The History of Mickey Mouse-Themed Attractions

About this episode

The episode explores the history of Mickey Mouse-themed attractions at Disney Parks, highlighting notable rides and their significance.

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway may be the first ride-through Mickey-themed attraction, but did you know Mickey-themed attractions at the Disney Parks actually date back over 50 years? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam explore the history of Mickey Mouse-themed attractions at the US parks and beyond. We share details you probably didn't know about Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and even Mickey's PhilharMagic! If you want to learn even more about Mickey-themed attractions, check out our show notes below: Unwrapping Mickey's Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom Looking Back at Mickey's Starland Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career by Kevin Rafferty THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at carouselprojectpod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida…

People in this episode

Hosts: Josie Maida, Kait Killebrew, Adam

Topics covered

• Mickey Mouse
• Disney attractions
• history of theme parks
• Mickey-themed rides
• Disney Parks
• Walt Disney Imagineering

Keywords

• Mickey Mouse
• Disney attractions
• theme parks history
• Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
• Mickey's PhilharMagic
• Walt Disney Imagineering
• Magic Kingdom
• EPCOT

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney Parks

Books & works: Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Mickey's PhilharMagic, Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career

Places: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT

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