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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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01:14:38

145. Safety Behind the Screams: The Hidden...

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2025/05/10

What does a cocktail shaker and a 5-gallon canister of kerosene have to do with the Tower of Terror?Drop in with us to the Hollywood Tower Hotel as we explore the story, mechanical design, and construction of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror! This episode of our Distory with Kate and Kirk podcast explains how the complicated ride system operates, with some unique details and information from the Imagineers who worked on the project in the 1990s. We start with a detailed telling of the attraction’s

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01:20:01

144. Design Secrets of the Tower of Terror:...

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2025/05/03

Everything you know about Sunset Boulevard is a lie. Well, maybe not ALL of it... But you probably don't know why it exists in the first place. On this episode of Distory, we are checking into the iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to explore the evolution of the attraction's concept. After discovering how the Tower was named, we visit some rare Imagineering brainstorming notes, meet some boiler ghosts, and uncover how the design of the Tower impacted the entirety of the Sunset Boulevard

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01:04:49

143. The Crazy Monster Show that Tower of Terror...

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2025/04/26

The Tower of Terror was one of two major e-ticket attractions Disney considered for the Sunset Boulevard expansion. So what happened to the other one?In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we check in to a new series exploring the details and history of the Tower of Terror, beginning with its context and backstory. We start with the history of freefall rides and how they evolved over time to set the stage for the Tower later on. Kate then takes us on a weird journey through the Twilight

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01:12:20

142. The Sleepy Hollow Ride Disney Never Built

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2025/04/19

Disney almost had a Legend of Sleepy Hollow ride, in not one, but TWO different parks. In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we unearth some rare concepts for an Ichabod Crane-themed attraction by Imagineering—ideas that, much to our chagrin, never saw the light of day. We begin with a brief tour through the history of the Sleepy Hollow portion of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, highlighting some incredible concept art by Mary Blair. From there, we head over to Walt Disney World

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01:16:14

141. Losing Mr. Toad: The Demise of WDW's Mr. Toad &...

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2025/04/12

What would it have looked like if Mr. Toad made a comeback in the Magic Kingdom?In this episode of Distory, we head back to Mr. Toad's in Walt Disney World for one last ride before they demolished this beloved attraction. After finishing our detailed journey through Track B (learning about Disney's oldest criminal along the way), we have a virtual Toad-In as we protest the closure of this iconic ride. After we've accepted Toad's fate, we highlight a few places you can still visit J

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01:17:46

140. The Panache of Mr. Toad: Neglected Art &...

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2025/04/05

What are several glaring anachronisms in Walt Disney World’s Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride?On this episode of Distory, we motor on through the first half of Track B in the extinct Walt Disney World version of Mr. Toad, looking for the details and history that have been lost over time. After discussing some silly portraits (and a disappointing motto) in Toad Hall, we crash into the library and find some anachronistic quills, a few connections to Disneyland, and a surprising origin of a word connected to a

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01:27:03

Scandalizing Mr. Toad: The Shocking Designs Choices...

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2025/03/29

What artwork appeared in WDW’s Mr. Toad that would NEVER be in a Disney ride today?In this episode of Distory, we head back to Walt Disney World’s extinct Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride attraction to finish motoring through Track A. After going the wrong way down a one way street, we spend some time meeting the inhabitants of Town Square (and discovering some borrowed lamps along the way). Kirk teaches us how to mount a penny-farthing and Kate shares some heartwarming stories of Alice and Marc Davis before we

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01:11:02

138. Finding Fortune with Mr. Toad: WDW Mr. Toad...

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2025/03/22

Why did Rolly Crump add a Gypsy Camp to Mr. Toad's Wild Ride?In this episode of Distory, we continue motoring through track A of Walt Disney World’s extinct Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride attraction. As we crash through the kitchen window, we head out into the woods to explore some Rolly Crump posters foreshadowing the camp around the corner. After Kirk does some palm reading and tells Kate’s fortune, we do a deep dive into Romani culture and history in order to understand what this unique scene is all

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01:13:17

137. Living with Mr. Toad - WDW's Mr. Toad - Track A:...

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2025/03/15

Did Disney World's Mr. Toad steal design elements from another popular Disney attraction?On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we head back to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to motor our way through Track A of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. But we don't get very far on this madcap adventure, since there are so many details to see in Toad's abode. We start by exploring some of the 3D sculptures and the meaning behind the portraiture in the grand hall before crashing our way

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00:54:09

136. Moving Mr. Toad: Imagineering WDW's 1971 Mr....

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2025/03/08

Mr. Toad moved to Florida for the opening of Walt Disney World... but he was never meant to be there. In this episode of Distory, we hop on over to the Magic Kingdom and explore the history behind why Mr. Toad became part of (yet another) Fantasyland. Along the way, we discuss Rolly Crump (the lead Imagineer of this version) and hear his take on the design of the Magic Kingdom and life in general so that we can more fully understand his work within this iconic attraction. After a thorough look

