Defunctland VR is a non-profit, volunteer-run preservation/passion project. If you would like to join the team, please email us at defunctlandvrteam@gmail.com. Link to Download Build (.exe): https://bit.ly/392VIRX Build includes a VR and Non-VR version. The VR version is compatible with Oculus, Vive, and Index. Oculus Quest with the link cable. […]
Special Thanks to Steve Wesson (TheMightyMicroscope.com) and David Oneal for letting me use their photos/videos. In this episode, Kevin discusses the history of Disneyland’s Adventure Thru Inner Space, a ride that shrank guests to the size of an atom and was sponsored by an infamous company. Buy Defunctland T-Shirts: https://defunctland.com/store […]
In this episode, Kevin explores the history of SeaWorld San Diego’s short-lived ~dark~ ride, the failed Submarine Quest. Buy Defunctland T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/defunctland Donate on Patreon: https://patreon.com/defunctland Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Defunctland-1142494142561537/ Defunctland Twitter: https://twitter.com/defunctland Defunctland Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/defunctland For more great content, visit defunctland.com #meetthedeep
Kevin deep dives into Disney’s now defunct expedited queue service, FastPass and FastPass Plus. Listen to the soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xtaO3beDUQ5NZ7l6ihizF?si=B2jPHYNpS4GwkWoiNxBEDw Buy Defunctland T-Shirts: https://defunctland.com/store Donate on Patreon: https://patreon.com/defunctland FastPass Tip Montage: TheKingsJourney “Disney World FastPass Plus Tips You Need to Know” – https://youtu.be/g2MDCReK6YY Destination DeRo “Disney FastPass Plus Explained | Tips […]
Go to http://privacy.com/defunctland to get $5 off your first purchase and protect your financial identity! Kevin explores the history of the Canadian classic puppet show, Under the Umbrella Tree. Buy Defunctland T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/defunctland Donate on Patreon: https://patreon.com/defunctland Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Defunctland-1142494142561537/ Defunctland Twitter: https://twitter.com/defunctland Defunctland Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/defunctland For more great content, […]
In this minisode, Kevin dives deep into the history of Kennywood’s Old Mill and the infamous Garfield overlay, Garfield’s Nightmare. History Sources: David Hahner Jr. – https://www.amazon.com/Kennywood-Images-America-David-Hahner/dp/073853563X/ Brian Butko – https://www.facebook.com/groups/Kennywood/ Boaz Frankel – https://www.verylocal.com/garfield-nightmare-kennywood/3820/ Video Sources: Historic Pittsburgh – https://historicpittsburgh.org/ David Hahner – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmxF9MJgdeVAq6cVrPve9A Blacklight Attractions – https://www.youtube.com/c/BlacklightAttractions XscreamThrills […]
In this minisode, Kevin explores the Wiggly history of the defunct Wiggles dark ride, The Big Red Car Ride, at Dreamworld in Australia. Special Thanks to ReviewTyme for consulting on the episode! https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewTyme Sources: Ben Roach, https://ourworlds.au Richard Wilson, https://parkz.com Dreamworld’s Golden Years, https://www.facebook.com/dwgoldenyears Theme Park Ogre, https://youtube.com/@themeparkogre Altzone, https://www.youtube.com/@Altzone […]
On December 15, 1966, Walt Disney died. Sixteen years later, on October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened. This documentary covers the journey that took place in between. Historical Companion: https://bit.ly/3QEaaWs Sensory Guide: https://bit.ly/3G4L0eT Soundtrack: https://defunctland.bandcamp.com/album/a-dream-calls Limited Run Vinyl Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-dream-calls-on-vinyl Donate on Patreon: https://patreon.com/defunctland Defunctland Twitter: https://twitter.com/defunctland Buy Defunctland Merchandise: […]
Defunctland’s annual Charityland livestream is back! Join us as Kevin and friends cook vintage theme park recipes and raise money for the wonderful Give Kids the World Village. Starting at 3 PM ET and going until 10 PM ET! Donate Now at https://charityland.gives Backup Donation Link: https://defunctland.com/charityland
In this episode, Kevin deep dives into the history of the elaborate American Idol theme park experience that used to operate at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Join Us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/defunctland 00:00 – The Birth of American Idol 08:24 – The Birth of Disney-MGM 13:19 – American Idol’s Golden Age 20:36 […]
