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Here, we explore marketing the magic. Disney and theme park history through the lens of the marketing and public relations campaigns that made them a success.
What's your goto Disney food? Was Walt a Pepsi or Coca Cola man? This week Josie & Kait take a trip through the history of some of the most unique eats across the Disney Parks! From park staples like the Mickey Premium Bar to extinct eats like the Handwich, Beaver Tails, and more, we drop the details on where these items got their start.
Eat Like Walt
Extinct Disney Food: Remembering Beaver Tails at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion
The History Behind Some of Your FAVORITE Classic Disney Parks Snacks!
The Dramatic Life, Death, and Reprise of Disney World's Handwich
Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship & Restaurant - Yesterland
Rich deal for Disney, Nestle
Where Were Doritos Invented? Disneyland, Believe it or Not
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Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life For Us! Your favorite Disney History Podcast is BACK after a crazy few months and many technical difficulties. Today Josie, Kait, and Adam cover the history of a Disney Parks classic -- Pirates of the Caribbean. Join us as we voyage through this attraction's many version and legacy through movies, merchandise, and more.
Pirates of the Caribbean Part One - Jim Korkis
Walt Disney World: The First Decade
Behind the Attraction: Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean Movies on Disney+
How Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion Are Connected - Offhand Disney
The Pooped Pirate
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Welcome Home! In 1991, Disney fans could call a part of Walt Disney World home when they purchased into a new program called the Disney Vacation Club. Over the next 3 decades, Disney's take on the concept of timeshares has grown to 16 destinations (and counting!) Today Josie, Kait, and Adam take a journey through this program's history, so grab your DVC card and we'll see you in the Top of the World Lounge!
Celebrating 30 Years of Disney Vacation Club
The Year 1990 - Disney Vacation Club
History of DVC
Four More Disney Vacation Clubs That Might've Been
Disney Vacation Club Promotional Video - 1992
The Disney Vacation Club: A Quick History
"Where We Belong" Music Video
Deevy Packs Her Bags, Episode 5
Welcome Home Wednesdays
Trying To Keep Up With DVC's Deevy See
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Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway may be the first ride-through Mickey-themed attraction, but did you know Mickey-themed attractions at the Disney Parks actually date back over 50 years? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam explore the history of Mickey Mouse-themed attractions at the US parks and beyond. We share details you probably didn't know about Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and even Mickey's PhilharMagic! If you want to learn even more about Mickey-themed attractions, check out our show notes below:
Unwrapping Mickey's Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom
Looking Back at Mickey's Starland
Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career by Kevin Rafferty
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Did you know that New Orleans, Louisiana had its own Six Flags theme park? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip back to the Early 2000's to explore the history of this hopeful theme park whose story ended abruptly. From Jazzland to Six Flags New Orleans to "Closed For Storm" we cover the entire "ride." For more resources to learn about Six Flags New Orleans, visit our links below!
Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans Photos Through The Years
Closed For Storm Website (Documentary Available To Stream in Amazon Prime and Discovery+)
Lost Theme Parks: Six Flags New Orleans / Jazzland
Six Flags New Orleans - Six Flags Wiki
Jocco's Mardi Gras Madness
Six Flags Site Developers Finally Move Forward With Plans To Revamp
Six Flags New Orleans Filming Credits - IMDB
Rise and Fall of Six Flags New Orleans is Topic of Documentary
Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans Photos Through The Years
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We were preparing for a glorious three hour finale, but only had a minute and a half! So this week Josie, Kait, and Adam are sharing a 15-minute preview of this season’s bonus episode on The Magic of Disney Animation. Do you remember the Magic of Disney Animation at Disney-MGM Studios? This opening day attraction was a star in its own right, playing an important part in creating some of our favorite Disney Renaissance films right inside of the theme park gates! In this episode, Josie and Kait discuss the many versions of this attraction and why its original concept would need to be modified much sooner than Disney expected.
We'll be back in two weeks with an episode that's worth the wait! See ya real soon
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Let's jump back in time to explore the Wartime of Disney Animation! Between the years 1943-1949, Walt Disney Productions faced lower budgets and a smaller animation staff while the world was at war. While these films may not be at the top of most Disney fans' movie lists, each of these films have had some sort of reference within the Disney Parks! Learn even more in the links below:
Seven Disney Eras and History of Disney Movies
Five Facts About Saludos Amigos
Decades of Disney Animation | Kait Around The Kingdom Opening Night,
Nine Notes From Make Mine Music
Circus Bear Mix Up
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What's your favorite Magic Kingdom area resort? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam dive into the history of one of our favorite Magic Kingdom resort hotels, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Did you know that this resort originally opened as the Grand Floridian Beach Resort in 1988? This resort holds the title of Walt Disney World's flagship resort, and its success would ultimately lead to major resort hotel growth on Walt Disney World property. Have you ever stayed here?
