The Parks Academy - Discussing All Things Disney & Theme Parks

In this episode, we discuss the very popular Disney Dollars -- their rise and fall and how they crazed Disney fanatics. Disney Dollars are a Walt Disney Company creation developed to make money fun and make fun money in 1987. They may be spent or collected and saved as souvenirs and are redeemable at any time before or after any period of inactivity. People may keep it as a souvenir or spend it like cash at theme parks, or stores that Disney maintains "Mickey Mouse Cones" Bills Disney Dollars Disney Dollars By Characters 101 Dalmatians Misprint

We're kicking off a new series about Defunct Disney attractions! Starting off is a ride that some have called unfunny, instantly dated, and creatively starved. Get ready to be called "babe" by a greasy, cigar-smoking agent and spend a relentless amount of time trying to navigate Southern California in the most illogical way. Show notes: https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20160905/32163/superstar-limo https://jimhillmedia.com/superstar-limo-what-went-wrong/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstar_Limo https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Superstar_Limo

Just like that, we've made it back!

In this episode, we are joined by Cory (aka the Jungle Cruiser) from All Aboard Podcast. We start talking about the Haunted Mansion but quickly derail into the Jungle Cruise, tiki conventions, baseball giveaways, and Robert Zemeckis films. 3-D Printed Back to the Future Clock Cory's Tiki Mug Collection Tiki Oasis Convention The Haunted Mansion 2003 Robert Zemeckis Filmogrophy

In this episode Stephen interviews the very talented Jacob McAlister. We discuss everything from his role in designing Disney-based board games, to developing brand new art for Disney events and rides. We also get into a lively discussion about film cameras, Joe Rhodie's modeling career, and, believe it or not, Stephen discovers the Society of Explorers and Adventurers for the first time ever. Find Jacob Here: Instagram Website Photography Show Notes Ravensburger Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Game for Ages 8 & Up - Amazon Exclusive DISNEY BLOCK (AN ABRAMS BLOCK BOOK) Rollei Rolleiflex 3.5f Hasselblad 500 C/M