Distory with Kate & Kirk

The backside of water Jungle Cruise joke is not as old as you think, and neither are many other "classic" skipper jokes!

In this episode of Distory, we finish our walkthrough of the history of the Jungle Cruise script, comparing how the jokes evolved over the decades. We uncover some problematic jokes that have been (thankfully) retired, relive the glory days of the 1990s, and end our tour with the discovery of a joke that has been around since the very beginning and is still told today. Kate also stumbles over her words while Kirk gives his best impression of an elephant, and we all laugh much too hard at our own ridiculous jokes in true Distory style.

*Note: This episode contains only the second half of the script, as there are so many jokes to share! We covered the first half of the script in the previous episode (episode 46).

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The Jungle Cruise has always been funny... right?

Well, not exactly.

In this episode of Distory, we walk through the history of the Jungle Cruise script from dry & educational to nothing but jokes! As we journey through the official scripts and spiels throughout the decades, we discover how some fan-favorite jokes evolved over time, and unearth some lines of script that definitely wouldn't be used today. We also discuss random objects thrown into the Rivers of Adventure, get nostalgic over 90s pop culture, and laugh entirely too much at our own jokes .

*Note: This episode contains only the first half of the script, as there are so many jokes to share! We will cover the second half of the script in the next episode.

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What Jungle Cruise crew would you want to be sorted into?

Andwho are the talking logs?

In this episode of Distory, we adventure into the complicated and detailed history of Walt Disney World's Jungle Cruise queue. Along the way, we find artifacts from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, vibe to some Albert AWOL radio, make a connection to the Haunted Mansion, and find an original piece of Marc Davis concept art that Imagineer Kevin Lively (finally!) brought to life in the attraction after years of it being a lost dream. Kirk also obsesses over piranha, and Kate can't decide what Hogwarts hou...uh, Jungle crew she should be in, all in typical Distory fashion.

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Marc Davis in His Own Words

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Passport to Dreams Blog

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

What dangerous live animal was almost on display in the Jungle Cruise queue?

In this episode of Distory, we walk through the fascinating history of Disneyland's Jungle Cruise, beginning with what it looked like in 1955 through all of its major renovations throughout the years. Along the way, we discuss some secret references, meet three friendly birds (both real and animatronic), and make an important connection to the 1942 classic film Casablanca.... and Morocco in Walt Disney World's Epcot.

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Marc Davis in His Own Words

The Imagineering Story

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

How is a name from the Lion King tied to the Jungle Cruise?

And did rhinosreally moon guests once upon a time?

In this wild Distory episode, we monkey around with the animals of the Jungle Cruise as we learn about their inspiration, creation, and the unique challenges the Imagineers faced in bringing them to life. We'll also chat about some very cheeky rhinos, discover how the elephants know when to trumpet, and figure out what happened to some animals we no longer see in the Jungle Cruise today.

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Walt's Disneyland

Marc Davis in His Own Words

The Imagineering Story

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

Is there a deeper meaning behind the backside of water?

In this episode of Distory, we continue our adventure into the history of Disney's Jungle Cruise by rolling up our sleeves and discussing the nitty gritty details of the ride's construction. Along the way we explore a historic operating procedures guide, read Imagineer Harper Goff's notes to Walt Disney, and talk about the meaning behind the beautiful Schweitzer Falls. We also (mostly) solve the mystery of the lost bamboo boat canopy, and speculate about why the medicine bottles are featured in the queue.

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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

The Jungle cruise boat canopies were always meant to be canvas... right?

Well, not quite. And their original purpose is different than what you might think.

In this episode of Distory, we continue our journey through the history of the Jungle Cruise as we look through the oddities of the attraction's original concept art, hunt down trees in unlikely places with Bill Evans and Harper Goff, and skim through a historic Skipper Survival Guide (possibly with a joke or two along the way). We also discover what the land was long before Disney, and say hello to a celebrity tree from 1896.

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The Imagineering Story

Disney's Glorious Gardens

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

Do you remember when Neptune starred in the Jungle Cruise?

... Ok, so that concept didn't ever end up in theactual ride, but it almost did!

In this episode of Distory, we begin our multi-part series on the history of the Jungle Cruise by taking a cruise back in time to encounter the original inspiration for this iconic attraction. Along the way, we'll encounter some exotic trips sponsored by the US government, a few water-logged movie stars, and the real-life animals that inspired all of Adventureland.

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The Disneyland Story

Walt Disney: An American Original

Walt's Disneyland

Marc Davis in His Own Words

Kate's book:A Glimpse of the Magic

Why are some people who helped build Disneylandnevermentioned at Disney?

In the Distorian's Lounge with Kate this week, we spill ALL the tea about four scandalous and shocking stories from Disney's past. We chat about two people who should have windows on Main Street but don't (and why), as well as learn about how an insult to Walt contributed to the loss of a major deal, and why tiny towels and nuns with binoculars are a hilarious part of the Disney story.

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A Glimpse of the Magic by Kate Grasso

The restaurants, shops, and even sidewalks of Sunset Boulevard are telling you a story with every step you take, some of which even speak to places that no longer exist. 

In this episode of Distory, we walk you down this fascinating street in Disney's Hollywood Studios (or rather Disney-MGM Studios, as it was originally called), to highlight some of historical context built into the designs. We'll explore the clever theming of several quick-service restaurants and what their clues tell us about the year the boulevard is set in before discovering a connection between the Tower of Terror and two other Disney parks, long before the attraction was created in any of them. 

Note: This episode was recorded with us both LIVE in Hollywood Studios, enjoy the energy of the crowd & sounds of Disney around us!

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