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01:40:32

135. Condemning Mr. Toad: Why Imagineering Sent Mr....

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2025/03/01

Why does Mr. Toad end up in a very hot place at the end of his ride when he doesn't go there in the book or the movie?In this episode of Distory, we wrap up the Disneyland part of our Mr. Toad's Wild Ride series exploring the history & Imagineering that created this classic Disney attraction. Along the way, we explore secrets in dark prison corners, find a connection to a few famous dark rides, meet a shirtless Disney director who defined an iconic character, and figure out why people

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01:08:33

134. Sentencing Mr. Toad: Symbolism & Foreshadowing...

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2025/02/22

What subtle signs of judgment are often overlooked in Mr. Toad's London Square scene?In this episode of Distory, we hop back in our motorcar to Mr. Toad's Wild Ride in Disneyland for a deep dive into the history and symbolism found in the London Square and Law Court scenes. Along the way, we hear some often-missed audio, discuss the origins of Lady Justice, and notice some signs that are telling a greater story than most guests realize. As we take a spin around the symbolic fountain, we spy

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01:33:40

132. Drinking With Mr. Toad: History & Secrets Inside...

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2025/02/15

These three things do NOT belong inside Winky's Pub (but we kinda get why they're there.)On this episode of Distory, we pause on our journey to nowhere in particular in Mr. Toad's Wild Ride to have a pint in the pub with Mr. Winky (or is it Winkie...or Winkey?). Before we drive right in and pull up to the bar, we discover Winky's full name (and what it means in context of English history). Kate discovers a disgusting and frightening reference just outside the pub, and Kirk gets

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01:16:05

132. Debunking Mr. Toad: Myths, Stories & Secrets of...

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2025/02/08

There are a few things everyone seems to believe about the layout of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride--but none of them are true. On this episode of Distory, we're merrily on our way to nowhere in particular to understand the English countryside in Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in a greater historical context. After we encounter a few bobbies (and discuss their manners and wardrobe), we dig deep into the context of Wind in the Willows and how it inspired the art we see for Ratty's House. As we fly around

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01:26:16

131. Visiting Mr. Toad: Secrets & Stories Inside Toad...

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2025/02/01

Even if you’ve been on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride a thousand times, we guarantee you’ve missed at least one of these details.In this episode of Distory, we slow down our motorcar to a snail’s pace to analyze all of the elements inside Toad Hall in Disneyland’s Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. After looking over the toadally fun bookshelf puns, we speed away into the attraction, pausing to look at the decorations, portraits, clocks, decor, art, and architecture that are telling more of a story than you might

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01:11:57

130. Changing Mr. Toad: Imagineering the "New" 1983...

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2025/01/25

What do priest holes, artichokes, and old grape vines have to do with the current version of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride?On this episode of Distory, we drive along down the road to the 1983 remodel of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in Disneyland. Along the way, we take a detour to Storybookland Canal Boats, learn about the design influences of Toad Hall, and discover some details that many people miss in the newly designed facade. Kate takes us down some bizarre rabbit trails to talk about Tudor architecture,

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01:10:30

129. Remembering Mr. Toad: Riding the Original 1955...

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2025/01/18

With teetering tea trays, lazy signalmen, and dangerous rogue props, the first version of Disney's Mr. Toad was a wild ride, indeed. In this episode of Distory, we continue merrily on our way to somewhere in particular, and that would be 1955 to take a ride on Disney’s original version of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. As we hop in a hot rod and speed our way through Toad Hall, we discover through some rare photos of this attraction that some scenes are similar to what we have today… and some are

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00:54:46

128. Making Mr. Toad: Imagineering the Iconic 1955...

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2025/01/11

Mr. Toad’s ending wasn’t always as shocking as the one we know today.In this episode of Distory, we continue merrily on our way through this series featuring Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. We start off by highlighting Mr. Toad’s first pre-opening appearance in a 1954 Disneyland prospectus, before exploring a rare early Bruce Bushman “Motor Mania” concept that heavily influenced the original Mr. Toad. Kirk sings some Toad-themed AC/DC to describe the track mechanism, we both marvel at the scrappiness of

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01:14:00

127. Our Hero, Mr. Toad: The Mania of Disney’s Last...

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2025/01/04

What do gremlins, sweet potatoes, rivets, and Sherlock Holmes have to do with Mr. Toad?In this episode, we find ourselves merrily on our way to a new series featuring Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride as we dive into our fourth season of Distory! In order to fully understand the only “Mister” in Disneyland, we begin with exploring the making of the package film that started it all: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Along the way, we discover what Disney studios was doing during the Second World War, hear

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01:22:16

126. Hidden Secrets & Stories in the New Haunted...

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2024/12/21

Why are there so many random lawn ornaments in the new Haunted Mansion queue?On this episode of Distory, we use our knowledge of the history of the Haunted Mansion to try to make sense of the new expanded queue in Disneyland. We start with some discussion about why Disneyland’s queue is so drastically different than Disney World’s interactive one before inching our way past each gargoyle, owl, face, and statue in this unusual queue. Along the way we find the origin of the word panic, find some

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