For some time now, we’ve had people ask about the possibility of having t-shirts printed up for Progress City and the Radio Hour. Now, thanks to an incredibly generous and wildly talented artist, we are able to offer just that! We’ve opened the Centorium, a place where we can sell Progress City merch and any other silliness which might cross our minds.
And it’s not all Progress City stuff, either. We hope to have all sorts of things based on our favorite old theme park experiences. Just look at this!
Now that is some top-notch goodness.
So, if you’re interested take a peek at what we’ve got on offer, and be sure to check back regularly as we will continue to add things. And, of course, if you have any ideas or requests, let us know!
We’re back with a new episode! This time around we’re turning back the clock fifty years to the opening of the expanded Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. We take deep dives into the major new attractions which debuted in 1975 – Space Mountain, the WEDWay PeopleMover, and the Carousel of Progress. We also look at the wacky television special put together to promote the new Florida mountain.
Fire-breathing dragons rampage through the wilds of Walt Disney World. (Photo: Scott Girard)
Long-time listeners to the podcast might remember a really wonderful two–part interview we did several years ago with horticulturalist and Disney landscaper Scott Girard. During our talk, Scott mentioned how, back when Walt Disney World was being originally landscaped, topiaries were famously placed along the road between the Transportation and Ticket Center and the Magic Kingdom. These topiaries became an iconic sight for several generations of Guests.
Unfortunately, the area was also the site of some unsightly exposed steam vents. To cloak this necessary infrastructure, two dragon topiaries were placed over the vents, with piping re-routed to let the steam escape through the dragons’ mouths. Thus, Walt Disney World became the home of two fire-breathing dragons.
Some time ago, Scott contacted me to say he’d actually found a photo of these fierce creatures. I’ve been long overdue in posting them here. I love that it looks like the monorail is driving into a Godzilla film…
To honor the recent passing of Disney Legend Richard Sherman, this special episode of the Radio Hour is a tribute to the iconic and unforgettable Sherman Brothers. We’ll take a look at some of their lesser-known work, from their time before Disney to projects such as Tinpanorama and Summer Magic, to, yes, even SMASH FLOPS! History, music, and more – bring your tuppence, it’s the Progress City Radio Hour!
Ahoy! We continue our nautical theme on the Radio Hour with the return of former Imagineering and Disney Development Company exec Bob Holland! Bob joins us to talk about the early days of the Disney Cruise Line, from the shipyards of Italy to Castaway Cay. Set sail for new magic – it’s the Progress City Radio Hour!
From the Progress City archives comes this collection of 33 tall tales and true from Disney history. Available in paperback, hardback, and ebook formats.
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