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89: Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 6 - Disneyland's Concept & The Lost Geyser Mountain
Season 2 Episode 89
How did Walt Disney inspire the design of Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain?
In this episode of Distory, we head back to Disneyland to learn about how…
2 years, 3 months ago
88. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 5 - What happened to Walt Disney World's Thunder Mesa?
Season 3 Episode 88
How many ideas for Big Thunder Mountain are simply recycled old ones?
In this episode of Distory, we keep chugging along in our Big Thunder Mountain s…
2 years, 3 months ago
87. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 4 - Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland - Cascade Peak, Bear Country, & the Living Desert
Season 3 Episode 86
What was the most successful (and disastrous) animatronic that Disney ever made?
In this episode of DIstory, we once again hop aboard Mine Train Thro…
2 years, 3 months ago
86. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 3 - Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland - Into Beaver Valley
Season 3 Episode 86
How are the animals of Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland significant to Disney's history?And why did Disney paint the mine train yellow?In this …
2 years, 3 months ago
85. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 2 - Rainbow Caverns Mine Train
Season 3 Episode 85
What inspired the little mining town of Rainbow Ridge?
On this episode of Distory, we hold on (loosely?) to our hats and glasses as we embark on the …
2 years, 3 months ago
84. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 1 - Mules, Wagons, and the Order of the Red Handkerchief
Season 3 Episode 84
What mistake did Disney make that changed their plans for Frontierland?
On this episode of Distory, we get ready for the wildest ride in the wildernes…
2 years, 4 months ago
83: Distorian's Lounge - The Lost Chinatown That Changed Disneyland
Season 2 Episode 83
Even if you think you’ve heard it all about Disneyland, you’ve probably NEVER heard about this.
In the Distorian's Lounge with Kate this week, we do a…
2 years, 4 months ago
82. The Christmas Gift that Changed Disney History & 5 Other Other Obscure Distory Stories
Season 2 Episode 82
What if Disney animation didn’t start with a mouse, but something else entirely?
In this episode of Distory, we couldn’t agree on what Disney history …
2 years, 4 months ago
81. History of the Jingle Cruise - Part 2
Season 2 Episode 81
What remnants from the Jingle Cruise can you still find in Disneyland?
In this episode of Distory, we wrap our Jingle Cruise series with some festive …
2 years, 5 months ago
80. History of the Jingle Cruise - Part 1
Season 2 Episode 80
What secrets are hidden in the fruitcake of the Jingle Cruise?
In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we go a wasSAILing into the festive waters…
2 years, 5 months ago