Defunctland

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Documents the culture of the creative minds behind American entertainment, that used the mediums of TV, Film and theme parks to change the industry and the country as a whole. Seasons include multi-part episodes about those involved with the Disney Company and theme parks, Universal Studios theme park & Jim Henson Studios that created the Muppets.
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17 Episodes
  • Defunctland VR: The Sorcerer's Hat
    E1
    Defunctland VR: The Sorcerer's HatThis is a proof of concept for the in-development Defunctland VR Park.
  • Defunctland Commentary: Captain EO
    E2
    Defunctland Commentary: Captain EOTerri Hardin joins Kevin for a very special commentary track of Captain EO.
  • The History of the Country Bear Christmas Special
    E3
    The History of the Country Bear Christmas SpecialIn this very merry Defunctland christmas special, Kevin discusses the History of the Country Bear Christmas Special at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
  • The History of McDonald's Mac Tonight
    E4
    The History of McDonald's Mac TonightAll amusement parks need restaurants right? In this minisode, Kevin talks about the history of the now-defunct McDonald's advertising character, Mac Tonight.
  • The History of Disney California Adventure's Demolished Entrance
    E6
    The History of Disney California Adventure's Demolished EntranceIn this minisode, Kevin discusses the former entrance to Disney California Adventure.
  • Muppetland: The Disneyland Invasion That Almost Happened
    E7
    Muppetland: The Disneyland Invasion That Almost HappenedToday, Disney Dan takes over the channel to discuss the Muppets Disneyland takeover that never happened.
  • Burger Invasion: The History of McDonald's and Disney
    E8
    Burger Invasion: The History of McDonald's and DisneyIn this Defunctland minisode, Kevin explores the history of McDonald's and Disney's relationship, from Dinoland to Happy Meals.
  • The History of the Worst Six Flags Coaster, Green Lantern: First Flight
    E10
    The History of the Worst Six Flags Coaster, Green Lantern: First FlightIn this episode, Kevin explores the history of what is widely regarded as Six Flags worst coaster in recent history, Six Flags Magic Mountain's Green Lantern: First Flight.
  • Disneyland's Forgotten Sci-Fi Rock Band - Live From the Space Stage (Full Documentary)
    E13
    Disneyland's Forgotten Sci-Fi Rock Band - Live From the Space Stage (Full Documentary)For one glorious summer, an experimental, sci-fi band rocked Disneyland's space stage. With a bass-playing Wookie and an acrobatic frog, the band's existence is nearly unbelievable, and the story behind its creation is just as incredible. This is Defunctland's first feature film, Live From the Space Stage: A HALYX Story.
  • The History of Toys "R" Us Times Square
    E23
    The History of Toys "R" Us Times SquareIn this one-off episode, Kevin dives into the flagship location of the iconic toy retailer Toys "R" Us in the heart of Times Square in New York City.
  • The History of the Worst SeaWorld Ride, Submarine Quest
    E24
    The History of the Worst SeaWorld Ride, Submarine QuestIn this episode, Kevin explores the history of SeaWorld San Diego's short-lived ~dark~ ride, the failed Submarine Quest.
  • The Bizarre Garfield Dark Ride
    E28
    The Bizarre Garfield Dark RideIn this minisode, Kevin dives deep into the history of Kennywood's Old Mill and the infamous Garfield overlay, Garfield's Nightmare.
  • The Awful Wiggles Dark Ride
    E31
    The Awful Wiggles Dark RideIn this minisode, Kevin explores the Wiggly history of the defunct Wiggles dark ride, The Big Red Car Ride, at Dreamworld in Australia.
  • The American Idol Theme Park Experience
    E34
    The American Idol Theme Park ExperienceKevin deep dives into the history of the elaborate American Idol theme park experience that used to operate at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
  • Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History
    E35
    Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic HistoryOn 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.
  • Kid Cities
    E36
    Kid Cities
  • Disney's Animatronics: A Living History
    E38
    Disney's Animatronics: A Living HistoryIn the 1960s, Walt Disney carried the torch of one of humanity's oldest pursuits, the search for mechanical life. The result was Audio-Animatronics, a new breed of robots designed to mimic life. In this first part of a two-part exploration into living machines in Disney Parks, Kevin explores the history of automatons and the initial development of Disney's Animatronics.
 
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