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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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01:08:00

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

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2024/12/14

There’s more to the new Haunted Mansion extended queue than meets the eye. In this episode of Distory, we return to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion to find some hidden secrets and stories woven throughout the new extended queue area. We wind through this area one small step at a time to analyze each detail, including meaningful foxes, menacing cats, watchful ravens, spooky owls, repurposed props, and throwbacks to lost Haunted Mansion history that has been forgotten over time. Along the way, Kate

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01:29:24

124. Finding Lost History on Disney's Skyways

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2024/12/07

What do oscilloscopes, Swiss cheese, and Barack Obama have to do with Disney’s defunct Skyway ride?On this episode of Distory, we fly up above the Disney parks like a tea-tray in the sky as we board a bucket for the Skyway in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This gondola ride not only provided a picture-perfect view of the parks, it carried history with it from some unique places in Europe where Walt spent time (possibly escaping his brother). As we walk through the concepts, creation, and

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01:16:02

123. 6 Obscure Disney History Stories We Are Thankful...

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2024/11/23

When it comes to obscure Disney history, there is so much to be thankful for. From tiny pants to exploding sewer pipes, this episode truly has it all.In this episode of Distory, we each bring three unique stories from Disney history that people rarely talk about but we are thankful for. Kate kicks it off with what Lillian Disney thought of Walt’s food habits. Kirk then discusses a bizarre wardrobe choice from a Disney executive, before giving us the inside scoop on exactly why Disney World churros

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01:20:03

122. Finding Waltopia: The Evolution of Epcot Center...

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2024/11/16

How did Epcot evolve from an experimental prototype community to a theme park with an identity crisis?In this episode of Distory, we wrap up our exploration of the evolution of EPCOT by discovering what happened to Walt’s concept of a futuristic community after he passed away. To get some context of how the team was trying to make it happen despite the loss, we review some rare WED 1973 inter-office memos that reveal the thoughts and design direction of what EPCOT could be. We also walk through

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01:08:00

121. Exploring Walt Disney's Original E.P.C.O.T....

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2024/11/02

Why did Walt Disney have Herb Ryman's E.P.C.O.T.'s concept art altered from the original version?In this episode of Distory, we go back in time to explore the E.P.C.O.T. that never was, Walt Disney's original vision for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. After exploring the influence of Victor Gruen on Walt's plans, we move through the city step-by-step, finding nooks and crannies of previously unexplored history along the way courtesy of a Distory listener's exclusive interview

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00:49:40

120. Why Walt Wanted to Build a Utopian Community...

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2024/10/26

How did Walt’s past impact his decision to create an experimental community of tomorrow?In this episode of Distory, we begin a new series exploring the origins of EPCOT, beginning with Walt Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. But before we dive into the details of this utopian city, we have to give some context behind WHY Walt would want to create a city when he had spent most of his life focused on animation, movies, and theme parks. From explaining Disney’s impact on urban

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01:00:34

119. Snow White History - Part 11 - Details You...

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2024/10/19

What three unexpected characters show up inside of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train?In this episode of Distory, we hop aboard Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World to ride through Disney’s newest Snow White attraction. On our way, we spot some recycled pieces from an old ride we’ve seen before, hear about how Dopey got his ear wiggle, get mad about sticking tommies, and discover all the ways the Imagineers integrated pieces of the classic 1937 animated film into this attraction

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00:53:25

118. Distorian's Lounge: 10 (More) Disneyland Tree...

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2024/10/12

What hidden stories can be found in the trees in Disneyland? In the Distorian's Lounge with Kate this week, we return to Disneyland to tell 10 more tree-mendous tales of unique trees in Disneyland that all have stories to tell. From condolence trees to ones that trick your perception of the park, these stories include some obscure details that even the biggest Disney history fans may not have heard before. As we make our way around Disneyland on this tree tour, we learn about how Lillian was

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00:55:35

117. Snow White History - Part 10 - Finding Obscure...

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2024/10/05

What untold stories from Snow White’s history are hidden in the queue of Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train?In this episode of Distory, we walk the queue of Walt Disney World’s Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train to discover not only some fun interactive features that the Imagineers added for guests to discover, but also some hidden secrets you may not even realize are nods to the classic 1937 animation. Kirk takes us on a rabbit trail about thatched roofs, Kate shares an epic task Ken Anderson created for Walt while

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00:50:18

116. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train That Almost Wasn't:...

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2024/09/21

WDW’s new fantasyland was not planned to look like the one we have today. In this episode of Distory, we visit the dilapidated Fantasyland of the Magic Kingdom of the late 90s and early 2000s to watch how Imagineering’s major overhaul of this land evolved over time. Along the way, we find some lost concepts of major areas that were scrapped, including a Cinderella attraction that is not *quite* like the one Kate wishes Disney would create. As we finally arrive at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

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01:08:18

115: Snow White History - Part 8 - Disney's Unhinged...

