The Carousel Project

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66 Episodes

Beastly Kingdom! - Bonus Episode 2
2/20/2026
31:22
Have you heard of Beastly Kingdom? This land was initially planned for Phase II of Disney's Animal Kingdom, but the idea would never come to be. Josie and Kait cover the concepts for this land, Camp Minnie-Mickey, and what became of the area, Pandora - World of Avatar.Kait's Blog Post on Beastly Kingdom
Pooh For President! - Bonus Episode 1
2/6/2026
34:25
"Lick the High Prices of Ice Cream Cones & Put Honey in Every Pot"In this special Patreon Bonus Episode, Josie & Kait take a trip back to when Winnie the Pooh ran for president on the Children's Party Ticket.Learn more about how Winnie the Pooh and his Press Secretary and Campaign Manager took on the campaign trail in 1972 & 1976!This episode was originally released on March 17, 2022 on our Patreon as a bonus episode! We hope you enjoy listening to this special episode about a fun Disney History topic we wish people knew more about.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or let us know on our Instagram - @carouselprojectpodcast! We would love to hear from you and we hope to be bringing back new episodes very soon!Find us all on Instagram:@kaitkillebrew@josiemaida@epcotadam
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Vintage Disney Map Haul, 1982
12/24/2025
1:00:18
In this vintage maps haul we're taking a trip back to the year 1982! This week, Josie and Kait take a look at maps from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disneyland. Follow along with the links posted below to see the maps discussed in the episode! https://www.wdwmagic.com/other/maps/gallery/01jul1982-magic-kingdom-guide-book-1982.htmhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/paulwrightuk/7857935238http://www.lostepcot.com/map82view_1.htmlCAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE!⁠Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. ⁠Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on⁠Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! ⁠Josie Maida -⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Kait Killebrew -⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠TikTok ⁠EPCOT Adam -⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok
The History of Unique Disney Eats
12/8/2023
1:02:05
What's your goto Disney food? Was Walt a Pepsi or Coca Cola man? This week Josie & Kait take a trip through the history of some of the most unique eats across the Disney Parks! From park staples like the Mickey Premium Bar to extinct eats like the Handwich, Beaver Tails, and more, we drop the details on where these items got their start. Eat Like Walt Extinct Disney Food: Remembering Beaver Tails at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion The History Behind Some of Your FAVORITE Classic Disney Parks Snacks! The Dramatic Life, Death, and Reprise of Disney World's Handwich Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship & Restaurant - Yesterland Rich deal for Disney, Nestle Where Were Doritos Invented? Disneyland, Believe it or Not THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram TikTok
The History of Pirates of the Caribbean
11/10/2023
54:41
Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life For Us! Your favorite Disney History Podcast is BACK after a crazy few months and many technical difficulties. Today Josie, Kait, and Adam cover the history of a Disney Parks classic -- Pirates of the Caribbean. Join us as we voyage through this attraction's many version and legacy through movies, merchandise, and more. Pirates of the Caribbean Part One - Jim Korkis Walt Disney World: The First Decade Behind the Attraction: Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean Movies on Disney+ How Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion Are Connected - Offhand Disney The Pooped Pirate THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram TikTok
The History of Disney Vacation Club
6/30/2023
1:13:50
Welcome Home! In 1991, Disney fans could call a part of Walt Disney World home when they purchased into a new program called the Disney Vacation Club. Over the next 3 decades, Disney's take on the concept of timeshares has grown to 16 destinations (and counting!) Today Josie, Kait, and Adam take a journey through this program's history, so grab your DVC card and we'll see you in the Top of the World Lounge! Celebrating 30 Years of Disney Vacation Club The Year 1990 - Disney Vacation Club History of DVC Four More Disney Vacation Clubs That Might've Been Disney Vacation Club Promotional Video - 1992 The Disney Vacation Club: A Quick History "Where We Belong" Music Video Deevy Packs Her Bags, Episode 5 Welcome Home Wednesdays Trying To Keep Up With DVC's Deevy See THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram TikTok
The History of Mickey Mouse-Themed Attractions
6/16/2023
57:11
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway may be the first ride-through Mickey-themed attraction, but did you know Mickey-themed attractions at the Disney Parks actually date back over 50 years? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam explore the history of Mickey Mouse-themed attractions at the US parks and beyond. We share details you probably didn't know about Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and even Mickey's PhilharMagic! If you want to learn even more about Mickey-themed attractions, check out our show notes below: Unwrapping Mickey's Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom Looking Back at Mickey's Starland Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career by Kevin Rafferty THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram TikTok
The History of Six Flags New Orleans
6/2/2023
1:31:32
Did you know that New Orleans, Louisiana had its own Six Flags theme park? This week Josie, Kait, and Adam take a trip back to the Early 2000's to explore the history of this hopeful theme park whose story ended abruptly. From Jazzland to Six Flags New Orleans to "Closed For Storm" we cover the entire "ride." For more resources to learn about Six Flags New Orleans, visit our links below! Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans Photos Through The Years Closed For Storm Website (Documentary Available To Stream in Amazon Prime and Discovery+) Lost Theme Parks: Six Flags New Orleans / Jazzland Six Flags New Orleans - Six Flags Wiki Jocco's Mardi Gras Madness Six Flags Site Developers Finally Move Forward With Plans To Revamp Six Flags New Orleans Filming Credits - IMDB Rise and Fall of Six Flags New Orleans is Topic of Documentary Jazzland/Six Flags New Orleans Photos Through The Years THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram TikTok
BONUS PREVIEW: The Magic of Disney Animation
5/19/2023
16:25
We were preparing for a glorious three hour finale, but only had a minute and a half! So this week Josie, Kait, and Adam are sharing a 15-minute preview of this season’s bonus episode on The Magic of Disney Animation. Do you remember the Magic of Disney Animation at Disney-MGM Studios? This opening day attraction was a star in its own right, playing an important part in creating some of our favorite Disney Renaissance films right inside of the theme park gates! In this episode, Josie and Kait discuss the many versions of this attraction and why its original concept would need to be modified much sooner than Disney expected. We'll be back in two weeks with an episode that's worth the wait! See ya real soon THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram TikTok
The History of Disney's Wartime Era
5/5/2023
57:42
Let's jump back in time to explore the Wartime of Disney Animation! Between the years 1943-1949, Walt Disney Productions faced lower budgets and a smaller animation staff while the world was at war. While these films may not be at the top of most Disney fans' movie lists, each of these films have had some sort of reference within the Disney Parks! Learn even more in the links below: Seven Disney Eras and History of Disney Movies Five Facts About Saludos Amigos Decades of Disney Animation | Kait Around The Kingdom Opening Night, Nine Notes From Make Mine Music Circus Bear Mix Up Find all movies now on Disney+ THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST-INSPIRED MERCH IS HERE! Shop Spinning Carousel Company now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! Find us on our socials! Josie Maida - Instagram TikTok Kait Killebrew - Instagram, TikTok EPCOT Adam - Instagram TikTok

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66 Episodes

Beastly Kingdom! - Bonus Episode 2

Pooh For President! - Bonus Episode 1

Vintage Disney Map Haul, 1982

The History of Unique Disney Eats

The History of Pirates of the Caribbean

The History of Disney Vacation Club

The History of Mickey Mouse-Themed Attractions

The History of Six Flags New Orleans

BONUS PREVIEW: The Magic of Disney Animation

The History of Disney's Wartime Era