Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History Podcast

03/01/2022

Wonderful news! You can now purchase Fastpass to the Past from your local independent book store. Support your local business and .

Purchase online via Bookshop (and select your local bookstore at checkout) or simply call your favorite store and ask them to order you a copy using the "ISBN: 978-0578301914."

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03/01/2022

Life of a Disney historian. I had a wonderful time visiting the new Met exhibit in NYC today! The special exhibit combines Walt Disney Animation for the first time with it's French Decorative Arts inspiration.

✨ The highlight of the exhibit? For the first time ever, the original drawing of Disneyland from the Lost Weekend done by Herb Ryman was displayed to the public. I couldn't steal myself away, I almost cried. If you want to learn more about The Lost Weekend, check out my book Fastpass to the Past, Chapter 2-3.

💕 Favorite Quote: "Is it Disney, or is it art?" A question asked when the first animation cell was hung in the met during the 30's.

🖌️ Glaring omission? Nothing about frequent Disney collaborator, Ub Iwerks.

💭 Idea for expansion: Walt Disney's Tiki bird's french origins.

01/12/2021

In an exclusive look just for podcast listeners, Austin reveals the first chapter of her brand-new book, Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland!

Discover the story behind Walt Disney's childhood in Kansas City and his first visit to an amusement park.

In an exclusive look just for podcast listeners, Austin reveals the first chapter of her brand-new book, Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland! Discover the story behind Walt Disney's childhood in Kansas City and his first visit to an amusement park.

20/11/2021

A pretty unknown fact about me is I didn't go to Disneyland until 2012!

I actually grew up going to Disney World (and more often Universal Orlando).

Want to learn more? Check out my Author's Note in the book 📚coming 12/1.

18/11/2021

In 2 weeks, you'll have our new book in your hands. Are you ready for Fastpass to the Past 📒?

Available on Paperback, Kindle, and Apple Books on December 2. Pre-Order open on Kindle: https://buff.ly/3nrZZqy

21/04/2020

We had some technical issues with the audio on Episode 16. It has now been fixed!

https://www.themeparkhistorypodcast.com/16

Head back to the early history of film to discover how one immigrant's dream for a city dedicated to the movies led to the creation of Universal Studios Hollywood and the original Studio Tour.

18/04/2020

Join our time machine for a look back at The Disneyland Paris that could have been.

What happened when one man had to redesign Walt’s legacy, Main Street U.S.A.

18/04/2020

Gangsters, Speakeasies, and Jazz, oh my!

This week on , I head back into the archives to look at the original designs for Disneyland Paris.

Instead of the Victorian facades that harkened back to Walt Disney’s Minnesota hometown, Imagineer Eddie Sotto’s original concept for Main Street USA in Disneyland Paris resembled something different - something exciting. In the place of horse-drawn carriages, he designed an entry sequence filled with the gangsters, policemen, and great American cities that flourished during the jazz age.

Gangsters, Speakeasies, and Jazz, oh my! Instead of the Victorian facades that harkened back to Walt Disney’s Minnesota hometown, Imagineer Eddie Sotto’s original concept for Main Street USA in Disneyland Paris resembled something different - something exciting. In the place of horse-drawn carri...

29/03/2020

returns with all-new episodes!

With all of the madness, fear, and uncertainty, not to mention the closing of Disney parks for the foreseeable future, I figured now was a time we all needed to revisit the past more than ever.

Season 3 Podcast Episodes will be dropping every 2 weeks on Saturdays. Set your clock and don't be late for this very important date.

The first episode drops... right now.

Head back to the early history of film to discover how one immigrant's dream for a city dedicated to the movies led to the creation of Universal Studios Hollywood and the original Studio Tour.

01/05/2019

On this date, May 1st, 1954, the Anaheim Bulletin reports that Walt Disney has purchased land in Anaheim, California for an amusement park.

28/03/2019

rollin’ on the river. 💔 The Mike Fink Keel Boats.

Learn about the other defunct (or sunken) boat rides of Disneyland in our Episode 2 podcast adventure through the Disneyland water-archives.

24/03/2019

The Carolwood Pacific railroad in Walt Disney's Holmby Hills backyard.

23/03/2019

What could be the next FastPass episode? Hmmm... 🎬

Thank you to Universal Studios Hollywood for the tickets and the ongoing support of . 💕

23/03/2019

What Disney History was made on your Birthday? Soarin' officially opened at Epcot on my birthday in 2005! ✈️

You've got a little magic in you.

22/03/2019

With Star Wars Land's (Galaxy Edge) opening date nearing, here is a look back at the last land opening at the Disneyland Resort. An image from Cars Land and Buena Vista Street's grand opening at Disney California Adventure Park in 2012.

21/03/2019

Walt Disney opened a new studio at 2719 Hyperion in January 1926. And... history was made. 🎥

20/03/2019

Another day, another concept art of one of the most famous Lost Lands: Disney's America, circa 1993.

19/03/2019

Construction photos of Main Street at Disneyland Paris, 1991.

📸 Eddie Sotto (via disneyandmore blog)

17/03/2019

Lost Lands: Bear Country

16/03/2019

On March 24, 1972, Bear Country debuted, replacing the Indian Village located in the far northwest corner of Disneyland.

15/03/2019

The No-Nonsense Guide on how you can be broke, dumb, and still have a podcast with over 10,000 downloads.

14/03/2019

Besides the castle, Carthay Circle Theatre is perhaps Disney's most utilized motif. 🎥
#1: The original Carthay Circle Theatre
#2: Disney California Adventure
#3: Disney Hollywood Studios
#4: Shanghai Disneyland

13/03/2019

RIP Disney's River Country. Does anyone want an episode about my 90's childhood going to this now abandoned water park? 😅

The first signs of demolition have been spotted at the old location of Disney's River Country water park. There are two excavator's stationed within the old water park, however most of the site still appears to be intact at the moment. The demolition will make way for an all new Disney Vacation...

08/03/2019

We are now live on YouTube. Welcome to the FastPass to the Past YouTube Channel! 🎥

This week on FastPass to the Past: The Theme Park Channel, discover why Walt Disney World Execs decided to mess with a classic beloved attraction and how it ...

06/03/2019

Remember when Disney stole an entire theme park plan from Universal? You don't?! 😮Find about this epic race for Orlando domination in Episode 5 & 6 of FastPass to the Past. https://buff.ly/2NBW07c