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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.

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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