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Attraction Checklist
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Join Jim Henson Company and Mystery Science Theatre 3000 puppeteer Grant Baciocco on his quest to experience every Disney Park attraction that he can. Disneyland, Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom), you name it Grant is going to try and do it all! Produced by Saturday Morning Media. Grant Baciocco, Executive Producer.
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168 - The Magic Carpets of Aladdin - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World
6d ago00:18:26Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to soar through the air above the streets of Adventureland as we head to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 6, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. I can show you the world.Shining, shimmering, splendid. That's because on today's episode we're going to ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The Walt Disney World Website describes this attraction saying: Fly high over Adventureland on an enchanted carpet ride inspired by the Disney movie Aladdin. There are no height requirements for this attraction. Before we see a new fantastic point of view, here are five fast facts about The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. 1. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin opened at Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, May 23, 2001. 2. While similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant which we covered in Attraction Checklist Episode #164, each carpet vehicle of The Magic Carpets of Aladdin can hold more than two riders. 3. The riders in the front of the magic carpet can control how high each carpet can soar into the air. 4. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin inspired two similar versions of the attraction in other Disney Parks. Flying Carpets Over Agrabah in Disneyland Paris and Jasmine's Flying Carpets at the Tokyo Disney Resort. 5. The infamous spitting golden camels at the entrance to the attraction had a former life as part of a flat in the Aladdin's Royal Caravan Parade that ran from 1992 to 1995. Let's get in line and ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin.. After the show I'll give you my thoughts on this classic attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/magic-carpets-of-aladdin/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magic_Carpets_of_Aladdin https://www.wdw-magazine.com/magic-carpets-of-aladdin-facts-magic-kingdom/?srsltid=AfmBOophTSYsWVnQt8aD3F1V5uYmbSGNRhvNMvXyPAnP89gpv5LmQk8h Show ©2026 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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167 - Happily Ever After - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World
Apr 1300:28:46Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - Ready to go on a Dazzling Journey of color, light and song? We're checking out Magic Kingdom's nighttime spectacular Happily Ever After on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 3, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. It's time to cap off our night at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom with a showing of Happily Ever After. The Walt Disney World Website describes this attraction saying: Don't miss this astounding fireworks extravaganza featuring lights, lasers and special effects––including all-new projections down Main Street, U.S.A. There are no height requirements for this attraction, though you probably want to be taller than the person sitting in front of you. Before we let the wonder take hold, here are five fast facts about Happily Ever After. 1. Happily Ever After officially debuted at Magic Kingdom on May 12, 2017. 2. The music for the show was arranged by Tim Heintz. 3. The show's theme song, Happily Ever After, was written by Adam Watts, Melissa Peirce, and Andy Dodd, and performed by Angie Keilhauer and Jordan Fisher. 4. The original version of the show closed on September 29, 2021, but reopened with new projection mapping effects and more on April 3, 2023. 5. The title of the show and the theme song both came from Hong Kong Disneyland's 10th anniversary celebration. Let's go get our seats for Happily Ever After. After the show I'll give you my thoughts on this classic attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we listen to Happily Ever After at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/happily-ever-after-fireworks/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happily_Ever_After_(Magic_Kingdom) Show ©2026 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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166 - Mad Tea Party - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World
Mar 1600:11:03Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - Is it your un-birthday? Doesn't matter. Come along as we head to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to ride Mad Tea Party on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on May 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we're off to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to ride Fantasyland's Mad Tea Party. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction saying: Spin 'round and 'round in a giant teacup during a madcap music-filled whirlwind. There are no height requirements for this attraction. Before we spin like mad, here are five fast facts about Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom. 1. Mad Tea Party opened with Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. 2. Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom opened without a canopy over it. The current canopy was added a few years later in 1973. The central teapot with the dormouse was added at this time as well. 3. In 1992, the attraction was updated with a new color scheme, new music and the decorative lanterns. In 2010, the canopy was repainted. 