Featuring:
Merve
Demyx
Tereglith

Editor:
The Kappa

Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:30 – Demyx’s Disney World Trip
19:50 – Disney Video Games
29:10 – Disney’s Forgotten Properties and Hypothetical Rides
31:25 – Disney World Shows
33:30 – Tereglith’s Regular Park Visits
1:15:50 – Merve’s Disney World Trip
1:37:05 – Game Experiences in Theme Parks
2:01:50 – Booze at Disney World
2:07:05 – Super Nintendo World and Epic Universe
2:30:35 – Parks that Never Happened
2:34:05 – Immersive Park Experiences
2:39:55 – Park Simulators
2:52:35 – DisneyQuest and Virtual Reality
3:10:55 – Conclusion

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep59

Podcast header image from the official Disney World website. Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump.

• Mr. Bones’ Wild Ride was a custom-built ride from RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 that took 4 years of in-game time to complete a circuit. (Source: Know Your Meme)

• Map of Walt Disney World. (Source: Disney World)
• Official website for Disney Vacation Club.
• Correction: The gondolas are called the Disney Skyliner, not the Skyway. (Source: Disney World)
• Hotel: Animal Kingdom Lodge. (Source: Disney World)
• Hotel: Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. (Source: Disney World)
• Dining: Boma – Flavors of Africa at Animal Kingdom Lodge. (Source: Disney World)
• Park: Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Land: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Land: Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Park: Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. (Source: Disney World)
• Land: Pandora – The World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Avatar Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Wikipedia article on Avatar.
• Park maps for Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney Information Station)
• Attractions: Alien Swirling Saucers, Toy Story Mania!, and Slinky Dog Dash at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Correction: The ride is called Mad Tea Party, not Mad Hatter’s Teacup Ride. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Storm Force Accelatron at Islands of Adventure. (Source: Universal Orlando)
• Attractions: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios, and Expedition Everest – Legend of Forbidden Mountain at Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)

MILD SPOILERS FOR KINGDOM HEARTS II AND KINGDOM HEARTS III.

• Wikipedia article on the original TRON film.
• Steam store page for TRON 2.0.
• Wikipedia article on Tron: Legacy.
• Wikipedia article on Kingdom Hearts II.
• Wikipedia article on Kingdom Hearts III.
• Correction: Disney told Nomura that including Oswald in Kingdom Hearts III would be “too difficult,” not “too weird.” (Source: Wikipedia).
• Wikipedia article on Epic Mickey.
• Wikipedia articles on Warren Spector and Harvey Smith.
• Wikipedia article on Deus Ex.
• Steam store page for Disney’s Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon.

• Wikipedia articles on Treasure Planet, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and The Emperor’s New Groove.
• Wikipedia article on Monsters, Inc.

• Attractions: Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor at Magic Kingdom and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)

• Attraction: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• How the virtual queue system for Rise of the Resistance works. (Source: WDW Prep School)
• Information on trackless ride vehicles. (Source: AllEarsNet)
• Attraction: Pooh’s Hunny Hunt at Tokyo Disneyland. (Source: Tokyo Disney Resort)
• Attraction: Test Track at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Primeval Whirl at Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Meaning of “appel du vide.” (Source: Wiktionary)
• Attraction: Na’vi River Journey at Animal Kingdom (Source: Disney World)
• Information on the now-finished Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show at Hollywood Studios. (Source: TouringPlans)
• Official website for Disney Springs.
• Attraction: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Entertainment: Fantasmic! at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Information on the closure of the Jaws ride at Universal Studios Florida. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Attraction: E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida. (Source: Universal Orlando)
• Attraction: Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Wikipedia article on The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management).
• Yesterworld page for The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management). (Source: Yesterland)
• Entertainment: Serveur Amusant at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Clarification: The “candy lady” Demyx was referencing is Miyuki, one of only 15 people in the world formally trained in amezaiku, the art of Japanese candy sculpture. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Entertainment: Matsuriza at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Dining: Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Dining: PizzeRizzo at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Clarification: The Ronto Wrap is available at Ronto Roasters, while the Surabat Shrimp & Noodle Salad is available at Docking Bay 7. Both restaurants are located in Galaxy’s Edge. (Source: Disney World)
• Dining: Satu’li Canteen at Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure. (Source: Universal Orlando)
• Information on Disney’s and Universal’s legal rights with regard to the use of Marvel characters in their theme parks. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
• Official website for Avengers Campus. (Source: Disneyland)

• Attraction: DINOSAUR in Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attractions: Kilimanjaro Safaris, Maharajah Jungle Trek, Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, and Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom. Correction: The Africa-themed trail is called Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, not Gorilla Falls Expedition Trek. (Source: Disney World)
• Entertainment: Rivers of Light: We Are One at Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Park map for Epcot. (Source: Disney Information Station)
• Attraction: Living with the Land at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Journey into Imagination with Figment at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Stitch’s Great Escape! at Magic Kingdom. The attraction is currently temporarily closed. (Source: Disney World)
• Wikipedia article on Superstar Limo.
• Park map for Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney Information Station)
• Attractions: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: The Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attractions: Astro Orbiter, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Magic Kingdom, and TriceraTop Spin at Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attractions: Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress and “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Wikipedia article on the now-closed Universe of Energy at Epcot.
• Attraction: Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. (Source: Disneyland)
• Attraction: Frozen Ever After at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Wikipedia article on Maelstrom, Frozen Ever After’s predecessor.
• Attraction: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Attractions: Star Tours – The Adventure Continues and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Hollywood Studios.

