65. History of the Rocket Rods

Distory with Kate & Kirk · Aug 11, 2023 · 49m

What did this failed attraction give us in the Disney parks? And what was it going to be before it became Rocket Rods?In this episode of Distory, we rev up (and then suddenly slow down, again... and again...) as we navigate the ride that replaced a beloved Tomorrowland classic in Disneyland. To understand its checkered past, we dig deep into the history of the Rocket Rods, learning its former names, concepts, and even some Sherman Brothers music that was borrowed (mangled?) along the way. As we ride the road to tomorrow, Kate also tries not to debate Eisner again with Kirk... not completely…