Defunctland

  • : 2017
  • : 60
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3x1
A Roundabout History of the Ferris Wheel
Episode overview
05, 2019
In the Season 3 Premiere, Kevin and company go all the way back to the 19th century to explore the origins of World's Fairs, the Ferris Wheel, and much much more.
3x2
Walt Disney's Childhood Amusement Park, Electric Park
Episode overview
14, 2019
In this episode, Kevin discusses the history of Walt Disney's childhood amusement park, Kansas City's Electric Park and all of its attractions, including Hale's Tours of the World, the Loop the Loop Coaster, and Alligator Joe.
3x3
The Fair That Changed America
Episode overview
21, 2019
In this episode, Kevin travels back to the tail end of the Roaring Twenties to look at the development of the Century of Progress fair in Chicago and how the World's Exposition changed the United States and its view of progress
3x4
The Craziest Party Walt Disney Ever Threw
Episode overview
21, 2020
One of the single most important stories in theme park history has nothing to do with a theme park. This is Walt's Field Day, the Craziest Party Walt Disney Ever Threw. An Editorial .. show full overview
3x5
The History of Beverly Park Kiddieland
Episode overview
26, 2020
In this episode of Defunctland, Kevin follows Walt Disney to a small Kiddieland in Los Angeles named Beverly Park, run by the savvy and multi-talented David Bradley.
3x6
The History of Mickey Mouse Park
Episode overview
22, 2020
Before Disneyland, Walt Disney envisioned a smaller theme park, called Mickey Mouse Park, to be placed at his Burbank Studio. In this episode, Kevin discusses the events that led to its creation and the influences it would have on Disneyland.
3x7
The History of Tomorrowland 1955
Episode overview
19, 2020
In this episode, Kevin finally reaches the opening of Disneyland, focusing on the development and history of Tomorrowland 1955, the first, hastily-made version of the famous theme park .. show full overview
3x8
The History of Coney Island
Episode overview
13, 2020
In this fiery episode of Defunctland, Kevin tells five stories from New York's infamous playground of pleasure, Coney Island.
3x9
The History of Freedomland U.S.A.
Episode overview
07, 2020
In this episode, Kevin remains in New York to discuss the short-lived but elaborate Freedomland U.S.A. designed by Disneyland's former manager, C.V. Wood.
3x10
The History of the 1964 New York World's Fair
Episode overview
09, 2020
All roads converge at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, as the infamous city planner Robert Moses recruits Walt Disney to create the greatest fair in the history of the world.
3x11
Walt Disney's City of the Future, E.P.C.O.T.
Episode overview
12, 2020
Walt Disney made ambitious plans for a City of Tomorrow named E.P.C.O.T. just before his death in 1966, but the plans were soon abandoned. What were Walt's ideas for his city of the future, what happened to the project, and would it have worked?
3x12
The History of Disneyland's Adventure Thru Inner Space
Episode overview
06, 2021
In this episode, Kevin discusses the history of Disneyland's Adventure Thru Inner Space, a ride that shrank guests to the size of an atom and was sponsored by an infamous company.
3x13
Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History
Episode overview
19, 2023
On December 15, 1966, Walt Disney died. Sixteen years later, on October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened. This documentary covers the journey that took place in between.

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