Attraction Checklist

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.

156 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure - Disneyland

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let’s go whip ups some beignets and preview the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on November 5, 2024 . TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Disneyland’s newley christened Bayou Country to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The Disneyland website describes this attraction saying: Drop on in and come along for the ride with Princess Tiana on an exhilarating musical adventure.  The thrill level describes the attraction as being a Thrill Ride that is a water ride with big drops. Before we head to the bayou, here are five fast facts about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland. 1. In June of 2020, Disney announced they would be re-theming Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom to Tiana’s Bayou adventure, based on the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog. 2. The Magic Kingdom version of the attraction opened on June 28, 2024 and the Disneyland version is scheduled to open on November 15, 2024.  The audio for this episode was recorded during Magic Key holder previews on November 5, 2024. 3.  In September 2022, it was announced that several voice actors from the original film would be reprising their roles to provide voices for the attraction.  This includes Anika Noni Rose as Tiana and Michael-Leon Wooley as Lewis 4. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure features 48 audio animatronics in the attraction including several state of the art figures for Tiana and Lewis. 5. The storyline of the attraction has Tiana’s Foods built on a salt dome.  This inspiration was taken from the Avery Island salt dome in Louisiana.  Let’s hop a log to Tiana’s Foods.  After the ride audio I’ll give you my 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 Disneyland! 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/tianas-bayou-adventure/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiana%27s_Bayou_Adventure Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

11-25
23:56

155 - Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana - Epcot - Attraction Checklist #155

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - One of the newest attractions at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.  Join us as we walk through this attraction for the first time on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 2, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Epcot to experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction by saying: Explore the wonders of water along a lush trail that’s fun for all ages—based on the Disney animated film Moana. There are no age or height requirements for this walk through attraction. Before we play with water, here are five fast facts about Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. 1. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, was originally slated to open in 2021 as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary.  The opening was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the attraction officially opened on October 16, 2023. 2. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is located in the World Nature neighborhood of Epcot near The Seas with Nemo and Friends. 3. Guests can take two paths as they explore Journey of Water.  Those who’d prefer not to get wet can take the dry path while those interested in interacting with the water can take the wet path. 4. Journey of Water keeps the original spirit of EPCOT alive as it teaches guests about the global water cycle and follows the journey of water from the sky to the sea and back again. 5. Several characters from the film Moana are hidden throughout the attraction, both on land and in the water.  The centerpiece of the attraction is not hidden at all and that is the 15 foot high sculpture of Te Fiti which is comprised of over 3000 pieces of foliage. Let’s go walk through Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.  John B. deHaas is along for the journey and after we walk through we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/journey-of-water/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_of_Water Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

09-30
12:44

154 - Sailing Ship Columbia - Disneyland

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It’s time to set sail on a journey around the Rivers of America aboard Disneyland’s Sailing Ship Columbia on this episode of Attraction Checklist!    Attraction audio recorded on September 30, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Frontierland in Disneyland to ride Sailing Ship Columbia. The Disneyland website describes this attraction saying: Sail into the wilderness aboard a full-scale replica of a majestic ship from the 18th century.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the Thrill Level describes it as being a Slow Water Ride that can get Loud. Before we embark on our journey, here are five fast facts about the Sailing Ship Columbia. 1. The Sailing Ship Columbia opened at Disneyland park on June 14, 1958. 2. The story goes that in the early days of Disneyland, Walt Disney wanted more traffic on the Rivers of America.  He asked Joe Fowler to come up with an idea for a new ship and, after research, Fowler suggested the Columbia Rediviva - The first American vessel to circumnavigate the globe. 3.  The original designs for the ship were sketched out on a napkin by Ray Wallace.  The masts, rigging, spars and sails of the Columbia were constructed at Todd Shipyards, Los Angeles Division, San Pedro, CA 4. The Columbia can hold up to 300 guests on each 12 minute trip around Tom Sawyer’s Island. 5. The Columbia has a starring role in the nighttime spectacular Fantastic!  Serving as Captain Hook’s ship, the Jolly Roger, in the original and current incarnations of the show and as The Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean in the version that ran from 2017 to 2023. Let’s set sail on the Sailing Ship Columbia.  John B. deHaas is joining me again today 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 Sailing Ship Columbia at Disneyland! 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/sailing-ship-columbia/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_Ship_Columbia Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