Today in Disney History, 1988, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Opened at Walt Disney World Resort
Merriweather Adam Pleasure Profile
The Real Places that Inspired Disney's Grand Floridian
Where the Beach Boys filmed Kokomo
Three Fast Facts About Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - Kait Around The Kingdom
A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth
Since The World Began
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Season Six is here and we're starting with the opening of Mikey's park - Disney-MGM Studios! It's no secret that this is Kait's absolute favorite Disney Park and after hearing about this park opening, it's safe to say this is a valid choice. From the opening day weekend festivities to the MGM/Disney legal drama behind the scenes, buckle in and take a trip with us back to a park that "Never Was and Always Will Be."
History of MGM Studios - The Mouselets
Eight Facts You Didn't Know About Disney's Hollywood Studios - Kait Around The Kingdom
Disney-MGM Theme Park Grand Opening Special on ABC with Commercials
Disney MGM Studios Pre Opening Commercials
Opening of Disney MGM Studios
Disney-MGM Studios - D23
Chinese Theater Handprints
The Making of Disney-MGM Studios
Since The World Began
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With season six on the horizon, we chose to switch it up this week and answer YOUR questions! Have you ever wondered what our perfect Disney day would be, or who is our number one fan? Listen for those answers and MORE in this weeks special bonus Q&A episode!
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It's time for the Season Five finale, and we're taking it back to 1964 for the New York World's Fair! This fair brought us several Disney attractions that we can still experience today in the Disney Parks. From the Carousel of Progress and "it's a small world" to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and Ford's Magic Skyway, we cover them all. This is truly one moment in Disney History that we wish we could travel back in time to! Learn even more about the 1964 New York World's Fair in our show notes!
Look Closer: 1964 New York World's Fair
Four Disney Exhibits Open at the New York Worlds Fair
Disneyland Goes To The World's Fair
1964: The New York World's Fair
A New Disney Technology is Born
Disney at the 1939 New York World's Fair
Defunctland: The History of the 1964 New York World's Fair
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In this vintage maps haul we're taking a trip back a decade to the year 2013! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam take a look at maps from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure. We discuss New Fantasyland, the start of the My Disney Experience app, and more. Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode!
Walt Disney World Park Maps - January 2013
Walt Disney World Park Maps - March 2013
Disneyland & Disney California Adventure Map Covers 2013
Disneyland Park Map 2013
Disneyland Annual Passholder Holiday Guide 2013
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In this episode of the Carousel Project Podcast, we discuss an often forgotten part of Disney history. Shades of Green has a unique history as a resort at Walt Disney World - from the Golf Resort to the Disney Inn, this resort, now exclusive for military families has a story to be told!
Remembering the Disney Inn - Part One by Jim Korkis
Remembering the Disney Inn - Part Two by Jim Korkis
History: Shades of Green
Golf Resort, The Disney Inn and Other Golf Courses
Golf Resort at Disney
Since The World Began
A Portait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth
Walt Disney World: The First Decade
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Are you a Disney Pin Trader? This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam dive into the interesting history of Disney Pins and Pin Trading! Did you know the concept of Pin Trading began during the first Olympic Games in Athens in 1896? Find out why Disney decided to take Pin Trading from a short-term Millennium Celebration activity to an ongoing Disney Parks phenomenon with no sign of stopping over two decades later. From Disney's earliest pin trading collections to the role of Super Trader, the Millennium Pin Club, and more, we're pulling out all of the stops for this fun topic!
History of Trading Pins
Coca Cola X Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
Odyssey of the Mind
Pin Trading - The Early Years
Millennium Pin Club
World's Largest Pin Truck
Pin Trading at Walt Disney World
Celebrating a Decade of Magical Trades
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A beloved Disney Parks classic, it's the Main Street Electrical Parade! This parade has been dazzling fans since 1972, and every time it comes back, it seems brighter than ever before!
Bob Jani - D23
Ron Miziker - D23
Main Street Electrical Parade - What's New & Fun Facts
Disney's Hercules Strikes Manhattan Movie Premiere and Parade, June 15, 1997 - Thanks to Walt
Disney's Hercules MSEP 6/14/97 (Complete) - Your Milage May Vary
Catch 'Disneyland Forever' Fireworks, 'Main Street Electrical Parade' Before their Limited-Time Runs End Sept. 1 - Disney Parks Blog
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Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and a safe, healthy, wonderful New Year from the Carousel Project team!!! We're so thankful for YOU - and we can't wait for another amazing year in 2023!
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Let's jump back in time to explore the Golden Age of Disney Animation! Between the years 1937-1942, many of the still much-beloved Disney classics were shown to movie-goers for the first time.
