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Main Street Stories with Eric

Main Street Eric

Behind every castle, every ride, and every corner of Walt Disney World is a story waiting to be told. I’m Eric, a Disney dad who loves digging into the history, the secrets, and the wild ideas that shaped the most magical place on Earth. From the hidden history of Space Mountain, to the dream of EPCOT that never quite happened, to the resorts, rides, and legends that make up the Vacation Kingdom of the World, this podcast explores the Disney you thought you knew and the stories you’ve never

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Episode 9: From Pumpkins to Pixie Dust: The Overnight...

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2025/11/07

One night, the Magic Kingdom glows orange and purple beneath a harvest moon. The next morning, garlands sparkle from every window, the scent of peppermint drifts through the air, and Christmas has arrived.In this episode of Main Street Stories with Eric, we go behind the scenes of one of the most breathtaking transformations in the world: how Walt Disney World turns Halloween into the holidays overnight. From the all-night crews that make it happen, to the hidden warehouses where every ornament

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00:20:54

Episode 8: The Halloween That Saved the Kingdom.

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2025/10/31

When the summer crowds disappeared and the fall air rolled into Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom once faced one of its quietest seasons of the year. But that all changed when Disney decided to bring Halloween to life in its own magical way.In this episode of Main Street Stories with Eric, we dive into how a small after-hours experiment called Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party transformed into one of the most beloved traditions in Disney history. From the birth of Boo-to-You and HalloWishes

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00:25:57

Episode 7: The Dark Side of Disney’s Fairy Tales

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2025/10/24

Before there was magic, there was fear.Before there were princesses, there were warnings.Centuries before Walt Disney reimagined Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty, these stories were dark, brutal, and haunting. In this episode of Main Street Stories with Eric, we explore how Walt transformed the world’s oldest tales, ones filled with betrayal, pain, and tragedy, into timeless stories of courage, kindness, and hope.From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen to the animators of

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00:24:43

Episode 6: The Ghosts of the Parks – Legends, Myths,...

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2025/10/17

When the parks close and the music fades, something lingers in the air. It’s not just the echoes of laughter or the shimmer of fireworks, it’s the stories. The whispers. The legends that say Disney’s parks are a little more alive than we think.In this Halloween edition of Main Street Stories with Eric, we explore the myths and mysteries that have haunted Disney for decades: the island left behind, the future that still hums in EPCOT, the lamp that never goes out above the firehouse, and the eerie

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00:32:31

Episode 5: The Haunted Mansion – 999 Happy Haunts and...

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2025/10/15

Before 999 happy haunts moved in, Disney’s most ghostly attraction haunted Imagineering itself. For over a decade, Walt’s team couldn’t agree: should the Haunted Mansion be spooky or silly?In this Halloween special from Main Street Stories with Eric, we’ll explore the eerie origins, creative conflicts, and magic behind one of Disney’s most beloved attractions. From the illusions of Yale Gracey and the eerie art of Claude Coats, to Marc Davis’ humor and X Atencio’s lyrics for “Grim Grinning Ghosts,”

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Episode 4: The Opening Day Resorts – The Vacation...

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2025/10/03

When Walt Disney World opened in 1971, it wasn’t just a theme park, it was a brand-new way to vacation. From the futuristic towers of the Contemporary, to the tropical escape of the Polynesian Village, to the pine-scented trails of Fort Wilderness, Disney built more than hotels. They built worlds.In this episode of Main Street Stories with Eric, we’ll explore how the opening-day resorts brought Walt’s dream of a “Vacation Kingdom of the World” to life. Discover the modular marvel behind the

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00:16:40

Episode 3: Pirates of the Caribbean – The Ride...

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2025/09/26

When Walt Disney World opened in 1971, Imagineers thought Floridians wouldn’t care about pirates. They planned a massive Western River Expedition instead. But guests had other ideas, and within two years Disney rushed to bring one of its greatest attractions east.In this episode of Main Street Stories with Eric, we set sail on the full history of Pirates of the Caribbean, Walt Disney’s last personally supervised ride, the California legend that redefined Imagineering, and the Florida version that

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00:28:03

Episode 2: The Magic Kingdom – Walt’s Dream Realized

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2025/09/19

In our very first story, we explored Walt’s grand Florida Project and his unrealized vision for EPCOT as a living city. But what happened after Walt’s passing? What did the Florida Project actually become?In this episode, we take a deep dive into the creation of the Magic Kingdom, the park that opened on October 1, 1971, and became the heart of Walt Disney World. From Roy Disney’s determination to carry on his brother’s dream, to the grand opening day with its 23 attractions, to the hidden utilidors

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00:08:41

Episode 1: The Kingdom That Almost Was – Walt’s...

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2025/09/12

Episode 1: The Kingdom That Almost Was – Walt’s Florida ProjectBefore there was Walt Disney World, there was “The Florida Project.” Walt Disney never planned to build just another Disneyland, he dreamed of something much bigger. In this episode, we dive into the wild story of how Walt secretly bought 27,000 acres of swampland, his ambitious vision for EPCOT as a real city of tomorrow, and how his passing changed everything.From secret land deals and futuristic dreams to the birth of the Magic

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Episode 0: Trailer – Welcome to Main Street Stories...

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2025/09/07

Step into the magic behind the magic. In this teaser, I introduce Main Street Stories with Eric a podcast where we uncover the history, secrets, and wild ideas that shaped Walt Disney World. From the rides and resorts you love to the dreams that almost happened, this is where Disney’s best stories come to life.

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