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36. Disneyland's Origin Story: How It All Began
Season 2 Episode 36
Why did Walt Disney create Disneyland?
We've all heard the Walt-on-a-bench-in-Griffith-Park origin story of Disneyland, and while that wasone of the i…
3 years, 6 months ago
35. Haunted Mansion Holiday Distory: Hidden Hitchhikers, Swapping Heads, & Sandworm Secrets
Season 1 Episode 35
The hitchhiking ghosts take a hike for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay in favor of Oogie Boogie... right?
Well, not quite.
In this episod…
3 years, 6 months ago
34. Snack Distory - Part 2 - Fritos, Doritos, & the Tacup in Disneyland
Season 1 Episode 34
Were Doritosreallyinvented in Disneyland?
Well, sort of. Kinda. Mostly.
In this episode of Distory, we make our home in Casa de Fritos for a salty jou…
3 years, 7 months ago
33. Snack Distory - Part 1 - The History of Mickey Bars, Churros, & Turkey Legs
Season 1 Episode 33
Do you remember when Mickey Bars had a face?
On this episode of Distory, we treat ourselves to the history of Disney's iconic snack foods, including …
3 years, 7 months ago
32. The History of Disney's Main Street Vehicles
Season 1 Episode 32
How did Walt Disney steer his curved-dash runabout in parades without a steering wheel? What was the proper protocol for honking the horn on horseles…
3 years, 7 months ago
31. History of Disney's Christmas Parades: Unusual Beginnings, Toy Soldiers, and Spitting Llamas
Season 1 Episode 31
Marching toy soldiers and dancing reindeer weren't around when Disneyland had its first Christmas parade in 1955. In fact, the parade barely hinted a…
3 years, 8 months ago
30. Distory Debate: Michael Eisner - Disney Hero or Villain?
Season 1 Episode 30
Was Michael Eisner good or bad for Disney? In this special episode of Distory, we debate Michael Eisner's influence and how his decisions shaped the …
3 years, 8 months ago
29. Pinocchio's Daring Journey - Part 3 - Ride Secrets & Special Effects
Season 1 Episode 29
The scenes in Pinocchio's Daring Journey each have their own story and a moral lesson. But the ride often flies by so fast we can't take in the full …
3 years, 8 months ago
28. Pinocchio's Daring Journey - Part 2 - Origins of the Dark Ride, New Fantasyland, & Opening Scene
Season 1 Episode 28
In the 1980s, the Imagineers at WED completely redesigned Fantasyland. But was it made into what Walt always wanted, or is there more to the story?
In…
3 years, 8 months ago
27. Pinocchio's Daring Journey Distory - Part 1 - Story Origins, Film Failures, & Early Ride Concepts
Season 1 Episode 27
We like to think of Pinocchio as a happy, easily-persuaded little puppet who just couldn't help but lie and get into trouble even though he was accom…
3 years, 9 months ago