Failogue: Pinocchio Opened with a Flop and some Naked Dwarfs
The Things You Probably Didn't Know About Dumbo | Kait Around The Kingdom
Decades of Disney Animation | Kait Around The Kingdom Opening Night,
1937: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Premieres at Carthay Circle Theatre
RKO Radio Pictures Premiers the Disney Film Bambi in the US at Radio City Music Hall
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From our Carousel Project family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!
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Does anyone else remember the orange years of Nickelodeon? Back in the '90s and '00s, Nick Studios was all the rage, as guests at Universal Orlando Resort were able to experience live some of the best television shows of the time! Our own form of a time capsule, we jump back in time to remember it all!
Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day
Nickelodeon Studios History
Nickelodeon Executive to Head Disney
The Six Ages of Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon Studios
Nickelodeon Studios: Past, Present, and Future
Nickelodeon Studios time capsule cover hits the auction block
15 Minutes of Almost Every Nickelodeon Studios Florida Credit Ending (1990-2003)
Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration (all 3 hours)
Burial of the Nickelodeon Time Capsule 4/30/92 c. Nickelodeon/Viacom 1992
Nickelodeon Studios Slime Geyser Live Debut
Original 1990 Tour Videos from Nickelodeon Studios | NickRewind
Nickelodeon Studios Nostalgia - Looking Back at a favorite former Universal Attraction
Nickelodeon Studios - Audiovisual Identity Database
How Nickelodeon Created Its Slime-Drenched '90s Style
Lets Remember Some Stuff About Nickelodeon Studios
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Did you ever get to experience the magic that was a Disney 24-hour day?! Yes, you heard that right - the Disney Parks, were once open 24 hours a day! Let's explore the fun of these events for park guests, and the marketing and public relations work that helped to make these events so successful!
Adventurelandia - Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Vintage Disney Parks
Disneyland 30th Year Birthday Party Cast Member Invitation and Program, 1985
Disneyland Ticket Stub, July 17, 1985, 30th Anniversary
Mouseplanet - Roy E. Disney Remembers Disneyland
Disneyland Resort & Walt Disney World - A Tale of Two Disney Parks
One More Disney Day Times Guide
24-Hour 'All-Nighter' Kicks Off Monstrous Summer at Disney Parks
Rock Your Disney Side 24 Hour Event Times Guide
140 Disney Character 'Ultimate Tweet'
Disney 24 hour day
Kicking Off the 'Coolest Summer Ever' at Magic Kingdom Park
Enter for a Chance to Win a Sleepover in the Cinderella Castle Suite
Kicking Off Disneyland Diamond Celebration and Walt Disney World's "Coolest Summer Ever"
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In this episode of the Carousel Project Podcast, Kait, Josie, and EPCOTAdam discuss everything Fort Wilderness! From the origins of the property, to fun Guest stories through the years, and abandoned Disney Parks projects and attractions, of course!
SHOWNOTES
Fort Wilderness 50th Anniversary.
Hoop Dee Doo Revue Celebrates 45 Years.
Minnie Moo. Lawnmower Tree.
Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue, D23.
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.
Abandoned -Disney's Fort Wilderness Railroad.
The Fort Wilderness Book
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Do you remember this Disney celebration that ran from coast to coast? The Year of a Million Dreams celebration brought 27 months of Disney magic to guests at Walt Disney World and Disneyland! From Dream Fastpasses and a DVC membership to a one night stay at Cinderella Castle Suite and the Grand Marshal World Tour, you're not going to believe some of these prizes. Ready to relive this celebration? Check out these extra links below!
Year of a Million Dreams | D23
Year of a Million Dreams | Kait Around The Kingdom
Year of a Million Dreams - October 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007 | All Ears.net
A Dream (Suite) Come True in Disneyland Park | Disney Parks Blog
Meet the Dream Makers | Disney Parks
The Year of a Million Dreams | Disney Parks
The Disney Dream Giveaway 2008 | Disney Parks
Disney Parks Year of a Million Dreams television commercial, 2006
2007 Walt Disney World "Year of a Million Dreams" Vacation Planning DVD, Part 1/5
Disney's 27 Month Long Year - The Year of a Million Dreams | HistoryTyme
Disneyland Park The Year of a Million Dreams (2007)
Disney Travel On Demand, Dream Makers, Episode One, Year of a Million Dreams
Disney Travel On Demand, Press Event, Year of a Million Dreams
Disney Celebration Recap – The Year of a Million Dreams
An Inside Look at a Disney Dream Job: the Dream Squad
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"To all who come to this place of joy, hope and friendship, welcome."
It's our Season Four finale and we're taking a trip back to October 1, 1982, when EPCOT Center opened at Walt Disney World resort! Did you know EPCOT Center was the largest private construction in the country at the time? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss Walt's original plans for EPCOT, the park's construction process, and the many, many dedication ceremonies. Follow the links below to learn even more about EPCOT Center's Opening Day!
