling Saucers.  The guide map describes this attraction by saying Hang on tight for an interstellar romp in a toy rocket - set to an out-of-this-world beat!  Guests must be 32” or taller in order to ride and the Thrill level describes the attraction as a Spinning ride.  Fastpass+ is available for this attraction. Before we spin ourselves silly, here are five fast facts about the Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 1. The Alien Swirling Saucers attraction was announced publicly for the first time at the 2015 Disney D23 Expo. 2. Though it had a few soft openings and cast member previews, Alien Swirling Saucers officially opened, along with the rest of Toy Story Land, on June 30, 2018. 3. The attraction is designed to look like a playlet that Andy from the Toy Story Films got at the Pizza Planet pizza place. 4.  The attraction, similar to Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure can spin up to 66 guests at a time for the 1 minute 30 second duration of the attraction. 5.  As guests spin in their rocket ships beneath the giant claw suspended from the ceiling, ‘space jazz’ versions of songs from Toy Story are played. Enough talking, let’s get spinning!  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and this is our first ride on the Alien Swirling Saucers so after the ride audio, we will give you our thoughts on it.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now.  Also, when recording this attraction, I was able to record the music of the ride that happened before ours.  Since the ride is so short and the music is different every ride, I’ve included both for you to enjoy!  Here now is Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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/ WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/alien-swirling-saucers/ ALLEARS.NET http://allears.net/tp/mgm/alien-swirling-saucers.htm WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Swirling_Saucers Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Grab a friend and join John B. deHaas and myself as we head to Disney's Hollywood Studios to ride the brand new Slinky Dog Dash!  Recorded on July 21, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to visit Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!  This episode we are going to be riding Slinky Dog Dash which the guide map describes as: Take off on a family friendly coaster as Slinky Dog’s coils twist around curves, hills and drops.  The thrill level describes the ride as a Thrill Ride with Small Drops.  Guests must be 38” or taller to ride and Expectant mothers are advised against riding.  Fastness+ is available for this attraction. Before we head to Andy’s backyard, here are Five Fast Facts about Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 1. Slinky Dog Dash was announced publicly for the first time at the 2015 Disney D23 Expo. 2. Though it had a few soft openings and cast member previews, Slinky Dog Dash officially opened, along with the rest of Toy Story Land, on June 30, 2018. 3. Slinky Dog Dash is unique in Disney Parks as it is the first roller coaster in any disney park to feature a second, mid ride, roller coaster launch. 4.  The ‘big finale’ of the ride features the first ever audio-animatronic figure of Wheezy, the penguin from the Toy Story Movies.  Wheezy’s singing voice was provided by actor Sean Kenin.  5.  Slinky Dog Dash is a mild coaster, reaching top speeds of 33 miles per hour during the 2 minute duration of the ride. If you are going to Toy Story Land you gotta bring a pal along with you so Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after the ride audio we will let you know our thoughts on this new Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to ride Slinky Dog Dash! 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/ WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/slinky-dog-dash/ ALLEARS.NET http://allears.net/tp/mgm/slinky-dog-dash.htm WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slinky_Dog_Dash Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - To celebrate the 50th episode of Attraction Checklist, Grant and John head to Grant's favorite attraction, Magic Kingdom's Country Bear Jamboree!  Recorded on March 21, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. To celebrate the 50th episode of Attraction Checklist, we are going to cover one my all time favorite Disney attractions, Walt Disney World’s Country Bear Jamboree.  Located in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, The County Bear Jamboree is described in the guide map with this brief sentence: Have a knee-slappin’ time with these singing bears!  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and there is also no Thrill Level listed! Before we clap our hands and stomp our feet and try to keep right with ‘em, here are five fast facts about Walt Disney World’s Country Bear Jamboree. 1. The Country Bear Jamboree was originally planned for Disney’s Mineral King Ski Resort which was to be built in California and Walt was in on the early discussions of the attraction.  In fact, it was one of the final attractions Walt personally helped develop.  After Walt’s passing, plans for the ski resort fell through but Imagineers decided the attraction would be a perfect fit for Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and the bears had their first performance on Magic Kingdom’s opening day, October 1, 1971. 2. Imagineer Marc Davis led the design of the characters for the show and Imagineer X Atencio and musical director George Burns created and curated the songs the bears would sing in the show. 3.  The Country Bear Jamboree proved to be so popular, it was given brand new songs and a holiday overlay in 1984 when the Country Bear Christmas Special debuted.  In 1986, it was given another new show with a summer theme called the Country Bear Vacation Hoedown.  The Vacation Hoedown continued at Walt Disney World until 1992.  The Christmas Special remained in rotation until 2005.  The show reverted back to the original show year round at that time. 4.  