08-19
31:51

153 - Test Track 2.0 - Epcot

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Test Track 2.0 is now gone, but let’s head to EPCOT in Walt Disney World and ride it one last time on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on June 6, 2024. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit EPCOT to ride Test Track The Walt Disney World website describes this attraction by saying: Design a virtual concept car and put it to the test on this thrilling, high-octane attraction.   Guests must be 40” or taller to ride and the Thrill Level describes the ride as being a Thrill Ride with Small Drops. Before we hop in a SIM Car, here are five fast facts about Test Track. 1. Test Track officially opened at EPCOT on March 17, 1999.  The attraction replaced the original Epcot attraction World of Motion. 2. The version of the attraction we are hearing on this episode is known as Test Track 2.0.  This version of the attraction opened on December 6, 2012.  This version let riders design their perfect test car and then see how well that card did on the attraction. 3. Test Track vehicles can reach speeds of up to 64.9 mph or 104.4km/h. 4. The music for Test Track 2.0 was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan who has composed music for television, film and video games. 5. On June 17, 2024, Test Track 2.0 closed to make way for Test Track 3.0 which Disney has said will be inspired by the original World of Motion attraction. Let’s go ride Test Track 2.0 one last time.  Now I will say it was really difficult to get a good quality recording of this attraction.  The first time I rode it John B. deHaas was with me but the people in the car with us were so noisy and vulgar, we pretty much decided that that audio couldn’t be released publicly. Though it will be released at the same time a this episode as a Patreon Patron exclusive to those Patrons who want to hear.  We even included a review, of our fellow riders. But forgetting about that, here now is Test Track 2.0 and afterwards I’ll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Test Track 2.0 at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/test-track/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_Track Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

07-15
25:52

152 - Chip & Dale's GADGETcoaster - Disneyland

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let’s visit Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland to ride and review Chip ’n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on July 31, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Disneyland to ride Chip ’n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster. The Disneyland website describes this attraction by saying, “Twist and turn on a speedy coaster ride built by the inventor mouse from Chip ’n’ Dale’s Rescue Rangers.  Riders must be 35” or taller to ride this attraction and the Thrill level describes it as being a Thrill Ride with Small Drops. Before we climb that tinker toy lift hill, here are 5 fat facts about Chip ’n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster. 1. Chip ’n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster officially opened with the rest of Mickey’s Toontown on January 24, 1993.  On opening day, the ride was called Gadget’s Go Coaster. 2. Having only a 44 second duration, this roller coaster is the shortest attraction in Disneyland. 3. Chip ’n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster reaches heights of 27.9ft (8.5 meters) and soars up to speeds of 21.7 mph (34.9 km/h) 4. The character of Gadget, you greets you as you travel up the lift hill, is voiced by Tress MacNeille. 5. The ride was closed for refurbishment in 2022 and when it reopened in March of 2023 it had a new name and new figures of Chip, Dale and Zipper from the show Chip ’n’ Dale’s Rescue Rangers. Let’s go squeeze ourselves into the impossible tiny cars of Chip ’n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster.  Joining me the ride is John B. deHaas and After the attraction audio, we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Chip ’n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster at Disneyland 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/chip-n-dales-gadget-coaster/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadget's_Go_Coaster Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

05-13
11:45

151 - Disneyland Monorail - Disneyland

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    Attraction audio recorded on . TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we head to Tomorrowland at Disneyland to take a round trip ride on The Monorail! The Disneyland website describes this attraction saying: Ride the historic, high-speed zero-emission transportation system that rockets along a single rail through the Disneyland Resort.  There are no age or height requirements for this attraction. Before we ride, here are five fast facts about Disneyland’s Monorail. 1. The Disneyland Monorail opened on June 14, 1959.  When it opened it was called the Disneyland Alweg Monorail System.  Alweg being the German company that helped Walt Disney and Bob Gurr build the attraction. 2. The Disneyland Monorail fleet is currently made up of the Red, Blue and Orange Mark VII trains.  The recording for this episode was made on Monorail Blue.   3.  The Monorail system uses a 600-volt DC power source and as such, it emits no direct exhaust or pollutants into the atmosphere. 4. Each Monorail train can accommodate approximately 120 guests. 5. There is approximately 2.5 miles or 4 kilometers of Monorail track at Disneyland. Let’s hop aboard Monorail Blue for a round trip ride to Downtown Disney and back.  John B. deHaas is joining me again today 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 Monorail at Disneyland! 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Monorail https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/disneyland-monorail/ Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