Grand Opening of EPCOT Center
EPCOT Center Commercial (1982)
EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration
The Spaceship Earth Story (1982)
Disney Announces Plans For EPCOT Center | On This Day in Disney History - @KaitKillebrew
EPCOT Center Holds Family Preview Event | On This Day in Disney History - @KaitKillebrew
WDW Chronicles: 1982 Opening Day at EPCOT Center
EPCOT Center Grand Opening
EPCOT Center Opening Ceremonies
Earth Station at EPCOT Center
The Original EPCOT Project
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If you have ever wondered what the Disney parks were like back in 2000, The Carousel Project has you covered! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam travel back to the start of the new millennium and go over vintage maps from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disneyland! On the East Coast, we were celebrating the Millennium Celebration and on the West Coast, Disneyland's 45th Anniversary was approaching! Remember, this was about a year before Disneyland Resort's expansion to second gate, Disney's California Adventure (Now "Disney California Adventure"). Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode!
Disneyland Map -- 2000
Walt Disney World Four Parks Map -- 2000
EPCOT Map -- 2000
Disney-MGM Studios Map -- 2000
Disney's Animal Kingdom Map -- 2000
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There are many eras of Disney Animation, and today we're covering arguably the best of the best, the Disney Renaissance! From its epic movie premieres to its infusion into the parks, parades, attractions and more, we cover it all! Want to learn even more about the Disney Renaissance? Check out our show notes below!
The Little Mermaid on Disney+
The Rescuers Down Under on Disney+
Beauty and the Beast on Disney+
Aladdin on Disney+
The Lion King on Disney+
Pocahontas on Disney+
Hunchback of Notre Dame on Disney+
Hercules on Disney+
Mulan on Disney+
Tarzan on Disney+
Decades of Disney Animation | Kait Around The Kingdom
Hercules Strikes Manhattan | On This Day in Disney History
Hunchback of Notre Dame World Premiere in New Orleans | On This Day in Disney History
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Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me? This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering the history of The Mickey Mouse Club. Did you know the Mickey Mouse Club began before the 1955 television show? We take things all the way back to the 1930's! We'll cover each iteration of this iconic club. Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss their favorite Mousketeers, casts, and more. Want to learn even more about the history of the Mickey Mouse Club? Check out some past Mickey Mouse Club ads, videos, articles, and more in the show notes below
A Brief History of the Mickey Mouse Club
It Turns Out The ‘Original’ TV Version Of The Mickey Mouse Club Was A Sequel | All Ears
Mickey Mouse Club (1955) on Disney+
The Mouseketeers at Walt Disney World (1977) on Disney+
All-New Mickey Mouse Club | Kait Around The Kingdom
Britney Spears Revisits Disney-MGM Studios | 1999
Britney Spears MMC | Louisiana Home Visit
MMC Theme Song
Club Mickey Mouse Mentor Moment with JC Chasez
Club Mickey Mouse (2021) on Disney+
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Let's go shopping! This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering the history of The Disney Store. Our journey starts back in the 1920's when Walt and Roy first licensed a Disney character! (Hint: It's NOT Mickey.) We take a trip through the rise and fall of the Disney Store starting all the way back in 1987! Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss their favorite Disney Store memories, merchandise, and more. You'll also learn WAY too much about Disney Consumer Products, so strap in! Want to learn even more about the history of the Disney Store? Check out some past Disney Store ads, videos, articles, and more in the show notes below!
Disney Store Commercial 2000
The Rise and (Semi) Fall of The Disney Store | Midway to Main Street
Disney Beanies | World Collectors Net
Selling Mickey: The Rise of Disney Marketing
Disney Consumer Products History | Wikipedia
Disney Reimagines Retail With New E-Commerce Destination and Prototype Store Design
On This Day in Disney History - First Disney Store Opens
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The Force is STRONG with these weekends! This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering the history of Star Wars Weekends at Disney-MGM Studios and eventually Disney's Hollywood Studios. This Star Wars experience took place on and off from 1997 to 2015. Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss the Star Wars Weekend-exclusive events, merchandise, shows, and more! take a trip through the history of this infamous park. Find out where the Jedi Training Academy got its start, which Disney characters used to be decked out in Star Wars gear, and more! We even discuss some of the marketing and ad campaigns that were in place during the Star Wars Weekend era. Want to learn even more about the history of Star Wars Weekend? Check out some past Star Wars Weekend ads, videos, articles, and more in the show notes below!
Star Wars Weekend Commercial 2014
The History of Star Wars Weekends | Star Wars Weekends.net
Star Wars Weekends History | ReviewTyme
Star Wars Weekend Ads
Building A Star Wars Weekends Ad | Disney Parks Blog
Star Wars Weekend Ads - 2009
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"There's Nothing in the World Like Action Park!" This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering our first non-Disney topic, an amusement and waterpark located in Vernon Township, New Jersey. Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip through the history of this infamous park. Learn how it earned the title of "America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park." From its ski resort beginnings and Gene Mulvihill to attractions, expansion, and incidents, we cover it all! Want to dive even deeper into the history of Action Park? Check out some past Action Park ads, documentaries, articles, and more in the show notes below!
