Defunctland

Season 2

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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.

Where to Watch Season 2

21 Episodes

  • The History of Tomb Raider: The Ride
    E1
    The History of Tomb Raider: The RideIn the Defunctland Season premiere, Kevin travels back to Paramount's Kings Island in Mason, Ohio to discuss one of the most unique dark rides of all time, Tomb Raider: The Ride.
  • The History of Alton Towers' Black Hole
    E2
    The History of Alton Towers' Black HoleIn Defunctland's first international addition, Kevin explores the history of Alton Towers and its Space Mountain rip-off coaster, the Black Hole.
  • The History of Journey Into Imagination
    E3
    The History of Journey Into ImaginationKevin discusses the much beloved Journey Into Imagination and its wonderful characters, Dreamfinder and Figment, in part one of this two part crossover with Yesterworld.
  • The History of Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies
    E4
    The History of Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making MoviesDefunctland goes back to Universal Studios Florida with Kevin discussing the opening day attraction, Alfred Hitchock: The Art of Making Movies.
  • The History of Nara Dreamland
    E5
    The History of Nara DreamlandDefunctland goes to Japan to discuss the history of the eventually abandoned Disneyland knock-off, Nara Dreamland!
  • The Failure of Euro Disneyland
    E6
    The Failure of Euro DisneylandDefunctland travels to just outside of Paris, France to discuss the failure of Disney's biggest gamble, Euro Disney Resort.
  • The History of Disney's Best Coaster, Space Mountain: From the Earth to the Moon
    E7
    The History of Disney's Best Coaster, Space Mountain: From the Earth to the MoonThis time, Kevin discusses the history of Discovery Mountain, aka Space Mountain: De La Terre a La Lune, aka Space Mountain: From the Earth to the Moon, and eventually known as Space Mountain: Mission 2.
  • The History of Busch Gardens' Swinging Classic, the Big Bad Wolf
    E8
    The History of Busch Gardens' Swinging Classic, the Big Bad WolfOn this swinging episode of Defunctland, Kevin tells the history of Busch Gardens Williamsburg fan favorite, the now-defunct Arrow suspended coaster, the Big Bad Wolf.
  • The Demolition of Six Flags Astroworld
    E9
    The Demolition of Six Flags AstroworldIn time for its 50th Birthday, Defunctland takes a deep dive into Houston's much beloved former theme park, Six Flags Astroworld.
  • Top 10 Forgotten Disneyland Attractions
    E10
    Top 10 Forgotten Disneyland AttractionsIn this episode of Defunctland, Kevin and Disney Dan sell out for a second time.
  • The War For Disney's America
    E11
    The War For Disney's AmericaDefunctland goes to Virginia to explore the history of the Disney park that never was, Disney's America.
  • The History of the Nickelodeon Hotel
    E12
    The History of the Nickelodeon HotelDefunctland packs its bags and checks into Orlando, Florida's forgotten resort, the Nickelodeon Hotel. Or the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn. Or just the Nick Hotel. It had a lot of names.
  • The Failure of Disney's Chuck E. Cheese Ripoff, Club Disney
    E13
    The Failure of Disney's Chuck E. Cheese Ripoff, Club DisneyDefunctland takes a look at Disney Regional Entertainment's first venture, Club Disney. Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater, McDonald's Playplaces and Leaps and Bounds, and more are discussed in this little-known part of Disney history.
  • The Failure of Disney's Arcade Chain, DisneyQuest
    E14
    The Failure of Disney's Arcade Chain, DisneyQuestDefunctland discusses the rise and fall of Disney's high-tech, virtual reality arcade, DisneyQuest, located in Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney in Orlando, in Downtown Chicago, and almost in many other places.
  • The History of Worlds of Fun's Destroyed Classic, The Orient Express
    E15
    The History of Worlds of Fun's Destroyed Classic, The Orient ExpressIn this episode of Defunctland, Kevin goes back to his roots, visiting Kansas City's Worlds of Fun to discuss the Orient Express coaster and the park as a whole.
  • The History of Disney's Scariest Attraction, Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour
    E16
    The History of Disney's Scariest Attraction, Cinderella Castle Mystery TourIn this extra-spooky Halloween special of Defunctland, Kevin travels to Japan to discuss the history of Tokyo Disneyland's Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour, a terrifying creation. He also provides a short history of the Black Cauldron, so there's that.
  • The Mystery of the Abandoned Santa Claus Theme Parks
    E17
    The Mystery of the Abandoned Santa Claus Theme ParksIn this gripping noir thriller, detective Kevin Perjurer takes on the mystery of the many abandoned Santa Claus and Christmas themed amusement parks around the world.
  • The Demise of Australia's Biggest Theme Park, Wonderland Sydney
    E18
    The Demise of Australia's Biggest Theme Park, Wonderland SydneyKevin goes down under to explore the makings of Australia's biggest and most renowned theme parks, Wonderland Sydney and what led to its untimely demise.
  • The Downfall of Disney's Official Airline, Eastern Airlines
    E19
    The Downfall of Disney's Official Airline, Eastern AirlinesIn this high flying episode of Defunctland, Kevin takes a look at the history of the official airline of Walt Disney World resort, Eastern Airlines.
  • The History of the Terrifying Splash Mountain Predecessor, Tales of the Okefenokee.
    E20
    The History of the Terrifying Splash Mountain Predecessor, Tales of the Okefenokee.In this episode, Kevin explores the history of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, Song of the South, Splash Mountain, and Six Flags Over Georgia's forgotten dark ride, Tales of the Okefenokee.
  • The Failure of Hong Kong Disneyland
    E21
    The Failure of Hong Kong DisneylandIn the Season Two finale of Defunctland, Kevin ends his Michael Eisner saga with his final years at the company, overseeing the development, construction, and opening of Disney's smallest and worst-performing Magic Kingdom, Hong Kong Disneyland.

 

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