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Distory with Kate & Kirk

Kate (Disney Cicerone) & Kirk (Walrus Carp)

Exploring the history of the Disney Parks (with a dash of the ridiculous!), Distory with Kate and Kirk is an adventure into the fascinatingly obscure details that have made the Disney parks what they are today.

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01:08:35

171. BONUS EPISODE - The Christmas Disney Doesn’t...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/12/13

Christmastime in the Disney parks is a wonder to behold, but its history is something even more magical than snow falling on Main Street. But there are a few less-than-magical things in Disney’s holiday past as well.In this episode, we bring you 6 unique stories from the history of Disney at the most wonderful time of the year, beginning with a behind-the-scenes look at a Muppet Christmas Carol, a trip back in time to 1955 Disneyland at Christmastime, and even Walt Disney’s unusual gift-giving

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01:23:01

170. The Lost Secrets in DCA's Tower of Terror Lobby:...

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2025/12/06

A doll, brochure, and magazine in the DCA Tower of Terror Lobby were all telling a story, but no one has ever fully understood their significance... until now. Drop in with us as we check into California Adventure's lost Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within its elegant (yet terrifying) design.In this episode, we check into the lobby of the DCA and DLP versions of the Tower of Terror and take in all the details of these two highly detailed set designs

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01:10:38

169. The REAL Reason the Tower of Terror Felt So...

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2025/11/22

What is the REAL reason the DCA version of the Hollywood Tower Hotel used to feel so creepy when you stepped inside?Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into California Adventure's lost Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within its design. In this episode, we check into the DCA and DLP versions of the Tower of Terror, wandering the gardens in the exterior queue before stepping into the lobby to see what we can find

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01:09:30

168. Designing a Cheaper Tower of Terror: Changing...

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2025/11/15

Why did Disney’s Tower of Terror change its design when it moved locations? And who was Buddy the Bellhop?Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into California Adventure's lost Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within its design.In this episode, we travel to Disneyland Resort to visit the California Adventure version of the Tower of Terror for the first time, covering the concept, design, changes in mechanics, and

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01:25:09

167. Behind the Locked Door: What Actually...

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2025/11/08

Picture if you will a most unusual attraction exit, as the Tower of Terror’s final scenes hold controversy, history, and a mystery we still have yet to solve. Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Tower Hotel one last time to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within its design.In this episode, we make our way out of the Tower, but not before we find some incredible hidden gems along the way. We start at the

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01:39:05

166. 6 Untold Stories from the Haunted Mansion (Bonus...

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2025/10/31

What roles were women not allowed to do in the Haunted Mansion in 1975? And why was Imagineer Dorothea Redmond once forced to work alone in a walled-off office?Welcome, Foolish Mortals, to this special Halloween episode of Distory where we head back to the Haunted Mansion to explore some details, secrets, and history we didn't previously unearth in our 16-episode series on this iconic Disney attraction. With six unique stories in all, this extended episode includes rare concept art, stories

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01:22:33

165. Secrets Hidden in the Tower of Terror Exit:...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/10/25

What hidden ties to both Disneyland and Epcot are found in the exit of the Tower of Terror?Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within its design. In this episode, we unload from our ride vehicle and step into the photo preview area, examining and explaining many of the details found in the room behind the photo preview area, using Imagineering’s storyboards as our guide. As we

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01:18:27

164. Creepy Things to Find in the Dark on the Tower...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/10/18

There are more details in the dark in the Tower of Terror’s drop than you've likely ever noticed before... but once you see them, the ride will never be the same. Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we buckle up for the big drop, falling into the fifth dimension by exploring some Imagineering storyboards, concept art, and some bizarre

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01:12:27

163. Imagineering the Tower of Terror's Fifth...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/10/11

There was another Hollywood Hotel designed before the Tower of Terror that inspired most of the corridor and fifth dimension scenes, but hardly anyone has ever seen its concept art... until now. Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we buckle up for the beginning of this ride, exploring the Corridor scene before heading into the Fifth

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00:58:59

162. Imagineering the Tower of Terror Boiler Room -...

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2025/09/27

The Imagineers tucked hidden messages of danger in the Tower of Terror Boiler Room that most guests miss… but we are finding them, one prop at a time. Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we head back into the Boiler Room of the Tower of Terror to uncover the story being told by Imagineering in the final queue scene before you load onto the

