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92. Big Thunder Mountain History - Part 9 - Walt Disney World Construction, Backstory, & Outdoor Queue
What item in Big Thunder's queue has significant ties to both American and Disney history?In this episode of Distory, we go off the rails as we explore the spectacular beginnings of Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. From unbelievable vistas of an underdeveloped Frontierland to absurd mining jokes, we follow the early history of this iconic attraction through its opening day before heading to the beginning of the queue. From there, we have some fun unpacking even the smallest details of the outdoor queue area, including explaining how the set design illustrates the official…
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