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96. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 13 - Secrets in the Town of Tumbleweed (Walt Disney World)
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Why is the mine in Big Thunder named Dave V. Jones?
And who exactly is dancing in the Gold Dust Saloon?
On this episode of Distory, we step aboard the Big Thunder Mountain trains in Walt Disney World to ride through the attraction, pointing out obscure history, details, and hidden gems along the way. After dodging some rubber bats and admiring some old cacti, we make a U-turn into the Town of Tumbleweed, at the very heart of all of this Big Thunder’s storytelling. From repurposed critters to sinking dad jokes and an important mess that everyone misses, this town is jam-packed full of Marc Davis nods and creative storytelling that most people miss. After petting the pigs goodbye, we head into the nautical-themed mine, find a connection back to the queue, and second-guess something we found back in Disneyland’s version of the ride. Kate disappoints Kirk by knowing a secret already, and Kirk throws it back with some old tunes and movie references before we come to a screeching halt at the bottom of B lift (to be continued next week).
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