In August of 2012, the show went down for a two month refurbishment and when it reopened on October 17, 2012, the original show had been edited with songs and dialogue removed, cutting the show down about 4 to 5 minutes in length. 5.  One of the attraction’s most popular characters is Big Al who sings Blood on the Saddle.  Big Al was voiced by Country Music Hall of Fame member Tex Ritter.  It is said that Tex Ritter did not tell his children (including actor John Ritter) that he provided the voice for Big Al, instead leaving it as a surprise for the first time they visited the Magic Kingdom and saw Big Al in person. One other thing before we get to the show, if you enjoy the Country Bear Jamboree as much as I do, be sure to check out the other podcast I produce, The Country Bear Collector Show.  It’s a weekly video show dedicated to the amazing merchandise of The Country Bear Jamboree.  you can find out more at www.CBJCollector.com. Okay, gang, here we go.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after we watch the show we will give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we head to The Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. 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: WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/attractions/magic-kingdom/country-bear-jamboree/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_Bear_Jamboree Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join John and Grant as they brave Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom.  Will they survive? Or will the Yeti capture them and force them to disco? Tune in and see!  Recorded on March 22, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we venture to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World to hunt the Yeti on Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain.  'Ride a speeding train through the Himalayan mountains while avoiding the clutches of the Yeti' is how the attraction is described in the guidemap. Guests must be 44” tall to ride this attraction and the thrill level describes this attraction as a thrill ride that is dark with big drops.  There is a single rider line for this attraction and FastPass+ is available. Before we head up the mountain, here are five fast facts about Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. 1. Expedition Everest was announced on April 22, 2003 during a celebration for Animal Kingdom’s fifth anniversary.  Almost three years later, the ride opened for previews on January 26, 2006 and then celebrated it’s grand opening on April 7, 2008 2. Expedition Everest’s track is 4,424 feet long and the trains can reach speeds of 50 miles per hours during the ride. 3.  Expedition Everest is the first Disney roller coaster to switch between having trains run forwards and backwards during a single ride.  It was the second Disney roller coaster to go backwards, the first being Indiana Jones et le Temple du Peril: Backwards which operated in a backwards configuration from 2000-2004 at Disneyland Paris 4.  The mountain built for Expedition Everest is currently the tallest at Walt Disney World at 199.5 feet.  They would have gone higher but any structure over 200 feet would need a blinking red light for low flying planes which imagineers felt would take guests out of the experience. 5.  Finally, let’s talk about the Yeti.  At the time it was built, the Yeti is the largest and most complex audio-animatronic ever built by Walt Disney Imagineering standing at 25 feet tall.  A few months after the attraction opened, the animatronic’s framing split which could have signaled disaster if it continued to operate at it’s full capacity.  Since then, the figure has only operated with extremely limited movement and the addition of a strobe light to simulate movement.  Disney Imagineers have said they are always looking for a way to fix the issue but it’s difficult as the mountain was build around the figure. Let’s now ride Expedition Everest!  Along for the ride today is John B. deHaas and after we ride we will give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we head to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. 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: WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/rock-and-roller-coaster-starring-aerosmith/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_'n'_Roller_Coaster_Starring_Aerosmith Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - John B. deHaas is back and this episode we ride a Disney's Animal Kingdom opening day attraction DINOSAUR.  Learn a little about the ride, experience the ride audio and then listen in as John and I deliver our longest review of a ride ever.  Recorded on March 22, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we are headed back to Walt Disney World to ride DINOSAUR atDisney’s Animal Kingdom.  The guide map describes this attraction in the following manner, “Take off on a rip-roaring prehistoric tour in the dark to save a dinosaur from extinction.  There is a height requirement of 40” for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as a Thrill ride with Small Drops that is Dark and Scary.  Fastpass+ is available for this attraction. Before we head off to the Dino Institute, here are five fast facts about DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 1. DINOSAUR is a Disney’s Animal Kingdom opening Day attraction, opening with the park on April 22, 1998. 2. DINOSAUR uses the same ride vehicles and a very similar track layout to the Disneyland Attraction Indiana Jones and the Forbidden Eye.  The storylines are, obviously, different. 3.  For about 3 years after the attraction opened, it was called Countdown To Extinction.  The name was changed to DINOSAUR on May 1st, 2001 to tie in with the Disney movie of the same name.  A few subtle references to the older name can still be seen in the attraction, most notably on the ride vehicles that are each stamped with the name CTX Rover. 4.  The ride’s preshow stars Phylicia Rashad as Dr. Marsh and Wallace Langham as Dr. Seeker.  The attraction stars 11 audio-animatronic dinosaurs including one of the star of the Disney film Dinosaur, Aladar, 5.  