The Carousel Project

By The Carousel Project

Here, we explore marketing the magic. Disney and theme park history through the lens of the marketing and public relations campaigns that made them a success.

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December 24, 2025 Vintage Disney Map Haul, 1982
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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December 08, 2023 The History of Unique Disney Eats
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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1h 3min
November 10, 2023 The History of Pirates of the Caribbean
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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55min
June 30, 2023 The History of Disney Vacation Club
Welcome Home! In 1991, Disney fans could call a part of Walt Disney World home when they purchased into a new program called the Disney Vacation Club. Over the next 3 decades, Disney's take on the concept of timeshares has grown to 16 destinations (and counting!) Today Josie, Kait, and Adam take a journey through this program's history, so grab your DVC card and we'll see you in the Top of the World Lounge!
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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1h 14min
June 16, 2023 The History of Mickey Mouse-Themed Attractions
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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58min
June 02, 2023 The History of Six Flags New Orleans
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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1h 32min
May 19, 2023 BONUS PREVIEW: The Magic of Disney Animation
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.
Do you remember the Magic of Disney Animation at Disney-MGM Studios? This opening day attraction was a star in its own right, playing an important part in creating some of our favorite Disney Renaissance films right inside of the theme park gates! In this episode, Josie and Kait discuss the many versions of this attraction and why its original concept would need to be modified much sooner than Disney expected.

We'll be back in two weeks with an episode that's worth the wait! See ya real soon
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17min
May 05, 2023 The History of Disney's Wartime Era
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
Find all movies now on Disney+
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58min
April 21, 2023 The History of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
What's your favorite Magic Kingdom area resort? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam dive into the history of one of our favorite Magic Kingdom resort hotels, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Did you know that this resort originally opened as the Grand Floridian Beach Resort in 1988? This resort holds the title of Walt Disney World's flagship resort, and its success would ultimately lead to major resort hotel growth on Walt Disney World property. Have you ever stayed here?
⁠Today in Disney History, 1988, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Opened at Walt Disney World Resort⁠
⁠Merriweather Adam Pleasure Profile⁠
⁠The Real Places that Inspired Disney's Grand Floridian⁠
⁠Where the Beach Boys filmed Kokomo ⁠
⁠Three Fast Facts About Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - Kait Around The Kingdom⁠
⁠A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth⁠
Since The World Began

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50min
April 07, 2023 The Opening of Disney-MGM Studios
Season Six is here and we're starting with the opening of Mikey's park - Disney-MGM Studios! It's no secret that this is Kait's absolute favorite Disney Park and after hearing about this park opening, it's safe to say this is a valid choice. From the opening day weekend festivities to the MGM/Disney legal drama behind the scenes, buckle in and take a trip with us back to a park that "Never Was and Always Will Be."
⁠History of MGM Studios - The Mouselets⁠
⁠Eight Facts You Didn't Know About Disney's Hollywood Studios - Kait Around The Kingdom⁠
⁠Disney-MGM Theme Park Grand Opening Special on ABC with Commercials⁠
⁠Disney MGM Studios Pre Opening Commercials ⁠
⁠Opening of Disney MGM Studios⁠
⁠Disney-MGM Studios - D23⁠
⁠Chinese Theater Handprints⁠
⁠The Making of Disney-MGM Studios⁠
Since The World Began

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1h 14min

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