4. Imagineer and artist, Mary Blair provided the designs for the teacups having worked on the original film Alice In Wonderland. 5. Mad Tea Party is one of the attractions that receives a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Overlay with spooky lighting, music and fog effects. We covered this version of the ride back in Attraction Checklist episode #104. Let's go spin ourselves silly on Mad Tea Party. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Mad Tea Party at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/mad-tea-party/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Tea_Party Show ©2026 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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165 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure - Magic Kingdom - Attraction Checklist
Feb 1600:26:35Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - Back in Attraction Checklist episode #156, we brought you Disneyland's version of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Now it's time to head to Walt Disney World and ride the Magic Kingdom version on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on May 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction saying: Drop on in and come along for the ride with Princess Tiana on this exhilarating musical adventure. Guests must be 40" or taller to ride this attraction. Before we search the bayou for musicians, here are five fast facts about Tiana's Bayou Adventure. 1. Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened at Magic Kingdom on November 15, 2024. 2. The attraction is, of course, a complete overhaul and retheming of the Splash Mountain attraction we covered in Attraction Checklist episode #66. Splash Mountain's last day of operation before closing for the retheming was January 23, 2023. 3. While developing the new attraction, Imagineer Tony Baxter, who worked on Splash Mountain, returned to work on Tiana's Bayou Adventure as a creative advisor. 4. There are 48" audio-animatronics in the attraction. 5. The iconic drop of Tiana's Bayou Adventure is a whopping 53.5 feet or 16 meters. Let's now ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure. John B. deHaas has joined me for this ride experience and after we ride we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone, put them on now as we ride Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tianas-bayou-adventure/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiana%27s_Bayou_Adventure Show ©2026 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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164 - Dumbo The Flying Elephant - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World
Jan 500:15:59Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - Do you believe that elephants can fly? Well you will. Because today we head to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to ride the Dumbo the flying elephant attraction on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on May 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we're off to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to ride Dumbo the Flying Elephant. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction saying: Soar high in the sky-and see an elephant fly-on a whimsical flight aboard Dumbo. There are no age or height requirements or a thrill level listed for this attraction. Before we grab our magic feathers and soar to the skies, here are five fast facts about Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Magic Kingdom. 1. Dumbo the Flying Elephant was a Magic Kingdom opening day attraction, opening with the park on October 1, 1971 2. When the attraction originally opened, there were only 10 elephant ride vehicles. 6 more were added in 1993, when the attraction got a completely new ride mechanism. 3. On opening day in 1971, the attraction was missing two important elements. First, Timothy the Mouse was not in his position atop the 'disco ball' on the center spire of the attraction, and the elephant ride vehicles weren't wearing hats! The ride vehicles were updated shortly after opening and Timothy made his debut in 1972. 4. In 2011, Fantasyland went under construction and as part of it, the Dumbo attraction was relocated and updated with a entire second carousel and an interactive queue. 5. The second carousel was build to spin clockwise from the original version. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/dumbo-the-flying-elephant/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo_the_Flying_Elephant Show ©2026 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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163 - The Barnstormer - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World
Oct 2700:09:33Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - It's time to take a daring airplane ride with Goofy as we head to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World to ride The Barnstormer on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on May 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to ride The Barnstormer. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction saying: Take flight above Storybook Circus with Goofy in a homemade stunt airplane for a thrilling junior roller coaster ride. Guests must be 35" or taller to ride this attraction. Before we take-off, here are five fast facts about The Barnstormer. 