03-18
19:11

150 - Magic Happens - Disneyland

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Join us as we head to Disneyland to check out the Magic Happens Parade on this episode of Attraction Checklist! Attraction audio recorded on September 20, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Disneyland to experience the Magic Happens parade. The parade is listed as being for All Ages and runs for approximately 20 minutes.  The Disneyland website describes the attraction saying: Witness this whimsical parade celebrating magical moments from legendary Disney stories! Before we stake out our spot in front of It’s A Small World, here are five fast facts about Magic Happens at Disneyland. 1. Magic Happens debuted on February 27, 2020 as part of Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary celebration. 2. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the parade was shelved until February 26, 2023 when it returned with with a newly updated version. 3. The parade was directed by David Duffy and Jordan Peterson and features songs written and co-composed by Todrick Hall. 4. The song Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah from Song of the South was part of the parade when it debuted in 2020 but was replaced by You Can Fly from Peter Pan when the parade returned in 2023. 5. The parade is scheduled to return to Disneyland on February 2, 2024. Let’s go see if Magic Happens is…Magic.  Joining me this episode is John B. deHaas and After the attraction audio, we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Magic Happens at Disneyland. 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disneyland/magic-happens-parade/ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_Happens Show ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

02-05
27:36

149 - Disney’s KiteTales - Disney's Animal Kingdom

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - For a short time Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World had a daytime show called Disney’s KiteTales.  We take a look at this now defunct show on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on July 17, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we go back in time to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World to experience the show Disney’s KiteTales. There were no age or height requirements for this attraction and the show was described by saying, “Hearts and imaginations will soar as incredible kites and windcatchers dance through the air to the beat of beloved Disney songs during this high-flying performance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.” Before we watch the kites take to the sky, here are 5 fast facts about Disney’s KiteTales. 1.  Disney KiteTales debuted at the Discovery River Theater in Animal Kingdom on October 1, 2021. 2. Performances of Disney’s KiteTales happened several times a day and alternated between a few different shows.  One show was focused round The Jungle Book and features songs such as The Bare Necessities, Colonel Hathi’s March and I wanna be Like You. 3. The second show, the show featured in this episode’s recording, was centered around The Lion King and featured songs like I Just Can’t Wait To Be King, Hakuna Matata and Circle of Life.  As the shows went on and popularity of the show waned, songs were cut from both shows. 4. The show employed six jet-skis that pulled 30 foot long kites around the lagoon during the show while performers with smaller kites performed around the water’s edge. 5. Disney’s KiteTales had its final performance on September 30, 2022. Let’s go pay tribute to the long gone Disney’s KiteTales.  After the attraction audio, I’ll give you my thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Disney’s KiteTales at Disney’s Animal 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/disney-kitetails/news/28sep2021-first-impressions-of-disney-kitetails-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Disney_KiteTails Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

11-13
11:51

148 - Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin UPDATED - Disneyland

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It’s time to see what changes were made to Disneyland’s Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on July 31, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode takes us to Toontown in Disneyland to see the updated Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin.   We covered this attraction back in episode 82 of Attraction Checklist but here are a few more fast facts about the recent updates. 1. In December of 2021, several changes were made to the attraction, the main one being the addition of a storyline featuring Jessica Rabbit.  In the previous incarnation of the ride she was seen as more of a damsel in distress in the opening scene.  The update finds her in charge, helping stop the Weasels in her new bright yellow trench coat and fedora. 2. When Toontown closed for the addition of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin got a refurbishment with some polish and effect tweaks.  The updated version opened on March 19, 2023. Now let’s go ride the updated Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin.  John B. deHaas is along for the fun and we’ll give you our thoughts on the updates after we ride.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphone put them on now as we ride Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin at Disneyland. 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/roger-rabbits-car-toon-spin/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Rabbit%27s_Car_Toon_Spin Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

