The Parks Academy - Discussing All Things Disney & Theme Parks

In this episode, we discuss the very popular Disney Dollars -- their rise and fall and how they crazed Disney fanatics. 

Disney Dollars are a Walt Disney Company creation developed to make money fun and make fun money in 1987. They may be spent or collected and saved as souvenirs and are redeemable at any time before or after any period of inactivity. People may keep it as a souvenir or spend it like cash at theme parks, or stores that Disney maintains

"Mickey Mouse Cones" Bills
Disney Dollars
Disney Dollars By Characters
101 Dalmatians Misprint

We're kicking off a new series about Defunct Disney attractions! Starting off is a ride that some have called unfunny, instantly dated, and creatively starved. Get ready to be called "babe" by a greasy, cigar-smoking agent and spend a relentless amount of time trying to navigate Southern California in the most illogical way.

Show notes:

https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20160905/32163/superstar-limo
https://jimhillmedia.com/superstar-limo-what-went-wrong/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstar_Limo
https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Superstar_Limo

Just like that, we've made it back! 

In this episode, we are joined by Cory (aka the Jungle Cruiser) from All Aboard Podcast. We start talking about the Haunted Mansion but quickly derail into the Jungle Cruise, tiki conventions, baseball giveaways, and Robert Zemeckis films.

3-D Printed Back to the Future Clock
Cory's Tiki Mug Collection
Tiki Oasis Convention
The Haunted Mansion 2003
Robert Zemeckis Filmogrophy

In this episode Stephen interviews the very talented Jacob McAlister. We discuss everything from his role in designing Disney-based board games, to developing brand new art for Disney events and rides. We also get into a lively discussion about film cameras, Joe Rhodie's modeling career, and, believe it or not, Stephen discovers the Society of Explorers and Adventurers for the first time ever.

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Show Notes

Ravensburger Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Game for Ages 8 & Up - Amazon Exclusive
DISNEY BLOCK (AN ABRAMS BLOCK BOOK)
Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5f
Hasselblad 500 C/M

In this episode, we meet with Steven Clark from Dintroverts to discuss what it's like visiting Disney parks as an introvert.

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In this episode, we're wrapping things up with the Mexico Pavilion. We are joined by our friends over at Market House Podcast and discuss food, entertainment, and the Three Caballeros tour.

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In this episode, we dive into the Norway Pavilion. That's right, we have just one more to go after this! We're joined by returning guest and friend of the show Kirsten Judkins. Norway was one of the pavilions added after the '82 opening of EPCOT, and this pavilion has so much to offer. From Scandinavian treats to hidden Kristoffs, there's so much to learn and explore.   

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In this episode we take a trip to the China Pavilion where we welcome our guest Sarah Evans. We discuss the rich history of China and how Disney has brought it over. Plus, we discuss the China Disney Parks and which we'd like to visit. 

In this episode, we head over to Germany and talk with our friends Emily and Clayton from Make it Magical Podcast. We dive into all of the shopping opportunities in the Germany Pavilion and why Clayton really, really, really likes Caramel Corn.

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