1. The Barnstormer is located in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The spot where the coaster is now used to belong to Grandma Duck's petting farm which was a petting zoo and home to the famous cow Minnie Moo. 2. The Barnstormer opened officially on October 1, 1996 in the renamed Toontown Fair section of Fantasyland. The story of the attraction was that Goofy was running a flight school on his farm. The ride's full name was The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm. 3. The attraction closed on February 12, 2011 as part of the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom. 4. The ride reopened on March 12, 2012 as part of Fantasyland's Storybook Circus. The name was tweaked The Barnstormer featuring Goofy as The Great Goofini. 5. As you enter the attraction, turn and look at the back of the entrance sign. You'll see a set of red painted letters all jumbled up. When put together, these spell out Wiseacre Farm as a tribute to the previous attraction. Let's now ride the epic attraction that it The Barnstormer. Squeezing into the car with me is John B. deHaas and after we ride we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone, put them on now as we ride The Barnstormer at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/barnstormer-starring-great-goofini/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barnstormer Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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162 - Tom Sawyer Island - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World
Sep 800:39:56Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - In July 2025, Tom Sawyer Island in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom closed for good. Let's take one last walk around the Island before the memory fades on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on May 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: This episode we're off to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to take a stroll around Tom Sawyer Island. The Walt Disney World guide map described this attraction saying: Brave this Mark Twain-inspired hideaway. There are no age or height requirements or a thrill level listed for this attraction. Before we board a raft, here are five fast facts about Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. 1. Tom Sawyer island opened at Magic Kingdom on May 20, 1973. 2. The Fort on the Island, Fort Langhorn, was originally called Fort Samuel Clemens, but the name was changed in 1996 in a moment of synergy with the Walt Disney Pictures film Tom & Huck. 3. The barn on the island used to have an effect that made it seem like it was on fire. Viewed primarily from the riverboat, this effect was ended in 2005. 4. In August 2024, Disney announced that Tom Sawyer Island would be closing to make way for a new Frontierland expansion themed to the Pixar movie Cars. 5. Tom Sawyer Island official closed on July 7, 2025. Bringing the 52 year life of Tom Sawyer Island to a close. Let's go explore Tom Sawyer Island. Along for the adventure, the Huck to my Tom, is John B. deHaas and after we check out the attraction we'll give you our thoughts on it. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we visit Magic Kingdom's Tom Sawyer Island for the very last time. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sawyer_Island https://blogmickey.com/2025/06/rivers-america-tom-sawyer-island-closing-date/ https://www.disneylists.com/2024/07/9-facts-secrets-tom-sawyer-island-2-2/ Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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161 - The Country Bear Musical Jamboree - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World
Jul 2100:26:47Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - We've drug our feet long enough. It's time to go see the Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on May 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to check out the Country Bear Jamboree's new show the Country Bear Musical Jamboree. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction saying: Head over to Frontierland for this newly reimagined show where Henry, Trixie, Big Al and their pals are playin' some of your favorite Disney songs alongside a heapin' helpin' of Southern charm. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and, in a possible bit of foreshadowing, there is no Thrill Level listed. Before we head to Grizzly Hall, here are five fast facts about the Country Bear Musical Jamboree. 1. In September 2023, Disney announced that the Country Bear Jamboree would be retooled into a new show called the Country Bear Musical Jamboree. The edited original show that had been running closed on January 27, 2024. The new version of the show opened on July 17, 2024. 2. As part of the redesign for the new show, the lobby area of grizzly hall has been festooned with display cases filled with treasures from the history of the Country Bear Jamboree. This includes trophies of awards won by the bears, vintage costume pieces and original paw-written lyrics for songs. 3. Veteran singer, songwriter Mac McAnally was tasked with creating country versions of popular Disney songs for the show. He also provides the voice of Terrance the Shaker in the show as well. 4. The Voice competitor Emily Ann Roberts provides the voice of Trixie and Allison Russell and Chris Thile provide voices for Teddi Barra and Wendell respectively. 5. As part of the revamp, one bear got a name change. Liver Lips McGrowl is now Romeo McGrowl. Romeo is now voiced by Robert "Big Sandy" Williams. With much trepidation, it's now time to visit the Country Bear Musical Jamboree. John B. deHaas is along for the journey and after the show we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone, put them on now as we visit the Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_Bear_Jamboree https://musicrow.com/2024/07/country-bear-jamboree-returns-to-disney-with-tunes-by-mac-mcanally-emily-ann-roberts-more/ https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/country-bear-jamboree/ Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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160 - The Amazing Spider-Man! - Disney California Adventure
Jun 2300:15:01Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's head to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure to check out the high flying stunt show known as The Amazing Spider-Man! On this episode of attraction checklist. Attraction audio recorded on July 30, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we're visit Disney California Adventure to experience the, brief, stunt show called The Amazing Spider-Man! Now here's a first in Attraction Checklist history, I cannot find any mention of this show anywhere on the Disneyland website. I was able to find it in the entertainment listings on the Disneyland App where it is described by saying: Watch out for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man along the rooftop of the WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure building. You may even get a chance to meet him, up close! Since this is a show, there are no age or height requirements or a thrill level listed for this experience. Before we shove off, here are five fast facts about the Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom. 1. The Amazing Spider-Man! debuted with Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure on June 4, 2021. The show featured a combination of human and robotic performers. 2. The Amazing Spider-Man! Takes on the rooftop of the W.E.B. building that houses the WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure attraction we reviewed back in episode 124. 3. The centerpiece of the show is a high flying stunt performed by a robot imagineers have dubbed a Stuntronic. This acrobatic robot is able to perform somersaults and twists as it flies through the air. 4. The robot Stuntronic got an extra year of development thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic. During this time, imagineers were able to perfect what the robot could do. In fact, they made it too perfect where it could land complex moves each time it soared through the air. Show directors reminded the Imagineers that Spide-Man is far from perfect, so they reprogrammed the robot to be a little more out of control. 5. On November 17, 2024, the stunt performers who performed in the show were informed that the stunt portion of the show was going to be removed. The Stuntronic Spider-Man still flies through the air several times each day but gone are the rooftop tumbling portions of the show. The audio recorded for this episode was made before that change happened. Let's head to Avengers Campus to see The Amazing Spider-Man!. John B. deHaas is along for the fun and after the show audio we'll give you our thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience The Amazing Spider-Man! At Disney California adventure! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: None. Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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159 - Space Mountain - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World
Apr 28, 202500:17:07Tap to summarizehttp://www.attractionchecklist.com - Prepare for launch! We are headed to Magic Kingdom to ride Space Mountain on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 4, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Magic Kingdom and ride the classic attraction Space Mountain. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction saying: Blast off on a rip-roaring rocket into the furthest reaches of outer space on this roller-coaster ride in the dark. Guests must be 44" or taller to ride this attraction and the Thrill Level calls it a Thrill Ride with Big Drops in the Dark. Before we head to Starport: Seven Five, here are five fast facts about Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain. 1. Space Mountain opened at Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975. 2. Space Mountain was originally conceived by Walt Disney for an attraction at Disneyland. In 1964, Walt Disney started John Hench on the idea of a space themed roller coaster initially called Space Voyage. It wasn't until 1966 that imagineers christened it Space Mountain for the first time. The technology at the time made building the attraction in Disneyland impossible, but there was plenty of room at Magic Kingdom so Space Mountain appeared in Walt Disney World promotional materials as early at 1969. 3. There are two tracks on Space Mountain at Walt Disney World, Alpha and Omega. They are near identical in that they are 65ft (or 19.8m) high, have a drop of 26 feet (7.9m) and whisk you along at 27 mph (or 43.5 km/h). The difference between the two tracks comes in where track length is concerned. Alpha track's 3196ft (974.1m) of track is 10 ft (or 3m) longer than Omega's 3186 ft (971.1 m) 4. The first official rider on Space Mountain in 1975 was astronaut Colonel James Irwin. 5. Space Mountain holds the distinction of being the oldest operating roller coaster in all of Florida. Let's ride Space mountain. After the ride audio I'll give you my thoughts on this attraction. This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we experience Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom. The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron. Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/attractionchecklist/ https://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/space-mountain/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Mountain_(Magic_Kingdom) https://disneydiary.com/2025/01/10-unusual-facts-about-space-mountain-as-it-turns-50/ Show ©2025 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco
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