History of Action Park | Defunctland
Inside Action Park | nj.com
Class Action Park Website
Class Action Park | HBO Max
Action Park Commercial | 1980's
Action Park Commercial | 1983
Action Park Commercial | 1992
Action Park Brochures
Action Point | Paramount+
The Most Insane Amusement Park Ever
Mountain Creek Water Park
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The Carousel Project Podcast usually covers Disney theme parks, but this week we're diving into a different kind of magical vacation -- the Disney Cruise Line! Josie, Kait, and Adam cover Disney's history with the cruise line industry, which began quite a few years before the Disney Magic's maiden voyage in 1998. From the Big Red Boat and custom ships that broke the industry's mold to the backstory behind Castaway Cay and the future of the Disney Cruise Line, we're so excited to cruise through the history of this Disney vacation experience with you!
Disney Cruise Line Website
The Big Red Boat and Premier Cruise Lines | Midway to Main Street
Disney Cruise Line History | Midway to Main Street
The History of Castaway Cay | Midway to Main Street
Making of the Disney Magic
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This week the Carousel Project Podcast is embarking on an boat tour that goes on for niles and niles and niles. Josie, Kait, and Adam cover the history of a classic attraction that dates back to the very first day of Disney Parks - The Jungle Cruise! This part of Disney history has gone on to inspire overlays, major attraction changes, a movie, and more. We even take a small dive into the Jungle Cruise's connection to the Society of Explorers and Adventurers! Learn how this idea of a Jungle Cruise got its start and what versions of this attraction can be experienced around the globe. There it is, the eighth wonder of the world, THE JUNGLE CRUISE PODCAST!
Jungle Cruise on Disney+
Behind the Attraction: Jungle Cruise on Disney+
The Society of Explorers and Adventurers
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Welcome everyone to Season FOUR of The Carousel Project! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip back in time to 2005 for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Find out how the Walt Disney Company celebrated this milestone worldwide! From golden ride vehicles and attraction enhancements to theme park openings and the Happiest Balloon on Earth, there's so much anniversary excitement to uncover and we're talking about it all!
Happiest Homecoming on Earth Promo (2005)
The Happiest Celebration on Earth
Walt Disney World Planning DVD 2005 | Happiest Celebration on Earth
Happiest Balloon On Earth
Grand Opening of Hong Kong Disneyland
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We're ending Season Three with an exciting moment in Disney history -- the Millennium Celebration at Walt Disney World! Take a trip back to 1999 to cover this 15 month celebration that was primarily based in Epcot. Get ready to "Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand" with Josie, Kait, and Adam. From the start of Pin Trading and the Millennium Village to Leave A Legacy, Tapesty of Nations, and that larger-than-life Wand, The Carousel Project will cover it all!
Millennium Celebration at Walt Disney World Television Commercial (1999)
Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration Sneak Peek
Disney Millennium Celebration Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Millennium Celebration | Keep Epcot Weird
Millennium in the Air
Millennium Celebration | Walt Dated World
McDonald's and Disney Name Millennium Dreamers
Leave A Legacy | Yesterland
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If you have ever wondered what the Disney parks were like back in 1972, The Carousel Project has you covered! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam travel all the way back to 1972 and go over vintage maps from Magic Kingdom and Disneyland! The very first Walt Disney World map, in fact. Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode!
Magic Kingdom Map - Early 1970's
Disneyland Map - 1972
Magic Kingdom Map Info
Vintage Walt Disney World: Old Map of Walt Disney World
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Let's take a trip back to Earth Day in 1998, when Disney's Animal Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World resort! This week Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss original park concepts, favorite attractions, and the many firsts of this one-of-a-kind Disney Park.
Major Disney's Animal Kingdom Milestones Disney Announces Plans For A Wildlife Theme Park Disney's Animal Kingdom Opening Day Map How Disney's Animal Kingdom Began Opening Day at Disney's Animal Kingdom McDonald's Dinoland USA Ads McDonald's at Dinoland USA Disney's Animal Kingdom | The First Adventure
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This week Bunny (Josie), Bubbles (Kait), and Beulah (Adam) take a deep dive into one of Magic Kingdom's opening day attractions, Country Bear Jamboree! Did you know this attraction was originally met for a never-built Disney ski resort? It was also one of the very LAST attractions that Walt Disney personally helped develop. From its humble beginnings and untimely closures to seasonal overlays and replacement attractions that never came to be, we hope you BEAR with us til the BEAR end! And y'all come back now, ya hear?
5 Musical Facts About Country Bear Jamboree
Yesterland - Country Bear Jamboree
Critter Country 500
D23 - Country Bear Jamboree
Disney's Lost Plans to Build a Ski Resort in Sequoia National Park
On This Day in Disney History - Country Bear Jamboree Closes at Disneyland
It's no secret that Winnie the Pooh is one popular bear! In fact, did you know Forbes ranked this willy nilly silly old bear as the second most valuable children's character in the world? (Behind Mickey Mouse, of course.) This week Josie, Kait, and Adam dive into the history of Winnie the Pooh and how he got his start with the Walt Disney Company. From merchandise crazes and ride closures to shorts, films, and series, if you have a love of Christopher Robin and his friends you're sure to enjoy this episode!
How Winnie-the-Pooh Became A Household Name
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree: Behind the Very First Winnie the Pooh Film
Winnie the Pooh, Franchise Wikipedia
The Tigger Movie Commercial
The Tigger Movie McDonald's Ad
A house fit for Disney's Winnie the Pooh in the original Hundred Acre Wood
Disney wins Winnie the Pooh Copyright Case
DefunctTV: The History of Welcome to Pooh Corner
Disney Dan - The Evolution of Winnie the Pooh in Disney Theme Parks!
The Real-Life Canadian Story of Winnie-the-Pooh
Happy New Year, everyone! We don't have a full episode for you this week, but if you want to hear a little more about last week's surprise announcement and also what we're thankful for in 2021, you've come to the right place!!
Thank you for all the support!
We love you all so much!
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Happy Holidays, everyone! We don't have a full episode for you this week, BUT if you listen to this episode you might find out a special surprise of what to expect from The Carousel Project Podcast in 2022 and beyond!
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Supercalifragilisticexpiali-WELCOME to our discussion about the absolutely iconic Mary Poppins! This week Josie, Kait, and Adam dive deep into the history of Mary Poppins, from its origin as a book series to what would become Walt Disney's biggest film success of his lifetime, and of course Disney's recent additions to her legacy! Does everyone have their spoonful of sugar ready? Let's trip a little light fantastic!
Watch MARY POPPINS on Disney+
Watch SAVING MR. BANKS on Disney+
Watch MARY POPPINS RETURNS on Disney+
New York Times Article
Maintaining the King Arthur Carrousel Antique Horses | Disneyland Resort
10 Things You Didn't Know About Mary Poppins
Recreating 1961 Disneyland for 'Saving Mr. Banks'
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About 'Mary Poppins Returns'
Emma Thompson Chinese Theatre Handprint & Footprint Ceremony
Who loved Fastpass? We loved Fastpass, and we're sure you did too! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam explore all things Fastpass, from its origins to all the changes it went through over the last 20+ years, and of course to its present iteration in Genie+ and Lightning Lane.
Disney's Fastpass: A Complicated History
Disney Dish Podcast - Episode 100: The guy that invented Fastpass
Disney Magic Connection
Most Disney fans LOVE the PeopleMover, but do they know the history behind it? This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip back in time to unpack the full scoop on this classic Tomorrowland attraction. From the Ford Magic Skyway at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair to Goodyear sponsorships and a short-lived attraction replacement, we're ready to dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly. (We're looking at you, Rocket Rods!)
Ford Magic Skyway - 1964/1965 New York World's Fair
The History of the Disneyland PeopleMover with Bob Gurr
WEDway PeopleMover - The Original EPCOT
Disney Pixar & Goodyear Commercial, 2006
Goodyear Re-Teams with Disney and Pixar to Support the Release of Cars 2
We're back with even more sitcoms visiting the Disney Parks! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam finish up their discussion on all 13 sitcoms that have filmed episodes at the Disney parks. From Sabrina the Teenage Witch to George Lopez and Black-ish, we've got you covered!
- "Disney World" - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Season 2, Episode 23 - Air Date: April 24, 1998
Available to Stream on HULU
- "George Goes To Disneyland" - George Lopez
Season 3, Episode 24 - Air Date: April 30, 2004
Available to Stream on Peacock
- "Disneyland" - Modern Family
Season 3, Episode 22 - Air Date: May 9, 2012
Available to Stream on HULU
- "The Wonderful World of Hecks" - The Middle
Season 5, Episode 24 - Air Date: May 21, 2014
Available to Stream on HBO Max
- "VIP" - Black-ish
Season 3, Episode 1 - Air Date: September 21, 2016
Available to Stream on HULU
- "Vacation" - The Goldbergs
Season 7, Episode 1 - Air Date: September 25, 2019
Available to Stream on HULU
Welcome everyone to Season THREE of The Carousel Project! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam begin to discuss all 13 sitcoms that have filmed episodes at the Disney parks! From Full House to Boy Meets World, we've got you covered! Stay tuned for Part Two of this series next week!
