Offhand Disney

Walt Disney is an American Icon, but one that has lots of misconceptions and mysteries. Today I'll pull back the curtain on Uncle Walt and share some information that some of you are unfamiliar with!

Epcot is a very popular park, and many people are aware that there's more story behind the history of everybody's favorite place to drink. Join me and me today when we take you both back and foreward in time to take a look at The Original Epcot.

This one might be a little heavy for some people. You have been warned. Disney is a company founded on their ability to make amazing animated movies for the whole family. There is a catch though. The original stories these films are based off of might not be the best ones to read to your children. Today we go through 3 different fairy tales that evolved into well-loved Disney movies, and how their dark origins shaped the films we know today.

The Haunted Mansion deals with death. I mean, come on, we all know that. But maybe we confront our own mortality when we enter that spooky old house... Today I present a new Haunted Mansion theory. Perhaps the Mansion gets its 1000th Happy Haunt after all...

Some Disney theories are really good. Some, not so much. Today, we journey into the depths of Disney to find some of the worst theories the fandom has to offer.

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room is often remembered as one of the classic Disneyland attractions. Being an attraction with so much history, there's bound to be a few secrets and connections to other Disneyland rides. Today, we'll go behind the scenes of the Tiki Room and uncover some connections that some of you may not even know exist...

Maelstrom is what comes to mind when I think classic Epcot Center attractions. How did this ride come to be and why was it replaced with Frozen Ever After? Find out in this week's video.

Walt Disney once said Disneyland would never be complete... But was he right? Today we'll ask ourselves whether Disney really knows what they're doing with all the changes coming to Disneyland.

Disney loves to reinvent attractions. Just think about it, from the Tower of Terror to Guardians of the Galaxy, Haunted Mansion to Haunted Mansion Holiday, or Journey into Imagination to... Never mind that, today we'll go through 10 attractions that are now closed but we'd love to return.

He's back. It's time to examine New Orleans Square and find references to the character that ties together all three attractions... Jean Lafitte himself.

The opening day of Disneyland, as some of you know, was anything but magical. Let's take a deeper look at what caused this horrible park opening, the day itself, and the aftermath.

You never really think to encounter a story while you're riding a roller coaster, but that's exactly what Disney did while constructing all the Space Mountains all over the globe. How exactly do these attractions connect, and what's the hidden story behind it all? Watch on, Space Travelers.

Disney is known for being first and foremost a family company. The parks, the movies, the music, it all ties Disney together. The inspiration Disney draws for some of its most popular movies, though, is anything but. Today I'll talk about 2 specific original stories that the kids might want to stay away from.

it's a small world is one of the most popular Disney attractions ever created. Over the years it has inspired child and adult alike to strive toward a better future for everyone. But not everybody sees a cute, child-friendly ride. Some see terror and anxiety. Horror and fake friendship. Today we'll examine why exactly people think it's a small world is so terrifying.

Just because it's the happiest place on earth, doesn't mean there's no room for improvement. Join me today as I discuss some things that I'd like to see changed around the Disneyland Resort!

Disneyland isn't that large compared to all the other Disney Parks in the world, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its fair share of secret nooks and crannies. Join me in the park as we set out to find 3 SECRET PLACES around Disneyland.

For some reason, Disney just loves to leave old attractions to gather dust and rust backstage where nobody can see them. Today, I'll be going through six of these abandoned attractions, a quick history on all of them, and where you can find these vestiges of the past today.

The Haunted Mansion looms over New Orleans Square, Liberty Square, and Fantasyland and beckons wary guests to enter if they dare. Over the years, many of these same guests leave with questions. Who is the Ghost Host? Why is there a ghost bride in the attic? Who owns the building, the Mansion itself? Today, I aim to answer 1/3rd of those questions.

The Great Disneyland Adventure is a scavenger hunt that will bring you to every single corner of Disneyland Park. Play by yourself or with friends, the challenge can be as hard or as easy as you make it. Follow the clues, will you be the next Disneyland Hunt Champion?

The Haunted Mansion is just the first of many stories in an overarching story that takes Disney fans to all corners of the globe. Join me as I establish Part 1 in this saga.

The Jungle Cruise is by far the most serious attraction at any of the Disney Parks. Today we'll be taking a closer look at the history of this ride and some fun facts you may have never known.

