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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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13. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 12 - The Knight,...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2022/07/17

In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we focus on the often-overlooked trio of happy haunts at the very end of the Haunted Mansion's graveyard: The knight, the prisoner, & the executioner. After losing our heads over the vast history of the decapitated knight, we explore the evolution of the prisoner and executioner concept art before ending our time in the graveyard with a ghost dematerializing before our very eyes, and what it means for the story arc of the Haunted Mansion as a

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01:19:52

12. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 11 - The Mummy &...

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2022/07/09

In this episode of Distory with Kate and Kirk, we make our way (albeit slowly) through the graveyard of the Haunted Mansion, this time focusing on the fascinating history of the mummy and the deaf man trying to hear him. After a detour discussing the obelisks of Disney, we wave hi to the Mickey-bar whispy ghost before singing some crazy opera and sharing some excitement about our upcoming Keys to the Kingdom tour! Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more

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11. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 10 - Singing...

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2022/07/02

In this episode of Distory, we continue to creep through the graveyard of the Haunted Mansion beginning with the history of the singing busts before having a drink with the couple at the picnic table, toasting the arm coming out of the crypt, learning the origins of the phantom coachman, and making time for tea with a trio of grim grinning ghosts. We also uncover some ways that Disney "borrowed" art and music from other sources, and laugh hysterically at too many things to count. Join us LIVE on

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10. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 9 - The Phantom Five

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2022/06/25

In this episode of Distory, we finally arrive in the graveyard just in time to celebrate the swinging wake with the Phantom Five! And they might not necessarily be who you think they are because of an all-too-common mistake. As we roll on in our doom buggies, we explore the origins of the ghost drummer, hear about the background of the tune Grim Grinning Ghosts, hang out with royalty on the see-saw, and even have a drop-in special guest (musicologist Dr. Eliot Grasso) to help us identify the

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01:20:48

9. Haunted Mansion Distory Part 8 - Falling from the...

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2022/06/18

On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we make our descent from the attic of the Haunted Mansion, taking in every detail and historic feature along the way. We wrestle with that question that has plagued Disney fans for ages... do we fall, jump, or did someone push us out the window? And do we survive the journey? We also discuss the influences of other Disney park attractions and movies and the impact they made on this particular part of the Haunted mansion, explore the Imagineer's use of

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8. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 7 - The Attic

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2022/06/12

Have you ever wondered why the Haunted Mansion's attic feels so much creepier than the rest of the mansion? In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we attempt to keep our heads as we explore the Beating Heart Bride's grim history, the Hatbox Ghost's disappearance and reappearance, cobwebs in the mansion, and why the layout of the attic was a significant part of the story (that no longer makes sense). Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more

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7. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 6 - The Grand Hall

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2022/06/04

In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, ghosts are beginning to materialize as we enter the Grand Hall (aka The Ballroom) of the Haunted Mansion and give a detailed account of the secrets, stories, effects, and details you might have missed while flying by in your Doom Buggy. Kirk shows us a way to replicate the Pepper's Ghost effect in our very own homes, and we go a little rogue speculating on some (possible) Haunted Mansion connections and themes. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at

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01:09:35

6. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 5 - Music Room,...

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2022/05/28

In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we dodge hot and cold running chills in the endless hallway of the Haunted Mansion before exploring the details of the Music Room and finally venturing into the mystical and magical realm of the Seance Room. We summon all our historical knowledge of Madame Leota, ectoplasm, seance circles, and MAPO devices, while also considering how the overarching imagination/reality theme is carried into this famous circular room. We *may* also have some fun with a

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5. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 4 - Concept Art &...

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2022/05/21

In this episode, Kate (in Disneyland) walks us through a display of actual Haunted Mansion concept art on display while Kirk guides us through the Sinister 11. We also discuss the portrait gallery, the museum of the weird, and walk through the queue of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion together. If you'd like to watch Kirk & Kate do a side-by-side comparison of Disneyland & Disney World's Haunted Mansions from inside the parks, check out the Haunted Mansion Rad Tea Party episode HERE Join us

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4. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 3 - The Foyer &...

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2022/05/14

Is this Haunted Mansion series stretching (on forever), or is it just your imagination? In this episode, we finally step foot into the Haunted Mansion's foyer where we meet the secrets of the Aging Man and some wall-to-wall creeps before wandering into the history, story, and detail-rich Stretching Room. Trigger warning: Suicide/Hanging as part of the Haunted Mansion storyline Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk:

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3. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 2 - The Music,...

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2022/05/07

In this episode of Distory, special guest & Musicologist Dr. Eliot Grasso joins us for an in-depth discussion of the music of the Haunted Mansion. We also explore the complicated concept background of the attraction with all of its twists and turns that inspired the version we know and love. Before we leave this episode, we pause to appreciate the intricacies of the queue as we prepare to enter the Mansion. Many thanks to Dr. Eliot Grasso for sharing his knowledge with us! You can find Eliot

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2. Haunted Mansion Distory - Part 1 - Outside the...

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2022/04/30

In this Episode of Distory with your Ghost Hosts Kate and Kirk, we explore an in-depth history of the outside structure of both the Walt Disney World (Florida) and original Disneyland (California) versions of Disney's Haunted Mansion. You'll hear about the ways the design of the mansion changed, what inspired historical buildings inspired the architecture, and the significance of where each mansion is placed. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more

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1. Pirates of the Caribbean History - Concept to Ride...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2022/04/23

In this our inaugural first-ever episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we dive deep into the history of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, sharing treasures that we've found in our research as Disney historians & creators. From early design concepts to a virtual ride-through, we compare and contrast the brilliance of the design of both the Disneyland and Disney World versions while sharing obscure facts and history along the way. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm

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