- "Two Rode Together" - The Golden Girls
Season 4, Episode 16 - Air Date: February 18, 1989
Available to Stream on HULU
- "Of Mice and Men" - Blossom
Season 3, Episode 19 - Air Date: February 8, 1993
Available to Stream on HULU
- "The House Meets The Mouse Part One & Part Two" - Full House
Season 6, Episodes 23 & 24 - Air Dates: May 11 & 18, 1993
Available to Stream on HBO Max
- "We're Going To Disney World Part One & Part Two" - Family Matters
Season 6, Episodes 22 & 23 - Air Dates: April 28, 1995 & May 5, 1995
Available to Stream on HBO Max
- "We're Going To Disney World" & "Disney World War II" - Roseanne
Season 8, Episodes 17 & 18 - Air Dates: February 20 & 27, 1996
Available to Stream on Peacock
- "We're Going To Disney World Part One & Part Two" - Step By Step
Season 5, Episodes 22 & 23 - Air Dates: May 3 & 10, 1996
Available to Stream on HBO Max
- "The Happiest Show on Earth" - Boy Meets World
Season 3, Episode 21 - Air Date: May 10, 1996
Available to Stream on Disney+
We're ending Season Two with an exciting moment in Disney history -- Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Celebration! Get ready to "Remember the Magic" with Josie, Kait, and Adam. From the many, many television specials to all of the ingredients that went into that iconic Cake Castle, The Carousel Project will cover it all! Who else is ready to party like it's 1996?
25th Anniversary VHS Commercial
WDW 25th Anniversary TV Special - Remembering The Magic
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party TV Special
25th Anniversary Vacation Planning Video
Witching You Were Here Special
WDW Rededication Ceremony - October 1, 1996
Walt Disney World Inside Out
Good Morning America Coverage
25th Anniversary TV Commercial
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If you have ever wondered what the Disney parks were like back in 1987, The Carousel Project has you covered! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam travel all the way back to 1987 and go over vintage maps from Disneyland, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom!
Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode!
This week, The Carousel Project discusses the history of Disney Channel! From it's early shows in the 80s to present day, Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss everything from favorite shows, favorite DCOMs (IYKYK), and everything in between! Get your wand ready for that intro!
The Disney Channel Magazine
List of Disney Channel Original Movies
Disney Channel Games
Hello, Carouselers! The band is back together this week as The Carousel Project returns to discuss the fabulous Club Disney! Josie, Kait, and Adam talk about the history and birth of the ill-fated, short-lived Club Disney as well as details of the fun and games that could be found at each location! Ready to do some Pooh-robics with us? Let's go!
Defunctland - Club Disney LA Times Article About the Opening of the Thousand Oaks, CA Location LA Times Article About the Closing of the Thousand Oaks, CA Location Video of Fun and Games at Club Disney Video of Merlin at Club Disney Video of Birthday Party Food Offerings at Club Disney Video of Birthday Presents at Club Disney Club Disney Forum Disney Regional Entertainment Herc's Gym at Club Disney Exterior Picture of Club Disney Club Disney Press Kit and Merlin Beanbag Plush Makutu's Island
This week, The Carousel Project dives deep into the history of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss the history of the classic 1954 Walt Disney-produced movie, as well as the beloved Magic Kingdom attraction and other attractions inspired by the movie at various Disney parks worldwide. Get in your submarine and dive down with us!
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Movie Trailer
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Magic Kingdom Attraction Video
Defunctland - 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
Disney Wiki - 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
The Carousel Project Podcast will be back in full two weeks from today on Friday September 3rd! In this week's mini episode, Josie, Kait, and Adam share a fun surprise that you won't want to miss! We love you all and can't wait for the second half of season two!
This week The Carousel Project is traveling to a galaxy far, far away to cover the history of the first Disney attraction to feature a non-Disney licensed IP. Josie, Kait, and Adam share their favorite Star Wars characters, their experiences on the original and current versions of the attraction, and tidbits on the attraction's evolution. Hop in your StarSpeeder as we travel around the galaxy and make sure you bring a disguise so that no one knows you're the rebel spy!
Behind The Attraction: Star Tours
Star Tours TV Special
Star Tours History - Yesterworld
The Story of Pal Mickey, Your Personal Disney Tour Guide
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own personal tour guide as you venture through the four Walt Disney World parks? If so, you won't want to miss this week's episode of the Carousel Project about Pal Mickey, a toy released in Walt Disney World in 2003 that helped guide you through the parks and even had games and trivia to keep you entertained! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam break down the history of Pal Mickey, from its origins to future versions and even the different costumes you could buy to accessorize your own Pal Mickey! If they still sold Pal Mickey today, would you buy one?
Pal Mickey Repurposed as TV Remote
Video of Pal Mickey On Main Street at Magic Kingdom
You can't think about a trip to Disney without thinking about this classic Disney parks treat -- Dole Whip! Today, Josie, Kait, and Adam dive into the history of the Dole and Disney partnership, Dole Whip flavors, produce marketing campaigns, and more. Can you guess each of our favorite Dole Whip flavors?
