Behind the Attraction (2021)
Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.
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Episode 1 - Pirates of the Caribbean
Release Date: 2023-11-01It’s a pirate’s life for everybody aboard Pirates of the Caribbean! Walt Disney loved adventure stories, especially ones that featured swashbuckling pirates. That inspiration led to one of the most beloved attractions in Disney history. Initially conceived as a wax museum, technological advances convinced Walt that a more sophisticated attraction could be created using state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics figures.
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Episode 2 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Release Date: 2023-11-01Step aboard the wildest ride in the wilderness! Based on a concept by Disney Legend Marc Davis, Imagineer Tony Baxter reimagined this mountainous thrill ride that is sure to float your goat! Inspired by the American West, this attraction has spread around the world.
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Episode 3 - Indiana Jones Adventure
Release Date: 2023-11-01Crack the whip and join Indiana Jones on the adventure of a lifetime – just beware of the snakes! Following the success of Star Tours, Michael Eisner and Frank Wells thought it was time to have George Lucas bring another cinematic hero to the Disney parks.
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Episode 4 - The Food
Release Date: 2023-11-01Churros, DOLE Whip, turkey legs, and more… Discover the stories behind these tasty treats! Walt knew food was crucial to the park going experience. From walk-around snacks to themed dining experiences like the piratical Blue Bayou Restaurant, there’s something for everyone.
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Episode 5 - EPCOT
Release Date: 2023-11-01Where can you both glimpse the future and travel the world without leaving Florida? At the Experimental Prototype Community. When it opened in 1982 at Walt Disney World Resort, EPCOT was the biggest Disney park yet. At its heart stands the astounding architectural achievement that is Spaceship Earth. Arrayed around the lagoon, World Showcase features pavilions that celebrate nations from around the world.
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Episode 6 - Nighttime Spectaculars
Release Date: 2023-11-01The magic continues after dark with Disney Parks’ nighttime spectaculars. What began as a fireworks show in the skies above Disneyland Park has evolved, over the years, into a wide array of shows at Disney parks around the globe.