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This week we explore the very first of the Disney Park Mountains, the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride in Disneyland, California. In part one of this two-part episode, we focus on the underlying inspiration and origin story of this pioneering thrill ride and the brilliant minds that came together to bring Walt Disney's vision to life. The first ever tubular ride, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, has been an iconic and beloved attraction for Disneyland attendees!

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Spirited: Harold Takes a Break

Steady: Frozen Footsteps

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Welcome back to our ongoing tour around the world showcase in Epcot, Florida! This week, we explore the Italy and Germany Pavilions, highlighting initial concept rides for both pavilions, retail and food options and some of the magic touches that make these pavilions so special to visit. We also discover the Festival of Arts, which occurs annually in January until late February. This is an incredible festival which, highlights artistic talents and allows park goers to watch master artist's at work!

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Spirited: The Gondola Glow

Steady: Apfelzauber (Magic apple)

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Join us this week, as we take a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A in Disneyland, admiring not the iconic castle drawing you to its end, but the windows lining this nostalgic street. More than just an artistic design, the windows of Main Street are one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on the individuals whose contributions have brought Walt Disney's dream to life. Today, we explore some of the windows that honor not only key names in Disney history, but also lesser known names, with unique inscriptions that share a special detail about the individual represented. These windows showcase the continued legacy that there is magic in the details. 

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Spirited: The Main Street Mudslide

Steady: The Lily Belle

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Welcome back travelers! This week we conclude our two part episode of Spaceship Earth at Epcot in Walt Disney World. We discuss the story of communication as told throughout Spaceship Earth, while highlighting the ride's evolution and updates to the overall experience. Think you've seen an audio-animatronic's face before? It's possible you have, as this ride re-uses facial molds from other rides and experiences throughout the Disney Parks. Listen in to hear all about the magic touches that make this ride a classic for Disney World travelers. 

This week's ride themed cocktail and mocktail (find full recipes on our instagram @MamaNeedsMoreDisney): 

Spirited: The Sleeping Monk

Steady: Thank the Phoenicians 

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This week we are exploring the iconic landmark for EPCOT at Walt Disney World and ride it holds inside, Spaceship Earth. More than just a giant golfball, this opening day attraction is an engineering marvel. In the first episode of this two parter, we discuss the engineering feats behind the ride, as well as Disney's collaboration with the brilliant minds of Ray Bradbury and Buckminster Fuller, whose influence helped bring this ride to life in time for opening day in 1982.  

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Spirited: Starlight

Steady: Smoke and Stone

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Join us, as we continue on our exploration around the World Showcase series at EPCOT in DisneyWorld. This week, we travel into the Japan and America pavilions and explore the intentional artistic choices of Japan and the great feats of engineering used in the The American Adventure show. We highlight the annual Eat to the Beat and Food and Wine festivals, which became annual favorites and remain huge draws for Epcot. 

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Spirited: The Midnight Ride

Steady: The Matcha Cloud

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Welcome back to part two of our exploration of the Haunted Mansion Ride. This week, we look deeper at some of the brilliant illusion effects used by imagineers to bring this ride to life, the lore that has been developed and some of the characters that call the Haunted Mansion, home. 

Forewarning for littler haunt ears, we do discuss some of the darker, spookier themes and storylines behind this ride, which may contain more sensitive material.

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Spirited: The Raven's Sangria

Steady: Constance's Cold Heart

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Welcome foolish mortals, as we uncover the history of a dearly beloved ride: the Haunted Mansion. During the first segment of this two-part episode, we discuss the team of creative geniuses behind it's development, the inspiration taken from the Winchester Mystery Mansion and the initial story lines developed to create this otherworldly attraction. A highly anticipated attraction, with advertising for happy haunt recruitment, Haunted Mansion opened first in Disneyland in 1969 and was an instant success. 

Forwarning for our littler haunt ears, this episode does explore the darker themes that were first considered for the ride, which contains more morbid storylines.

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Spirited: The Swinging Wake

Steady: Sympathetic Vibrations

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Listen in this week as we step into Mickey's imagination and learn about the creation and engineering behind the longest running show at Disneyland. We discuss initial concepts, alternate versions, what it takes to be a Fantasmic performer and magic touches that make this production a fan favorite!

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Spirited: Malificient's Kiss Goodnight

Steady: The Nightmare Fantastic

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This week, we continue on our exploration around the World Showcase at EPCOT in DisneyWorld. We travel into the France and Morocco pavilions and highlight clever design choices, popular attractions, food and treats from  both pavilions. We also explore the annual flower and garden festival, a truly magical display that you can experience every year at EPCOT!

This week's themed libations (Find full recipes on our instagram @MamaNeedsMoreDisney):

Spirited: The Cran Cran

Steady: The Marrakesh Pom

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