Finally, in the loading are, guests can look up and see three pipes, one red, one yellow and one white.  All three have chemical formulas written on them.  These are the formulas for Ketchup, Mustard and Mayonnaise.  This is a throwback easter egg from when the ride was originally sponsored by McDonalds. With the learning out of the way, let’s hop in our Rovers and head back in time and ride DINOSAUR.  I have included the preshow in this recording but I have edited a bit of the time between the preshow and boarding the ride vehicles so things move a little quicker.  Along for the fun today is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll discuss our thoughts oaths attraction.  If you’d like to see our ride photo from this ride through, beside to visit the show notes page for this episode, episode 45 over at AttractionChecklist.com.  As usual, this is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, now is the time to put them on as we are headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to ride DINOSAUR. 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: WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/attractions/animal-kingdom/dinosaur/ WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinosaur_(Disney%27s_Animal_Kingdom) Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Magic Kingdom's Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World just reopened after having one of it's iconic scenes redone.  John B. deHaas and I take a ride on it and give you our thoughts on this newly refreshed ride.  Recorded on March 21, 2018. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me.  It is time to head to Walt Disney World and experience the recently updated, Pirates of the Caribbean.  Located in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom, the guide map describes this attraction in the following manner: Embark on a voyage to a time when pirates ruled the sea. The thrill lever describes the ride as being slow, dark and having small drops.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and FastPass Plus is available. Now, before we set sail, here are five fast facts about Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. 1. Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Magic Kingdom on December 16, 1973. 2. The attraction features a whopping 126 animatronic figures and 69 of them are pirates.  The flume for the attraction contains around three quarter of a million gallons of water that cycles through at about 18,000gallons per minute. 3.  The attraction’s theme song "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" was written by George Bruns and X. Atencio. 4.  Over the years several changes to some of the themes in the attraction have been tweaked to stay current with the sensibilities of the time but the biggest change to the attraction came in 2006 when elements from the films the attraction inspired were added to the attraction in the form of a new overall storyline featuring Johnny Depp’s character from the films, Captain Jack Sparrow. 5.  In March of 2018, the attraction reopened from a refurbishment with even more changes and the ‘Bride Auction’ scene now featured the pirates selling off goods from the village and the iconic Redhead in the scene is now a pirate herself, who helps keep the rowdy pirates in line.  The audio for today’s episode was recorded just a few days after that reopening. Let’s now waste any more time, let’s experience Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll discuss our thoughts on the updated version of the attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! 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: WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/attractions/magic-kingdom/pirates-of-the-caribbean/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_(attraction)#Magic_Kingdom MOUSEPLANET.COMhttps://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/429/Walt-Disney-World/Magic-Kingdom/Adventureland/Pirates-of-the-Caribbean Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - EPCOT is our destination this episode as we head to The Land pavilion to ride  Living With The Land.  John B. deHaas is joining us once again and he tells us of the time he almost worked on this attraction.  The audio quality on this one is especially good.  A must listen.   Recorded on August 14, 2017. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode, by request, we head back to EPCOT in Walt Disney World to ride The Land pavilion’s signature attraction, Living With The Land.  As of this recording, this attraction has a sponsor as it it presented by Chiquita.  The guide map describes this attraction in the following manner, “Sail through the greenhouses of The Land to see nine-pound lemons and more.”  Seriously, that’s how this attraction is described in the guide map.  The Thrill Level describes this attraction as being a Slow Ride.  Before we go check out those nine-pound lemons, here are five fast facts about Living with the Land. 1. Living with the Land is an EPCOT opening day attraction having opened with the park on October 2, 1982.  When it opened the attraction opened, it was called Listen to the Land but the name was changed in 1993. 2. There are 35 animatronics in this attraction including monkeys, buffalo, goats a dog and a rooster to name a few.  Perhaps to drive home the thought of living with the natural environment, there are no human animatronics on the attraction. 3.  The audio animatronics seen during the American Prairie sequence of the ride, we actually built before EPCOT even opened.  They were originally meant to be part of a Magic Kingdom attraction called the Western River Expedition, but that ride was scrapped in favor of building Pirates of the Caribbean instead. 4.  As you pass by the farmhouse, you’ll see the number ’82’ painted on the mailbox.  This is a small tribute to the year EPCOT opened, 1982. 5.  When the attraction originally opened, each boat was captained by a cast member who took you on the tour, these were later replaced by a pre=recorded narration.  Also, the attraction used to feature the classic song, “Listen To The Land” written by Bob Moline.  