EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 1H 36M
195. Disney History Everyone Gets Wrong - Distory Nite Shift
Disney people are storytellers… but sometimes they get the story wrong. On this episode of Distory Nite Shift, we walk through some popular myths in Disney history, including what Walt actually said about Disneyland’s museum status, the origins of Walt Disney World’s (theoretical) weather-controlling dome, and a resident of the Haunted Mansion who isn’t who everyone thinks he is. We also discuss the new addition to the Pirates of the Caribbean treasure room, some oddities in the bayou, and speculate about what is happening with Disney World’s transportation. We end the evening with a popular debate in Disney history: Should attractions in the Disney parks have screen credits for the Imagineers who brought them to life? -John Hench’s Psychological Interpretation of Disneyland: —Distory Nite Shift is a new addition to the Distory Podcast! 🌙 Nite Shift is a conversation between two Disney historians who have a combined 55 years of Disney history knowledge. The “after-show” of Distory with Kate & Kirk, this late-nite conversation for Disney history lovers is hosted by Kate the Disney Cicerone and Joshua of E82 | The Epcot Legacy.Distory Nite Shift is broadcast every other week, opposite of Distory with Kate & Kirk. Join us LIVE on YouTube every week for Distory! Be notified by subscribing to Kate’s Youtube: @disneyciceroneYou can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter X, and also at disneycicerone.com & epcotlegacy.comView full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast.Joshua’s resources:E82 | The Epcot LegacyJLH OmniMediaKate’s resources:Kate’s BooksKate’s SubstackShow MerchDistory T-shirts and StickersKirk’s appMOWD app
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Disney people are storytellers… but sometimes they get the story wrong. On this episode of Distory Nite Shift, we walk through some popular myths in Disney history, including what Walt actually said about Disneyland’s museum status, the origins of Walt Disney World’s (theoretical) weather-controlling dome, and a resident of the Haunted Mansion who isn’t who everyone thinks he is. We also discuss the new addition to the Pirates of the Caribbean treasure room, some oddities in the bayou, and speculate about what is happening with Disney World’s transportation. We end the evening with a popular debate in Disney history: Should attractions in the Disney parks have screen credits for the Imagineers who brought them to life? -John Hench’s Psychological Interpretation of Disneyland: —Distory Nite Shift is a new addition to the Distory Podcast! 🌙 Nite Shift is a conversation between two Disney historians who have a combined 55 years of Disney history knowledge. The “after-show” of Distory with Kate & Kirk, this late-nite conversation for Disney history lovers is hosted by Kate the Disney Cicerone and Joshua of E82 | The Epcot Legacy.Distory Nite Shift is broadcast every other week, opposite of Distory with Kate & Kirk. Join us LIVE on YouTube every week for Distory! Be notified by subscribing to Kate’s Youtube: @disneyciceroneYou can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter X, and also at disneycicerone.com & epcotlegacy.comView full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast.Joshua’s resources:E82 | The Epcot LegacyJLH OmniMediaKate’s resources:Kate’s BooksKate’s SubstackShow MerchDistory T-shirts and StickersKirk’s appMOWD app
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