Distory with Kate & Kirk

How many obscure references are hidden in Disney's tiki bars?

And what was the original tiki bar on Disney property?In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we return to civilization and exit the Jungle Cruise attraction, pausing for a moment to analyze some unique features in the signs and props on our way out. We then reward ourselves for making it 18 episodes into this series by going over the concepts, challenges, and thousands of artifacts found in Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar and Grog Grotto, discovering some incredible stories and secrets along the way.

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Books & resources we reference in this episode:

⁠⁠Marc Davis in His Own Words⁠⁠

⁠Kate's books available on Amazon

Is Little Red the elephant actually in the Jungle Cruise? And why are there so many cameras in Trader Sam's Gift Shop?

In this special episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, former Imagineer Kevin Lively joins our chat to share with us some secrets & stories you probably have never heard before about Trader Sam's Gift Shop! We also find out the fate of the original Jungle Cruise gorillas, discuss the history and backstory of Trader Sam, and locate a lost hornbill. Kevin also answers some of our biggest questions about the final scene of the Jungle Cruise, including debunking a popular Disney rumor.

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Books & resources we reference in this episode:

⁠⁠Marc Davis in His Own Words⁠⁠

Why was the python scene a disappointment for Marc Davis?

And why are the chimps staged differently in Disneyland vs Disney World?

In this episode of Distory, Kirk gets mad at Kate for continuously misidentifying primates as we take a look at the intricate details of the newly-added chimpanzee scenes. We also explain why the piranha and water buffalo are our FAVORITE Adventureland mascots, find another man-eating plant most people miss, and Kate talks about licking a slug and her love of crates (it's relevant, we promise. Well, sorta.) Along the way, we find out the truth about man-eating piranha and identify an important story detail about them in the Jungle Cruise that is often overlooked.

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Books & resources we reference in this episode:

⁠Marc Davis in His Own Words⁠

Pirahna Restoration Video

Kate's books available on Amazon

Why were headhunters in the Jungle Cruise? (And why did they love Disco so much?)In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we float through the perilous (and oft-times controversial) history of Disney's Jungle Cruise. Wading into the deepest part of the Rivers of Romance, we explore the mechanics of the hippos, the real-life animals that inspired them, and how they were actually a compromise from what Walt really wanted. Then we head into Headhunter Territory (a terrible place to be-headed) to view Marc Davis's cultural interpretation of African and New Guinea natives. For those of you who make it to the end of this episode, you'll be treated to some bizarre ASMR and Kirk lecturing Kate about chimps. This episode was recorded live, and the little hearts are gifts from our wonderfully supportive audience... we apologize if they are distracting!Please also note: We do fully recognize the culturally sensitive nature of this content, and our reporting the history of this part of the attraction does not mean we endorse the portrayal of these cultures in the manner with which they were formally presented.

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What is a myrmecoleon and how is it connected with the Jungle Cruise's Trapped Safari?

On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we appreciate the history and nuance of the first gag ever to appear in a Disney attraction (that was, of course, never intended to be IN the ride at all). The trapped (lost?) safari has gone through some changes over the years, but the humor remains. After explaining some of the history behind the older version of this scene, we go through the backstory of each character, their connection to S.E.A., and some oddities in the details that you likely have never heard of before... but aren't likely to forget any time soon!

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Books we reference in this episode:

Marc Davis in His Own Words

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

Is the plane from Casablanca really in the Jungle Cruise? And what does the zebra's mane have to do with Roy Disney?

In this episode of Distory, we visit the downed plane, chatting about its controversial historical connections to Casablanca and its current ties to the Society of Explorers and Adventurers. We then journey into the African Veldt to discuss the (sometimes gory) details of this iconic Jungle Cruise scene, including lost lions, hairy zebras, and unusually designed vultures. After some stories from the imagineers who designed the scene as well as some bonus animal facts, we wrap up with Kirk promising to never discuss the plane again... and Kate promising the opposite.

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Books we reference in this episode:

Marc Davis in His Own Words

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

What happened to the punching gorilla, and why did he never make it into the Jungle Cruise? In this episode of Distory, we travel into the heart of the Congo on the Jungle Cruise, exploring the history of the canoe scene and the ransacked safari camp. Along the way, we tell a few bonus jokes, find some spare piranha that Kirk didn't know existed, and hear a little jungle fashion history. We find some fascinating connections back to the movie Tarzan, a classic novella, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and learn about the backstories and inspiration for these two unique Jungle Cruise scenes.

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Books we reference in this episode:

Marc Davis in His Own Words

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

Which Jungle Cruise elephant was inspired by Walt Disney?

In this episode of Distory, we head into the waters of the sacred elephant bathing pool. Along the way, we find an elephant that started as another animal, hear Blaine Gibson's unfiltered thoughts about the first generation of sculpted elephants, and learn about how some of the elephants were going to have more animation (and why they never did). Kirk also shares with us about Dick Nunis's obsession with short pants, and we share a story of someone who certainly got Walt's attention, but not the way that he'd planned.

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Books we reference in this episode:

Marc Davis in His Own Words

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

What hard lesson did Marc Davis learn when he designed the Cambodian Temple of the Jungle Cruise?

In this episode of Distory, we dive deep into the history and secrets of the Jungle Cruise's Cambodian Temple. Along the way, we discover how the Imagineers "borrowed" some designs from actual temples in Cambodia, discuss the meaning of the statues, and encounter all kinds of monkeys from the playful to the sacred. After facing our fears of spiders and snakes, we take a quick jaunt back to the Haunted Mansion to investigate WED's fascination with rubber arachnids.

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Books we reference in this episode:

Marc Davis in His Own Words

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

What were the singing waterfalls of the Jungle Cruise? And what happened to the giant frogs and hornbill?

Kungaloosh! In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we continue our epic journey by moving scene-by-scene through the history of the Jungle Cruise. We discuss why Marc Davis was brought on the project, the birthplace of the concept of "plussing", and the first laugh ever in a Disney park. After surviving an encounter with dangerous butterflies, we learn why inspiration falls had to be constructed, and why Disneyland's hornbill never really sounded quite right.

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Books we reference in this episode:

The Disneyland Story

Walt Disney: An American Original

Walt's Disneyland

Marc Davis in His Own Words

The Imagineering Story

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic