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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.

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http://www.attractionchecklist.com - This episode we head to Disneyland to ride and review Dumbo the Flying Elephant! Recorded on February 7, 2019.

TRANSCRIPT:

Welcome to Attraction Checklist.

This episode we head to Fantasyland in Disneyland to ride, Dumbo the Flying Elephant! The Disneyland Resort website describes this attraction saying: Soar high in the sky aboard the famous little pachyderm on a fanciful flight for all ages.

There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and Thrill Level describes it as a Slow Spinning Ride.

Before we grab out magic feathers, here are five fast facts about Disneyland's Dumbo the Flying Elephant.

1. Though the ride was installed in Fantasyland on Opening day in July of 1955, Dumbo the Flying Elephant was not ready for flight. According to the Walt Disney Archives, it opened one month laters on August 16, 1955.

2. The ride vehicles on the attraction can soar up to 17ft above the ground.

3. According to the Disney Park Blog, when President Harry S. Truman visited the park he refused to ride the attraction because the elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party and he was a staunch democrat.

4. In 1983, during the big remodel of Disneyland's Fantasyland, the attraction was moved from near the Storybookland Canal Boats to it's currently location, the former home of Skull Rock.

5. The band organ located under the circus tent behind Dumbo the Flying Elephant was built in 1915

Now let's go Ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Joining me today is Suzie 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 Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Disneyland!

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https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/08/dumbo-the-flying-elephant-celebrates-55th-anniversary/

https://d23.com/this-day/dumbo-the-flying-elephant-attraction-opens-at-disneyland/

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http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to check out the third of the films that Epcot received in early 2020, Awesome Planet! Come along with Grant and John as they see this new film and give it a review. Recorded on January 16, 2020.

TRANSCRIPT:

Welcome to Attraction Checklist.

This episode we head back to Epcot to take in the third of the three new films that debuted at Epcot in 2020, Awesome Planet. The guide map describes Awesome Planet by saying: On-screen exploration of the realm we call home-showcasing the beauty, diversity and dynamic story of Earth. There are no height requirements for this attraction and, because it is a film there is no Thrill Level listed.

Before we see The Land's newest attraction, here are five fast facts about Awesome Planet.

1. In March of 2019, it was announced that Awesome Planet would become the new featured film at The Land Pavilion at Epcot. It would be shown in the same theater that Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable had been shown in which has stopped shows in February of 2018. Though there were some advanced previews, Awesome Planet officially opened on January 17, 2020.

2. While new footage was shot for Awesome Planet, the film also uses footage from several Disneynature documentaries including Earth, Oceans and Wings of Life. It also has space sequences designed by Industrial Light and Magic.

3. Awesome Planet is narrated by Modern Family star Ty Burrell.

4. The score for Awesome Planet was composed by Steven Price.

5. Not only did the theater in The Land receive a new film, it also received some new in-theater effects including lightning, wind, and mist.

Let's go see if Awesome Planet is awesome or not. Joining me today is John B deHaas and after the film we'll give you our thoughts on this new attraction. This is a binaural recording, so if If you have headphones, put them on now as we check out Awesome Planet at Epcot.

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https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/03/awesome-planet-film-at-epcot-one-of-several-new-on-screen-experiences-coming-to-park/

https://www.micechat.com/248130-now-playing-awesome-planet-at-epcot/

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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!

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http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Thank you for 5 years of Attraction Checklist! To kick off Season 5, join Grant as he visits Disney's Animal Kingdom to ride and review Primeval Whirl! Recorded on October 27, 2016.

TRANSCRIPT:

Welcome to Attraction Checklist.

This episode we are off to Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney's Animal Kingdom to ride Primeval Whirl! The guide map describes this attraction by saying: Spin and slide through curves and drops on this time-machine coaster. Guests must be 48" tall in order to ride this attraction and FastPass+ is available.

The Thrill Level describes this attraction by calling it a Thrill Ride with small drops and spinning.

