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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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01:06:37

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

Distory with Kate & Kirk ·

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...

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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...

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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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00:52:35

105. Big Thunder Mountain - Part 19 - Secrets of the...

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2024/06/29

How is the Tower of Terror connected to Disneyland Paris's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we continue our exploration of the "crown jewel" of all the Big Thunder Mountain Railroads, the one in Disneyland Paris. After a brief discussion of concept and construction, we check out all of Pat Burke’s amazing antiques in the queue, including a few with some surprising stories. From a coveted piece of rare machinery to a tribute to one of

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00:47:56

104. Distorian's Lounge: 10 Disneyland Tree Stories...

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2024/06/15

What hidden stories can be found in the trees in Disneyland? In the Distorian's Lounge with Kate this week, we tell some tree-mendous tales of unique trees in Disneyland that all have stories to tell. From secret tributes to almost-stolen trees, trees acquired on a budget, and others that hold special meaning for all of us, this episode is full of unique, obscure Disneyland landscaping that will change the way you see the park. We also take some detours to talk shady plant practices, feral

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01:02:03

103. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 18 - Hidden...

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2024/06/08

What makes Disneyland Paris's Frontierland the BEST version of all Disney parks? In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we arrive at the "crown jewel" of all the Big Thunder Mountain Railroads in our series, the one that graces an island in Disneyland Paris. But in order to understand what makes this mountain the best version that Tony Baxter and the Imagineering team ever created, we have to first understand the context of Disneyland Paris's Frontierland as a whole. As

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01:05:11

102. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 17 - Big...

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2024/06/01

What secret tributes can be found in Big Grizzly Mountain to several attractions that came before it?In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we laugh our way through the creative storytelling of Hong Kong Disneyland's Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars. Starting with the backstory of Grizzly Gulch's resident bears (and a huge gold nugget), we then move through into the ride to find some incredible details in the queue that not only honor Chinese culture but are also a

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00:54:32

101. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 16 - Tokyo...

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2024/05/25

What piece of Disney history is hanging in Tokyo's Big Thunder Mountain?On this episode of Distory, we wrap up our visit to Westernland in Tokyo Disneyland as we hop aboard a runaway train and compare the layout of this version of Big Thunder Mountain with the ones found in Disneyland and Magic Kingdom parks. Along the way, we talk homesteading, sludgy pancakes, cowboy coffee, and bats (both with and without strings). We then travel over to Hong Kong’s Grizzly Gulch where we discover some nods

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01:11:46

100. 100th Episode Special: 6 Unique Celebrations in...

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2024/05/18

What celebration in Disney history wasn't really a celebration? We’re celebrating 100 episodes of Distory with Kate & Kirk with a fun episode dedicated to six unique celebrations throughout all of Disney history! Kirk’s three stories take us (via a few hats) to a galaxy far, far away, a nauseating (or creative?) overlay, and a long-forgotten magical tribute. Kate’s three stories head back a bit further (as usual) and involve some jealousy over a tiny hat, kidnapping a public figure, and a

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01:02:16

99. Distorian's Lounge: History of Disneyland's West...

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2024/05/04

Walt insisted on having THIS on main street USA... and now it’s gone. In the Distorian's Lounge with Kate this week, we explore the unique history of Disneyland’s West Center Street. Starting with some beautiful (but plastic) displays, we discover the reason for the pickle cart on East Center Street, take a ride in the Carnation milk truck with Walt, find some bizarre cheeseburgers, and discuss medical antiques from the 1800s that used to have a home in Disneyland. Along the way, we’ll tell a

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01:17:22

98. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 15 - Tokyo...

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2024/04/27

Is Tokyo Disneyland's Big Thunder really just a copy of the U.S. Disney parks? On this episode of Distory, we head overseas to the wilds of Westernland in Tokyo Disneyland to attempt to dig up some history of Disney’s third iteration of Big Thunder Mountain. Along the way, we briefly discuss how this park came to be, find some new mining equipment we haven’t seen before (and some we have), get excited about a foos engine and Pelton wheel, and debate way too long about possible tram buckets on

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01:22:45

97. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 14 - Hidden...

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2024/04/13

What story is the mining equipment telling us on Big Thunder Mountain?On this episode of Distory, we complete our ride through of Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain, pausing to notice all the details and history along the way. We begin by discussing what Kirk calls the “Ram Trick” (and Kate insists is not a thing) before discovering an abandoned mine, a dangerous saw, and a few somewhat lackluster special effects (including why they are lackluster). As we hold on tight during this wild ride

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00:52:31

96. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 13 - Secrets...

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2024/04/06

Why is the mine in Big Thunder named Dave V. Jones?And who exactly is dancing in the Gold Dust Saloon? On this episode of Distory, we step aboard the Big Thunder Mountain trains in Walt Disney World to ride through the attraction, pointing out obscure history, details, and hidden gems along the way. After dodging some rubber bats and admiring some old cacti, we make a U-turn into the Town of Tumbleweed, at the very heart of all of this Big Thunder’s storytelling. From repurposed critters to

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01:08:59

95. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 12 - Secrets...

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2024/03/30

Is there a hidden canary in Big Thunder’s queue?This episode of Distory is truly for the birds as we head into the ventilation room of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Walt Disney World. As we finish our exploration of the queue, we discuss one of the oldest popular forms of animation from the 1800s, resuscitate some canaries, and find some very dangerous rocks. Kate discovers a few more connections to the Apple Dumpling Gang (which Kirk clearly loves) and we both puzzle over a few items we have

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01:03:48

94. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 11 - Details...

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2024/03/23

What if we’ve all been missing the most important storytelling elements of Big Thunder Mountain?In this episode of Distory, we go antiquing in Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain queue to uncover some mining history that is critical to understanding the storytelling of this iconic attraction. Along the way, we uncover some unsafe mining practices, find items that are from the “future,” comb through a dishonest foreman’s log, and discover dozens of details most people miss as they shuffle

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01:00:10

93. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 10 - Secrets...

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2024/03/16

Are there tommy knockers in Big Thunder Mountain?And what movie do you NEED to watch to understand this queue? In this episode of Distory, we inch our way through the queue of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Walt Disney World. But we don’t get very far; in fact, there are so many hidden details and secrets in just the foreman's office that this entire episode is dedicated to that space alone. As we take in all of the hidden mining (and Disney) history, references, and secrets, we realize

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