Sept. 16, 2024

Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497)

Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497)

Jim continues the history of Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

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In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Disney history.


Tune in as they cover:


  • Crane Permits and Fort Wilderness Construction: What’s going on at the old River Country site?


  • Disney Cruise Line’s Future: How jumbo-ification could extend the life of Disney’s Magic and Wonder ships.


  • The Evolution of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Jim continues his history of this Frontierland classic and the ambitious plans that never made it to Disneyland, including Discovery Bay and Dumbo’s Circus.


  • Listener Questions: From Rise of the Resistance’s B-mode to the future of Disney’s IP-driven attractions.


Listen now for a fun, fact-filled episode covering the latest updates and Disney history!


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