'Tis the season for Fredd and Al to crash a Life Day celebration in Batuu! On this episode, Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin stroll through the marketplace while discussing the strange, bizarre, but downright charming history of The Star Wars Holiday Special. If you've seen the Star Wars Holiday Special, this episode will give you a deeper appreciation for this Star Wars/Holiday themed train wreck! And if you haven't watched the Holiday Special before, well, hopefully this episode inspires you to do just that! From all of us on The Backside of Water, Happy Holidays!

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Ooooooh, is this episode a doozy!! Alex and Freddy have the absolute pleasure of having former Disney Imagineer Kevin Blakeney with them on the broadcast from Batuu!! Kevin worked as an Imagineer on so many aspects of the creation of Galaxy's Edge that they are too numerous to list! Trust us when we say that this episode is a master class from Kevin on how Galaxy's Edge was created and how you as a guest can best enjoy the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating this amazing immersive masterpiece!

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Join us as we discuss the exciting origins of the newest land in Disneyland! In this episode we discuss the early history of Galaxy's Edge, how Bob Iger and crew brought this Star Wars themed land to Disneyland in the first place. Along the way, we also discuss some insane history around what was planned for the backside of the Rivers Of America. This is a super-sized Backside of Water episode you won't want to miss!

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And just when Freddy and Alex thought things we going smoothly... Our intrepid hosts find themselves accidentally smuggled by one of the hosts of The Smuggler's Dispatch Podcast (Mikel Howarth) and transported to the outer galaxy of the Star Wars Universe! Will they make it home in time for the fireworks?? Find out on our latest episode of the Backside of Water podcast!

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Directed By: Alex Stewart
Written By: Alex Stewart
Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart With Special Vocal Design and Editing By Mikel Howarth

Vocal Talent
Freddy Martin - Himself, Spice Smuggler
Mikel Howarth - Himself, CB-7, Batuu Merchant
Alex Stewart - Himself, G-7W, Tower Controller, Chadra-Fan Wanderer

A long time ago in a theme park far, far away... Star Tours!! Join Alex Stewart & Freddy Martin as they Jetset across time and space to share the story of one of best and long-lasting attractions in Tomorrowland at Disneyland! This is a journey you won't want to miss.

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Tis' the season for holiday cheer and ghoulish delights! On this very special episode of the Backside of Water Podcast, our hosts take a break from exploring the history of Disneyland only to find themselves in a daring journey to escape the walls of the Haunted Mansion with their very lives!!

From all of us here at The Backside of Water, Happy Holidays! We wish you a blessed season of joy and a bright, hopeful new year!

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You know how a lot of podcasts say that you don't want to miss this episode? Yeah, we say that a lot too. But this time we're serious! Everybody glosses over the Astro Orbiter attraction in Tomorrowland, but to be honest, it has an amazingly rich history, an awesome story, and some really fascinating details that make it one of Disneyland's finest attractions, even if it isn't too thrilling in the traditional sense! So do yourself a favor and check out the latest episode! 

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Join us as we travel To Infinity And Beyond on this adventure of galactic proportions as we explore the amazing history of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters attraction at Disneyland! Alex Stewart, Freddy Martin, and Annie Ruygt leave no space stone unturned as they discuss the rich history of the founding and creation of Pixar, the awesome stories behind the concept for Astro Blasters, and the fascinating details behind how this seemingly run-of-the-mill attraction takes a common ride system found in theme parks all over the world and turns it on its head! This is an episode you will not want to miss!!

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To all who come to this happy podcast, welcome!! We recorded very special episode live in front of an audience of some of the greatest people on earth in one of the greatest resorts on earth, The Hojo Anaheim, with one of the greatest guests on earth, Dusty Sage of Micechat.com!

This episode revisits a topic we covered  back in March of 2020. We took the opportunity to give our listeners a voice by having them share what Disneyland means to them. During this episode, you'll hear some funny, touching, and very inspiring stories from our friends of the show!

A very special thank you to Heather Rad and the whole crew over at Hojo Anaheim, our favorite place to stay when we visit the parks! They provided a lovely space for us to be able to host this event. We literally couldn't have done this without them!!

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Directed By: Alex Stewart
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We're back! After a very long hiatus we are proud to return to exploring the amazing attractions in Disneyland, and this episode is very special for a number of reasons! We recorded this episode live, in front of an audience of some of the greatest people on earth in one of the greatest resorts on earth, The Hojo Anaheim, with one of the greatest guests on earth, Dusty Sage of Micechat.com!

This unscripted conversation between Alex, Freddy, and Dusty really is a unique treat for fans of The Backside of Water. The energy in the room is tangible throughout the entire episode and we hope that you feel transported to this special time with us. Dusty Sage fits into the conversation like a glove and it was a total blast having him be part of the show!

A very special thank you to Heather Rad and the whole crew over at Hojo Anaheim, our favorite place to stay when we visit the parks! They provided a lovely space for us to be able to host this event. We literally couldn't have done this without them!!

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Production Credits
Directed By: Alex Stewart
Written By: Alex Stewart & Freddy Martin
Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart