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From unforgettable character designs to iconic musical numbers, there’s a lot to love about the villains in Disney films. With a whole theme park land dedicated to their wicked ways coming to the Magic Kingdom, it seems that Disney Villains are commanding more attention than ever before. In this episode, Morgan and Jake present their official rankings of the animated antagonists we love to hate. Discover which underrated villains find themselves amongst these reprehensible rankings and find out which mischievous miscreant manages to top the list!

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When it comes to theme park entertainment, few stage shows rival the quality of The Festival of The Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. What many guests may not know is how many of the show’s complex theatrical elements came together to create the attraction. In this episode, Jake and Morgan explore the history and conception of the stage show, explain how “puppetronics” technology brings the animated characters to life, and celebrate the magic of this beloved Animal Kingdom experience.

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When Animal Kingdom opened in 1998, its signature attraction contained a shockingly dark storyline that was eventually removed altogether. In this episode, Morgan tells the surprisingly dark history of Kilimanjaro Safaris and the significant changes that were made to its ride experience.

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Barbie at Epcot? The Na’Vi from Avatar at Animal Kingdom? The Xenomorph from Alien at Hollywood Studios? Learn how a series of seriously unexpected intellectual properties found their way into Disney’s beloved theme parks in attractions and stage shows.

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Walt Disney World is filled with design details that contribute to the magically themed experience guests have come to love. In this episode, Jake and Morgan guide listeners on a tour of the incredible statues that serve as focal points for lands across all four parks.

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What if TestTrack re-opens with a new scenes depicting the history and future of transportation? What if Big Thunder Mountain were to receive new projection effects and supernatural thrills? While Jake and Morgan await the re-opening of headliner attractions TestTrack and Big Thunder Mountain, they take matters into their own hands and reimagine them with new pre-shows, stories, and show scenes.

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Lifelong Disney Parks fans Jake and Morgan share their honest opinions on Universal’s current theme park offerings and share exciting details about the brand new Epic Universe.

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Ever wondered how Peter Pan’s Flight became one of the most beloved Disney dark rides? In this episode, Jake and Morgan sprinkle on some Pixie Dust and take flight through the fascinating, sometimes bumpy, history of this Fantasyland classic. From its rocky development to magical reinventions, discover the behind-the-scenes secrets Disney fans rarely hear about.

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In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, this episode is about all of the ways guests might find themselves in particularly lucky situations at Walt Disney World. Stick around for some fascinating Disney history that Jake and Morgan both feel lucky to have witnessed!

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In this week’s episode, Morgan recounts one of the most controversial attraction overhauls in Disney history and closes out our journey through the history of Walt Disney’s legendary Audio-Animatronic musical masterpiece.

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