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2024/09/14

Is this the most unhinged attraction that Disney has ever created? In this episode of Distory, we head back to the 1971 version of Snow White’s Adventures in Walt Disney World. We start by finding ourselves in a dark dwarf’s cottage (with a bizarre guest) before encountering many MANY jump scares by the terrifying witch, whose hands have a secret. We race through the mine before discovering a crazy scene that is not in the original film and make a connection between its ending and the 1958 Alice in

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01:03:25

114. Snow White History - Part 7 - The Most...

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2024/09/07

What made the WDW 1971 version of Snow White’s Adventures the most scary version of them all? In this episode of Distory, we head to Walt Disney World’s Fantasyland to be terrified by the 1971 attraction Snow White’s Adventures. We start by discussing the Towering Talent of Claude Coats and his influence in these classic attractions, and do a quick tour of some lost Fantasyland ride concepts before heading into Snow White’s Adventures. On our way, we encounter a poorly-dressed queen, some throne

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00:50:39

113. Snow White History Part 6 - Details You Missed...

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2024/08/30

How did Imagineering fix a major flaw in Snow White's Scary Adventures?In this episode of Distory, we head back to Snow White's Enchanted Wish to discover some details that no one notices in the attraction. As we ride through the second half of this iconic ride, we compare and contrast the previous iteration of Snow White's Scary Adventures with the changes that were made to make the storytelling honor the 1937 feature film. Along the way, Kate talks about the history of door knockers

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01:06:37

112. Snow White History - Part 5 - What Changed in...

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2024/08/23

What tiny detailed changes did Imagineering make to this iconic ride that most people miss? In this episode of Distory, we do a side-by-side comparison of Snow White’s Scary Adventure and the first half of Snow White’s Enchanted Wish, going over all of the many changes between the two versions of this attraction. Along the way, we hear from Imagineering about how they respected the history of this ride and the classic animation as they enhanced the story to make it appealing to modern audiences

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01:09:41

111. Snow White History - Part 4 - The Terrifying...

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2024/08/17

Why does the Evil Queen have such a large collar? And how did guest behavior change the way this ride was structured?In this episode, we dig dig dig into the history of Disneyland's Snow White's Scary Adventures, including the meaning behind some significant scenes. Throughout our ride through this terrifyingly delightful attraction, we encounter some obscure animation history, discover the origins of evil old women, and go deeper into why there are so many dungeon scenes. Kirk talks about

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00:53:52

110. Snow White History - Part 3 - Making...

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2024/08/03

What was the real reason Disneyland’s Fantasyland rides were expanded in 1983?In this episode of Distory, we time travel to Disneyland in the early 1980s to look at some original WED Imagineering documents that tell the story of New Fantasyland’s construction, including Snow White’s Scary Adventures. From demolition to the inspiration for the new design, we discuss the changes from Walt’s Fantasyland to the updated version before heading inside the attraction to find a (purposefully) frightening

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01:11:41

109. Snow White Part 2 - Disneyland's 1955 Snow White...

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2024/07/27

Why do Disney’s Snow White rides have so many dungeon scenes?In this episode of Distory, we continue our Snow White series by braving the original Disneyland Snow White ride called Snow White and Her Adventures (or Snow White’s Adventures, it didn’t seem to matter much back then, so pick your favorite). After seeing some concept art that doesn’t stray too far from the feature film, we hear from Arrow Development about the unique development of this opening day ride, find some mural seams, and geek

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01:23:34

108. Snow White Part 1 - Snow White Stories You've...

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2024/07/20

Who was Snow White's mother? And what other critical information is missing from the feature film?In this episode of Distory, we start a new series on the history of the Snow White attractions of the Disney parks. But before we can discuss the rides, we have to pay homage to the first-ever full-length feature animation that made it all possible: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In this episode, we take a journey back in time to learn why Snow White was first, what story elements you might have

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01:40:22

107. Distory Debate: What is the best version of...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2024/07/13

Is there a superior version of Pirates of the Caribbean in the US Disney parks?In this episode of Distory, things get a little heated as we debate which version of Pirates of the Caribbean is best: Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Using historical stories, statistical facts, and present-day perspectives, we both try to prove that one ride clearly comes out ahead. Along the way, we have some fun telling a few new tales about this beloved attraction, from Yale Gracey’s unique practical effects to how

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01:42:42

106. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 20 - Secrets...

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

2024/07/06

What joke is present in Disneyland Paris's Big Thunder that most guests don't notice?We’ve come to the end of our epic 20-episode series featuring Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, but we have time for one final ride on a runaway train as we hop aboard the best version of this attraction in Disneyland Paris. As promised, Kirk packs us some miner's lunches before we talk about a mistake Tony Baxter fixed, some lost Audio Animatronic miners, a piece of mining equipment that surprises us by

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