Before we check out those small drops and spinning for ourselves, here are five fast facts about Primeval Whirl and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

1. Primeval Whirl opened at Disney's Animal Kingdom on March 31, 2002.

2. Primeval Whirl was the first roller coaster at Disney's Animal Kingdom having debuted before the wildly popular Expedition Everest.

3. Primeval While is what is known as a Wild Mouse style roller coaster. It was purchased by Disney from coaster designer Reverchon Industries.

4. The literal high point of this attraction is 42.7 Feet tall and cars reach a speed of 29.1 Miles Per Hour as they travel down the 1,377.9 feet of track. And Since the cars on this attraction spin as they move along the track, guests can experience G-Forces up to 2.5 G's!

5. In September 2019, Disney announced this attraction would slip in Seasonal Operation meaning it would only open during peak attendance days. Many have said this signals the attraction might be on the chopping block. While nothing official has been announced, we're happy to preserve it a little here on Attraction Checklist if it is on its way towards extinction.

Now let's give Primeval Whirl a spin. After the attraction audio I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording, which will make the spinning extra fun. If you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Primeval Whirl at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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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!

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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!

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http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Grant and John head back to Epcot to see the new Circle-Vision 360 film Canada Far and Wide starring Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy. Recorded on January 16, 2020.

TRANSCRIPT:

Welcome to Attraction Checklist.

This episode we venture back to World Showcase in Epcot to check out the new film Canada - Far and Wide. The guide map says: Explore Canada in an updated edition of the classic Epcot Circle-Vision 360 film.

There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and no Thrill Level listed as well.

And now, before we experience the new film, here are five fast facts about Canada Far and Wide.

1. On November 17, 2018, it was announced that the Circle-Vision 360 film playing in the Canada Pavilion, called O'Canada, would be updated as part of the major overhaul of Epcot. Though there were previous in the days before, the film officially debuted on January 17, 2020.

2. While Martin Short did not reprise his role as narrator for the new film, Disney didn't search Far and Wide for his replacements! The new film is narrated by Short's SCTV Castmates, Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy!

3. The film features a brand new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington.

4. This attractions signature song, Canada (You're A Lifetime Journey) remains unchanged from the previous version, sung by Canadian Idol winner Eva Avilla.

5. Canada Far and Wide features newly shot 360 degree footage mixed with film from previous versions including the 1982, opening day version.

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http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's visit the Hundred Acre Wood on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom! Recorded on October 26, 2016.

TRANSCRIPT:

Welcome to Attraction Checklist.

I realized it had been many episodes since we'd visited Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom so that's where we are going this episode! We are off to Fantasyland to ride The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh! The guide map describes this attraction by saying: Travel through the Hundred Acre Wood in an oversized Hunny Pot. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes it a Slow Ride.

Before we get blown away on a blustery day, here are five fast facts about The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

1. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opened at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on June 4, 1999.

2. The attraction replaced the incredibly popular Mr. Toad's Wild Ride that had been an opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom. Small nods to Mr. Toad are included in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh including a painting in Owl's house showing Mr. Toad handing a deed over to Winnie the Pooh.

3. The ride vehicles for the attraction are motion enhanced. This allows for a 'floating' sensation the rain scene and the bouncing sensation when Tigger appears.

4. Many Voiceover legends plays parts in this attraction including Jim Cummings as Pooh, Tress MacNeille as Kanga and Paul Winchell as Tigger. This would be Winchell's last performance of Tigger before he retired in 1999.

5. In 2010, the attraction was given a brand new queue area that features several interactive elements to occupy guests as they wait. Included in this is a treehouse play area. Guests who look closely at the carvings in the tree can spot a Nautilus submarine! A tribute to the classic 2000 Leagues Under The Seas attraction.

Now let's ride The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh at Magic Kingdom. After the ride I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we head to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to ride The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh!

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Many_Adventures_of_Winnie_the_Pooh_(attraction)

https://www.disneylists.com/2016/07/8-facts-secrets-many-adventures-winnie-pooh-disneys-magic-kingdom-park/

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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!

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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/

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