Though the song is no longer featured on the ride, an instrumental version of it plays in the land pavilion several times a day. And now, let’s ride Living with the Land.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after the ride audio we’ll give you our shouts on this classic attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we are about to experience Living with the Land at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT! 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: WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/attractions/epcot/living-with-the-land/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_with_the_Land WALTDATEDWORLD.COMhttps://waltdatedworld.com/id242.htm Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to experience an iconic Disney attraction, Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.  Joining me is John B. deHaas.  We learn a little about the attraction and then give it a ride.  Recorded on May 25, 2017. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to experience a classic!  This episode we head to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom to take a spin on Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress.  Located in Tomorrowland, the guide map describes this attraction thusly, “Travel through the 20th Century to see how technology has improved our way of life."  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the thrill level describes this attraction as being a slow ride.  Before we answer the age old question of just what is shining at the end of every day, here are five fast facts about Walt Disney’s Carousel of progress. 1. In the 1950’s Walt Disney came up with the foundation of the idea for the Carousel of Progress but the technology available to the Imagineers at the time made it impossible.  It wasn’t until General Electric approached Walt Disney to develop a show for the 1964//65 World’s Fair that Walt was able to make the show a reality, opening on April 22, 1964.  After a successful run at the Fair, the show was moved to Disneyland where it opened on July 2, 1967.  The show ran at Disneyland until September 1973 when it was moved, at General Electric’s urging, to Walt Disney World.  The show opened at the Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975 and still runs daily at the time of this recording. 2.  The carousel theatre concept, where the audience revolves around the stage, was developed by a team of imagineers led by Bob Gurr and Roger E. Broggie.  This allowed the guests to remain seated during the duration of the show rather than getting up and moving to the next theatre as had been the original plan. 3.  The attraction’s iconic song, There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow’ was written by Disney Legends, The Sherman Brothers.  When it first opened at Walt Disney World, it had a new song, also written by the Sherman Brothers called The Best Time Of Your Life.  In 1993, when the show was given a major overhaul and an update, There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow returned to the show.  The Sherman Brothers have stated that that song, There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow was Walt Disney’s Theme Song as he was always so optimistic about the future. 4.  The show’s original narrator, playing the part of the father, was singing cowboy Rex Allen.  When the show was overhauled in 1993, that role went to radio personality Jean Shepherd, author of the stories that inspired the movie A Christmas Story.  Rex Allen was still in the show, this time playing the Grandfather in Act 3.  One other voiceover note, Mel Blanc, the legendary voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy duck, plays Uncle Orville in the show.  And Janet Waldo who voices the grandmother in Act 4 was also the voice of Judy Jetson on The Jetsons 5.  Of the 32 different audio animatronic figures in the attraction, a crowd favorite is Rover, the family dog.  In the current show, Rover is the dog’s name the entire time.  When the attraction first opened at Walt Disney World, the dog had a different name in every scene including Buster, Sprot, Quieenie and Rover. Now let’s sit back and enjoy Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress.  Joining me today is John B. dehaas and after the ride audio we’ll give you our shouts on this classic attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we are about to experience Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Walt Disney WOrld’s Magic Kingdom!   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: WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/attractions/magic-kingdom/walt-disney-carousel-of-progress/ WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney%27s_Carousel_of_Progress ALLEARS.NEThttp://allears.net/tp/mk/mk_cop.htm Show ©2018 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - John B. deHaas and I head to EPCOT to experience the, newly opened, green mission on RELAUNCHED! Mission: SPACE!  First, we learn a little about the ride, then we ride and review this revamped attraction.   Recorded on August 13, 2017. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to EPCOT in Walt Disney World to ride the newly opened RELAUNCHED! Mission: SPACE!  Today we’ll be experiencing the Green, less intense, version of the attraction that’s been dubbed Mission:Earth.  The guide map describes this attraction by saying Experience NASA-style training with a simulated space launch.  The Green Mission of the relaunched Mission: SPACE has a height requirement of 40” and expectant mothers should not ride.  Fastness Plus is available for this attraction.  The thrill level describes the ride as being a Spinning, Thrill Ride in the Dark, though the Green Mission does not spin. Before we are go for launch, here are five fast facts about the green Mission of Epcot’s Relaunched! Mission: SPACE. 1. Mission: SPACE had it’s Grand Opening on October 9, 2003 though it went through a soft opening in the months before.  When it opened there was only one side experience.  It wasn’t until May of 2006 that the less intense, non-spinning Green Mission was open giving riders two ride options. 2.  At 2017’s D23 Expo, it was announced that Green Mission would be getting its own unique ride video, dubbed Mission: Earth that would debut on August 13, 2017, the date the audio for this episode was recorded. 3.  When the Relaunched! Mission: SPACE opened in August of 2017, actor Gary Sinese, who’d been the ride’s CapCom had been replaced by actress Gina Torres. 4.  The new Green Mission still gives rider assignments for the trip of Navigator, Pilot, Commander or Engineer and each rider has the opportunity to push buttons at various points on the trip.  If the riders do not push the button in time, a storyline ‘computer override’ will occur. 5.  While on the Green Mission, riders see simulated views of Earth from space including The Grand Canyon, The Hawaiian Islands, The Great Wall of China and more.  All these visuals are accompanied by a brand new musical score for the ride. Now let’s head to EPCOT to ride the Relaunched! Mission: SPACE Green Mission.  Along for the ride is John B. dehaas and after the ride audio we’ll discuss our thoughts on this update to Mission: Space.  Also, to cut down on the episode length, some of the waiting time between ride announcements has been edited out.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride the Green Mission of Relaunched! Mission: SPACE at EPCOT in Walt Disney World! 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: WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission:_Space WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/attractions/epcot/mission-space/ Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's head to Magic Kingdom and visit Ariel on Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid.  John B. deHaas is along for the ride and we discuss our thoughts on this attraction after we ride.  Recorded on October 27, 2016. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to head to Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom and visit with Ariel on Under The Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid.  The Magic Kingdom guide map describes the ride by saying, "Descend below the waves for a splashy musical adventure."  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes the ride as being a Slow Ride.  FastPass+ is available for this attraction Before we begin flipping our fins, here are five fast facts about Under the Seas - Journey of the Little Mermaid at Magic Kingdom. 1.  Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid officially opened at Magic Kingdom on December 6, 2012.  It was built on the site of the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction.  Before that classic ride was removed, imagineers saved several jars of water from the 20,000 Leagues lagoon.  In a special ceremony with The Little Mermaid attraction opened, the water they’d save was aded back into the new water features as a nod to the original ride at that location. 2.  With a ride length of 5 1/2 minutes, Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid is one of the longer rides in Fantasyland.  It also boasts an interactive queue area where guests can help crabs sort out Ariel’s thingamabobs while they wait to ride the attraction. 3.  Original Little Mermaid stars Jodi Benson and Pat Carrol lend their voices to Ariel and Ursula on the attraction while Phillip Lawrence provides the voice of Sebastion and Chris Edgerly voices Scuttle. 4. The attraction reportedly boasts over 180 characters!  Most of them, around 120 characters, are featured in the Under the Sea sequence of the ride. 5.  Finally, if you’re a fan of finding hidden Mickeys in the Disney parks, this attraction boasts one of the most unique Hidden Mickeys ever.  Imagineers constructed the rocks outside the queue for the attraction in such a way that the sun creates a Hidden Mickey only once a year at noon on November 18th, Mickey Mouse’s Birthday! Let’s hop aboard our clamshell to a pay a visit to Ariel and friends.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and he and I will discuss our thoughts on this attraction after the ride audio.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience, Magic Kingdom’s Under the Sea - The Journey of the Little Mermaid. 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: WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Mermaid:_Ariel%27s_Undersea_Adventure WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITEhttps://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/under-the-sea-journey-of-the-little-mermaid/ DISNEYFANATIC.COMhttps://www.disneyfanatic.com/7-amazing-facts-sea-journey-little-mermaid-magic-kingdom/#   Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It’s time to take a drive to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure and ride Disneyland Resort's first trackless attraction, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters.  Joining the fun, for his very first ride on this attraction, is John B. deHaas.  After we ride, we discuss our thoughts on this ride that has stood the test of time.  Recorded on June 22, 2016. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to take a drive to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure and ride Disneyland Resort's first trackless attraction, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters.  The guide map describes this attraction in the following manner, “Luigi’s Cousins from Italy are in town to perform their favorite dances and you get to go along for the ride.”  There are no height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes as Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters as being a Thrill Ride with spinning and also cautions it as being loud. Before we take a spin for ourselves, here are five fast facts about Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters. 1.  Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters opened in Disney California Adventure on March 7, 2016.  The attraction was a replacement for the Cars Land original attraction Luigi’s Flying Tires.  2.  