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights. This week on the Carousel Project we take a deep dive into the history of The Muppets and The Walt Disney Company. From Muppetland and Muppet Studios to the Fuzzy Renaissance, Josie, Kait, and Adam breakdown many of the benchmarks in this story which led to the eventual fusion on these two pop culture powerhouses in 2004.
DefunctTV: Jim Henson
Fuzzy Renaissance Article
Muppetland: The Disneyland Invasion That Almost Happened
Muppet Studios: The Land That Never Was
We're starting off Season Two of the Carousel Project Podcast with a special part of Walt Disney World's history -- River Country. Less than five years after the Vacation Kingdom opened in Orlando, Florida, Disney was ready to add a water park to their property. In this episode of the Carousel Project, we cover the good, the bad, and the abandoned of the first themed water park. So grab your inner tube and get ready to dive into Season Two of the Carousel Project!
100 Years of Magic had so much to dive into - we made a BONUS EPISODE!
The 100 Years of Magic celebration kicked-off at the Walt Disney World Resort on Oct. 1, 2001 and was a once-in-a-lifetime event that every Disney fan should know about!
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Global Celebration of Children Announcement from WDC
Oh My Disney interview with Marty Sklar (Weenie Info)
Article on McDonald's 100 Years of Magic Promotion
One Man's Dream Dedication Event
100 Years of Magic Pin Set
100 Years of Magic Happy Meal Box
Walt Disney Company Annual Report 2001
New Horizons VoluntEARS Campaign
100 Years of Magic was an event to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Walt Disney himself! This celebration kicked off at Walt Disney World on Oct. 1, 2001 and lasted more than a year, featuring brand new attractions, parades, and experiences. In this episode of the Carousel Project, we head back to 2001 to explore this once-in-a-lifetime event! The 100 Years of Magic Celebration truly was a special moment in Disney history!
100 Years of Magic Walt Disney World Press Releases
100 Years of Magic Commercial
100 Years of Magic Big Sister Commercial
100 Years of Magic McDonald's Commercial
100 Years of Magic VHS
Share A Dream Come True Parade
D23 100 Years of Magic
Article on Opening Ceremonies
Photos & Videos from Each Parade in the Celebration
100 Years of Magic Planning Video
100 Years of Magic with Lindsay Lohan
100 Years of Magic Television Commerical (2002)
100 Years of Magic Resort TV
There's no better way to know what was going on at Walt Disney World during any period of time than to look at an old park map and times guide! In this episode, Kait and Josie travel back to 1993 to learn more about the marketing, partnerships, communication, and events going on at the parks! From a giant push for all things Aladdin to a 24/7 ice cream bar at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, it truly was a different (Walt Disney) World!
1993 Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Video
1993 Magic Kingdom Park Guide Map
1993 Disney-MGM Studios Guide Map
1993 Walt Disney World Vacation Planner
1993 Walt Disney World Times and Information Guide
1993 Disneyland Guide Map
The Monsanto House of the Future is, in our opinion, one of the most underrated, often-forgotten pieces of Disney history. In this episode of The Carousel Project, we take a deep dive into this unlikely partnership, a true sign of the times!
House of the Future Tour
Facts about the attraction
Yesterland Hall of Chemistry/Monsanto Partnership
Monsanto timeline
Atomic Bomb research
How Futuristic was the Monsanto House of the Future?
This week on the Carousel Project, we take a trip to Andy's Backyard to explore the opening of Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort! This highly anticipated land opening had many fun campaigns that Kait and Josie remember from just years before! Below, check-out some highlights from this opening event!
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Andy Night campaign: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/videos/50-andys-celebrate-during-andys-night-in-toy-story-land-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
FollowtheBall advertisement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avMpbH_oU0g
Babybell Partnership announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mini-babybel-announced-as-the-official-snack-cheese-of-walt-disney-world-resort-disneyland-resort-and-disney-cruise-line-300541642.html
In this episode we take a journey to the Briar Patch to discuss the opening of Splash Mountain at Disneyland! We discuss advertisements, partnerships, ideation, and of course, the iconic Splash Mountain Rap.
In this episode of the Carousel Project we travel back to the opening day of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort to learn more about the unique story of the Orange Bird!
This week on the Carousel Project, we take a deep-dive into Disney history through their iconic partnerships with McDonald's! From in-park sponsorships to your favorite vintage dishware, we'll explore all of the moments you remember - and the ones you forgot about too!
In our first ever episode we deep dive into the most iconic moment in theme park history - the opening of Disneyland Resort on July 17, 1955. Not only do we explore the day of, but we conduct a case study on all it took to open those gates for the first time through the lens of marketing and public relations.