• Attraction: Toy Story Mania! at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Entertainment: Meet the Incredibles at Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Wikipedia article on the now-closed Studio Backlot Tour at Hollywood Studios.
• Yester Studios page for the Backstage Studio Tour. (Source: Yesterland)
• Steam store page for Half-Life.
• Steam store page for BioShock.
• Wikipedia article on the Uncharted series.
• Attraction: Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Attractions: Spaceship Earth and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot. (Source: Disney World)
• Steam store page for What Remains of Edith Finch.
• Steam store page for Abzû.
• Steam store page for BioShock Infinite.
• Wikipedia article on Tragic Kingdom. Correction: The band was commenting on Disneyland, not Disney World.
• Clarification: We couldn’t find any confirmation that “Snakes” by No Doubt was actually about the Gulf War, but it’s pretty clearly about the military-industrial complex. (Source: Genius)

• A guide to drinking at Disney World. (Source: Eater)
• Dining: Oga’s Cantina at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Dining: Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom. (Source: Disney World)
• Dining: Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. (Source: Disney World)
• A top 5 list of alcoholic drinks at Epcot, including the Frozen Elephant (a.k.a. the Brown Elephant) drink Demyx mentioned. (Source: BestOfOrlando.com)

MILD SPOILERS FOR THE DETECTIVE PIKACHU FILM

• Correction: Universal Studios Japan is in Osaka. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Speculation about what’s coming to Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe, including the “track-jumping” coaster plans. (Source: Orlando Park Stop)
• Wikipedia article on the Detective Pikachu film.
• Attraction: Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek! (Source: Tokyo Disney Resort)
• Wikipedia article on Horizons at Epcot.
• Wikipedia article on Avatar 2.
• Speculation about what’s coming to the rest of Epic Universe. (Source: Orlando Park Stop)
• The two Harry Potter worlds that Merve was referencing were Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. (Source: Universal Orlando)

• Information on the cancelled Beastly Kingdom that was planned for Animal Kingdom. (Source: WDW News Today)
• Correction: Demyx meant to say Tomorrowland 2055, not Tomorrowland 2099. Here’s a lengthy, multi-part read on the never-built Tomorrowland 2055. (Source: Theme Park Tourist)

• Dining: 50’s Prime Time Café at Hollywood Studios. (Source: Disney World)
• Attraction: A Pirate’s Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas at Magic Kingdom (Source: Disney World)
• TouringPlans page for A Pirate’s Adventure.

• Steam store page for RollerCoaster Tycoon.
• Wikipedia article on LEGOLAND.
• Wikipedia article on SimCity 2000.
• Steam store page for Parkitect.
• Wikipedia article on utility tunnels, or “utilidors.”
• Tour: Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour. (Source: Disney World)
• Steam store page for Planet Coaster.
• Steam store page for RollerCoaster Tycoon World.
• Wikipedia article on Theme Park.
• Correction: Neither the RollerCoaster Tycoon games nor Planet Coaster contain a lazy river ride, but Merve was correct that you can make a makeshift lazy river in Rollercoaster Tycoon. (Sources: RollerCoaster Tycoon Wiki and Planet Coaster Wiki on Fandom)
• Wikipedia article on Theme Park 2, also known as Theme Park World or Sim Theme Park.
• Confirmation: Theme Park does have a weather system. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Pedantic correction: RollerCoaster Tycoon was 99% written in x86 assembly language and 1% written in C. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Wikipedia article on The Sum of All Thrills.

• Wikipedia article on DisneyQuest.
• Entertainment: NBA Experience at Disney Springs. (Source: Disney World)
• Clarification: Disney Channel Canada exists now, but it didn’t start until 2015. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Official websites for Canada’s Wonderland and La Ronde.
• Confirmation: Playdium has locations in Mississauga, Brampton, and Whitby. (Source: Playdium)
• Official websites for Chuck E. Cheese and Cosmic Adventures.
• Correction: The Pirates of the Caribbean VR experience that Tereglith described was called Battle for Buccaneer Gold, and it opened in 2000, not 2004. (Source: Lost Media Wiki)
• Article on the death of DisneyQuest. (Source: Polygon)
• Clarification: The Void is a separate company, not owned by Disney, and it is headquartered in Utah. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Wikipedia article on Judgment.

No links here.

• Article on Disney World’s design principles. (Source: Passport to Dreams Old & New)
• How Disney planned and built Galaxy’s Edge. (Source: TechCrunch)