Distory with Kate & Kirk

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 accompanied by Jiminy, his faithful conscience. But that's not who they originally were (not even close!). In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we discover where Disney found the story of Pinocchio, how they altered the story and the characters to suit their purposes, why the film was a box-office failure, and how Gustaf Tenggren contributed to the development of both the film and the Disney Parks attraction. 

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Books we reference in this episode:

The Disneyland Storyby Sam Genneway

Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas

Despite common belief, Dole Whips were not actually invented for Disneyland, and their history is not as old as you might think it is. 

On this episode of Distory, we explore the secretive past of the Dole Whip and why this simple treat has become so iconic in Disney culture. We then fly south to make friends with the Orange Bird and learn why he is always thinking orange, and also how his story has a deeper meaning than simply selling orange products for his sponsor. To wrap up our Tiki Room Distory journey, we finally answer the question Jose has been asking since 1963... where is Rosita?

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Maps of the Disney Parks

"It’s a whole new world so you better get hip or your audience will disappear."Those famous, cringy words of Iago from the largely unpopular Under New Management version of the Enchanted Tiki Room are the ironic premonition of the fate of this famous fever dream of a Walt Disney World Attraction. On this episode of Distory, we travel back in time to Disney World's original Enchanted Tiki Room, the Tropical Serenade, before buckling up for a historical journey through the wild world of the Under New Management Era. There may also be some hysterical laughter, comparison of fountain fruit, and a barker bird that is gone but not forgotten. 

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Have you heard the lost song of the Tiki Room? In this episode of Distory, we talk about the origins of all the music in the Enchanted Tiki Room, including the title song composed by the Sherman Brothers and some of the songs that were repurposed from previous Disney projects. We also have a chat with the Birdbrain brothers, learn more about the four emcee macaws, and listen to vintage audio from the infamous Barker Bird.

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Stand back! This episode of Distory is filled with the fascinating history of the lanai tikis of the Tiki Room, the original 1960s concept art for the attraction, and even a discussion about a goddess who used to have a prominent role in the preshow and who has been missing for years. We also discuss how the Imagineers influenced each other in design, discover how a previously unused concept was recycled into the final attraction, and Kirk attempts to rhyme like Rongo. 

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Books we reference in this episode:

It's Kind of a Cute Story -  by Rolly Crump

An article we reference in this episode:

Tales of an Original VIP Hostess for Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Pay attention, it's showtime! In this episode of Distory, we ruffle a few feathers as we discuss the origins of the Tiki Room and where you can still see evidence of an abandoned concept in the attraction today. We also fly over the history of audio-animatronics and explore how military technology aided the creation of our fine feathered friends. 

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Dumbo the Flying Elephant seems like a simple off-the-shelf spinner ride, but its unique history is filled with frustrations, malfunctions, and design alterations. In this episode, we talk about the economical production process of Disney's Dumbo that didn't go over well with some animators, and how the creation of the attraction for the Disney parks echoed the animated film's hardships and hangups. We also hear some odd (and hilarious!) stories from practices in the Disney studios and discuss the unfortunate fate of Arrow Development. 

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Have you ever wondered why the teacups at Disney are so hard to spin? Well, they weren't always that way. In this episode of Distory, we move down through the history of the Mad Tea Party and go a little mad explaining the backstory, concept art, design challenges, and multiple changes that have made this iconic ride what it is today.  

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Referenced in this episode:

"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

How does the way Disney designed their parks influence how we experience them? In this episode of Distory, we talk about how Disney has masterfully crafted our perspective and perception within each one to keep us in the story and encourage forward motion. We also have some fun discussing a few forced perspective design fails and how we wish one particular land in a galaxy far, far away looked more convincing from a distance.

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How does Disney's use of color affect our experience of the parks? In this episode of Distory, we go beyond Go Away Green and Blending Blue to explore how the Imagineers influence our guest experience through the use of specific colors. We also chat about how one of our favorite characters wasn't always the color he is now, and why dining in Disney is designed to make us hungrier than ever. 

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