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Have you heard of Beastly Kingdom? This land was initially planned for Phase II of Disney's Animal Kingdom, but the idea would never come to be. Josie and Kait cover the concepts for this land, Camp Minnie-Mickey, and what became of the area, Pandora - World of Avatar.

Kait's Blog Post on Beastly Kingdom

"Lick the High Prices of Ice Cream Cones & Put Honey in Every Pot"

In this special Patreon Bonus Episode, Josie & Kait take a trip back to when Winnie the Pooh ran for president on the Children's Party Ticket.

Learn more about how Winnie the Pooh and his Press Secretary and Campaign Manager took on the campaign trail in 1972 & 1976!

This episode was originally released on March 17, 2022 on our Patreon as a bonus episode! We hope you enjoy listening to this special episode about a fun Disney History topic we wish people knew more about.

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In this vintage maps haul we're taking a trip back to the year 1982! This week, Josie and Kait take a look at maps from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disneyland. Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode! 

https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/maps/gallery/01jul1982-magic-kingdom-guide-book-1982.htm

https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulwrightuk/7857935238

http://www.lostepcot.com/map82view_1.html

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What's your goto Disney food? Was Walt a Pepsi or Coca Cola man? This week Josie & Kait take a trip through the history of some of the most unique eats across the Disney Parks! From park staples like the Mickey Premium Bar to extinct eats like the Handwich, Beaver Tails, and more, we drop the details on where these items got their start.

Eat Like Walt

Extinct Disney Food: Remembering Beaver Tails at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion

The History Behind Some of Your FAVORITE Classic Disney Parks Snacks!

The Dramatic Life, Death, and Reprise of Disney World's Handwich

Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship & Restaurant - Yesterland

Rich deal for Disney, Nestle

Where Were Doritos Invented? Disneyland, Believe it or Not

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Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life For Us! Your favorite Disney History Podcast is BACK after a crazy few months and many technical difficulties. Today Josie, Kait, and Adam cover the history of a Disney Parks classic -- Pirates of the Caribbean. Join us as we voyage through this attraction's many version and legacy through movies, merchandise, and more.

Pirates of the Caribbean Part One - Jim Korkis

Walt Disney World: The First Decade

Behind the Attraction: Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean Movies on Disney+

How Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion Are Connected - Offhand Disney

The Pooped Pirate

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Celebrating 30 Years of Disney Vacation Club

The Year 1990 - Disney Vacation Club

History of DVC

Four More Disney Vacation Clubs That Might've Been

Disney Vacation Club Promotional Video - 1992

The Disney Vacation Club: A Quick History

"Where We Belong" Music Video

Deevy Packs Her Bags, Episode 5

Welcome Home Wednesdays

Trying To Keep Up With DVC's Deevy See

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Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway may be the first ride-through Mickey-themed attraction, but did you know Mickey-themed attractions at the Disney Parks actually date back over 50 years? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam explore the history of Mickey Mouse-themed attractions at the US parks and beyond. We share details you probably didn't know about Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and even Mickey's PhilharMagic! If you want to learn even more about Mickey-themed attractions, check out our show notes below:

Unwrapping Mickey's Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom

Looking Back at Mickey's Starland

Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career by Kevin Rafferty

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Did you know that New Orleans, Louisiana had its own Six Flags theme park? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip back to the Early 2000's to explore the history of this hopeful theme park whose story ended abruptly. From Jazzland to Six Flags New Orleans to "Closed For Storm" we cover the entire "ride." For more resources to learn about Six Flags New Orleans, visit our links below!

Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans Photos Through The Years

Closed For Storm Website (Documentary Available To Stream in Amazon Prime and Discovery+)

Lost Theme Parks: Six Flags New Orleans / Jazzland

Six Flags New Orleans - Six Flags Wiki 

Jocco's Mardi Gras Madness 

Six Flags Site Developers Finally Move Forward With Plans To Revamp

Six Flags New Orleans Filming Credits - IMDB

Rise and Fall of Six Flags New Orleans is Topic of Documentary

Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans Photos Through The Years

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We were preparing for a glorious three hour finale, but only had a minute and a half! So this week Josie, Kait, and Adam are sharing a 15-minute preview of this season’s bonus episode on The Magic of Disney Animation.

We'll be back in two weeks with an episode that's worth the wait! See ya real soon

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Let's jump back in time to explore the Wartime of Disney Animation! Between the years 1943-1949, Walt Disney Productions faced lower budgets and a smaller animation staff while the world was at war. While these films may not be at the top of most Disney fans' movie lists, each of these films have had some sort of reference within the Disney Parks! Learn even more in the links below:

Seven Disney Eras and History of Disney Movies 

Five Facts About Saludos Amigos 

Decades of Disney Animation | Kait Around The Kingdom Opening Night,

Nine Notes From Make Mine Music

Circus Bear Mix Up 

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