As mentioned at the top of the show, this is the first attraction at Disneyland Resort to utilize a trackless vehicle system, meaning that as the cars move and spin around the quote/unquote dance floor they do so without the aid of any sort of track system.  There are 18 different paths that each car can take at any time making each ride on this attraction truly  different. 3.  The attraction features Luigi and his cousins singing several car themed takes on classic Italian songs.  The songs play randomly lending even more to that ‘every ride is different’ feel of the attraction. 4.  Half of Luigi’s cousins, the ride vehicles’ are male and the other half are female.  Grill mustaches on the male cars make it easy to tell the difference.  Each of the ride vehicles also has its own name and each of the cars is unique except for two ‘twin sister’ cars, Rosa and Gina, but even they are different as they have different color eyes. 5.  In September of 2017, it was announced that Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters would receive a Halloween Themed Makeover called Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-o-ween complete with brand new spooky songs and halloween decorations. Now it’s time to join Luigi for his race day celebration and ride Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters.  John B. deHaas is along for the ride today and it’s his first time on this attraction.  Stay tuned after the ride audio to hear our thoughts on this attraction and this is a binaural recording, so put your headphones on now.  This is Disney California Adventures’s Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters. 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: WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luigi%27s_Rollickin%27_Roadsters DISNEYLAND WEBSITEhttps://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/luigis-rollickin-roadsters/ ALLEARS.NEThttp://allears.net/dlr/tp/dca/luigi.htm ROCKIN' MAMMA https://rockinmama.net/10-fun-facts-about-luigis-rollickin-roadsters/ Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -  This episode we experience an attraction that has been around from opening day at Disneyland, the Storybook Land Canal Boats.  Joining the fun, for his very first ride on this attraction, is John B. deHaas.  After we ride, we discuss our thoughts on this ride that has stood the test of time.  Recorded on June 21, 2016.  Photo by Jeff Peterson. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Let’s take a trip to Disneyland’s Fantasyland and enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Storybook Land Canal Boats.  The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying, “Cast off on a colorful canal boat for a “mini” tour of fairytale destinations seen in classic Disney animated movies.”  There are no height restrictions for this attraction and the thrill level describes the attraction as being a slow ride and a water ride. Before we set sail, here are five fast facts about Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Boats. 1.  The Storybook Land Canal Boats is a Disneyland, opening day attraction.  Although when the attraction opened on July 17, 1955, it lacked the landscaping and miniature houses it is known for today.  After only two months of operation, the attraction was closed and when it reopened in June of 1956 the landscaping and miniature houses had been added. 2.  The lighthouse at the entrance to the queue line is the former ticket booth from when Disneyland guests needed tickets to ride the attractions.  In those days, the Storybook Land Canal boats were a D ticket attraction. 3.  The attraction’s fleet of electric inboard motor powered boats are each named after a Disney character including Alice, Belle, Merryweather and Wendy. 4.  As you will hear, guests on the attraction sail past miniature replicas of locations from Disney animated films including the houses of the Three little pigs, The Dwarves Cottage from Snow White and Cinderella’s Castle.  Over the years, miniature buildings from newer Disney animated films have been added to the attraction. in 1994, the Sultan’s Palace from Aladdin was added and in 2014, several buildings form the movie Frozen were added. 5.  The doors of many of the buildings guests see on this attraction actually open and close.  Not only does this add to the realism, it allows Disneyland employees to change and light bulbs that burn out inside the buildings. Let us now set sail on our cruise of Storybook land.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas who will be experiencing the attraction for the first time.  You’ll hear his thoughts on this Disneyland Classic as well as mine after the ride audio.  This is a binaural recording, so if you have headphones, put them on now as we experience Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Boats. 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: WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storybook_Land_Canal_Boats DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/storybook-land-canal-boats/ MOUSE INFO http://www.mouseinfo.com/info/index.php/Storybook_Land_Canal_Boats Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - In this episode we say goodbye to Ellen, Stupid Judy and Bill Nye the Science Guy as we ride Ellen's Energy Adventure at Walt Disney World's EPCOT. We learn a little about the attraction and then take one last ride on the final day of operation! John B. deHaas is along for the ride and after we discuss our thoughts on this attraction. Recorded on August 13, 2017. 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 INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we are going to say goodbye to a recently extinct attraction, Ellen’s Energy Adventure at the Universe of Energy Pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World.  EPCOT’s guide map described the attraction in the following way: Take a multimedia romp through time and Ellen DeGeneres’ subconscious at Universe of Energy. There were no age or height requirements for this attraction. Before we take one last ride, let’s zap through five fast facts about  on Ellen’s Energy Adventure. 1.  Ellen’s Energy Adventure was located in the Universe of Energy Pavilion in EPCOT’S Future World East.  The pavilion opened with the park on October 1, 1982.The original attraction operated until January 21, 1996 when it was closed to make way for the updated attraction, Ellen’s Energy Adventure which opened officially on September 15, 1996.  When the new version of the attraction opened, it included an audio animatronic of Ellen herself that was seen fighting off a dinosaur with a tree branch.  After November 2014, the audio animatronic stopped working and was removed never to be replaced. 2.  When the attraction opened originally it was announced that the pavilion’s roof was covered in 80,000 photovoltaic cells that partially powered the moving theatre seat ride vehicles in the attraction.  These traveling theatre cars followed guide wire in the floor instead of conventional tracks and each of the six ride vehicles could hold up to 80 people. 3.  The ride had a running time of a whopping 45 minutes from start to finish!  Hosts would often repeatedly remind guests that once they boarded the traveling theatre seats, there was no exiting the attraction until it was completed. 4.  The music for Ellen’s Energy Adventure was composed by Emmy Winner Bruce Broghton who has composed music for other EPCOT attractions such as Spaceship Earth, O’ Canada and Soarin’ Around the World. 5.  Ellen’s Energy Adventure had it’s final day of operation on August 13, 2017.  This is when the audio for this episode was recorded.  Luckily it wasn’t recorded on the final ride of the day because the attraction broke down on it’s final ride and guests had walk out of the ride on foot. Now it’s time to take one last ride on Ellen’s Energy Adventure.  Along for this final journey is my friend John B. deHaas and after we ride we’ll discuss our thoughts on this, now extinct, attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience EPCOT’S Ellen’s Energy Adventure. 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-mediahttp://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Sources: WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe_of_Energy LOST EPCOT http://www.lostepcot.com/universeofenergy.html Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode we dive into The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT.  We learn a little about the pavilion and it's main attraction and then take a ride for ourselves! John B. deHaas is along for the ride and after we discuss our thoughts on this attraction. Recorded on October 27, 2016. 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   INTRO TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It’s time to put on our diving gear and head back to Future World in EPCOT to experience The Seas With Nemo & Friends.  The Guidemap describe this attraction by saying, “Ride alongside characters from Disney Pixar’s ‘Finding Nemo,’ then surround yourself with thousands of real sea creatures at the Undersea Observation Deck at SeaBase.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and FastPass+ is available.  It should be noted that though we will just bee hearing the ride audio in this episode, The Seas with Nemo & Friends is the name of the entire pavilion, including all the aquarium exhibits.   We will touch on this as we explore five fast facts about The Seas with Nemo & Friends! 1. The Pavilion that houses The Seas with Nemo & Friends was originally called The Living Seas and opened on January 15, 1986,  Beginning in December of 2003, the pavilion was slowly re-themed based on the film Finding Nemo.  This changeover was officially completed when the entire pavilion was rededicated on January 24, 2007. 2.  Though it is no longer the case, at the time it was built, the aquarium portion of the pavilion had the largest saltwater tank in the world holding 5.7 million US gallons of water.  Though it is no longer the largest in the world, the tank is so big, the entirety of Spaceship Earth could fit inside of it! 3.  The ride portion of the pavilion, where guests follow along while Marlin and Dory search for Nemo, roughly follows the same track as the pavilion’s previous ride, The Seacabs.  The Seacab track was lengthened by 280 feet for the new Nemo attraction and the Seacabs were replaces by Clammobiles. 4. One of the most impressive ride effects is the finale where it appears as if the characters from Finding Nemo are actually swimming inside the pavilion’s giant aquarium.  This effect is possible thanks to a brand new projection technique that was developed exclusively for this attraction. 5.  The ride ends with the cast singing the song ‘Big Blue World.’  This tune was adapted from the Finding Nemo Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Now it’s time to experience the ride portion of The Seas with Nemo & friends.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas and after the ride audio we’ll discuss our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we experience The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot in Walt Disney World! 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-mediahttp://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Sources: WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seas_with_Nemo_%26_Friends WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/seas-with-nemo-and-friends/ DISNEYLISTS.COM http://www.disneylists.com/2016/03/8-facts-secrets-seas-nemo-friends/ Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