10-09
11:55

147 - Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway - Disneyland

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -   Let’s head to Toontown in Disneyland to check out the west coast version of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. Attraction audio recorded on July 31, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we are visiting the newly reimagined Toontown at Disneyland to ride Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and  the Disneyland website describes it by saying, “Zoom off on a wild and wacky adventure through Mickey and Minnie’s madcap cartoon world.”  The Thrill Level describes this attraction as being Dark, Loud and Slow. Before we present our tickets at the El CapiTOON Theater, here are 5 fast facts about Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. 1.  On April 19, 2019, Disney announced that Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway would open at Disneyland Park in 2022.  Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway officially opened at Disneyland on January 27, 2023. 2. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway is a copy of the attraction of the same name at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, but the queue are is different. At Disneyland guests enter the attraction through the El CapiTOON Theater in Toontown. On display is a collection of “props” from Mickey Mouse cartoons called “Mickey Through The Ears.” 3. The popcorn seen in the queue’s faux concession stand is shaped like Mickey, Minnie & Donald. 4. Minnie Mouse’s voice actor Russi Taylor passed away after recording her lines for this attraction.  The song Nothing Can Stop Us Now, featured in the attraction, was dedicated to her memory.  5. During the construction of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Toontoown at Disneyland got a refresh including new faux hills that line the back of all the buildings of Toontown. Let’s head to the theater to experience Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.  Joining me for the ride is John B. deHaas.  Hang out after the ride audio to hear what we thought of this Disneyland version of the attraction.  These are binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland. 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_%26_Minnie%27s_Runaway_Railway https://disneyland.disney.go.com/attractions/disneyland/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway/ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/MickeyAndMinniesRunawayRailway https://dapsmagic.com/2023/01/fun-facts-about-mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-at-disneyland/ Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

09-12
23:00

146 - A Day At EPCOT

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we’re going to do something I’ve wanted to do on this podcast for awhile.  Looking back over the previous 145 episodes, I wondered if it would be possible to put together an episode where together it sounds like we’re spending a whole day together at EPCOT.  No tired feet from walking around World Showcase, no waiting in line, just attraction after attraction from EPCOT and end the evening with a classic nighttime spectacular.  So now, thanks to the magic of my editor Stephen Staver, let’s spend a day at EPCOT on this episode of Attraction Checklist. 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

08-07
03:50:51

145 - Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade & The Dapper Dans - Magic Kingdom - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let’s see what entertainment Main Street USA at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has to offer as we experience Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade and a performance by The Dapper Dans on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on July 15, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we experience two Magic Kingdom Main Street USA Attractions: Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade and The Dapper Dans. Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade is lazily described in the guide map by saying: Favorite Disney pals march along the parade route throughout the day.  The Dapper Dans are not mentioned in the guide maps that I’ve seen but are described on the Disney World Website by saying: This lively barbershop quartet sings in harmony, tap dances in time and charms audiences with vaudeville humor. Both of these attractions are listed as being for all ages. Before we stake out our spot on Main Street, here are five fast facts about Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade and The Dapper Dans. 1. Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade is a short pop up parade that debuted for Walt Disney World’s 50th Celebration.  It ran several times daily through March 2023 when it ended its run. 2.   Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade features appearances by Mini Mouse, Goofy, Donald and Daisy, Pluto, Chip and Dale and, of course, Mickey Mouse. 3. The Dapper Dans have been performing on Main Street USA at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom since the park’s opening in 1971. 4. The bell like instruments played by The Dapper Dans are called Deagen Organ Chimes. 5. During the holidays season, The Dapper Dans will add Christmas songs to their repertoire.  And during Halloween events they are rebranded as The Cadaver Dans and sing a selection of spooky tunes. Let’s now head to Main Street to check out not one, but two attractions.  John B. deHaas is along for the fun and we’ll give you our thoughts on these attractions as we experience them.  These are binaural recordings so if you have headphone put them on now as we experience Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade and The Dapper Dans 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/magic-kingdom/dapper-dans/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dapper_Dans Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

