Oct. 10, 2025

Manufacturing the Magic: Disneyland’s first four years

Manufacturing the Magic: Disneyland’s first four years

 In the 24th installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid discuss how Walt reacted in the late 1950s to the increasing competition his family fun park faced in the themed entertainment space.

More to the point, which now-classic attractions were added to Disneyland during this era.

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

  • What did the Skyway look like when it first opened

  • Why did the Pack Mule & Stagecoach get a name change

  • How did the House of the Future come to be

  • What was the main difference between Disneyland’s Submarine Voyage and the sub ride over at Pacific Ocean Park

  • What does ALWEG stand for