Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History Podcast
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In this exclusive excerpt from our new book, discover Walt Disney's early life in Kansas City. We'll explore Walt's earliest inspiration for Disneyland, his childhood amusement park. Walk the flower-lined avenues of the lost Electric City park that continued to inspire Walt throughout his career, long after the 100,000 gleaming lights went out.
*Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland * -Out Now!
Explore the fascinating history behind Disneyland – a theme park history book for kids 9 to 12.
Inspire an interest in history with this fun and immersive journey across 20th century US history through the lens of the happiest place on earth. From awful ideas left on the drawing board to actual flying (and sinking!) ships, Fastpass to the Past: A Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland is a thrilling grand circle tour of Disneyland's past and present.
In this California history book, kids will walk in the footsteps of Walt Disney before discovering the inspiring stories and hidden Disneyland secrets behind ALL of their favorite theme attractions, including The Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan's Flight, and even Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
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Episode 17: Lost Lands of Disneyland Paris: A 1920's Main Street
Episode 16: Universal Studios Hollywood, From Glamour Trams to Today's Studio Tour
Bonus Episode - Shanghai Disneyland Trip Report
Episode 14: Shanghai Disneyland & Hong Kong Disneyland (Disney's China Parks)
Episode 13: The 5 Lost Resorts of Disney World
Episode 12: Lost Resorts: Disney's Mineral King Ski Village
Episode 11: The World Infamous Jungle Cruise
Episode 10: Lost Lands: Beastly Kingdom & Camp Mickey Minnie
Episode 9: Lost Lands of Disneyland: Holidayland
Episode 8: Lost Lands of Disneyland: Discovery Bay
Episode 7: The Most Hated WDW Attraction of All Time (The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management)
Episode 6: Part 2: How Disney Stole An Entire Theme Park (JAWS & Universal Studios Orlando)
Episode 5: Part 1: How Disney Stole An Entire Theme Park (JAWS & Universal Studios Orlando)
Episode 4: The Enchanted Tiki Bar (Trader Sam's)
Episode 3: Disneyland's Deadliest Attractions
Episode 2: The Sunken Boat Rides of Disneyland
Episode 1: America's First Theme Park: Berries, Chicken, & Ghost Towns
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