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The episode debates which Disney attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion, has had a greater impact on Disney history.

Which Disney attraction had the greatest impact over time, Pirates of the Caribbean or the Haunted Mansion? On this week’s episode of Distory Nite Shift, we meet our newest addition to our Distory co-host team before diving into the design philosophy and creation of Pirates of the Caribbean and New Orleans Square, all leading to a question that has sparked debate among Disney history fans for decades: Which attraction has had the greater influence on Disney history: Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion? Along the way, we take some rabbit trails exploring some character design and attraction facades, before discussing if kinetic motion is important in the Disney parks and having a conversation about Disney inclusive spaces. Joshua teaches us about the design of Epcot’s “crystals,” Kate shares Walt’s heart about giving the public a fair deal, and we are both surprised by where our Pirate Vs. Haunted Mansion debate ends up in the end, given all the evidence presented. — Distory Nite Shift is a new addition to the Distory Podcast! 🌙 Nite Shift is a conversation between two Disney historians who have a combined 55 years of Disney history knowledge. The “after-show” of Distory…

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