The Carousel Project

If you have ever wondered what the Disney parks were like back in 2000, The Carousel Project has you covered! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam travel back to the start of the new millennium and go over vintage maps from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disneyland! On the East Coast, we were celebrating the Millennium Celebration and on the West Coast, Disneyland's 45th Anniversary was...

There are many eras of Disney Animation, and today we're covering arguably the best of the best, the Disney Renaissance! From its epic movie premieres to its infusion into the parks, parades, attractions and more, we cover it all! Want to learn even more about the Disney Renaissance? Check out our show notes below! The Little Mermaid on Disney+ The Rescuers Down Under on Disney+ Beauty and the Bea...

Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me? This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering the history of The Mickey Mouse Club. Did you know the Mickey Mouse Club began before the 1955 television show? We take things all the way back to the 1930's! We'll cover each iteration of this iconic club. Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss their favorite Mousketeers, casts, and more. Want...

Let's go shopping! This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering the history of The Disney Store. Our journey starts back in the 1920's when Walt and Roy first licensed a Disney character! (Hint: It's NOT Mickey.) We take a trip through the rise and fall of the Disney Store starting all the way back in 1987! Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss their favorite Disney Store memories, merchandise...

The Force is STRONG with these weekends! This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering the history of Star Wars Weekends at Disney-MGM Studios and eventually Disney's Hollywood Studios. This Star Wars experience took place on and off from 1997 to 2015. Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss the Star Wars Weekend-exclusive events, merchandise, shows, and more! Find out where the Jedi Training Aca...

"There's Nothing in the World Like Action Park!" This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering our first non-Disney topic, an amusement and waterpark located in Vernon Township, New Jersey. Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip through the history of this infamous park. Learn how it earned the title of "America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park." From its ski resort beginnings and Gene Mulvih...

The Carousel Project Podcast usually covers Disney theme parks, but this week we're diving into a different kind of magical vacation -- the Disney Cruise Line! Josie, Kait, and Adam cover Disney's history with the cruise line industry, which began quite a few years before the Disney Magic's maiden voyage in 1998. From the Big Red Boat and custom ships that broke the industry's mold to the backstor...

This week the Carousel Project Podcast is embarking on an boat tour that goes on for niles and niles and niles. Josie, Kait, and Adam cover the history of a classic attraction that dates back to the very first day of Disney Parks - The Jungle Cruise! This part of Disney history has gone on to inspire overlays, major attraction changes, a movie, and more. We even take a small dive into the Jungle C...

Welcome everyone to Season FOUR of The Carousel Project! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip back in time to 2005 for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Find out how the Walt Disney Company celebrated this milestone worldwide! From golden ride vehicles and attraction enhancements to theme park openings and the Happiest Balloon on Earth, there's so much anniversary excitement to&nb...

We're ending Season Three with an exciting moment in Disney history -- the Millennium Celebration at Walt Disney World! Take a trip back to 1999 to cover this 15 month celebration that was primarily based in Epcot. Get ready to "Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand" with Josie, Kait, and Adam. From the start of Pin Trading and the Millennium Village to Leave A Legacy, Tapesty of Nations, and that lar...

If you have ever wondered what the Disney parks were like back in 1972, The Carousel Project has you covered! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam travel all the way back to 1972 and go over vintage maps from Magic Kingdom and Disneyland! The very first Walt Disney World map, in fact. Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode!  Magic Kingdom Map - Early 197...

Let's take a trip back to Earth Day in 1998, when Disney's Animal Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World resort! This week Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss original park concepts, favorite attractions, and the many firsts of this one-of-a-kind Disney Park.  Major Disney's Animal Kingdom Milestones  Disney Announces Plans For A Wildlife Theme Park Disney's Animal Kingdom Opening Day Map How Disney's Anim...

This week Bunny (Josie), Bubbles (Kait), and Beulah (Adam) take a deep dive into one of Magic Kingdom's opening day attractions, Country Bear Jamboree! Did you know this attraction was originally met for a never-built Disney ski resort? It was also one of the very LAST attractions that Walt Disney personally helped develop.  From its humble beginnings and untimely closures to seasonal overlay...

It's no secret that Winnie the Pooh is one popular bear! In fact, did you know Forbes ranked this willy nilly silly old bear as the second most valuable children's character in the world? (Behind Mickey Mouse, of course.) This week Josie, Kait, and Adam dive into the history of Winnie the Pooh and how he got his start with the Walt Disney Company. From merchandise crazes and ride closures to short...

Happy New Year, everyone! We don't have a full episode for you this week, but if you want to hear a little more about last week's surprise announcement and also what we're thankful for in 2021, you've come to the right place!! Thank you for all the support! We love you all so much! -Josie, Kait, and Adam

Happy Holidays, everyone! We don't have a full episode for you this week, BUT if you listen to this episode you might find out a special surprise of what to expect from The Carousel Project Podcast in 2022 and beyond! Thank you for all the support! We love you all so much! -Josie, Kait, and Adam

Supercalifragilisticexpiali-WELCOME to our discussion about the absolutely iconic Mary Poppins! This week Josie, Kait, and Adam dive deep into the history of Mary Poppins, from its origin as a book series to what would become Walt Disney's biggest film success of his lifetime, and of course Disney's recent additions to her legacy! Does everyone have their spoonful of sugar ready? Let's trip a litt...

Who loved Fastpass? We loved Fastpass, and we're sure you did too! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam explore all things Fastpass, from its origins to all the changes it went through over the last 20+ years, and of course to its present iteration in Genie+ and Lightning Lane.  Disney's Fastpass: A Complicated History Disney Dish Podcast - Episode 100: The guy that invented Fastpass Disney Magic...

Most Disney fans LOVE the PeopleMover, but do they know the history behind it? This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip back in time to unpack the full scoop on this classic Tomorrowland attraction. From the Ford Magic Skyway at the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair to Goodyear sponsorships and a short-lived attraction replacement, we're ready to dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly. ( We'r...

We're back with even more sitcoms visiting the Disney Parks! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam finish up their discussion on all 13 sitcoms that have filmed episodes at the Disney parks. From Sabrina the Teenage Witch to George Lopez and Black-ish, we've got you covered! 1. "Disney World" - Sabrina the Teenage Witch Season 2, Episode 23 - Air Date: April 24, 1998 Available to Stream on HULU 2. "Geo...

Welcome everyone to Season THREE of The Carousel Project! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam begin to discuss all 13 sitcoms that have filmed episodes at the Disney parks! From Full House to Boy Meets World, we've got you covered! Stay tuned for Part Two of this series next week! 1. "Two Rode Together" - The Golden Girls Season 4, Episode 16 - Air Date: February 18, 1989 Available to Stream on HULU...

We're ending Season Two with an exciting moment in Disney history -- Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Celebration! Get ready to "Remember the Magic" with Josie, Kait, and Adam. From the many, many television specials to all of the ingredients that went into that iconic Cake Castle, The Carousel Project will cover it all! Who else is ready to party like it's 1996? 25th Anniversary VHS Commercia...

If you have ever wondered what the Disney parks were like back in 1987, The Carousel Project has you covered! This week, Josie, Kait, and Adam travel all the way back to 1987 and go over vintage maps from Disneyland, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom!  Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode! <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p&gt...

This week, The Carousel Project discusses the history of Disney Channel! From it's early shows in the 80s to present day, Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss everything from favorite shows, favorite DCOMs (IYKYK), and everything in between! Get your wand ready for that intro! The Disney Channel Magazine List of Disney Channel Original Movies Disney Channel Games

Hello, Carouselers! The band is back together this week as The Carousel Project returns to discuss the fabulous Club Disney! Josie, Kait, and Adam talk about the history and birth of the ill-fated, short-lived Club Disney as well as details of the fun and games that could be found at each location! Ready to do some Pooh-robics with us? Let's go! Defunctland - Club Disney LA Times Article About the...