Behind the Attraction

Behind the Attraction75%

TV 2021-07-21 Documentary
★ 7.3 / 10 · 25 votes
Ratings
Combined
74.9 %
5 sources
IMDb
7.7 /10
1,492 votes
Metacritic
72 %
4 votes
Trakt
74 %
153 votes
TMDB
73 %
26 votes
Metacritic Users
7.5 /10
4 votes

Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.

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Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
18
Studios
Seven Bucks Productions , The Nacelle Company
Network
Disney+
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Created by
Brian Volk-Weiss
Cast
Paget Brewster Paget Brewster Narrator (voice)
Tom Fitzgerald Tom Fitzgerald Self
Season 1 2021 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Jungle Cruise Join a skipper for the story behind Jungle Cruise, and try to spot the backside of water! When Walt decided to create the original immersive attraction, he tasked Imagineers with … Jul 21, 2021 43m
  2. 2 Haunted Mansion Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion — enter if you dare! When Walt Disney developed the attraction, he didn’t specify if it should be funny or scary. Ultimately, it b… Jul 21, 2021 43m
  3. 3 Star Tours Lightspeed to Endor! A long time ago…Disney created Star Tours, a thrilling simulator attraction that takes guests to a galaxy far, far away. It inspired Imagineers to build a who… Jul 21, 2021 47m
  4. 4 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Discover the ups (and downs!) of creating this gravity-defying attraction set in the eerie world of Rod Serling’s renowned “Twilight Zone” television series. Then hold on tight as… Jul 21, 2021 41m
  5. 5 Space Mountain You're about to hear the story of Space Mountain in T-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...launch! Walt's vision of an attraction that simulates space travel was a design challenge Imagineer Joh… Jul 21, 2021 39m
  6. 6 The Castles Castles are at the heart of Disney Parks around the world. The original at Disneyland® Resort in California quickly became a symbol of The Walt Disney Company on par with Mickey M… Aug 25, 2021 44m
  7. 7 Disneyland Hotel Disneyland Resort with no hotel... what?! It almost happened. Check in to see how Walt got it built. Envisioned as an extension of the Park, funding for the hotel proved hard to c… Aug 25, 2021 39m
  8. 8 It's a Small World It all began at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair! If a chance encounter between an Academy Award-winning actress and Walt Disney hadn’t taken place, this beloved attraction mig… Aug 25, 2021 43m
  9. 9 Transportation All aboard! Everything moves at Disney Parks, especially the guests — by land, water, and air! Walt loved locomotion of all kinds — trains, trams, monorails, and boats. They’re al… Aug 25, 2021 41m
  10. 10 Hall of Presidents This unprecedented presidential attraction in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom brings our commanders in chief to life. Walt created the world’s first human Audio-Animatronics f… Aug 25, 2021 38m
Season 2 2023 · 6 eps
  1. 1 Pirates of the Caribbean It’s a pirate’s life for everybody aboard Pirates of the Caribbean! Walt Disney loved adventure stories, especially ones that featured swashbuckling pirates. That inspiration led … Nov 1, 2023 49m
  2. 2 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Step aboard the wildest ride in the wilderness! Based on a concept by Disney Legend Marc Davis, Imagineer Tony Baxter reimagined this mountainous thrill ride that is sure to float… Nov 1, 2023 38m
  3. 3 Indiana Jones Adventure Crack the whip and join Indiana Jones on the adventure of a lifetime – just beware of the snakes! Following the success of Star Tours, Michael Eisner and Frank Wells thought it wa… Nov 1, 2023 40m
  4. 4 The Food Churros, DOLE Whip, turkey legs, and more… Discover the stories behind these tasty treats! Walt knew food was crucial to the park going experience. From walk-around snacks to them… Nov 1, 2023 37m
  5. 5 EPCOT Where can you both glimpse the future and travel the world without leaving Florida? At the Experimental Prototype Community. When it opened in 1982 at Walt Disney World Resort, EP… Nov 1, 2023 49m
  6. 6 Nighttime Spectaculars The magic continues after dark with Disney Parks’ nighttime spectaculars. What began as a fireworks show in the skies above Disneyland Park has evolved, over the years, into a wid… Nov 1, 2023 41m
Season 3 2026 · 2 eps
  1. 1 Disney Cruise Line Origin Story Set sail through the past, present, and exciting future of Disney Cruise Line Jun 24, 2026 50m
  2. 2 Disney Destiny Go behind the scenes of the Disney Destiny, where heroes, villains, and magic set sail! Jun 24, 2026 46m
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