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01:13:23

161. Imagineering the Tower of Terror Boiler Room :...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/09/20

The Boiler Room of Disney’s Tower of Terror is holding more danger than it appears on the surface… but only if you know where to look.Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we head into the Boiler Room of the Tower of Terror to uncover the story being told by Imagineering in this creepy, anticipatory space. We explore all the dials, furnaces,

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01:06:07

160. Secrets in the Shadows of the Library - Foxtrot...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/09/13

The props tucked inside the shadowed corners of the Tower of Terror library have an ominous meaning most people miss. Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we focus on identifying the artifacts found in the second half of the Foxtrot library pre-show room, exploring the details and artifacts along the way. As we make our way around the room, we

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01:26:06

159. Scavenger Hunting in the Tower of Terror...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/09/06

What unique themes are hidden in the dark corners of the libraries of the Tower of Terror?Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we focus on identifying the artifacts found in the first half of the Foxtrot library preshow room, exploring the details and artifacts you may have missed. Along the way, we find some art with hidden meanings, a few

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01:04:32

158. The Untold Stories of the Tower of Terror...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/08/23

Are the antiques in the Tower of Terror just a bunch of old junk, or are they actually telling a story you haven’t noticed before?Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we focus on identifying the artifacts found in the second half of the Echo library preshow room, exploring the details and artifacts you may have missed. Along the way, we

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01:12:05

157. What You Missed in the Tower of Terror Echo...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/08/16

How many references to the Twilight Zone can you find in the library of the Hollywood Tower Hotel?Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we focus on identifying the artifacts found in one half of the Echo library preshow room, discovering what this space is telling you that you might have missed in the dark. Along the way, we encounter a

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01:37:55

156. A Scarier Tower of Terror: How Imagineers...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/08/09

There are details of the Hollywood Tower Hotel story that even the most seasoned Tower fans miss, but the key to understanding them is all hidden within the attraction’s preshow video.Drop in with us for this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we head back to the Tower of Terror in Hollywood Studios, this time focusing on the library preshow for this iconic attraction. Along the way, we take some fascinating detours, including the history of Mickey Mouse doll manufacturing, an infamous

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00:56:57

155. Imagineering the Library's Threshold Inside the...

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2025/08/02

What questionable (and triggering) statues were once proposed for the lobby of a version of the Tower of Terror?Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel to decipher the history, secrets, and stories hidden within the design. In this episode, we focus on the library hold area where guests wait to enter the preshow. After exploring some early art from the never-created Hollywood Haunted Hotel concept and finding how pieces of it made

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01:24:37

154. A Warning at Check-In: The Tower of Terror Lobby...

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2025/07/26

What seemingly innocuous prop in the Hollywood Tower Hotel lobby is actually foreshadowing our future in the Tower of Terror?On this episode of Distory with Kate and Kirk, we take a seat on some dusty couches to discuss symbolism, history, and meaning in the Tower’s lobby. After discovering some bizarre faces and the hidden meaning of the Hollywood Tower Hotel logo, Kirk teaches us how to make some alligator suitcases, Kate unearths a Hollywood scandal, and we both step up to the front desk to check

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01:04:39

153. Finding Walt’s Legacy in the Tower of Terror...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/07/19

How are some of the lobby props in the Hollywood Tower Hotel connected to an iconic Walt Disney show from the 1950s?In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we check into the lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel to uncover what secrets have been decaying before us right in plain sight in the center of the room. After finding some stickers on the ceiling and discovering the origin of the chandeliers and sconces, we explain the presence of the creepy bronze owl (and the flowers below him), and

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01:28:47

152. Secrets of the Bellhops: The Art of Disney's...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2025/07/12

It’s no secret that Cast Members are the heart and soul of Disney’s attractions, and the Hollywood Tower Hotel Bellhops are no exception. But how does their etiquette, performance, elaborate costumes, and community make the bellhops truly special?Drop in with us on this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk as we check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel and are greeted by a living artifact of the Tower of Terror... a former bellhop. This episode features history and stories from a special guest,

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