Unpacked

61 years ago today, in 1957, the Zorro TV series premiered on ABC. Produced by Walt Disney, it was a continuing partnership with the network that aired the Disneyland TV show, and helped fund Disneyland itself. Like so much of Disney canon, Zorro sparked imaginations everywhere, and shaped our culture in unexpected ways. This week, we'll Unpack that!

BONUS: Early access to Unpacked (before it comes out!)

This episode was written by Adam Vargyas, recorded and produced by Koryon Monday, October 8, 2018 exclusively for the No Midnight Podcast Channel. All rights reserved.

---

This week's episode is brought to you by Dante's Flying Nanny Co. Featuring a recreation of the MAN-EATING WREATH from Haunted Mansion Holiday! For a fine selection of hand-made, parks-culture inspired items that are practically perfect in every way, visit Flying Nanny Co.and use the promo code 'NOMIDNIGHT' to save 10%!

---

For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com Voicemail: (213) 935-0513

63 years ago today, The Mickey Mouse Club premiered on ABC. Though it would air for only a few years, it had a monumental impact on television. Not to mention that the 1989 re-boot gave us a ton of stars we still see on TV today! This week, we unpack The Mickey Mouse Club.

BONUS: Kory's weird day at work, and messing with Alexa! Also mentioned on this episode...Walt - A No Midnight Serial, and ABC's The Mickey Mouse Club Story.

This episode was written by Adam Vargyas, recorded and produced by Kory on Monday, October 1, 2018 exclusively for the No Midnight Podcast Channel. All rights reserved.

---

This week's Unpacked is brought to you by Dante's Flying Nanny Co. Featuring a recreation of the MAN-EATING WREATH from Haunted Mansion Holiday! For a fine selection of hand-made, parks-culture inspired items that are practically perfect in every way, visit Flying Nanny Co.and use the promo code 'NOMIDNIGHT' to save 10%!

---

For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com.

Voicemail: (213) 935-0513

The story of how Wayne Szalinski took over Epcot, and subsequently two other continents, HAS to begin with the story of how Rick Moranis first took over the silver screen...which by most accounts was sort of an accident. Joining us to tell that story, Jeff DePaoli from "Dizney Coast-to-Coast," with an audio-assist by Jesse Thorn from the NPR Podcast "Bullseye."

This episode was written by Adam Vargyas, recorded and produced by Kory on Monday, September 24, 2018 exclusively for No Midnight Media. Interview clips from "Bullseye with Jesse Thorn" used with permission. All rights reserved.

32 years ago today, Disneyland kicked off a 60 hour party for their newest attraction, Captain EO! Starring Michael Jackson, it would open the door for Disney & Lucasfilm to change the way theme parks are designed forever!

BONUS: "Captain EO" Watch-a-long with Kory & Adam

To listen to The Disney Decade, click here.

For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com

On September 11, 2001, seventeen years ago now, our generation experienced their "Where Were You When…" moment; the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Only the second time in it's history that Walt Disney World closed it's gates. Who made that call? Not only do we know, we'll talk to the man himself! Lee and Dan Cockerell join us on Unpacked!

BONUS: The full audio from Dan, Lee and Daniel's recording sessions.

For all of the things...support, bios, past episodes, and merch...head to UnpackedPodcast.com.

Links from this Episode:

9/11 The First Reports

Walt Disney World Closed

This episode was recorded on September 10, 2018.

In 1995, Disneylandopened their most anticipated attraction ever (up to the point) Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye! Our Instagramreporter Dante, and Story Geeks podcast's Jay Sherer were there opening week, and help us unpack the Indy Adventure!

BONUS #1: Kory & Adam as 'tv announcer' and 'Sallah' in the Indy Aventure queue video!

BONUS #2: Jay's full story!

For all of the things...support, bios, past episodes, and merch...head to UnpackedPodcast.com.

Links from this Episode:

20 years of the Indiana Jones Adventure w/ Tony Baxter

The Making of the Indiana Jones Adventure (TV Special)

9/11 The First Reports

Countdown to Extinction

The Jungle Cruisehas been delighting fans at Disneylandfor 63 years and spawned replicas all over the world, and is possibly one of the most sacred attractions at the park, one close to Walt's heart. Not surprisingly for a jungle adventure with that kind of history...we're gonna have some fun UnPacking this one.

BONUS: Skipper Adam on the Jungle Cruise (radio play)

GUEST: This show contains an excerpt of episode 20 of the No Midnight Podcast featuring Jim Denney the author of Walt's Disneyland: It's Still There If You Know Where To Look.

For all of the other things (support, merch, bios, past episodes) head to UnpackedPodcast.com.

Universal Orlando's Jaws is a theme park legend with a story worth telling. Wait until you hear what we unpack!

"The grand finale was a pyro-tastic scene featuring the skipper shooting a grenade into Jaws' mouth, and the shark exploding underwater."

BONUS: Outtake & Advance Link (hear the show before it's released)

To support the show, check out our merch, read our bios or listen tp past episodes, head to UnpackedPodcast.com.

To see that epic 70s trailer for Jaws, click here!

In the last decade, filmmakers have continually upped the ante of world creation, and theme park designers have been scrambling to keep up. The results of this creative competition has both movie lovers and theme parks lovers looking forward to a bright and exciting future.

One of those worlds is Pandora: The World of AVATAR. Join us as we dive into the cinematic world of Avatar, and explore how Walt Disney Imagineering brought it to life, on this episode of...UnPacked!

BONUS: Does the movie AVATAR suck? with Jay from The Story Geeks Podcast!

For everything else, head to NoMidnightPodcast.com.

That epic Space Shuttle audio? That's here.

On episode one of Kory & Adam's new series UnPacked, we introduce you to the concept behind the new show, and take a look at the history of Disney's Animal Kingdom w/ Josh from Network 1901!

Connect with us, listen to past episodes, support the show with a financial contribution, and pick up merch at NoMidnightPodcast.com.

Next week we unpack Pandora: The World of AVATAR!

On This Episode:

Disney Dose' interview with Joe Rohde

The Disney Decade (start at episode one)