05-29
25:00

144 - Harmonious - EPCOT - Walt Disney World - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -   Join me as I head to EPCOT to see for the first time and bid farewell to the nighttime spectacular Harmonious on this episode of Attraction Checklist.   Attraction audio recorded on February 25, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we experience EPCOT’s current (as of this recording in March of 2023) nighttime spectacular Harmonious. There are no age or height requirements for Harmonious and the guide map describes it by saying, “Discover how Disney music and stories have the power to bring people from all around the world together to unlock the magic of possibility.”  There is no thrill level listed for this attraction. Before we head to World Showcase Lagoon, here are 5 more fast facts about Harmonious. 1.  Harmonious was announced at the D23 Destination D event in 2018.  It was set to replace EPCOT Forever in 2020 but was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  After a few test performances, Harmonious officially debuted on October 1, 2021.  The show replaced Epcot Forever which we covered on episode 94 of this podcast. 2. The show make use of pyrotechnics, choreographed water fountains, lasers, searchlights, floating set pieces and LED screens 3. The show’s barges are collectively known as The Compass.  The four arc-shaped barges are named after the nearest intersecting World Showcase pavilion.  They are Mexico, Germany, Canada and France.  The center platform holds a six story tall ring that houses a high pressure water curtain for show projections. 4. An album featuring the show’s soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on October 29, 2021. 5. On September 11, 2022, Disney announced that Harmonious would have it’s last performance on April 2, 2023, to be replaced by the returning Epcot Forever. Let’s check out Harmonious at EPCOT.  This recording captures the first (and last) time I’ll be seeing the show so I’ll give you my thoughts afterwards.  This is a binaural recording so If you have headphones, put them on now as we experience Harmonious at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT! 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/epcot/harmonious/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonious_(Epcot) Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

04-24
29:38

143 - TRON Lightcycle / Run - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    It’s time to enter the grid as we heard to Walt Disney World to preview TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on February 23, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to preview TRON Lightcyle / Run. This attraction is not listed in the Magic Kingdom guidemap at the time of this recording but the Walt Disney World Website describes it by saying, “Speed across a world with no horizons in a high-stakes race based on the Disney sci-fi film TRON: Legacy.” Guests must be 48 inches or taller in order to ride and the Thrill Level describes the attraction as being a Thrill Ride in the Dark with Big Drops. Before we join Team Blue for our run, here are five fast facts about TRON Lightcycle / Run. 1. Tron Lightcycle / Run is a copy of an attraction located in Shanghai Disneyland where it’s called Tron Lightcycle Power Run.  The Shanghai version of the attraction opened on June 16, 2016.  On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that Magic Kingdom would be getting its own version of the ride.  Originally scheduled to open in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, the opening was pushed back due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. The ride is schedule to officially open on April 4, 2023. 2.   The attraction features a track that is 3,169 ft (or 966 meters) long and has a peak height of 78.1 ft (or 23.8 meters) 3. The attraction reaches speeds of nearly 60 miles per hour, the fastest for any Disney Roller Coaster. 4. The attraction features 7 trains with 7 cars per train.  While most of the seats on the attraction feature the lightcycle seating, a few of the trains have regular roller coaster seats in the back with a traditional lap bar for those who don’t want the bike experience. 5. According to WIkiPedia, the music heard on the attraction was created by Joseph Trapanese and Daft Punk. Let’s ride TRON Lightcycle / Run.  Argon for the ride is John B. deHaas and Shawn Walsh and after we ride we’l give you our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we preview TRON Lightcycle / Run 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tron-lightcycle-run/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_Lightcycle_Power_Run Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