Legal problems? Chimp Bunster is here for you.  Music by John B. deHaas. This was completely improvised for Day 10 for the 2017 Dog Days of podcasting. For more information on the Dog Days of Podcasting visit http://dogdaysofpodcasting.com FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMediahttps://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.com http://www.twitter.com/toasterboyhttps://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode we resist the Soarin' attraction after it's refresh to Soarin' Around The World.  John B. deHaas is back with my in Disney California Adventure as we ride and review this updated attraction. Recorded on June 21, 2016. 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 Intro Bumper by Rachel & Zeke of the Behind The Magic Podcast – https://www.btmpodcast.com INTRO TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we revisit an attraction we’ve experienced before that got a bit of a refresh.  We are headed to Disney California Adventure to ride Soarin’ Around the World.  The Guidemap describes Soarin’ Around The World by saying; Soar and swoop over famous landmarks.  Guests must be 40” or taller to experience this attraction and the thrill level describes the ride as being Loud, Dark, Slow and having Small Drops.  FastPasses are available for this attraction. Before we buckle up for take off, here are five fast facts about Soarin’ Around The World. 1. Soarin’ Around The World at Disney California Adventure is an updated version of the classic Soarin’ over California attraction.  A new film was introduced at Disney California Adventure on June 17, 2016. 2.  The updated version of the film matches the films at both Shanghai Disneyland and Epcot at Walt Disney World however each movie has a different finale scene where you soar over the respective parks that the attraction is in.  The Disney California Adventure version features a flyover of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland, while while the Shanghai version features a flyover Shanghai and the EPCOT version features a pass by Spaceship Earth. 3.  The new film features a brand new score by Emmy winner Bruce Broughton, but it has elements of the original attraction’s score that had music by Jerry Goldsmith.  The score was recorded by the London Studio Orchestra at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. 4. Locations visited on the update attraction now feature landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower and The Great Pyramids in Egypt. 5.  The smells on the attraction have been updated as well.  Now the smells of grass in Africa, the ocean of the South Pacific and roses of the Taj Mahal fill your nose as you soar above the various landmarks. Along for the ride today is my friend John B. deHaas and you will hear our review of the updated attraction moments after we stepped off of it for the first time.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we experience Disney California Adventure’s Soarin’ Around The World. 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-mediahttp://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Sources: WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soarin%27#Soaring_Over_the_Horizon_and_Soarin.27_Around_the_World DISNEYLAND WEBSITE https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disney-california-adventure/soarin/ Oh My Disney https://ohmy.disney.com/insider/2016/06/25/soarin-around-the-world-questions/ LA TImes http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-tr-soarin-around-the-world-disney-20160622-snap-story.html Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to take a spin on one of Magic Kingdom's classic attractions, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.  This episode we take a ride around Tomorrowland on it with friend to the show, John B. deHaas.  Recorded on May 25, 2017. Bonus content for this episode is available to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patrons.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Intro Bumper by Rachel & Zeke of the Behind The Magic Podcast – https://www.btmpodcast.com INTRO TRANSCRIPT This episode we are going to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to enjoy the classic disney attraction, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover presented by Alamo.  The guide map describes this attraction by saying:  Ride this emission-free mass transit system of the future.  There are no height or age requirements for this ride and the thrill level is describes the ride as being a slow ride. Before we embark on our journey around Tomorrowland, here are five fast facts about the Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover: 1. This attraction, originally called the WEDWay PeopleMover, opened on July 1, 1975.  It was based on the PeopleMover at Disneyland Park in California.  In 1994, when tomorrowland was receiving a complete overhaul, the name of the ride was changed to the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover. 2. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority is powered magnetically with linear induction motors making it completely emissions free. 3. The narration for the current version of the  Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMovier is provided by Mike Brassell who also serves as narrator for the Living With The Land attraction at EPCOT. 4.  One of the highlights of any ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemver is passing by the model for Progress City.  The portion of the model seen on the attraction today is just a small part of the original model which served as the preview for Walt Disney’s vision for EPCOT. 5.  While your Peoplemover vehicle travels through Space Mountain, you hear a page for Mr. Tom Morrow to contact a Mr. Johnson.  Tom Morrow was a character in the former tomorrowland attraction Flight to the Moon.  When the same attraction was renamed Flight to Mars, the character of Tom Morrow was renamed Mr. Johnson And now it’s time to ride the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.  Joining us again today is John deHaas and after we ride we’ll discuss our thoughts on this classic Magic Kingdom attraction.  If you have headphones, put them on now as this is a binaural recording of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover. 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-mediahttp://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Sources: WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomorrowland_Transit_Authority_PeopleMover WALT DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-transit-authority-peoplemover/   Show ©2017 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco