Episode 2: The Sunken Boat Rides of Disneyland

In this episode, Austin will be talking about the origin and eventual demise of all four(!) defunct boat rides of Disneyland. Tune in to learn about The Phantom Boats, the Mike Fink Knell Boats, The Canal Boats Around the World, and the Motor Boat Cruise. All attractions that have been lost to the past (and one that sunk to the bottom of the river).Links:Pre-Order Our New Book! Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to DisneylandCanal Boats Of The World - Duchess of Disneyland — Fantasyland – The Canal Boats of the World were located in the rear of Fantasyland, between Tomorrowland and the Autopia track. It’s re-themed replacement, the Storybook Land Canal Boats, occupies the exact same location today.Disney Afternoon Avenue at Yesterland — Take the Motor Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen to learn how Gummi Berry juice is made.Mike Fink Keelboats — Article on the Walt Disney World attraction. Mike Fink's Gullywhumper - Disneyland Facts & History — All about the Gullywhumper. (1) Mike Fink Keel Boats--Disneyland History--1950's--TMS-489 - YouTube — Based on the Davy Crockett television series, guests ride around the river aboard the "Gullywhumper" or the "Bertha Mae."Mike Fink Keel BoatsMike Fink Keel Boats - Duchess of DisneylandMike Fink Keel Boats at YesterlandPhantom Boats! - Disney History Institute — The boats in Tomorrowland were the first attraction to be removed from Disneyland.  To put this in perspective, another troublesome Tomorrowland attraction, the Rocket Rods lasted nearly three years.  The Phantom Boats lasted just one. Tomorrowland Phantom Boats - Duchess of Disneyland — The “Tomorrowland Boats” debuted on Opening Day, as one of the land’s main attractions. An Abandoned Disneyland Attraction - Forgotten History! - YouTubeExtinct Attractions: Disneyland's Motor Boat Cruise Documentary with David Oneal - YouTubeMotor Boat Cruise at Yesterland — Have a seat in a genuine motorboat.Aquatopia Day Time POV Tokyo DisneySea Japan On-Ride - YouTubeT-Shirts by Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History Podcast - TeePublic Store | TeePublic — Are you a theme park history expert? Show the world (world showcase that is) with these unique designs and t-shirts inspired by the Fastpass to the Past podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.