03-27
33:16

142 - Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover 2022 - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    Let’s take a ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.  John B. deHaas joins me today and we’ll give you our thoughts not he updates to this new attraction after we ride.  This is a binaural recording so If you have headphones, put them on now as we ride  Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!  Attraction audio recorded on July 14, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we ride Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the guide map describes the ride saying, “Ride this mass transit system of the future.”  The thrill level describes the PeopleMover attraction as a slow ride. We covered the PeopleMover way back in episode 26, but here are 5 more fast facts about the ride. 1.  When we originally covered the ride back in 2017, it was sponsored by Alamo.  The ride is now listed as being Presented by Enterprise. 2. On July 1, 2022, the ride received a brand new Narration track, replacing the previous narration done by Mike Brassell. 3. If you listen closely, the new Narration features several tributes to past Tomorrowland attractions including If You Had WIngs, The Time Keeper and the 1975 version of The Carousel of Progress. 4. The three note chime that proceeds announcements during the ride has returned.  It hadn’t been heard since 2009. 5. The new narration also references, for the first time, the new Tron Lightcyle Run attraction. Let’s take a ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.  John B. deHaas joins me today and we’ll give you our thoughts not he updates to this new attraction after we ride.  This is a binaural recording so If you have headphones, put them on now as we ride  Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-transit-authority-peoplemover/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PeopleMover_(Magic_Kingdom) Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

02-27
15:52

141 - Swiss Family Treehouse - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -   Join us as we head to the Magic Kingdom to walk and review Swiss Family Treehouse on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Photo by John B. deHaas. Attraction audio recorded on July 15, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to experience the Swiss Family Treehouse. The guide map describes this attraction saying, “Explore the treehouse inspired by the classic Disney film.” There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and there is no Thrill Level notes. Before we start climbing stairs, here are five fast facts about the Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom. 1. Swiss Family Treehouse is an Magic Kingdom opening day attraction, opening with the park on October 1, 1971. 2. The treehouse is based on the 1960 Walt Disney film Swiss Family Robinson. 3.The summit of the treehouse is 6 stories high and guests must climb 116 stairs to reach it! 4. While the tree looks very real, it is actually made up of steel, concrete and stucco. 5. There are 330,000 leaves on the Swiss Family Treehouse and each one is fabricated to withstand the weather and winds so they don’t fall off the tree. Let’s climb the Swiss Family Treehouse.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after our adventures 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 Swiss Family Treehouse 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/swiss-family-treehouse/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Family_Treehouse https://www.disneylists.com/2020/08/8-facts-secrets-swiss-family-treehouse-disneys-magic-kingdom-2/ Show ©2023 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

01-30
13:04

140 - Peter Pan's Flight - Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Come with John and I as we head towards the second star to the right and straight on ’til morning!  We’re headed to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to ride Pete Pan’s Flight on this episode of Attraction Checklist!  Attraction audio recorded on July 15, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we ride Peter Pan’s Flight at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the guide map describes the ride saying, “Fly with Peter Pan aboard a magical ship.”  The thrill level describes Peter Pan’s Flight as a slow ride with small drops. Before we visit Never Land, here are five fast facts about Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom. 1.  Peter Pan’s Flight opened at Magic Kingdom on October 3, 1971, two days after the park opened. 2. When Peter Pan’s Flight opened at Magic Kingdom it followed a similar design as Peter Pan’s Flight at Disneyland in California, even reusing some of the same sounds from that attraction.  The Magic Kingdom version featured added scenes and used Audio-Animatronic figures.  (As a note: we rode and reviewed Peter Pan’s Flight at Disneyland in episode 85 of Attraction Checklist. 3. Captain Hook’s pirate ship in this attraction is a whopping 48 feet long. 4. In 2014, the ride’s queue area was upgraded to make is seem you are walking through the Darling’s Nursery.  The queue now features interactive elements and appearances by Tinker Bell. 5. As you fly through the Nursery at the beginning of the ride, keep an eye out for a pile of children’s block that spell out: Disney. Let’s ride Peter Pan’s Flight!  John B. deHaas joins me once again and we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction after we ride.  If you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Peter Pan’s Flight 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/peter-pan-flight/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan%27s_Flight#Magic_Kingdom https://www.disneylists.com/2020/06/8-facts-secrets-peter-pans-flight-disneys-magic-kingdom-park-2/ Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