Euro Disney was a massive failure, right from the start. Met with resistance from the people of Europe, it had an uphill battle from day one. How did it manage to get through this rough patch, and what lies in its future?

Recently Disney released a video that changed my life, and the Pirates of the Caribbean story, forever. Join me as we examine the changes made to the Disneyland classic and how it confirms a popular fan theory.

Disney, being a multi-billion dollar company, is sure to turn a few heads every now and then. With its rise to popularity, Disney has gained numerous urban legends that follow its movies, and more prominently, its theme parks. Join me today as I discuss the fact and fiction behind these online urban legends, often known as Creepypasta, themed around Disney and the Disney Parks and SEA how they hold up.

Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures (also known as Tangled: The Series) is the best TV show on the air right now. Allow me to convince you why.

Pixar Pier has recently opened and left many Disney fans arguing over whether or not the newly themed land is a good addition to the Disney California Adventure. Today I give my thoughts and some complaints I've heard about Pixar Pier, and ask you how you feel about the land.

Disney is known the world over for being the best storytellers in the entertainment business. The theme parks are no exception to the rule. In this episode of Offhand Disney, I'll explain how Disney uses sensory illusions to fool you into immersion.

Many videos have led to this one. Join me as we discover the hidden history of the S.E.A. What they've done, where they're going, and their plans for the future. Are these plans meant to cause harm or spread innovation and creativity? You be the judge.

Sometimes the Happiest Place on Earth becomes the Spookiest Place on Earth. Join me today as we discuss different instances and urban legends of ghost sightings at Disneyland Park.

Illusions have their place at each and every single Disney Park. From ghosts to the ground, everywhere you look is filled with Disney theming and trickery...

Disney does a great job at making plants that may or may not actually exist...

Seriously? Splash-Back Mountain? Today we talk about a number of different things some of you have heard while walking through the Disney Parks that just made you scratch your head.

The Society of Explorers and Adventurers rises again! Today we'll talk about Mystic Manor, the Emerald Trinity, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and how it ties the story of the SEA together.

Now, I've talked about optical illusions Disney uses in the past, but what about auditory tricks and illusions? Join me today as we talk about the things we can hear in the Disney Parks that might be more than just a sound...

Everyone has their favorite Disney film, everyone has their least favorite. Allow me to tell you why you're all wrong.

The 1964-65 New York World's Fair brought with it a number of classic Disney attractions. One of those specific attractions, though, has been lost to history. Today we discuss the history of Ford's Magic Skyway, and how it lives on today at various places around Disneyland.

It's not a hotel. It's a brand new way to look at the Parks. Join me for the third and final part of my series on The Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

We all have our unpopular Disney opinions. Some are more correct than others...

Disney's newest Resort in Southern California would have broken the mould for what a theme park could be. Just as quickly as it appeared, though, the Port Disney project died. What happened to it, and why did the project fail?

Disneyland has some weird proble- I mean features.

We all love vacationing at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, but when we leave we often miss the parks and want to go back right away. How can you bring a little piece of Disney home with you?

In the very first episode of Ride Vs. Ride, we'll be taking a look at The Haunted Mansions in Florida and Anaheim. How do they compare? What are the differences and what do they have in common? Most importantly though, which one is better? You decide.

November 18th is a very special day. Mickey Mouse turns 90 years old, and I figured what better way to celebrate than to follow the mouse himself through his entire life. From Plane Crazy to the Runaway Railway, we'll talk about it all.

Often cited as one of the worst themed lands at the happiest place on Earth, I thought Tomorrowland could use a little help. Join me today as I share with you my plans for an ideal Tomorrowland, what stays and what needs to go.

In the second Tomorrowland video I've made in a week, we'll be going through the history and conception of one of Disney's most recognizable attractions. Splash- wait, Space Mountain.

Christmas is in the air and the Grand Californian is as Grand as ever! Join me as we explore the room, the lobby, and of course the gingerbread house at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel!

There's a reason they call it Walt Disney's original magic kingdom... Join me as I explore Disneyland and visit places where the man himself once stood, from Main Street USA to New Orleans Square.

A very merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all! Join me as we adventure through Disneyland seeing all the festive sights, some spooky, some small.

Listen, theming the world of Tomorrow isn't the easiest thing to do. Today we'll talk about why, and what Disney might be able to do in the... future... to fix this problem.