12-26
11:35

139 - Hall of Presidents 2022 - Magic Kingdom - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let’s head to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to check out the latest version of The Hall of Presidents on this episode of Attraction Checklist.  Attraction audio recorded on July 15, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to check out the latest updates to The Hall of Presidents. The guide map describes this attraction saying, “Behold all the U.S. Presidents on stage together.” There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and there is no Thrill Level notes. Now, The Hall of Presidents is the one attraction at Magic Kingdom that you can count on to get updated every 4 to 8 years.  This is the third time we’ve visited it on this Attraction Checklist so we may not have 5 fast facts, but here are a few fast facts about the latest version of this attraction. In January 19 2021, The Hall of Presidents was closed for refurbishment.  On July 19, 2021, Disney announced that President Joe Biden would be added to the attraction and the attraction itself reopened on August 3, 2021.  The film The Idea of a President that had debuted in the previous version of the attraction, remained.  Keeping with tradition, President Joe Biden voiced his animatronic figure but in a departure from previous versions, the President Biden figure only recites the Oath of Office and does not give a follow up speech. Let’s go visit The Hall or Presidents.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and after the show 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 Hall of Presidents 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/hall-of-presidents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hall_of_Presidents#Biden_administration_(2021–present) Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

11-28
32:44

138 - Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway - Disney's Hollywood Studios - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com -    We just got invited to a premiere of a new Mickey Mouse cartoon called Perfect Picnic! What could go wrong? Let’s find out as we head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to ride and review Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway on this episode of Attraction Checklist! Attraction audio recorded on July 14, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios to ride Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! There are no age or height requirements for this attraction and the guide map describes the ride saying, “Burst into a cartoon world with Mickey and Minnie on a wacky train trip.” Before we head off to the big premiere, here are five fast facts about Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway 1.  Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway was first announced at D23 in July 2017.  The attraction opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 4, 2020, replacing the iconic The Great Movie Ride Attraction. 2. This trackless attraction features a new technology known as 2 and 1/2 D or 3D without glasses to give depth to the 2D environments. 3. The 1401 Flower Show seen during the attraction is a tribute to the home of Walt Disney Imagineering which is located at 1401 Flower Street in Glendale, CA. 4. The attraction features several sound effects created by Disney Legend Jimmy MacDonald for Disney animated shorts dating back to the 1930s; some new effects were developed using Macdonald’s original equipment. 5. Though this attraction replaced the beloved The Great Movie Ride attraction, there is a tribute to what came before in a Great Moving Ride poster during the theme park section of the ride. Let’s check out Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway!  John B. deHaas is joining me once again and we’ll give you our thoughts on this attraction after we ride.  if you have headphones, put them on now as we ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_%26_Minnie%27s_Runaway_Railway https://wdwnews.com/releases/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-fun-facts/ Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

10-24
18:47

137 - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - Epcot - Attraction Checklist

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - It’s time to rewind time as we ride Epcot’s newest attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, not once but twice on this episode of Attraction Checklist. Attraction audio recorded on July 13, 2022. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. We are super excited because we are finally bringing you one of the most requested Attraction Checklist episode of the year, a look at Epcot’s new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The guide map describes this attraction saying, “Team up with the Guardians of the Galaxy on an intergalactic race through space and time.” Guests must be 42” or wallet to ride and the thrill level describes the attraction as being a Thrill Ride in the Dark. Before we head off to the Galaxarium, here are five fast facts about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. 1. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind officially opened at Epcot on May 27, 2022. 2. The attraction is build on the site of the former Ellen’s Energy Adventure attraction which we covered on Episode 31 of this show.  That ride was built in the former Universe of Energy show building and that show building was reused and retrofitted for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind thought the bulk of the attraction is housed in a giant blue show building behind the Universe of Energy building. 3.  Much like Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout at Disney California Adventure which we covered in episode 32 of Attraction Checklist, guests riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, guests hear one of six different songs.  The possible songs are "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire, “Disco Inferno" by the Trammps, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears”, One Way or Another" by Blondie, “I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock of Seagulls and “Conga" by Gloria Estefan 4. Composer Tyler Bates, who scored the Guardians of the Galaxy films created more than two hours on new music for the attraction and he even put in a little nod to the original Universe of Energy song. 5. On June 23, 2022, it was announced that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind would receive a Christmas Overlay with a mash-up of seasonal songs. Let’s go save the planet with the Guardians of the Galaxy.  Joining me today is John B. deHaas and, as mentioned at the top of the show, we’re going to go for two rides and we’ll review them both so stay tuned for that.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones put them on now as we ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT 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/ http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia  https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy  https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SOURCES: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy:_Cosmic_Rewind Show ©2022 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

09-26
48:59

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